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| The Twin Cities area has much to offer the GLBT traveler. From Broadway-class theatre to world-class shopping, there truly is something for everyone. Minneapolis boasts one of the most extensive and beautiful urban park systems in the United States. The Mall of America has over 500 shops, an indoor theme park with two roller coasters and an underground aquarium. Over six Yankee Stadiums can fit inside the Mall. |
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| Being "Out" in Minneapolis |
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| Most areas of the Twin Cities and surrounding areas are very accepting of GLBT people. That being the case, caution is always advised. Although gay-bashing's are rare, they still happen, and only you can be responsible for your safety. The Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis tends to be the epicenter of gay life in the Twin Cities. The first local GLBT march, held in June 1972, was held in Loring Park. That march has evolved into the Pride Festival, which is still held in Loring Park. Many members of the community live and work in the Loring Park neighborhood. Most of the bars and nightclubs, however, are located in Downtown Minneapolis and Downtown Saint Paul. |
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| Air Travel |
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MSP International Airport is a major air hub, and direct flights from many domestic and Canadian cities are offered. Convenient light rail service is offered from both of the airport terminals to downtown Minneapolis.
Delta Airlines is Pride's official airline and offers convenient non-stop service to hundreds of cities across North America, Europe and Asia.
[Visit Delta's Web Site] |
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Amtrak provides daily service to/from Eau Claire, WI; Wisconsin Dells, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago, IL, Fargo, ND; and Seattle WA.
Amtrak's Midway station is conveniently located midway between downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul.
[Visit Amtrak's Web Site] |
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| Accommodations |
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| We encourage you to enjoy a discounted room rate at the following hotels. All of these hotels have demonstrated that they are supporters of our community.. |
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This luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Minneapolis is one block from the Parade route and about a 15 minute walk to Pride Festival.
Additional Hotel Information
| Rate Information |
| Room Type |
Rate |
| Superior King/Double |
$119/night |
| Executive King/Double |
$139/night |
| Executive Level Whirlpool |
$310/night |
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| Availability |
| Stays between Thursday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Availability is limited. These rates will continue to be offered while space is available. |
Booking Online
To book online, please use the link below and utilize the promo code PRIDE to access these special rates.
[BOOK ONLINE NOW]
Booking by Telephone
Please call 1-866-523-1100 and ask for TC Pride Room Block or reservation ID code PRIDE. |
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The Depot Hotel is located in downtown Minneapolis inside the historic Milwaukee Road Depot building.
Additional Hotel Information
| Rate Information |
| Room Type |
Rate |
| Standard Room |
$99/night |
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| Availability |
| These rates are available if you book by June 2, 2009 or when the block of rooms becomes full. |
Booking Online
Please use the link on the right to book your rooms for the promotional rate of $99 per night. $10 of each room reserved will be donated to Twin Cities Pride.
[BOOK ONLINE NOW] |
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The Millennium Hotel is located about three blocks from the Pride Festival on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Additional Hotel Information
| Rate Information |
| Room Type |
Rate |
| Standard Room including Parking |
$79/night |
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| Availability |
| These rates are available if you book by June 19, 2009 or when the block of rooms becomes full. |
Booking Online
Please use the link below or telephone to get this special rate..
[BOOK ONLINE NOW]
Booking by Telephone
Please call 800-522-8856 and ask for the Pride Room Block or reservation ID code 0906PRIDES. |
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Come be part of the fun by staying with us at the Hampton Inn hotel Minneapolis/Minnetonka, and discover the area where shoppers, wildlife, and artists thrive. 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis we are pleased to offer shuttle service from 10am to 2am so you won’t miss a minute of the excitement and culture of Twin Cities Pride.
Additional Hotel Information
Shuttle Service 10am to 2am Friday and Saturday; 9am-1pm Sunday
| Rate Information |
| Room Type |
Rate |
| King/2 Double Standard |
$74/night |
| King Study |
$79/night |
| Executive Suite |
$89/night |
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| Availability |
| There are no restrictions to availability |
Booking Online
Please use the link below to book your rooms for the promotional rates listed above.
[BOOK ONLINE NOW]
Booking by Telephone
Please call 952-541-1094 and ask for the Twin Cities Pride rate or ID code 002683011. |
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| Area Weather |
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| The summertime temperatures in the Twin Cities are quite warm. During Pride week, the last part of June, the high temperature is typically between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. June can be a rather wet month, with average monthly precipitation of about four inches. Travelers to Pride should pack a variety of clothing; jackets may be desired in the evenings, and shorts during the daytime is common. |
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| Current Conditions |
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| Average High Temperatures |
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Average Rainfall |
| Month |
°F |
°C |
| January |
23.4° |
-4.8° |
| February |
29.5° |
-1.4° |
| March |
41.9° |
5.5° |
| April |
59.5° |
15.3° |
| May |
73.4° |
23.0° |
| June |
82.0° |
27.8° |
| July |
86.2° |
30.1° |
| August |
83.3° |
28.5° |
| September |
73.9° |
23.3° |
| October |
61.7° |
16.5° |
| November |
43.2° |
6.2° |
| December |
27.9° |
-2.3° |
| Year |
57.2° |
14.0° |
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Inches |
mm |
| January |
0.8" |
22.6 mm |
| February |
0.9" |
22.0 mm |
| March |
1.8" |
45.4 mm |
| April |
2.3" |
58.1 mm |
| May |
3.2" |
80.2 mm |
| June |
4.1" |
103.3 mm |
| July |
3.8" |
97.3 mm |
| August |
3.7" |
94.6 mm |
| September |
2.7" |
69.7 mm |
| October |
1.9" |
48.9 mm |
| November |
1.4" |
36.6 mm |
| December |
1.0" |
24.3 mm |
| Year |
27.7" |
702.2 mm |
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