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A Texan visits the Twin Cities

Surprisingly delightful ballpark with a view. Photo: Tasha Tsiaperas/Axios Visit Minneapolis to see what it's like when a city has clean streets and sidewalks … and . Here are some non-expert tips from a Texan's visit: Catch a game. We went for baseball at Target Field, but Target Center — home to Minnesota's NBA and WNBA team — is just across the street. Plus, the Vikings play downtown too, and it's easily accessible on public transit.The Rangers pulled off three wins in Minneapolis after a tumultuous week of in the club. And Twins fans were perfectly nice about it. Eat a Jucy Lucy. This tip on cheese-filled burgers comes directly from our friends in . The original delicacy can be found at , a cash-only diner tucked away in a neighborhood. Go shopping. The Mall of America is as large as expected and worth visiting for every store imaginable. Plus, the world's finest eateries — , . and — are all bunched together.Public art in a cool city. Photo: Tasha "Spoon" Tsiaperas/Axios Visit the sculpture garden. Marvel at these massive artworks, including a and a .This has a great view of downtown and is accessible over a highway by an art-centric pedestrian bridge. Walkable bridges are common enough that of the best and worst in the city. Imagine that. Our thought bubble: More Texans should be visiting the Twin Cities in August to escape the heat (and torrential downpours). There's excellent Ethiopian food, great bookstores, funky bars and a nicer than Dallas. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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