Minneapolis, also know as part of the Twin Cities because of its close proximity to the capital, St. Paul, has become the major metropolitan area of Minnesota. With its abundance of lakes and wetlands, Minneapolis is a great attraction for water adventurers across the nation. Maybe because of its pristine water features, Minneapolis has adopted the “Go Green” mentality to become the fifth cleanest city in the World! Minneapolis has one of the best public transit systems in America resulting in almost 60% of their downtown employees refraining from using their personal cars for transportation.

A friend to swimmers, cyclists, and runners, Minneapolis is a great place to train all year round. The Chain of Lakes has proven to be a great training course for everything from a 5K to a triathlon. Along with these natural courses, the Minneapolis government has also added over 90 miles of bike lanes to help aid their greener cause.

What is the best time of year to visit and why?

" Definitely in the Fall.  The cool temps in the mornings and evenings make for great leisurely walks, hanging out, sitting by a campfire, etc.  Oh, and of course great running weather.  The leaves are changing/falling too so the coloring and scenery is great." - Mario Minelli

"Grandma's Marathon - The race is exceptionally run and organized- It is a great course running from Two Harbors with a huge party finish in Duluth. The weather is predictable and great for running and surreal experience since you are running right along the picturesque Lake Superior. This is all mixed with a good amount of crowd support along the way." - Rick Jarema

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