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The edgier of the two Twin Cities, Minneapolis is filled with modern art museums, trendy cafes and the Mall of America. Whether you want to shop or you enjoy art, planning a trip from Denver to Minneapolis is simple when you use Orbitz.com. The website has all the tools you need to plan every detail of your vacation.

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport is located at 8500 Pena Boulevard. It the largest airport in the United States and serves over 52 million passengers each year. Five airlines offer flights from Denver to Minneapolis-Delta Air Lines, US Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

The airport has numerous long-term parking options. If you want to park close to the terminals, you can use Parking Garage East or Parking Garage West for $21 per day. Economy Lot East and Economy Lot West charge $11 per day. The cheapest options are Pikes Peak Shuttle Lot and Mt. Elbert Shuttle Lot-both charge $7 per day. Shuttle buses transport passengers from the economy lots and the shuttle lots to the terminals approximately every 15 minutes. If you don't want to leave your car at the airport while you travel, you can get there by taking the SkyRide Public Bus or a taxi. Tickets for the SkyRide Bus cost between $9 and $13, depending on your boarding and destination locations. Cab fare from downtown Denver to the airport costs $55.15.

If you want to grab something to eat before you board your plane, the airport has a variety of options to choose from. You can get Mexican food at the Cantina Grill, pizza from Domino's or a burger and fries from Burger King.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Known as Mill City, Minneapolis flanks both sides of the Mississippi River. You'll find plenty of things to see and do in Minneapolis. From theater, modern art and shopping to an abundance of outdoor activities, the city has something to offer everyone.

Exploring Minneapolis

Flights from Denver arrive at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. The airport is located at 7150 Humphrey Drive, within 10 miles of both Minneapolis and Saint Paul. You can get from the airport to downtown Minneapolis by bus, taxicab, rental car or train-known as the Light Rail Transit. Buses and trains leave the airport from the Transit Center. Complimentary airport shuttles transport passengers from the terminals to the Transit Center. You can take the train or bus to downtown Minneapolis for $2.25 during rush hour or $1.75 during all other times of the day. Cab fare from the airport to downtown Minneapolis costs between $38 and $49. If you want your own transportation, you can book a rental car with Orbitz.com. The airport houses seven rental car companies, including Avis, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise.

If you visit Minneapolis in the winter, you should pack warm clothes that you can layer, snow boots, a heavy winter coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf. Winter in Minneapolis is cold, windy and snowy. Average temperatures in January are in the low teens, but it's common for the temperature to drop into single digits. The city gets an average of 54 inches of snow each year. The weather isn't as harsh during the summer; however, the area is known for summer thunderstorms. In July, high temperatures average in the upper 80s.

If you're a bargain shopper, you won't want to miss the Mall of America. The mall features 520 stores filled with everything from jewelry to sporting goods. If you want to learn about the city's history, visit the Mill City Museum to learn about the role the Twin Cities played in flour production during the 19th century. In the Hennepin Theatre District, you'll find pop music concerts, comedy shows and children's theater productions. Other area attractions include the Mary Tyler Moore House, Lake Nokomis, the Bakken Museum and the Walker Art Center.

Planning a Minneapolis Vacation

Daily flights from Denver to Minneapolis make it easy to plan your trip any time of the year. Use Orbtiz.com to find deals on flights, hotel accommodations, rental cars and tickets to local attractions.