(MINNEAPOLIS)Sept. 19, 2011 Summer has ended, but that doesnt mean we put our snow pants on yet. Minneapolis weather is beautiful in the fall! Embrace autumn and get your GAME ON this season by taking advantage of all Minneapolis has to offer. Indoors and out, from great shopping deals and vivid performances to cycling and perusing the farmers markets amongst the vibrant leaves, Minneapolis makes for a stunning fall destination. When you plan your autumn getaway, check out the activities, events and deals Minneapolis has laid out for you at http://fall.minneapolis.org/.

Meet Minneapolis, Official Convention + Visitors Association, challenges you to take on the multitude of events, sites and activities available in Minneapolis! Our helpful website http://fall.minneapolis.org/ is your source for information on all of the cant-miss festivities and great deals that will help you plan your trip.

Be sure to watch the sites videos for inspiration: the main video highlights the many options you have for your visit to Minneapolis as you follow a couple through their stay in the city. Then click through the pages of activities, events, restaurants, hotel and shopping opportunities.

Take advantage of all there is to do and book a room because you will not get it all in on one day! Luckily, Minneapolis hotels are offering many outstanding deals on accommodations and packages to help you save time and money as you plan your trip to the city.

If you need a little help planning, check out the sites specialized itineraries for variety of short getaways. You'll find that Minneapolis is a great place to take the kids, hang out with friends or take a romantic walk through the leaves. Outdoor activities like kayaking the Mississippi River and a historical tour on Segways, indoor activities like Cavalia, the show called an equestrian ballet, and fine dining, live music, great shopping and action-packed amateur and professional sports all in a city that's clean, safe and easy to get around. Whether its shopping, sporting, eating or biking, to visit Minneapolis there is only one rule bring your game face!

ABOUT MEET MINNEAPOLIS Meet Minneapolis is a private, not-for-profit, member-based association. It actively promotes and sells the Minneapolis area as a destination for conventions and meetings, works to maximize the visitor experience and markets the city as a desirable tourist destination to maximize the economic benefit of the greater Minneapolis area.

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MEDIA CONTACT Kristen Montag, marketing communication manager, 612.767.8038, kristenm@meetminneapolis.com, Minneapolis_PR on Twitter