MSNBC explains why Minneapolis is one of the top 10 underrated U.S. cities:
When you think “Midwest architectural mecca” the first city that springs to mind is probably Chicago. But a burst of new buildings from the world’s top architects — Herzog & de Meuron’s Walker Art Center expansion, Jean Nouvel’s new Guthrie Theater, Michael Graves’ addition to the Institute of Arts — reinforces the fact that Minneapolis’s cultural cachet doesn’t entirely depend upon Prince (the city’s most notorious native son). The city’s revitalization has spread to banks of the Mississippi, where the booming Mill District has shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels catering to style-savvy travelers, many of whom come for the tax-free shopping.
Greg Benz, who also took the picture of the Minneapolis skyline above, also explains:
“Underrated” is a term I used to describe Minneapolis a lot. I moved here a few years ago, and really had no idea what a cool city it is. Even in Chicago, most people seem to think this is some backwater town sitting on the edge of the frigid arctic. Sure its cold (but not really colder than Chicago I’d say) and it isn’t as big as New York (but there’s plenty to do) – but once you’re here a while, you realize you pretty much have everything you’d want to do (good night life, pro sports, beautiful natural area, …) all within a few minutes anytime you want. It’s truly one of the most misunderstood and underrated cities I’ve ever encountered.
- Posted by Bryan
