Minneapolis Minnesota

You can never have too many Minne's in Minnesota 

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Minnehaha and minne more :)

Traveling has to be one of our all-time favorite things to do, it seems like every time we have a few days off we pack up and go somewhere. For one month we were not able to travel but also we were stuck in two different countries. Shridhar was out in India on business and I was in America also working. After talking we decided that what we needed was a nice long road trip. Road tripping is our vacation of choice. There is something about driving out on an open road, the sun setting or rising, and don't forget all of the stars you see when you get away from all the city lights. We were itching to hit the highways and decided to drive 8 hours away to Minneapolis Minnesota. So has soon as Shridhar got back in town we were off to Minnesota. That's right Minnesota “the place from Mighty Ducks, Drop Dead Fred, Friday the 13th, Grumpy Old Men, Mall Cops” oh I heard about all the old classic movies and shows when I told people we are going to Minnesota. Minnesota has been making us laugh our whole lives, but then the questions came, “what is there to do there? Isn't it cold there? Do they really have that accent out there?” Well well, my friends the answer is Minneapolis Minnesota is way to much fun. There is a reason they have been making us laugh so hard for so long. Let me answer the questions...

Is it cold?

Shorts and a dress, it wasn't cold

The reason for this question seems to always be linked to a movie with snow, big jackets, and ice fishing. It wasn't cold when we went, well not in September anyways. It's pretty much like the rest of American in September. In case your not from America its warm in September normally it is not hot, and it is not really rainy, just good weather to be outdoors in. 

What is there to do there?

The Lego store at mall of America has giant Lego's,
and parts of the store made out of Lego's.

What isn't there to do there. Talk about a place full of everything. I can say with confidence that you could go to Minneapolis in the winter, snow all over the ground and still have an amazing time. They have amazing indoor activities, one of which is Mall Of America. Before I get carried away here is a short list of places and what it's like there.

Basilica Of St. Mary

The Basilica was open May 31, 1914, and is 101 years old this year. The original Basilica was built in 1871 but due to warehouse expansions it had to be moved. The new site is also the home of the first school crossing in the world. It is also home to the Basilica Block Party which is a weekend long music festival throughout the streets around the Basilica.

Mall of America

Dusk shoot of mall sign. 

Not only does Minnesota have first school crossing it is also has the largest mall in America. This mall has roller coasters inside of it, and more stores and food places than you could possibly see in one day. Taking up some major city blockage this mall could take up a big part if not all of trip if you let it. Make sure to enter through the side with the Mall of America sign or you will find yourself trying to find your way out of a giant Macy's or Sears.

Minnehaha Park

Waterfall at the park.

This place is a sight to be seen and smelled. There is an old time train, trolley bikes, amazing seafood, and a waterfall. It has the makings of a real family place but also a little romantic getaway all in one place. At the train, they have men and women dressed in old western wear, but this team is not carried out throughout the park, so if it's not your style it isn't forced on you. When you enter the park you can rent a bike or a trolley bike they have bikes for one, two, three, four, or more people to ride together.

Sculpture Garden

They love this spoon it is the center of this garden.

They love the big Snoop and Cherry sculpture in Minnesota, and it is in the middle of the garden. There is also a bridge that is a sculpture with a poem written on it, as you walk along you can read it in its entirety.

Minnesota State Fair

In the air at the fair

What a fair!! For one whole month, Minnesota turns into the largest fair I have ever seen. I mean they had a ski lift to take people from one side of the fair to the other. There are different sides to the fair which can be better describe as theme park style. One-half is the kids fair, then there is the family fair, and another side is the grown up fair where you can buy things like motorcycles, hot tubs, patios, and listen to music in RV bars, and then there's the ride side. There is so much to do at the state fair and so many local treats and dishes to eat.

What on the menu

The local foods are interesting just like the people who live there, They have meals called hotdish, something on a stick, and fish dishes. "Hotdishes" are items you would find on a dinner table all put in one dish and baked, and something on a stick it any food that you can get to stay on a stick. I was lucky enough to get two Minnesota local foods in one I have a hotdish on a stick.

Do they have that accent

Oh yes, yes they do. That famous accent we all know and love that rings happily through our ears, like every time we hear a New Yorkers accent on TV, is very very real. The first time we got up and close with the accent was when a cop told us which way we could and could not drive at the fair. He had a nice thick Minnesota accent which left us smiling for a long time. We wish he would have started to tell us one of those famous Minnesota stories but that would have caused some traffic problems so thank you for doing your job Minnesota policeman

Click the link for our pick of one of the best places to dine in Minnesota: http://thephagomaniacsguidetolove.blogspot.com/2015/11/sea-salt-eatery-minneapolis-minnesota.html