How to navigate Minneapolis
  • 1. What is the primary direction of numbered streets in Minneapolis?
A) Northwest-Southeast
B) North-South
C) Northeast-Southwest
D) East-West
  • 2. What body of water bisects Minneapolis?
A) Minnesota River
B) Rum River
C) Mississippi River
D) Crow River
  • 3. What is the name of the major north-south freeway running through Minneapolis?
A) Highway 100
B) I-35W
C) I-494
D) I-94
  • 4. Which light rail line runs primarily east-west?
A) Green Line
B) Red Line
C) Orange Line
D) Blue Line
  • 5. What neighborhood is known for its Chain of Lakes?
A) North Loop
B) Northeast
C) Southwest
D) Downtown East
  • 6. Which area is known for its theater district?
A) Lyndale Avenue
B) Central Avenue
C) Hennepin Avenue
D) Nicollet Avenue
  • 7. What is the name of the large indoor shopping mall located in Bloomington, just south of Minneapolis?
A) Ridgedale Center
B) Rosedale Center
C) Southdale Center
D) Mall of America
  • 8. Which major sports team plays at Target Field?
A) Minnesota Vikings
B) Minnesota Twins
C) Minnesota Timberwolves
D) Minnesota Wild
  • 9. Which major sports team plays at U.S. Bank Stadium?
A) Minnesota Twins
B) Minnesota Wild
C) Minnesota Timberwolves
D) Minnesota Vikings
  • 10. What is the main north-south avenue running through downtown?
A) Marquette Avenue
B) Nicollet Mall
C) Hennepin Avenue
D) Washington Avenue
  • 11. In which direction do the avenues typically run?
A) Northwest-Southeast
B) East-West
C) Northeast-Southwest
D) North-South
  • 12. What is the name of the sculpture garden near the Walker Art Center?
A) Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
B) Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
C) Lyndale Park Rose Garden
D) Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
  • 13. Which neighborhood is known for its breweries?
A) Uptown
B) Northeast
C) Downtown West
D) Whittier
  • 14. What is the typical speed limit on city streets in residential areas?
A) 20 mph
B) 30 mph
C) 25 mph
D) 35 mph
  • 15. What is the name of the main airport serving Minneapolis?
A) Anoka County-Blaine Airport (ANE)
B) St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP)
C) Flying Cloud Airport (FCM)
D) Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
  • 16. What is the best way to get around without a car?
A) Relying Solely on Ride-Sharing Services
B) Taxi Only
C) Walking Only
D) Public Transportation and Biking
  • 17. Which parkway is famous for its scenic drive along the Mississippi River?
A) Victory Memorial Drive
B) West River Parkway
C) Theodore Wirth Parkway
D) Minnehaha Parkway
  • 18. What type of climate does Minneapolis have?
A) Tropical
B) Mediterranean
C) Continental
D) Desert
  • 19. What is the main convention center in downtown Minneapolis?
A) Minneapolis Convention Center
B) St. Paul RiverCentre
C) U.S. Bank Stadium
D) Target Center
  • 20. Which neighborhood is known for its diverse restaurants and music venues?
A) Loring Park
B) Downtown East
C) North Loop
D) Uptown
  • 21. What is the name of the university located in Minneapolis?
A) Macalester College
B) Augsburg University
C) University of Minnesota
D) University of St. Thomas
  • 22. What is the nickname often used for Minneapolis and St. Paul?
A) Land of 10,000 Lakes
B) City of Lakes
C) Mill City
D) Twin Cities
  • 23. What riverfront park features the Mill City Museum?
A) Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
B) Mill Ruins Park
C) Gold Medal Park
D) Boom Island Park
  • 24. What is the name of the major art museum in Minneapolis?
A) American Swedish Institute
B) Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
C) Weisman Art Museum
D) Walker Art Center
  • 25. Which of these is NOT a lake in the Chain of Lakes?
A) Lake Nokomis
B) Lake Harriet
C) Lake of the Isles
D) Lake Calhoun (Bde Maka Ska)
  • 26. What is the best way to pay for the Metro Transit?
A) Cash Only
B) Personal Check
C) Go-To Card or Mobile App
D) Credit Card on Board
  • 27. What is the best time to avoid rush hour traffic?
A) Mid-morning or Mid-afternoon
B) 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
C) Lunch Time
D) 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • 28. What is the name of the major music venue located downtown?
A) Varsity Theater
B) First Avenue
C) Cedar Cultural Center
D) Dakota Jazz Club
  • 29. Which freeway is often congested in Minneapolis?
A) Highway 55
B) I-94
C) Highway 62
D) Highway 169
  • 30. What is a common winter activity in Minneapolis parks?
A) Sunbathing
B) Ice Skating
C) Surfing
D) Rock Climbing
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