Plus, dont miss the Top 10 things you didnt know about the Minnesota State Fair!

(MINNEAPOLIS) Aug. 22, 2012Autumn is upon us, the Vikes have taken the field, the Gophers are on campus and Minneapolis has fantastic fall deals to make your stay in the city one to remember when you come to cheer on your team. Plan your next visit to Minneapolis, City by Nature, at http://www.minneapolis.org/promotions, as you fan-up for the next Gophers, Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves, Lynx or other sporting event this fall.

First up, the sport that we ALL can do eating at the Great Minnesota Get Together! Were pretty sure you dont know everything about this annual tradition: Learn the Top 10 things you didnt know about the Minnesota State Fair here: http://www.minneapolis.org/blog/10-secrets-we-bet-you-didnt-know-about-state-fair and then get here for the 12-day event that runs Aug. 23 Sept. 3.

Plan to stay a while to recover with the help of The Grand Hotel Minneapolis Minnesota State Fair Detox Package. After indulging in deep-fried candy bars or witnessing some of the near 200 live animal births, you will be sure to recover quickly in the luxurious Grand Hotels comfortable rooms or work out in their full Lifetime Athletic Club.

If the big game is your focus, a day of football would not be complete without some sort of pre-game ritual. If you dont already have one, head over to www.minneapolis.org, and find information on the game-day specials Minneapolis bars offer. You can find deals such as Huberts Sports Bar and Grills happy hour that runs every day from 11 a.m. -.6 p.m. at their two convenient locations by the Metrodome and Target Field.

Take advantage of the beautiful rooftops downtown, and check out the specials at Seven Sushi and Steakhouse with a happy hour including Martinis for $4.75, House Wine for $3.75 and Sushi Rolls starting at $4 before or after the game!

Its not too late to stay in Minneapolis, and with the hotel packages being offered this fall, you cant afford not to! The Ramada Plaza Minneapolis offers a great Vikings package that includes a double-double or king room starting at just $119, two tickets for transportation, $10 restaurant credit and two wooden nickels good for two beers at their restaurant, Scalzos Italian Grille. The Marriott City Center Minneapolis is another winner for great deals and close proximity for sports fans.

Get in the mood for the upcoming spooky holiday with Real Ghost Tours of Minneapolis. A real ghost hunter takes you into haunted areas of the city where you can experience the supernatural for a little Halloween thrill.

If you are more in the mood to experience the natural beauty of the city over the supernatural, hop on a bike from Nice Ride Minnesota, the first bike share program in the U.S., and take a cruise along the Mississippi River. Theres nothing quite like the view of the river as autumn arrives and the leaves change colors around the city skyline.

With all this pre-game, pre-fair talk, catch the excitement of a stay in Minneapolis with our Fall Fanatics video at www.minneapolis.org (click on the lower right square to play!). Then, post your own video or photos from your trip to share with other Minneapolis lovers at www.facebook.com/meetminneapolis!

VIDEO AVAILABLE

Watch and share Fall Fanatics at http://www.minneapolis.org/visitor/promotions-deals/fall-highlights. Download a 1080 HD/broadcast quality video at http://vimeo.com/47881591; its 1:15 and can be used with sound or as b-roll. The Minneapolis visitor series continues with our fourth visitor scoring big in all the games in Minneapolis, City by Nature.

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Minneapolis, City by Nature, glows with autumn colors on one of its 22 city lakes. Photo courtesy of Meet Minneapolis.

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