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Nothing small about this city! Live large in Minneapolis

Nothing small about this city! Live large in Minneapolis

August 21st, 2020

Located in the southeastern part of Minnesota, Minneapolis hosts over 400,000 residents and breathtaking scenery. Located next to St. Paul – another great city – the two are known as being the “Twin Cities.”  With endless entertainment, cultural landmarks and a great education system, it’s no wonder students from around the world choose to study in Minneapolis.  

Eager to learn more?  Here’s a closer look into all of the fun, historic and exciting landmarks Minneapolis has to offer.

 

An outdoor performance at Mill City Museum

Dive into history

Founded in 1856, Minneapolis is one of the most thriving industrial cities in the United States. For years, the city was the flour milling capital of the nation. You can see for yourself how the city came be to be a milling powerhouse at the Mill City Museum! Minneapolis now uses its industrial resources to focus on commerce, finance and the railroad business. 

 

The iconic ‘Spoonbridge and Cherry’ at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Explore your inner artist

Minneapolis is home to the country’s largest urban sculpture garden.  Encompassing 11 acres and showcasing 40 permanent art exhibits, this city shows its true colors through vibrant and trendy sculpture art.  You can also stroll over to the Minneapolis Institute of Art and see a collection of works from Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. 

 

Inside the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Entertainment for all

Known for its excellent music and theater, you can get a sense of the city’s culture and personality by taking in its world-class entertainment.  You may find yourself on Hennepin Avenue watching renowned theater troupes or front row of a performance at Guthrie Theatre on the Mississippi River. Music lovers can experience the soulful sound of live jazz music or witness energetic hip-hop concerts at venues all around town. 

 

Students at the University of Minnesota

State-of-the-art education

Minneapolis attracts students from across the world with its incredible educational opportunities. Some of the most prestigious facilities include: University of Minnesota, Augsburg College and North Central University. More artistically inclined students may find the Minneapolis College of Art and Design to be a perfect fit. 

 

The Minneapolis Skyway connects various buildings over 11 miles (18 km) of Downtown Minneapolis

Find a home in the city

Minneapolis offers many housing options. If you want to live off-campus, ApartmentSearch.com is a great resource for finding apartments in the area you want to live. You can search an apartment in your ideal neighborhood, while also viewing helpful statistics on the cost of living, information about local restaurants and shops, the length of your commute and more.

If you’re looking at unfurnished apartments, furniture rental is a cost-effective and hassle-free way to furnish your home-away-from-home. CORT, the leading provider of furniture rental in the U.S., furnishes thousands of student apartments with furniture and accessories, with rental packages starting as low as $119 per month.

 

The Minneapolis skyline and Stone Arch Bridge

If you’re interested in living in a city that is full of entertainment, artistic talent and cultural experiences, Minneapolis may be home for you.  For more information on CORT’s furniture rental solutions, please visit CORT.com.

Minneapolis fun facts: 

  • Minneapolis is tied with Seattle as America’s most literate city
  • Minneapolis’ skyway system connects 52 blocks of downtown, making it possible to live, eat, work and shop without ever having to go outside
  • The climate-controlled Metrodome in Minneapolis is the only facility in the country to host a Super Bowl, a World Series and an NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship
  • Right behind New York and Chicago, Minneapolis is home to the third-largest theater market in the U.S.
  • The late music icon Prince is Minneapolis’ most famous musical progeny

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