Begin your Minneapolis winter adventure by winning a 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback

Annual Go Minneapolis Sweepstakes begins today

Minneapolis (Jan. 6, 2017) – This week, Minneapolis has been recognized as one of the New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2017,” so smart travelers will head to the City by Nature now to enjoy a cool adventure with hot wintertime hotel deals and numerous fun-in-the-snow activities. To get your planning started, head to Minneapolis.org for inspiration and chance to win your stay or a brand-new Chevy in Meet Minneapolis’ fifth annual Go Minneapolis Sweepstakes!

Now through March 10, enter to win exclusive Minneapolis getaway experiences with nine weekly prize packages leading up to the big day when Meet Minneapolis, together with the Select Heartland Chevy Dealers, will give one winner a three-year lease on a 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback, the grand prize at this year’s Twin Cities Auto Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Starting Jan. 13, one lucky winner a week will be chosen in a random drawing of all entrants for a select prize package including Minneapolis hotel stays, event tickets, gift cards and more! The first weekly prize is a one-night stay at Radisson Blu Minneapolis plus two tickets to Vince Staples at First Avenue and an Uber code. A new prize package will be revealed each week, keeping everyone on their toes and making it extra important to stay tuned to Go.Minneapolis.org!

Five grand prize finalists will be randomly selected to attend the 2017 Twin Cities Auto Show on the morning of March 18, and one lucky winner will be drawn on the Auto Show floor for the three-year lease in one adventurous car.

Whether driving through city streets or down snow-covered roads, the Chevy Cruze Hatchback’s unique combination of entertainment technology, efficiency and advanced safety features will get you to your destination safely. The sporty compact car boasts 47.2 cubic ft. of cargo space*, built in Wi-Fi**, 40 mpg*** on highways and 153 horsepower. For the dog-lover, DIYer, cyclist, collector or camper, this 2017 vehicle was made for your convenience. With features such as Lane Keep Assist, Rear Vision Camera, Rear Park Assist and Forward Collision Alert, the Chevy Cruze Hatchback will safely fuel your passion, wherever that might take you.

Plan your Minneapolis winter adventure now!

Frosty mornings and icy lakes beckon people in Minneapolis to get out and go till cheeks are rosy, then head inside and enjoy tasty food by top chefs and the best arts scene in the upper Midwest. From pop art at the Walker to the snow-covered hills of Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis embraces the seasonal spirit with wool socks, warm coats and a pair of skates (which come in handy when you stay at the Renaissance Hotel Minneapolis – The Depot and do some laps at their famous indoor skating rink).

Check out winter ideas and inspiration at Minneapolis.org like brand-new celebration, The Great Northern, where the City of Lakes Loppet, U.S. Pond Hockey Championships and the St. Paul Winter Carnival give plenty of options to watch or join in the fun outdoors. Families will love the Science Museum of Minnesota, while couples take in the plethora of shows at First Avenue. Head downtown for a cozy stay at the Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown after taking the Metro Transit options or Uber to Saint Paul for the crazy, crowded fun of Red Bull Crashed Ice.

Giving you winter itineraries, event listings and tips on how to spend Valentine’s Day, you’ll find all you need to plan a perfect trip at http://www.minneapolis.org/visitor/seasonal-highlights/winter/.

Sweepstakes details

Online entrants may submit one entry per day; no purchase necessary! Official rules and information on the 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback and weekly prize packages can be found at Go.Minneapolis.org.

No purchase necessary to enter to win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of the states of MINNESOTA, IOWA, WISCONSIN, SOUTH DAKOTA AND NORTH DAKOTA who are 21 years of age and older. Some residency restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. The sweepstakes begins on JAN. 6, 2017, and ends on MARCH 15, 2017. For entry information and official rules with complete eligibility, prize description and other details visit http://rules.syns.co/.

*47.2 cubic ft. of cargo space with back seats down.

**Wi-Fi: “Requires a compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. 4G LTE service available in select markets. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations.”
***MPG: EPA Est Fuel Economy Hwy."

ABOUT MEET MINNEAPOLIS

Meet Minneapolis is a private, not-for-profit, member-based association. It actively promotes and sells the Minneapolis area as a destination for conventions and meetings, works to maximize the visitor experience and markets the city as a desirable tourist destination to maximize the economic benefit of the greater Minneapolis area.

Meet Minneapolis is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of the Destination Marketing Association International.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Kristen Montag, communication and public relations manager, 612.767.8038, kristenm@minneapolis.org, @Minneapolis_PR on Twitter.