Minneapolis Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007 - (Page 64) SPECIAL SPONSORED SECTION Visit Minneapolis North 6200 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Suite 248 Minneapolis, MN 55430 800-541-4364 / 763-566-7722 info@visitminneapolisnorth.com www.visitminneapolisnorth.com The Schwan Super Rink in Blaine Anoka Halloween Light Up the Night Parade VISIT MINNEAPOLIS NORTH It’s the Place to Come Together o m e t o g e t h e r ” i n t h e Vi s i t Minneapolis North area is more than an invitation; it is a promise of hospitality, the kind that each person deserves as they come together in any of our 11 cities. Whether you are from a rural town or live in a metropolitan city, the area offers the ease and convenience of traveling without all the traffic and congestion, plus is close enough to both downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul to enjoy the spoils of the whole metropolitan region. When the season grows cooler, the hospitality of the area warms guests with special events. The homespun Anoka Halloween celebration transforms the whole community and captures the hearts of both kids and adults alike. Enjoy the delights of Halloween-inspired house decorations, the magical feeling of the Light Up the Night Parade and the live music and theater throughout October. As the season changes from falling leaves to falling snow, a newly created event extends the golf season in Minnesota as Ham Lake hosts the second annual Snow Bowl in February. This exciting new celebration transforms one of the area’s lakes into a winter wonderland golf course. “ NORTH C Fall is the perfect time to come together with those who love the game of golf at one of our many golf courses. From Rush Creek in Maple Grove to Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids to the Victory Links in Blaine, golfers of all abilities will enjoy the cooler autumn days on the course and the hot fall golf specials. Looking for a special look this season? Browse the Arbor Lakes area of Maple Grove. This shopping and dining hot spot is Minnesota’s version of Rodeo Drive. In this case, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to look like a million dollars! If this doesn’t satisfy the shopper in you, then head west to Albertville Premium Outlets. This outlet center features 100 outlet stores that fit any style and budget. With a little time and some cash you can take advantage of all the shopping opportunities within Visit Minneapolis North. It is the place to come together to find the best of everything. Make a splash and head inside to come together at the area’s indoor water parks. Grand Rios in Brooklyn Park has a 45,000square-foot indoor water park filled with water slides galore, such as the Hurricane Plunge, the lazy river and a zero depth entry area for younger children. Heading west, the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in For more information on the Visit Minneapolis North area, call 800-541-4364 or go to visitminneapolisnorth.com. 64 Minneapolis&Saint Paul Fall/Winter 2008 PA R A D E P H O T O B Y A C T I O N P H O T O S Maple Grove features an Italian-themed 25,000-square-foot indoor water park called the Venetian that will have kids of all ages say, “Magnifico!” With the other water parks in the area, you will definitely be a hit with the whole family. Visit Minneapolis North has the competitive advantage when it comes to amateur sports facilities. The National Sports Center and the Schwan Super Rink are two reasons that Visit Minneapolis North is the number one amateur sports destination in the Midwest. Soccer, hockey, lacrosse and other sports entice both national and international teams to come together in the area and partake in friendly competition. Come together in the Visit Minneapolis North area. It is an invitation and promise for individuals, families, meeting attendees, and sports teams to enjoy what is in store for them around every corner of our 11-city region. Stay with any of our 40 lodging partners when coming to the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area. They have many packages and specials set up just for you! http://www.visitminneapolisnorth.com http://www.visitminneapolisnorth.com http://www.visitminneapolisnorth.com
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