It's said that Mark Twain was the first to call Minneapolis and St Paul the 'Twin Cities,' owing to their proximity (less than a dozen miles apart) along the Mississippi River. The Twin Cities are pure heartland USA - industrious, prosperous, and heavily into sports, shopping and the great outdoors.
After years of obscurity, Minneapolis and St Paul have finally snagged a share of the spotlight, thanks to the efforts of talent like Prince, The Replacements, Garrison Keillor, the filmmaking Coen brothers, and Jesse 'The Body' Ventura, the only US governor who could pull off a flying scissors kick.
Home to the world's 4th-largest airline (Northwest Airlines) and the 7th-busiest airport in the country, Minneapolis is a gateway to the world today. Minneapolis is located halfway between LA and NY. Get Minneapolis flights from most U.S. cities and you'll be here in less than 3 hours.
Minneapolis boasts one of the most conveniently located airports in the country. Just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, you'll find that transportation is plentiful and trouble-free. It's also easy to stay connected while your Minneapolis flights. Microsoft ranks MSP International Airport the 2nd-best in the U.S. for wireless access.
The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport was ranked 5th out of the top 10 "quickest airports for getting to the gate" in the U.S. in a recent Travelocity survey of frequent fliers. There is a right place to book your Minneapolis flights.  The Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport is the hub for Northwest Airlines and has non-stop flights from all major points of departure.
Meanwhile, if you are looking for amazing deals on cheap Minneapolis flights, don't hesitate to search the web. Whether a charter flight, first class seating or good old economy class,  there are plenty of rssources that have great deals for you.  You can book your Minneapolis flights with WorldWeb.com travel guide to Airlines in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, or use lastminute.com to book the cheapest available Minneapolis flights.
Minneapolis was named the "Best City for Sleep" in a study released by Bert Sperling, who is known for his "Best Places" studies. If you are hoping for a great hotel deal, searching for a luxury stay, it's easy to book a great room on the web.  Minneapolis houses a wide range of convenient accommodations from downtown to the Mall of America. The Minneapolis hotels room search allows you to check for hotels that have availability for your selected dates. You can narrow your search by choosing desired amenities and services.
Minneapolis/St. Paul's 30,000-plus hotel rooms range from budget lodging to plush accommodations. Downtown Minneapolis alone boasts more than 5,000 rooms - with 3,500 attached to the Minneapolis Convention Center and various other attractions via climate-controlled skyway. Compact and vibrant, downtown keeps you connected - with attractions, restaurants, theaters and more all within walking distance of downtown hotels.
The Twin Cities is an amazing, pulsing gathering of diverse groups of people, all living in an area known for its great quality of life. Whether it's theater, shopping, outdoor recreation, dining, or museums, the Twin Cities has the best of it.