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U of M Hotel near Downtown Minneapolis

About Minneapolis
Separated by the mighty Mississippi, the Twin Cities are home to over three million people. With a low crime rate, a clean, attractive setting, and plenty of cultural attractions, the Minneapolis area is considered one of the best places in the country to live - harsh winters excepted. The more modern of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis is the proud home of the Metro Dome and a sprawling city-center whose glass and steel skyscrapers seem to reach for the future. The city also boasts the world-famous Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Guthrie Theater, birthplace of the American Regional professional theater movement. In addition to the Mississippi, the area has numerous bodies of water - Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet and the Lake of Isles provide plenty of outdoor recreation in the warm and ice-fishing months. The area is also a golfer's paradise, with over 100 public courses within a 45 minutes drive of downtown. For shoppers, the colossal Mall of America offers over 500 stores, plus an amusement park, an aquarium and other attractions. The area is also a hotbed for new music, having produced Prince and alternative legends, The Replacements.

Did you know?
The Mall of America is billed as "the nation's largest fully enclosed retail and entertainment complex," and is located in Bloomington, half way between Minneapolis and St. Paul. The mall covers 4.2 million square feet of space, houses more than 500 stores, 50 eateries, several nightclubs, 14 movie screens, a theme park, a 1.2 million gallon aquarium, and more. To make things even better, clothes and grocery purchases in Minnesota carry no sales tax!

University of Minnesota Hotel near Mall of America
The University Hotel Minneapolis is conveniently located on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Hotel guests enjoy easy access to downtown, less than three minutes away. We're also within walking distance of exciting Golden Gopher sporting events, and we are blocks away from historic Williams Arena, Mariucci Arena and the new TCF Bank Stadium. If you like to shop, our Minneapolis, Minnesota hotel is just 12 miles from the famous Mall of America, located in nearby Bloomington.

Zip Car rental
Rent a cars by the hour or day. Find a Zipcar at www.zipcar.com

Nice Ride bike rental
NiceRideMN.org

Local attractions

Target Field (2.8 miles)
Catch a baseball game at the home of the Minnesota Twins.
Phone: 612- 659-3400

Fort Snelling (12.4 miles)
This historic 1820s fort features an informative living history program.
Phone: 612-726-1171

Guthrie Theater (1.7 miles)
Spend an evening at the theater and enjoy a performance of one of your favorite plays.
Phone: 612-377-2224

Mall of America (12.4 miles)
One of the most famous shopping destinations in the country, the Mall of America is the perfect place to get some retail therapy.
Phone: 952-883-8800

Mall of America Field (2.1 miles)
This well-known stadium is home to the Minnesota Vikings NFL team.
Phone: 612-332-0386

Minneapolis Institute of Arts (3.1 miles)
This museum houses collections of ancient, American, Asian and African art.
Phone: 888-642-2787

Minnehaha Park and Falls (5.9 miles)
Ride your bike or hike through this scenic park and enjoy beautiful views of Minnehaha Falls.
Phone: 612-230-6400

Skyways in Minneapolis and St. Paul (1.4 miles)
These climate-controlled, glass tunnels are lined with shops and restaurants.

Underwater Adventures Aquarium (12.4 miles)
Located in the Mall of America, this aquarium lets you get an up-close look at some of your favorite aquatic creatures.
Phone: 952-883-0202

TCF Bank Stadium (5 minute walk)
The TCF Bank Stadium is the first Big Ten Stadium constructed since 1960 and is home to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

University of Minnesota
Founded in 1851, this university has an undergraduate student body of 40,572.
Phone: 612-625-5000


Additional Minneapolis attractions near our hotel include:

• McNamara Alumni Center (1 block)
• Minnesota State Fair (2 miles)
• Northrop Auditorium (2 blocks)
• Weisman Art Museum (2 blocks)
• Central Corridor Light Rail Project

For current information on the construction of the Central Corridor Light Rail, please visit www.lightrail.umn.edu. Parking at the hotel may be limited during this time. We will do our best to accommodate all cars during the construction.