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TRAVEL GUIDE: MINNESOTA
At first glance, the home of the Mall of America—Minnesota—may seem synonymous with suburban entertainment. A closer look at the North Star State would reveal a throng of gourmet restaurants, hip hotels and oodles of outdoor activities.

Minneapolis/St. Paul

RESTAURANTS
Chino Latino Restaurant

Twin Cities Best Restaurants

SAVOURING TWIN CITIES
Best Restaurants

Top 10 Brunch Restaurants
Top 10 Italian Restaurants
Top 10 Romantic Restaurants
Top Food Ratings in Twin Cities
Best Barbecue in Twin Cities
Best Brunch in Twin Cities
Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Twin Cities
Best Romantic Restaurants in Twin Cities
Best Steakhouses in Twin Cities
Dining Out for New Year's Eve in Twin Cities



FRENCH-MEDITERRANEAN FUSION
La Fougasse
Whenever we dine at La Fougasse at Sofitel Minneapolis, we always find ourselves thinking that it doesn’t feel like an ordinary hotel restaurant. No matter what the occasion, the place has an inviting vibe—definitely not the dreary atmosphere that often pervades hotel dining rooms that cater to out-of-towners.

La Fougasse Restaurant Review

HOTELS
The Saint Paul Hotel

TWIN CITIES CENTRAL
Sofitel Minneapolis

This elegant 23-year-old property has a distinctly European sensibility. Situated at the intersection of two major highways outside the hub of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, this Sofitel recently underwent a $10 million renovation. Official Site - Stay at the luxurious Sofitel Minneapolis Hotel. Book Online Now & Save.


TRAVEL

Minnesota Attractions

BEYOND THE TWIN CITIES
Minnesota Attractions

From touring breweries in Duluth to antique shopping in Stillwater, discover what's happening anywhere in the land of 10,000 lakes.


COSMOPOLITAN CULTURE
Art and the Twin Cities
Theater and Music
Arts and Museums
Upcoming Events
What's New?

Art and the Twin Cities


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(Updated: 11/18/08 SCV)

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