Minneapolis
Minnesota, USA
  • Minneapolis Known as the "City of Lakes," Minneapolis derives its name from Native American (waterfall) and Greek (city) roots. Credit: Meet Minneapolis Minneapolis
    Known as the "City of Lakes," Minneapolis derives its name from Native American (waterfall) and Greek (city) roots.

The capital of the state with 10,000 lakes, Minneapolis is one of TravelOrMove.com’s super coolest places in the world.  With its culture, fun and the Mall of America, it offers a great place for visitors -- or to be a new home for those looking for a super cool place.  We’ll soon have more about this special community.

Climate

  • Hot summer continental

Physical Environment

  • City with at least one 50-story building

Culture

  • Major public college in downtown
  • Local community theatre
  • Ethnic restaurants
  • Local professional symphony
  • Fine art museum
  • Active club/bar/music scene
  • Local professional ballet
  • Local film festival

Politics

  • Moderate

Economy

  • $$$ -- Prices seem reasonable

Recreation

  • Public golf course
  • Snow skiing within 50 miles
  • Year-round fitness swimming center
  • Downtown yoga studio
  • Professional sports
  • Biking, hunting, running trails

Infrastructure

  • Mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhoods
  • Vibrant public transportation system
  • Safe bike corridors
  • Roads with few potholes
  • International airport
  • Public squares
  • Working farms within 25 miles
  • Lots of downtown living space

Health

  • Community senior center
  • Emergency medical services within 25 miles
  • University teaching hospital
  • Community swimming pool