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Tourist info: Travel Michigan, 300 N.
MICHIGAN
Washington Square, 2nd Floor, Lansing, MI
MICHIGAN
48913, USA
Tel: 001 888 784 7328
the great lake state
Web:
www.michigan.org
Tourist info: Detroit Metro Convention
& Visitors Bureau, 211 W.Fort Street, Suite
1000, Detroit, MI48226. USA
Tel: 001 313 202 1931
Fax: 001 313 202 1932
Land area: 57,022 square miles
E-mail:
jpetrous@visitdetroit.com Population: 9,938,444 (2000 U.S.
Web:
www.visitdetroit.com Census)
Also in the UK: Great Lakes of North
State Capital: Lansing
America
Tel: 01564 794 999
Largest city: Detroit
Web:
www.greatlakesnorthamerica.co.uk
Local time: EST – 5hrs behind the UK
Discover Cleveland and Detroit
Climate: Michigan enjoys four distinct sea-
Tel: 08705 143 607
sons. Temperatures range from an average
Web:
travelcleveland.com
low of 6 degrees Farenheit in January in the
Upper Peninsula, to an average of 83 degrees
than 45 wineries dot the landscape pro-
Fahrenheit in July in the Lower Peninsula.
viding easy access to the season’s fresh-
National Park: Isle Royale National Park.
Welcome to Michigan—a land of est produce and fruit from the vine.
If you only see one sparkling blue waters, untamed wilder- Lakes, campgrounds, wildlife refuges Downhill skiers seek out Michigan’s
thing...
ness and warm hospitality. and nearly 100 state parks and recre- more than 40 downhill facilities and
More than 3,200 miles of Great Lakes ation areas are scattered throughout resorts beginning in November, when
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore shoreline define Michigan’s boundaries both peninsulas of the state, creating a abundant lake-effect snow squalls kick
in Empire, Michigan. and influence the seasons that support a wide variety of recreational activities. into high gear.
variety of activities. Thousands of miles of hiking, biking and
Look out for...
Michigan is revered for its vibrant fall riding trails that thread through millions of
colour and bountiful harvest. The multi- forested acres.
Good possibility of running into Kid
hued reds of sugar maples, the sun- Michigan also has more public golf
Rock and Pamela Anderson, Eminem or
inspired yellow of birch and poplar and courses than any other state in the nation
Ted Nugent in Detroit area. Tim Allen
the deep royal purples of oak splash (more than 900). Some of the world’s
has a vacation home in Omena.
against the indigo blue of the Great best courses await - including designs by
Lakes. Hundreds of roadside farmers golf greats Arthur Hills, Tom Weiskopf
markets and u-pick orchards and more and Arnold Palmer.
Tourist info: Explore Minnesota Tourism,
MINNESO
MINNESOTA
121 7th Place E, 100 Metro Square, St. Paul,
MN-55101-2114, USA Tel: 001 651 297 1337
the north star state
Fax: 001 651 296 7095
T
Website:
A
www.exploreminnesota.state.mn.us
E-mail:
explore@state.mn.us
Tourist info: Minneapolis & Saint Paul
If you only see one
CVA, 250 Marquette Avenue #1300,
Land area: 79,548 square miles; 1/3 of
Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tel: 001 612 767
the land area is forest
thing... 8112 Fax: 001 612 767 8113
Population: 4.9 million
E-mail:
bsatrang@meetminneapolis.com
The North Shore Drive along Lake
Metro Area: 2.9 million
Web:
www.visitsaintpaul.com
Superior – now designated as an All
State Capital: Saint Paul
Web:
www.meetminneapolis.com
American Road for its unique scenic
Also in the UK: Great Lakes of North
Largest city: Minneapolis - population
beauty. The Sawtooth Mountains on one
America, Telephone: 01564 794999
384,000
side and the largest lake in the world on
Web:
www.greatlakesnorthamerica.co.uk Local time: CST – 6 hrs behind the UK
the other provide spectacular views.
Tw o times the city, twice the experi-
Climate: Four distinct seasons to enjoy a
ence! Minneapolis and Saint Paul are two Light rail has arrived, making it even faster
variety of activities.
Explore more... distinctive cities, neighbours located and easier to get around the city and con-
National Park: Voyageurs National
Minneapolis - Vibrant. Beautiful.
along the banks of the Mississippi River necting the best shopping, hotels, nightlife
Park and the Mississippi River National
Cosmopolitan. Naturally sophisticated,
that together offer travellers an incredible and entertainment the area has to offer.
Recreation Area.
you’ll love our style!
www.minneapolis.org
variety of culture, entertainment, sight- Take a train from the Minneapolis/Saint
Getting there: Non-stop flights to MSP
Saint Paul - Classy. Stately. Charming,
seeing, first-class lodging and unlimited Paul International Airport, through
offered on NWA/KLM from Gatwick & direct
Delightfully appealing, you’ll love it here!
dining options. Hotels in adjacent cities Historic Fort Snelling to the heart of
flights through Reykjavik on Icelandair
www.visitsaintpaul.com
Bloomington and Eagan offer free shut- Minneapolis’ downtown and back to Mall
from Heathrow.
Bloomington - Home of Mall of
tles from the airport. of America in Bloomington, or hop on
Getting around: New light rail service
America; light rail, free Mall and airport
Minnesota is a shoppers dream! The one of our city buses to go to all points in
from the airport and Mall of America to
shuttles.
www.bloomingtonmn.org
area hosts the largest mall in the country, between. It’s easy and economical!
downtown Minneapolis.
Mall of America - Shop ‘til you Drop!
Mall of America in Bloomington, and the Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes offer boating,
Experience 520 stores, 60 restaurants and
Minneapolis/Saint Paul area offers incred- fishing and many outdoor recreational
attractions galore.
ww.mallofamerica.com
ible downtown shopping and neigh- opportunities. Nature in the cities port! In addition, golf at world-class
Eagan - Free shuttles to MSP Airport/
bourhoods packed with quaint shops abound also, for instance, the Minnesota resort spas in northern Minnesota, and
Mall of America from Eagan hotels.
and boutiques. With NO SALES TAX on Valley National Wildlife Refuge has within the metro area at courses that
www.eaganmn.com
clothing, your shopping bags are bound recorded over 200 species of birds, and have hosted the PGA, the US Open and
to be full! is just 5 KM from MSP International air- other professional golf tournaments.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR BROCHURES, GO TO WWW.VISITUSA.ORG.UK OR CALL 0870 777 2213 VISITUSA TRAVELPLANNER 2007 47
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