ARCHITECTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF MINNEAPOLIS $40, maximum 25 participants
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Minneapolis, the 'City of Lakes,' is home to a number of award-winning examples of innovative modern design, along with a variety of historic structures, many of which have been respectfully renovated for contemporary uses. This mini-coach tour offers an intimate look at the city's park and lake system, as well as an overview of residential neighborhoods, religious and government buildings, skyscrapers, and museums. Planned stops include the Guthrie Theater's 'Endless Bridge' observation deck, offering participants a panoramic view of the Mississippi River and a glimpse into the city's nineteenth-century industrial origins. [Includes gift shop opportunity at Guthrie Theater]
ARCHITECTURAL GEMS OF ST. PAUL $40, maximum 25 participants
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St. Paul, Minneapolis' Twin City, displays a rich tapestry of architectural styles, ranging from French Chateau to Art Deco, and from Italian Renaissance to Neo-Baroque. This mini-coach tour will explore the relationship of the downtown core to historic residential neighborhoods like Summit Avenue, and features interior guided visits to the Gilded Age mansion of railroad baron James. J. Hill and Cass Gilbert's Minnesota State Capitol, plus glimpses of several locales made famous in Garrison Keillor's 'Prairie Home Companion' radio variety show and motion picture.
