(MINNEAPOLIS) March 21, 2012 Springtime came upon Minneapolis fast and furious this year but theres plenty of time to plan your next trip to the City by Nature where you can find your spring in amazing hotel, restaurant and attraction deals at http://www.minneapolis.org/promotions!

For example, check out the Marriott City Center for the perfect Sports Fan Package that includes a deluxe guest room, complimentary valet parking and a $25 dining credit at a hotel just steps away from Target Field and the Minnesota Twins as they open their 2012 season in April!

Sure, Meet Minneapolis, Convention & Visitors Association, offers awesome deals from our partners, but theres much more where those come from. Plan your excursion with listings of springtime events, fun itineraries to save you time and many other visitor resources like helpful mapsall at www.minneapolis.org. There are suggestions of hot spots like Seven Sushi & Steakhouse where you can have a hearty meal or a cocktail on the Skybar rooftop patio. If youre looking for activity, and you just want to get outdoors and find all the beauty springtime brings to the riverfront in Minneapolis, look no further than Segway Magical History Tours. They will take you on a five-mile excursion on an easy-to-drive Segway or you can opt for an Electric Cool-aid Bicycle Tour, both with expert guides, training, snacks and more.

Accessibility is a hallmark of this green, sustainability minded city: Park your car with that complimentary valet at the Marriott and walk, bike on Minneapolis renowned Nice Ride Minnesota bikes or hop on the Free Ride Bus on Nicollet Mall through downtown, where you can connect with the light rail train and head to the Mall of America and back in a snap.

Watch our Find your spring video (look on the lower right square on the home page!) for a little inspiration and then get started on your next trip to Minneapolis!

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.

Online: www.minneapolis.org

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VIDEO AVAILABLE

Watch and share Find your spring? from our Vimeo channel at http://vimeo.com/38102671. This downloadable 1080 HD video is 1:10 and can be used with sound or as b-roll.

Minneapolis, City by Nature, is the place to explore springtime. Magical History Tours is just one way to get out and find your spring with their Segway tours that stop at Mill City Museum. Photo courtesy of Meet Minneapolis.

MEDIA CONTACT

Kristen Montag, media communication manager, 612.767.8038, kristenm@minneapolis.org, Minneapolis_PR on Twitter

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