{"product_id":"walking-twin-cities-35-tours-exploring-parks-landmarks-neighborhoods-and-cultural-centers-of-minneapolis-and-st-paul-9780899978710","title":"Walking Twin Cities: 35 Tours Exploring Parks, Landmarks, Neighborhoods, and Cultural Centers of Minneapolis and St. Paul","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet to Know the Most Vibrant and Historic Neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrab your walking shoes and become an urban adventurer. Holly Day and Sherman Wick guide you through 35 unique walking tours in this comprehensive guidebook. Explore the urban epicenter of the Upper Midwest, from the heart of downtown Minneapolis to Minnehaha Falls, from St. Paul's Hidden Falls Park to historic Irvine Park--and hundreds of points of interest in between. Stroll along Lakes Calhoun and Harriet, Nicollet Avenue's Eat Street, and the revitalized Mill District. Go beyond the obvious with tours that showcase world-class museums and theaters, the area's extensive greenbelt, and even eight miles of climate-controlled skyways to avoid winter's chill. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach self-guided tour includes full-color photographs, a map, and need-to-know details like distance, difficulty, points of interest, and more. You'll soak up history, backstories, architectural trivia, and fun facts to share with others while on your way to the best cafes, bars, and nightlife in Minnesota. So find a route that appeals to you, and walk the Twin Cities!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHolly Day's\u003c\/b\u003e writing has appeared in more than 3,500 publications internationally, including \u003ci\u003eComputer Music Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eROCKRGRL\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMusic Alive!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuitar One\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBrutarian Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInterface Technology\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMixdown Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. Over the past couple of decades, she has received an Isaac Asimov Award, a National Magazine Award, and two Midwest Writer's Grants for her work. Her books include \u003ci\u003eThe Insider's Guide to the Twin Cities\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMusic Theory for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSherman Wick\u003c\/b\u003e is a native of the Twin Cities. Since receiving a history degree at the University of Minnesota, he has worked as a freelance writer and photographer, focusing on music, film, and Minnesota's rich cultural and historical offerings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHolly and Sherman started writing their first book together, \u003ci\u003eThe Insider's Guide to the Twin Cities\u003c\/i\u003e, one week after marrying and have since written \u003ci\u003eNordeast Minneapolis: A History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of Stillwater Minnesota\u003c\/i\u003e and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eHistory Lovers' Guide to Minneapolis\u003c\/i\u003e. They live near downtown Minneapolis with their daughter, Astrid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilderness Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461558309138,"sku":"9780899978710","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5e603651-bd79-4d71-869a-89cbe34c3cc7.jpg?v=1730070836","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/walking-twin-cities-35-tours-exploring-parks-landmarks-neighborhoods-and-cultural-centers-of-minneapolis-and-st-paul-9780899978710","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}