Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", Minnesota is an outdoorsman's dream. Residents enjoy summers at lakeside cabins, and winters playing hockey and riding snow mobiles. Home to the source of the Mississippi River, 72 state parks, and over 5 million people, this Midwest state is primed for visitors to explore and enjoy.

Most Minnesotans live and work in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region, recognized as the "Twin Cities." Over 3.5 million people live in this city, known for its left-leaning politics, thriving sports scene, performing arts, and music. You can thank the Twin Cities for producing several music legends, most famously Minneapolis native Bob Dylan.

Minneapolis' incredible Wi-Fi networks, superior transit system, and abundant conference centers make it the perfect city to host your next banquet or meeting. These amenities have attracted Five Fortune 500 companies that maintain headquarters in the Twin Cities, including Target and US Bank.

Target owns the namesake of both the Target Center, home of the NBA's Timberwolves, and Target Field, the upcoming home of baseball's Minnesota Twins. Sports fans also enjoy cheering on the University of Minnesota's Golden Gophers, as well as frequenting other events offered by the state's largest university. The University of Minnesota conference rooms and banquet halls are available for rent and are perfect for your business' next Minneapolis meeting.  The McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota has been voted the best non-hotel meeting facility by Minnesota Meetings & Events Magazine for 2007 and 2008. 

Minneapolis' "twin," St. Paul, can be found just over the river and offers a distinct, yet close by, alternative to the larger Minneapolis. St. Paul is the capital of the state and resides along the Mississippi River bank. Visitors come to St. Paul for the Minnesota State Fair, along with taking in lesser known professional sports such as the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Saint Paul is also home to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, a convenient feature for those exploring options for St. Paul convention centers. For meeting near the Twin Cities, but for a more relaxed setting, check out meeting facilities in Maple Grove Minnesota. Dave & Buster's can accommodate groups up to 1,400 for meetings or special events. 

Further north, the state transitions to charming country towns, which serve as fishing and hunting havens for outdoor enthusiasts. For those less inspired by flora and fauna, Minnesota also boasts the largest mall in the country in terms of total floor space: the Mall of America. Many nearby communities such as Winona and Eden Prairie frequent this mega mall, along with visitors from all over the country. 

Come experience all Minnesota has to offer, such as, pristine scenery, a unique city, and incredible recreational sports to name a few. After your visit you'll see for why others consider this state to be among the best places to live and work in the Midwest.