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Cross the Stone Arch Bridge over St Anthony Falls. Tour Prince's Paisley Park in Chanhassen. The Mall of America, one of the largest shopping centres in the USA, has a theme park inside.\r\n\r\nIn Duluth, watch huge ships pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge, then drive the North Shore Scenic Drive to Split Rock Lighthouse, Gooseberry Falls and the hiking trails of the Superior Hiking Trail.\r\n\r\nPaddle into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from Ely, with a permit, and visit Itasca State Park, where you can walk across the source of the Mississippi.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Chain of Lakes | Minneapolis city lakes\r\nPaisley Park | Prince's home and studio\r\nNorth Shore | Waterfalls and lighthouses\r\nBoundary Waters | Canoe wilderness, with a permit","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in Minnesota","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"The Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden are free, and so are the city lakes, beaches and paths. The Stone Arch Bridge and the Mississippi riverfront cost nothing.\r\n\r\nIn Duluth, Canal Park and watching the ships are free. Many North Shore waysides and trails are free.\r\n\r\nState parks need a vehicle permit.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Minneapolis Institute of Art | Free\r\nSculpture Garden | Spoonbridge and Cherry\r\nCity lakes | Free beaches and paths\r\nDuluth ships | Free to watch","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Minnesota","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Try the Juicy Lucy, a burger with cheese melted inside, a Minneapolis invention, and hot dish, the Minnesotan casserole. Wild rice, walleye fish and Scandinavian food reflect the state's heritage.\r\n\r\nMinneapolis has a strong restaurant scene, with many Somali, Hmong and Vietnamese restaurants, especially along Lake Street and University Avenue. The State Fair in August is famous for food on a stick.\r\n\r\nCraft breweries are everywhere.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Juicy Lucy | Cheese-stuffed burger\r\nWalleye | The state fish\r\nLake Street | Global food\r\nState Fair | Food on a stick","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Minnesota","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Minneapolis has a strong live music scene, centred on First Avenue, the club made famous by Prince. Northeast Minneapolis has breweries and bars, and Uptown and downtown have clubs.\r\n\r\nTheatre is big here too: the Guthrie Theater is one of the best in the country.\r\n\r\nBars close at 2am.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"First Avenue | Prince's famous club\r\nNortheast | Breweries and bars\r\nGuthrie Theater | World-class theatre\r\nClosing time | 2am","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Minnesota","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport has light rail to both downtowns and the Mall of America. The Twin Cities have light rail, buses and good bike paths.\r\n\r\nAmtrak's Empire Builder stops in St Paul. A car is needed for Duluth, the North Shore and the northern lakes.\r\n\r\nWinter driving needs care, with snow and ice.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Light rail | Airport to downtown\r\nBike paths | Excellent in the Twin Cities\r\nCar | For the north\r\nWinter | Snow and ice","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Minnesota","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Minnesota costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Minnesota is moderately priced. The Twin Cities are cheaper than the coasts, and the north is affordable outside summer weekends.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 6.875 per cent statewide, higher in Minneapolis. Clothing is exempt. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nBoundary Waters permits and canoe outfitters are extras.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Value | Cheaper than the coasts\r\nSales tax | 6.875%, more in Minneapolis\r\nClothing | Tax-free\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Minnesota","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"The Twin Cities are generally safe; take normal city care at night downtown.\r\n\r\nWinter is extreme, with temperatures far below freezing: dress properly and avoid frostbite. Lake Superior is very cold, even in summer.\r\n\r\nIn the Boundary Waters, you are far from help, so go prepared or with an outfitter. Mosquitoes are fierce in early summer. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nWinter | Extreme cold\r\nLake Superior | Very cold water\r\nMosquitoes | Early summer","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Minnesota","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Minneapolis for the cities, and Duluth for the North Shore.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Minneapolis |  | A lively city of lakes, music and art. | Chain of Lakes; Walker Art Center; Stone Arch Bridge; First Avenue | 1306599\nSt Paul |  | The older, quieter twin city and state capital. | Cathedral of St Paul; Summit Avenue; Science Museum | 1306600\nDuluth |  | A port city on Lake Superior. | Aerial Lift Bridge; Canal Park; North Shore | 1306598","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"June to September is the best time, with lakes, festivals and the State Fair. 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Winter, from December to March, is very cold, with frozen lakes and winter festivals.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Minneapolis, rounded.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | -6 | 2 | Winter carnival\r\nFebruary | -3 | 2 | Frozen lakes\r\nMarch | 4 | 1 | Cold\r\nApril | 13 | 2 | Spring\r\nMay | 20 | 3 | Mild\r\nJune | 26 | 4 | Summer begins\r\nJuly | 29 | 5 | Lake season\r\nAugust | 27 | 5 | State Fair\r\nSeptember | 22 | 4 | Pleasant\r\nOctober | 14 | 3 | Autumn colour\r\nNovember | 5 | 2 | Cold\r\nDecember | -3 | 2 | Winter","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"The State Fair, winter carnivals and lake summers.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"api","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Minnesota State Fair | Late August to Labor Day | St Paul | One of the biggest state fairs in the USA. |  | \nSt Paul Winter Carnival | Late January to February | St Paul | Ice sculptures and winter festivities. |  | \nTwin Cities Pride | June | Minneapolis | A big Pride festival in Loring Park. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Minneapolis prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Car hire and outfitters cost extra.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 50 | 30 | 10 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 90 | 55 | 25 | 30\r\nComfortable | 190 | 100 | 50 | 60","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Minnesota, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Duluth","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/duluth\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Minnesota questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"How many days do you need in Minnesota? | Four or five for the Twin Cities and the North Shore.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Minnesota? | June to September, with autumn colour in late September.\r\nDo I need a permit for the Boundary Waters? | Yes, for overnight trips, and they are limited in summer. Book ahead.\r\nIs the Mall of America worth visiting? | It is huge, with a theme park inside, and easy to reach by light rail.\r\nHow cold is Minnesota in winter? | Very cold, often well below freezing for weeks.\r\nCan I visit Paisley Park? | Yes, with guided tours in Chanhassen, near Minneapolis.\r\nDo I need a car in Minnesota? | Not in the Twin Cities. For the north, yes.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Minnesota: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. Then meet the people already there in the app.","hw_hub_state_cta_buttons":"Find hostels in Duluth | https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/duluth\/\r\nGet the app | https:\/\/hostelworld.onelink.me\/IdiK\/f5a50nhd","hw_hub_state_newsletter_title":"Get the good stuff monthly","hw_hub_state_newsletter_body":"New city guides, deals and route ideas. 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