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A trip from July 04, 2008 to July 06, 2008, travelling to Minneapolis, St Paul, Bloomington
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07/04/2008 to 07/06/2008
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Fri 07/04/08 (day 1) - Minneapolis, St Paul, Bloomington

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Hilton Minneapolis

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Located in the heart of downtown, the exquisite Hilton Minneapolis hotel is an elegant Victorian brick building …
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Hilton Minneapolis
1001 Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
United States
612-376-1000
Fri Jul 4 12:00am - Sun Jul 6 12:00am
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From the Light Rail:

Exit train at Nicollet Mall stop. Walk east on platform to Marquette Avenue. Walk South (to the right) on Marquette 5 blocks to 10th Street.

The hotel is on the corner of 10th St.
Type Typical Minimum Charge
Limousine 30.00 USD
Super Shuttle 14.00 USD
Subway/Rail 1.75 USD
Taxi 25.00 USD
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Minnesota State Capitol

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The State Capitol, considered by many to be the nation's most beautiful, is a spectacular structure designed by loca …
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Minnesota State Capitol
109 Aurora Ave
St Paul, MN 55103-2356
United States
+1 651 296 2881
Fri Jul 4 9:00am - Fri Jul 4 10:00am
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75 Constitution Ave
St Paul, MN 55155-1605
Phone: (651) 296-3962
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Cathedral of St Paul

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One of the country's largest and most spectacular churches, the Cathedral of St. Paul sits high on a hill (aptly kno …
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Cathedral of St Paul
239 Selby Ave
St Paul, MN 55102-1811
United States
+1 651 228 1766
Fri Jul 4 10:00am - Fri Jul 4 10:30am
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Limited parking is available across from the Cathedral on Selby Avenue.
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Science Museum of Minnesota

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Built into the bluffs on the Mississippi River, this 370,000-square-foot museum features a hall of human biology and …
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Science Museum of Minnesota
120 Kellogg Blvd W
St Paul, MN 55102-1202
United States
+1 651 221 9444
Fri Jul 4 10:30am - Fri Jul 4 11:00am
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55102phone: (651) 221-9444 or (800) 221-9444
TTY: (651) 221-4585. 8:30AM-11:30PM
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James J. Hill House

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Once the home of railroad baron, James J. Hill, the Minnesota Historical Society now owns this mansion. Tours provid …
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James J. Hill House
240 Summit Ave
St Paul, MN 55102-2121
United States
+1 651 297 2555
Fri Jul 4 10:30am - Fri Jul 4 11:00am
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10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays – Saturdays
1 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays651-297-2555
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Saint Paul Farmers' Market

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Established in 1853 and originally housed in a two-story brick building, St. Paul's first public market stayed open …
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Saint Paul Farmers' Market
290 5th St E
St Paul, MN 55101-1609
United States
+1 651 227 8101
Fri Jul 4 11:00am
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MAY NO GO
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Taste of Minnesota

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The mall of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul transforms into a fairground for this annual event. The main dra …
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1110 Payne Avenue
St Paul, MN 55130
United States
+1 651 772 9980
Fri Jul 4 11:15am
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MAY NOT GO
7/3-7/6
July 3rd, 5th and 6th 1pm to 10:40pm, July 4th 11am to 10:40pm
Fireworks Each Evening at 10:15 p.m.To park downtown St. Paul:

Coming from the north on Highway 35E South – 10th Street, Wacouta exit.
Coming from the south on Highway 35E North – Kellogg Blvd.
Coming from the east on 94 – Kellogg Blvd.
Coming from the west on 94 – 5th Street

To park on the other side of the river:

Coming from the north on Highway 35E South – 10th Street/Wacouta exit to Kellogg Blvd. Go right on Kellogg to the Robert Street Bridge and turn left. Go to Plato and take a right.

Coming from the south on Highway 35E North – Kellogg Blvd. Exit. Turn right on Kellogg to the Robert Street Bridge and turn right to Plato. Take another right on Plato.

Coming from the east on 94W – take the Kellogg Blvd exit and turn left on Kellogg. Go to the Robert St. Bridge and turn left. Take Robert Street Bridge to Plato and take a right.

Coming from the west on 94E – take Highway 52 south or right to Plato then take a right on Plato.
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Landmark Center

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Opened in 1902 as a federal court building, this lavish Victorian architectural masterpiece sits facing St. Paul's R …
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Landmark Center
75 5th St W
St Paul, MN 55102-1406
United States
+1 651 292 3228
Fri Jul 4 11:15am - Fri Jul 4 11:30am
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Bui's

422 University Ave W St. Paul 55103 651-222-1333 DIM SUM
Restaurant
Fri Jul 4 11:45am
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close
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GRAND SHANGHAI

1328 Grand Ave St. Paul 55105 651-698-1501
Restaurant
Fri Jul 4 12:00pm
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2nd far
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Buffet King

2435 W 7th St St. Paul 55116 651-695-9605
Restaurant
Fri Jul 4 12:00pm
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farest
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Fort Snelling State Park

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Originally built in 1819, this impressive collection of buildings of native limestone was designated Minnesota's fir …
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Fort Snelling State Park
101 Snelling Lake Rd
St Paul, MN 55111-4116
United States
+1 612 725 2389
Fri Jul 4 1:00pm
Notes
MAY NOT GO, NOT SURE YET
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Mall of America

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If you like to shop, eat, people-watch, ride roller coasters, play with Legos and listen to music, then this is the …
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60 E Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425-5510
United States
+1 952 883 8800
Fri Jul 4 2:00pm - Fri Jul 4 4:00pm
Notes
Mall of America will be open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2008.
Summer Mall Hours (May 31 - August 30, 2008)*Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Normandale Japanese Garden

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This two-acre strolling garden features a pond, a lagoon, bridges, hand-carved lanterns, islands, a waterfall …
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9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55431-4309
United States
952-487-8145
Fri Jul 4 4:00pm
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1ST WOK

415 E 78th ST BLOOMINGTON 55420 92-881-2413
Restaurant
Fri Jul 4 8:00pm
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NEW CENTURY BUFFET

7827 PORTLAND AVE S BLOOMINGTON 55420 952-888-3177
Restaurant
Fri Jul 4 8:00pm
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Sat 07/05/08 (day 2) - Minneapolis

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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

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Across from the Walker Art Center and Guthrie Theater, the 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is a joint project o …
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
726 Vineland Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
United States
+1 612 375 7622
Sat Jul 5 10:00am - Sat Jul 5 10:30am
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Loring Park

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In 1883, the city purchased 35 acres of land and turned it into the first city-owned park, a gorgeous commons known …
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Loring Park
1382 Willow St
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2256
United States
+1 612 370 4929
Sat Jul 5 10:00am - Sat Jul 5 10:30am
Notes
MAY NOT GO
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Walker Art Center

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Founded in 1879, this is one of the country's finest contemporary art museums. At the center of Twin Cities' cultura …
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Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2115
United States
+1 612 375 7600
Sat Jul 5 10:00am - Sat Jul 5 10:30am
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MAY NOT GO
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Nicollet Mall

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In 1967, faded Nicollet Avenue, the city's principal shopping area, was converted into Nicollet Mall, one of the cou …
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Nicollet Mall
5th South Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
United States
+1 612 661 4700
Sat Jul 5 10:30am - Sat Jul 5 10:45am
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Target Center

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Voted one of the Top 10 Concert Venues in the US by Amusement Business , this is also the permanent home of the NBA' …
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Target Center
600 1st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1408
United States
+1 612 673 1300
Sat Jul 5 10:45am - Sat Jul 5 11:00am
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Basilica of St. Mary

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This grand beaux-arts church was the nation's first basilica, taking 20 years to complete. Built during the tenure o …
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Basilica of St. Mary
88 N 17th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1201
United States
+1 612 333 1381
Sat Jul 5 10:45am - Sat Jul 5 11:00am
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IDS Center

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This multiple-use structure, a full block of retail shops, the Marquette Hotel and offices connected by a sizable ve …
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IDS Center
80 S 8th St
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2102
United States
+1 612 372 1660
Sat Jul 5 11:00am
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