
Country: United States of America Minneapolis is built on an artesian aquifer, with a landscape shaped by thirteen lakes, wetlands, creeks, waterfalls, and the Mississippi River. Known as the “City of Lakes,” it forms part of the Twin Cities alongside Saint Paul, Minnesota’s capital, with the wider metropolitan area home to 3.69 million people. Expect cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers, plus a connected park system following the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway.
