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Minneapolis City Breaks
Minneapolis is the heartbeat of the Heartland of America. Great architecture, great culture, world-class theatre and art abounds. The Walker is considered one of the best art museums in the world and the performances in the Guthrie theatre are as astounding as the building itself. In the summer months you can take a walking tour through Victorian neighbourhoods or a romantic carriage ride along the Mississippi River.
Whether you are driving, walking or cycling the Grand Rounds scenic byway, it's an excellent way to see Minneapolis as you follow tree lined roads and parks, circling the chain of lakes that the city is built upon.
You don't have to be passionate about shopping to enjoy the Mall of America, the largest shopping centre in the USA and the Western hemisphere! Besides tax free shopping on clothes & shoes purchased in the Mall, you'll find a huge variety of restaurants, and family friendly attractions; including Nickelodeon Universe, FlyOver America, and the Sea Life Aquarium.
Music lovers will want to seek out Paisley Park, the former home and recording studio of modern day music legend Prince.
However you decide to spend your city break in Minneapolis, we're be sure it will be memorable.
Some of our favourite hotels in Minneapolis
The Chambers Hotel: This centrally located Boutique hotel offers dramatic views of the vibrant downtown theatre district, a rooftop lounge and a courtyard firepit.
Radisson Blu Mall of America: Enjoying direct access to America's largest shopping mall, you can shop till you drop, or a take a sky train into the city centre.
The Royal Sonesta: Elegant and modern, this stylish hotel is located in the heart of downtown. Enjoy a selection of restaurants and bars on your doorstep or take in a game at nearby Target Field.
Canopy By Hilton, Mill District: Set in a historic industrial building, this stylish hotel has been beautifully converted, making it a great base to explore the city’s Mill District. Discover the areas industrial heritage or take in a show at The Guthrie theatre.
The Renaissance Minneapolis, The Depot: Just steps from the Mississippi river, this iconic building was a train depot in its former life before being converted into an attractive hotel. Take a walk across the cities famous Stone Bridge or enjoy the hotels facilities which include an indoor pool and a boutique cocktail bar.
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Chicago City Breaks
A big city with a small town heart is the best way to describe Chicago, the capital of America Mid-West and gateway to Route 66.
"The Windy City" as it is known boasts one the worlds spectacular skylines. The 108 story Willis Tower is the most impressive of the skyscrapers that loom over the downtown region, making a visit to its sky deck a must see. Step out onto the glass ledge here and on a good day you will be able to marvel at a view that spans four states!
Sat on Lake Michigan, Chicago has 29 miles of lakeshore frontage which are perfect for walking, cycling or simply enjoying the skyline views. In summertime its sandy beaches will be full of beachgoers.
Music is a big part of life here, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the star studded performances of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the massive jazz and blues scene keeping tourists and locals entertained alike.
The city is a shoppers paradise. The centrally located and elegant Michigan Avenue; is known locally as the Magnificent Mile. It houses some 240 stores including household names such as Bloomingdales and Tiffany.
Some of our favourite hotels in Chicago
The Pensinsula: Combining the high class service you would expect of the Pensinsula Brand with the friendliest of Mid-West welcomes, the Pensinsula is a the most luxurious of Chicago hotels.
Sheraton Grand Chicago: Just off the Magnificent Mile, this riverfront hotel offers its guests spectacular views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
Millenium Knickerbocker Hotel: Luxurious and stylish, this is perfectly positioned for a Chicago city break. Its within easy walking distance of the cities top musuems and galleries including the Chicago Musuem of Contemporary Art.
Doubletree by Hilton, Magnificent Mile: A great value option in the centre of downtown. The hotels rooftop pool is a popular spot to cool off in the hot summer months.
Silversmith Hotel: Exuding the style and elegance of the prohibiton era this boutique hotel features a spectacular marble and cast iron grand starircase and marble mosaics. It's not just style over substance though, this hotel is also blessed with a fantastic location.
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New York City Breaks
New York City is a staple fixture in any self respecting list of top city breaks and a favourite destination of our team of expert USA consultants.
From Park Avenue to Times Square and from China Town to Little Italy, the city offers round the clock excitement.
If you are looking for a foodie city break, then look no further. New York enjoys a thousand and one restaurants and even more bars. Whether you are doing brunch, a street food snack, an authentic deli, traditional diner or a michelin starred dinner, there's nothing that New York cannnot offer!
If you are looking to shop until you drop, then city breaks do not get better than this! From Macys and Bloomingdales, to the elegant shops on Fifth Avenue and the trendy boutiques in fashionable Chelsea and SoHo, New York has it all!
Make sure you fit in some sightseeing too! Take a helicopter ride above the towering skyscrapers, or a boat ride out to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, which now houses a museum dedicated to the immigrants that made this great city what it is today.
You could send days exploring the many museums and galleries - including the Guggenheim, The Museum of Modern Art and the American Museum of Natural History - just some of the big hitting attractions on Manhattan.
Take time out from your New York break with a relaxing trip to Central Park, where you can hire a bike, go boating, take a horse and carriage ride or just have a picnic, watching the world go by. This beautiful city park reflects the changing seasons, making it a wonderful place to explore whatever time of year you decide to travel.
In the evening take in a Broadway show, visit Greenwich Village or take a trip out to buzzy Brooklyn, with its many bars.
New York has so much to see and do, there is quite literally something for everyone. For further recommendations or a full quotation please speak to one of our team here at AmeriCan and Worldwide Travel.
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Some of our favourite hotels
The Library: Designed to feel like a private club, each of the Librarys elegant rooms have been individually adorned with art and books based on a unique topic. In the Reading Room, guests are invited to relax with complimentary refreshments served each day including continental breakfast and wine and cheese reception.
Lotte New York Palace Hotel: This world-famous luxury New York hotel is located near to St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center. It's Villard Mansion, which dates back to 1882 is recognised as a New York landmark and gracefully blends with a contemporary 55-story tower.
Chambers New York: Located a block from Carnegie Hall, this upscale, contemporary hotel is minutes from the Museum of Modern Art, and around the corner from upscale shopping on 5th Avenue.
Element New York Times Square: Located in the heart of New York City, just steps from Times Square and Madison Square Garden. The hotel gives you space to live your life, with fully-stocked kitchenettes, rooftop patio, and bikes to borrow.
Hudson Hotel: Designed by Phillipe Starck, this stylish hotel is a 4-minute walk from Columbus Circle and a 6-minute walk from Lincoln Center.
Pittsburgh City Breaks
Just eight hours from London, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is currently one of the USA's hottest city breaks!
With over 30 museums and galleries, Pittsburgh packs a cultural punch that can more than hold its own with much bigger cities. Whether you are looking back on the cities industrial past at the Heinz History Centre, or looking forward to its role in the space technology industry at the fabulous Moonshot museum, there's plenty to keep you interested.
Art lovers will appreciate the Carnegie Museum Of Art, and the Warhol Museum, which houses the largest collection of work by Pittsburgh's most famous son - Andy Warhol.
Pittsburghers live and breath sport, so to get under the skin of this great city, you'll need to take in a game. The Steelers are the hottest ticket in town, but there are few more relaxing ways to while away an afternoon than to soak up the riverside views at beautiful PNC park baseball ground.
Foodies will enjoy the depth and breadth of variety the city offers, from casual eats in The Strip District, to fancy sit down dinners in downtown. Grand Concourse, the cities best seafood restaurant set in a beautiful old railway station is worth a visit for the decor alone, but make sure you don't leave town without trying a 'nearly famous' Primmanti Bros sandwich.
Some of our favourite hotels in Pittsburgh
Kimpton Hotel Monaco: Vibrant and whimsical, this upscale hotel is located in the heart of downtown. It's collection of art and sculptures will whet your appetite for a tour of the cities arts scene.
The Oaklander: This beautifully modern hotel is located in the heart of buzzy Oakland. Enjoy world class musuems and galleries on your doorstep or get away from it all with an early morning walk in neighbouring Schenley Park.
Tryp by Wyndham: This hidden gem is in the heart of Lawrenceville, named recently as 'the coolest neighbourhood in Pittsburgh'. Enjoy quirky cinemas, coffeshops and boutique shops on your doorstep, or let the hipsters come to you as you enjoy the hotels rooftop bar - a place to see and be seen!
Holiday Inn Express and Suites: Located on the North Shore just a balls toss from the PNC stadium, this is the perfect option for sports fans. Watch the Pirates in action at the ball park, or wander further down the river to see the legendary Steelers.
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Boston City Breaks
Boston is yours to discover, combining the old and the new like no other city in America. Put on your walking shoes and explore along the Freedom Trail, a 3-mile walking tour of 16 historic sites from the Colonial and Revolutionary Era. A red brick trail on the streets and sidewalks begins at the Information Centre and takes you through the downtown financial/shopping district to Faneuil Hall, through the North End and finally into Charlestown.
You could hop on the famous Old Town Trolley Tour, which brings Boston's history and sights to life while offering an excellent way to traverse the city. An alternative but fun version of this is to take one of the Boston Duck Tours in amphibious landing vehicles that will take you a tour of the city before splashing into the Charles River for some different views.
Be sure to ride the swan boats in the Public Gardens, shop and eat in Quincy Market, perhaps enjoy a dinner cruise or a dinner overlooking the lights of the city. Take the 'T' to visit Harvard Yard and Cambridge where you can shop in the many stores in the Galleria, or you could even take a whale watch cruise from Boston's spectacular Aquarium
Enjoy the friendly welcome for which the people of Boston are well known, and have fun exploring the city's wonderful micro breweries, restaurants, and numerous museums and art galleries. Whatever you decide to do, Boston is a great location for your next break!
Some of our favourite hotels
The Lenox: An upscale boutique-styel historic hotel located in the Back Bay area and within walking distance of all the shops of Newbury Street, Copley Place and the Prudential Centre.
Nine Zero: The elegant Nine Zero Hotel in downtown Boston is consistently named one of the world's best hotels by Conde Nast Traveler, and was recently voted Boston Magazine's Best Boutique Hotel. Centrally located with easy access to all the city sights, The Nine Zero Hotel features impeccable service combined wth sophisticated 4-star style.
Doubletree by Hilton Downtown: This hotel is located right in the heart of downtown and is also adjacent to Chinatown and close to the Transit rail line.
The Godfrey: Boston's newest hotel, the Godfrey is a chic, contemporary hotel in a pre-war building is minutes from Boston Common and the New England Aquarium.
Boston Park Plaza: This cherished Boston landmark hotel is superbly located amid shopping, transportation, restaurants and historic destinations that inspire discovery.
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