You get a major metropolitan city described as "vibrant, beautiful, and cosmopolitan." You get Minneapolis! With nearly 390,000 residents, Minneapolis and its surrounding communities make up the 14th largest metropolitan area in the country. The city is home to the Minnesota Orchestra -- one of the finest in the country -- and some of the best museums in the Midwest, from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to the Science Museum of Minnesota. The Minneapolis Convention Center hosts hundreds of conventions and events every year. This metropolitan area and its many smaller communities are rich in arts and culture, history and diversity, and natural beauty. MORE