September 2012
R. Daniel 's Reviews
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for each night guests forgo housekeeping services (redeemable at the SIX15 bar and restaurant or room service), local musicians who play in the lobby on Wednesday nights - and free bicycles for exploring the neighborhood.
Fun Things to Do Minneapolis was termed the “Flour Milling Capital of the World” beginning in 1880 for fifty years thereafter. Yet standing are fifteen 128-foot tall cylindrical brain bins topped by a titanic “Gold Medal Flour” sign from the original Washburn A Mill. I’m not sure if the vintage sign is lit at night – but it should be. The Minnesota Historical Society built a museum in 2001, incorporating the ruins of the original mill. The Mill City Museum features a self-guided exhibit gallery, historical multimedia shows, and a 9th floor observation deck with stunning views of St. Anthony Falls and the Mississippi River. Admission fees are $11 for adults and $9 for children. Adjacent to the Mill City Museum is the famed Guthrie Theater, originally conceived and established in 1959 by Sir Tyrone Guthrie, Oliver Rea and Peter Ziegler. The original 1963 building was adjacent to the Walker Art Center, and was razed in late 2006 – the same year the new, $125 million theater along the Mississippi River was completed. The Guthrie is among the nation’s premier performance centers. The new, 285,000 square foot building replicates the original signature thrust stage that now seats 1,100. A 700-seat proscenium stage and black-box studio with flexible seating were also added. A 178-foot cantilevered bridge (termed the "Endless Bridge") extends to the edge of the Mississippi River. The span, which appears to float (its opposite end is unconnected to land or another structure) is an appropriate, singular architectural touch, linking the new Guthrie to its most famed companion – the mighty Mississippi River. _________ Explore the benefits of Kimpton Hotels InTouch Loyalty program .... |
