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A32 FEATURE
Tuesday 23 January 2018
Embrace the Bold North in Minneapolis for Super Bowl

By AMY FORLITI tive Sportsology exhibit lets
Associated Press visitors analyze their move-
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Min- ments and race against
neapolis is the northern- professional athletes.
most city to host a Super Fans of the late singer
Bowl. Tourism officials are Prince can tour his famed
making the most of that as Paisley Park studio, or stop
they prepare to welcome by to see his star, and oth-
visitors to the “Bold North.” ers, painted outside First
Many activities surrounding Avenue , the Minneapolis
Super Bowl will take advan- nightclub made famous
tage of Minnesota’s wintry in “Purple Rain.” Fans can
weather, including outdoor also take a self-guided
concerts, ice sculptures tour of Prince’s Minneap-
and opportunities for winter olis haunts, including his
sports. childhood home and high
Super Bowl events will be school.
held around the metro Minnesota’s craft brewery
area during the week lead- scene is booming, and sev-
ing up to the Feb. 4 game eral breweries in the Min-
at U.S. Bank Stadium. The neapolis-St. Paul area can
city’s unique skyway system be visited in one afternoon.
of enclosed footbridges will This undated photo shows an ice sculpture, part of the ice carving competition at the Saint Paul The Juicy Lucy (or Jucy
let visitors get from place Winter Carnival in St. Paul, Minn. Lucy) — a hamburger with
to place without going Associated Press molten hot cheese oozing
outside. A trip to the Mall Suburbs and others. Minneapolis Armory build- MINNESOTA MUST-DOS out of the middle — is a
of America is also a must- A free snowmobile stunt ing just blocks from U.S. Even hearty Minnesotans unique Minnesota specialty
do for those needing re- show takes place Feb. 3. Bank Stadium. Headlin- need a break from cold worth trying.
tail therapy to escape the The American Birkebein- ers there include Imagine weather. One must-do in- GETTING AROUND
cold. er International Bridge, a Dragons, Pink and Jenni- cludes a trip to the Mall While events surround-
A look at some things to do: bridge that’s part of a Wis- fer Lopez. Tickets are here of America , the nation’s ing Super Bowl are spread
SUPER FUN consin ski race, is being re- . While a traveling venue largest entertainment and across several cities, the
At Super Bowl Experience, built over Nicollet Mall to called Club Nomadic has shopping complex. The area is relatively compact
the NFL’s interactive theme showcase events like ski- been cancelled, most of mall has roller coasters, res- and easy to navigate by
park, fans can get NFL joring (cross-country skiers the acts initially scheduled taurants, a sea exhibit and bus, train , taxi or ride ser-
players’ autographs, play pulled by dogs) and fat- for that venue— including other attractions — and vices like Uber. One note:
games, take photos with tire bike racing. Nearby, The Chainsmokers, Florida is always 70 degrees F (21 The light rail will be open
the Vince Lombardi Tro- adventure seekers will soar Georgia Line and Gwen C) inside. The mall is just only to Super Bowl ticket
phy, and more. Super Bowl across the Mississippi River Stefani — will now perform 11 miles (18 km) from Min- holders on game day, as
Experience will be at the on the Bold North Zip Line . inside Mystic Lake Casino neapolis and an easy train those attending the game
Minneapolis Convention Super Bowl Opening Night Hotel. ride from downtown or the will be screened for security
Center Jan. 27-Feb. 3. Tick- will be held in St. Paul, a EMBRACE THE BOLD NORTH airport. off-site en route to U.S. Bank
ets are $35 ($25, children 12 15-minute drive from Min- Can you try cross-country Minneapolis and St. Paul Stadium. Other riders can
and under). neapolis, on Jan. 29 at the skiing, ice fishing or even have a vibrant art and the- take free buses along the
The party continues down Xcel Energy Center. The dog sledding? You betcha! ater scene. The metro area route. Metro Transit recom-
the street at Super Bowl Live sold-out event gives fans Many state and local parks has more than 50 muse- mends that visitors down-
, a 10-day, free outdoor fes- a chance to see players have cross-country ski rent- ums. The Minneapolis Insti- load its app for real time
tival and concert series on and coaches. Also starting als , snowshoe rentals or fat- tute of Art , always free, will information or call 612-373-
Nicollet Mall, a five-minute Jan. 29, fans can see play- tire biking on winter trails. have an outdoor ice maze 3333 with questions.
walk from Super Bowl Ex- ers and celebrities in media Local rinks offer ice skating. from Feb. 1 through Feb. Volunteers will be stationed
perience. The concerts, interviews on Radio Row, Adventurous tourists can 4. The Science Museum of throughout the city, and in
presented by Minnesota at the Mall of America in head a couple hours out Minnesota , in St. Paul, is a the skyway system, to help
music legends Jimmy Jam nearby Bloomington. of town to find snowmo- hit with all ages. Its interac- direct visitors.q
and Terry Lewis, will have a PLENTY OF PARTIES bile rentals. Snow tubing or
distinctly Minnesotan flavor, Nomadic Entertainment downhill skiing and snow-
featuring a Prince tribute Group is bringing a VIP ex- boarding are also avail-
and local bands like Soul perience called Nomadic able within a 90-minute
Asylum, Mint Condition, the Live! to the refurbished drive. And those who need
to cross dog sledding or ice
fishing off their bucket lists
can find outfitters and fish-
ing guides in northern Min-
nesota.
St. Paul’s annual Winter
Carnival coincides with Su-
per Bowl. The carnival fea-
tures a 70-foot (21-meter)
Ice Palace, live music, ice In this Aug 28, 2016, file photo, a mural honoring the late Prince
carvings and more. The Lu- adorns a building in the Uptown area of Minneapolis. Places
minary Loppet on Feb. 3 in- connected to the late singer and Minneapolis native are
This July 19, 2016, file photo, shows US Bank stadium in cludes an ice pyramid and among the attractions awaiting Super Bowl visitors heading to
Minneapolis, where the Super Bowl will take place Feb. 4. fire dancers. Minneapolis.
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