What do Boston, New York, the Twin Cities, and the Olympics have in common? That’s right, they all have marathons. And the 2008 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon will be run this Sunday, October 5. Unlike those “other” marathons, the Twins Cities Marathon takes a uniquely scenic course (pdf) through downtown Minneapolis, the “Chain of Lakes” [...]
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The Metrodome: Minneapolis’ Metro Multitasker
September 24, 2008Onward we go… Our next stop is the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, located about three blocks straight southwest of the Guthrie Theater (map). This one-size-fits-all (though not very comfortably) arena is home to the Minnesota Twins baseball team (not for long), and two football teams: the Minnesota Vikings (possibly not for long) and University of [...]
First Stop: The Segway Magical History Tour
September 8, 2008The tour begins! Our first stop is the Segway Magical History Tour of the Riverfront District of Minneapolis. I found this tour to be a very fun and informative way to experience the past, present, and future of the heart of Minneapolis. Before embarking on this tour, my only familiarity with Segways [...]
