The USA’s beautiful midwest is an overlooked corner of the country — often skipped by those looking for the hustle and bustle of New York, the playgrounds of California and Las Vegas or the sandy beaches of Florida. But the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul are crying out to be explored. Away from the tourist traps and crowds of other US destinations, this is real America in all its glory and should be next on your bucket list.
Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minneapolis and St Paul are the key to the Midwest. With a new direct Aer Lingus flight connection from Dublin, it is the perfect jumping ground to explore the beauty of Northern American nature. Kayaking, camping and log cabins — outdoorsy holidaying as it should be.
READ MORE: 'Handler Bing': Dublin Airport introduces robots to assist passengers getting to their gate READ MORE: Dublin Airport: Full list of new bars and restaurants to open in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 Side-by-side in central Minnesota, Minneapolis and St Paul are cities with a wealth of culture, food and entertainment on your doorstep. Perhaps most striking about these neighbouring cities is how quiet they both are. This is far from populous Manhattan.
This is the place for wandering the city at leisure, admiring street art, outdoor dining and happening upon your next favourite music venue or bar. Of course, one cannot talk about Minneapolis’ renowned music scene without mentioning its most famous son. Prince is a big part of the city’.
