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Minnesota State Fair的点评
点评：This is an awesome fair experience. When our family lived in St. Paul, we came here every year, up until 1986, the year we moved out of Minnesota.
But this year, 2024, I visited this fair again, mostly to see what had changed. Honestly, not much has changed, except the number of people present. It was like stepping back in time. The only thing that seemed to be different was the location of the iconic french fries building.
I have been to numerous county fairs across the country, as well as the state fairs of Washington, Oregon, New York, South Dakota, and Texas. Each one has its special ambiance and uniqueness, but my favorite is still the Minnesota State Fair. Lots to see and do, people watching is primo, the price for entry is only $16.50 (senior rate,) and if you are there are night, the fireworks show each night is great.
The downsides are: It is huge, so if you don't pace yourself, it can wear you out. But there are plenty of benches throughout the place and there were many handicapped people in motorized scooters. The other downside, and a big one, is parking. Always has been. Most people will park blocks, even up to half a mile away from the gates, just to park on a local street for free. If you get there early enough (read before noon,) you might get a spot on the fairgrounds lots. But expect to pay $50. I drove around and around local streets and finally opted to pay to park in someone's front yard about three blocks from a gate, at the same ridiculous rate of $50, cash, but at my age( 74), it beats walking a half mile first, just to get there.
I plan to see it next year with my son. He asked why I didn't just call an Uber. Duh, right? And I forgot to ask at the hotel I was at if they had a shuttle. I am not always the brightest person sometimes. I think it was because, in my mind, part of the experience from my earlier years was walking to it.
So...when you get there, make sure to get a map at the entry gate. It helps. Then, what to see really depends upon what you like. They have everything: animals in large amounts, animal shows, performances by at least one name group, plus others, arcades, flower shows, art shows, parades, and much more. Can even let the kiddies sit in a combine. And of course there is abundant and diverse food. Allow all day for this experience, or at least until you can walk no more.
But this year, 2024, I visited this fair again, mostly to see what had changed. Honestly, not much has changed, except the number of people present. It was like stepping back in time. The only thing that seemed to be different was the location of the iconic french fries building.
I have been to numerous county fairs across the country, as well as the state fairs of Washington, Oregon, New York, South Dakota, and Texas. Each one has its special ambiance and uniqueness, but my favorite is still the Minnesota State Fair. Lots to see and do, people watching is primo, the price for entry is only $16.50 (senior rate,) and if you are there are night, the fireworks show each night is great.
The downsides are: It is huge, so if you don't pace yourself, it can wear you out. But there are plenty of benches throughout the place and there were many handicapped people in motorized scooters. The other downside, and a big one, is parking. Always has been. Most people will park blocks, even up to half a mile away from the gates, just to park on a local street for free. If you get there early enough (read before noon,) you might get a spot on the fairgrounds lots. But expect to pay $50. I drove around and around local streets and finally opted to pay to park in someone's front yard about three blocks from a gate, at the same ridiculous rate of $50, cash, but at my age( 74), it beats walking a half mile first, just to get there.
I plan to see it next year with my son. He asked why I didn't just call an Uber. Duh, right? And I forgot to ask at the hotel I was at if they had a shuttle. I am not always the brightest person sometimes. I think it was because, in my mind, part of the experience from my earlier years was walking to it.
So...when you get there, make sure to get a map at the entry gate. It helps. Then, what to see really depends upon what you like. They have everything: animals in large amounts, animal shows, performances by at least one name group, plus others, arcades, flower shows, art shows, parades, and much more. Can even let the kiddies sit in a combine. And of course there is abundant and diverse food. Allow all day for this experience, or at least until you can walk no more.
翻译：这是一次很棒的博览会体验。我们一家住在圣保罗的时候，每年都会来这里，直到 1986 年，也就是我们搬离明尼苏达州的那一年。
但今年，2024 年，我再次参观了这个博览会，主要是为了看看有什么变化。老实说，除了参加人数外，变化不大。这就像回到过去。唯一不同的是标志性炸薯条大楼的位置。
我去过全国各地的许多县级博览会，以及华盛顿、俄勒冈、纽约、南达科他和德克萨斯的州博览会。每个博览会都有其独特的氛围和独特之处，但我最喜欢的仍然是明尼苏达州博览会。有很多可看可做的事情，观看人们是最佳选择，入场费仅为 16.50 美元（老年人票价），如果你晚上去那里，每晚的烟花表演都很棒。
缺点是：它很大，所以如果你不控制节奏，可能会让你筋疲力尽。但是整个地方都有很多长椅，也有很多骑着电动滑板车的残疾人。另一个缺点，也是一个很大的缺点，就是停车。一直都是。大多数人会把车停在离大门半英里远的地方，只是为了在当地的街道上免费停车。如果你到得足够早（中午之前），你可能会在展览会的停车场上找到一个车位。但要准备好支付 50 美元。我开车在当地的街道上转了好几圈，最后选择把车停在离大门三个街区远的人家前院，价格同样是 50 美元，现金，这太荒谬了，但以我的年龄（74 岁），这总比先走半英里到那里要好。
我计划明年和儿子一起去看。他问我为什么不叫 Uber。嗯，对吧？我忘了问我在的酒店是否有班车。有时我并不总是最聪明的人。我想是因为，在我看来，我早年的部分经历就是步行去那里。
所以……当你到达那里时，一定要在入口处拿一张地图。这很有用。然后，看什么真的取决于你喜欢什么。他们什么都有：大量的动物、动物表演、至少一个有名团体的表演，还有其他的、拱廊、花卉展览、艺术展览、游行等等。甚至可以让孩子们坐在联合收割机里。当然，那里的食物丰富多样。花一整天的时间来体验这种体验，或者至少直到你不能再走路为止。
但今年，2024 年，我再次参观了这个博览会，主要是为了看看有什么变化。老实说，除了参加人数外，变化不大。这就像回到过去。唯一不同的是标志性炸薯条大楼的位置。
我去过全国各地的许多县级博览会，以及华盛顿、俄勒冈、纽约、南达科他和德克萨斯的州博览会。每个博览会都有其独特的氛围和独特之处，但我最喜欢的仍然是明尼苏达州博览会。有很多可看可做的事情，观看人们是最佳选择，入场费仅为 16.50 美元（老年人票价），如果你晚上去那里，每晚的烟花表演都很棒。
缺点是：它很大，所以如果你不控制节奏，可能会让你筋疲力尽。但是整个地方都有很多长椅，也有很多骑着电动滑板车的残疾人。另一个缺点，也是一个很大的缺点，就是停车。一直都是。大多数人会把车停在离大门半英里远的地方，只是为了在当地的街道上免费停车。如果你到得足够早（中午之前），你可能会在展览会的停车场上找到一个车位。但要准备好支付 50 美元。我开车在当地的街道上转了好几圈，最后选择把车停在离大门三个街区远的人家前院，价格同样是 50 美元，现金，这太荒谬了，但以我的年龄（74 岁），这总比先走半英里到那里要好。
我计划明年和儿子一起去看。他问我为什么不叫 Uber。嗯，对吧？我忘了问我在的酒店是否有班车。有时我并不总是最聪明的人。我想是因为，在我看来，我早年的部分经历就是步行去那里。
所以……当你到达那里时，一定要在入口处拿一张地图。这很有用。然后，看什么真的取决于你喜欢什么。他们什么都有：大量的动物、动物表演、至少一个有名团体的表演，还有其他的、拱廊、花卉展览、艺术展览、游行等等。甚至可以让孩子们坐在联合收割机里。当然，那里的食物丰富多样。花一整天的时间来体验这种体验，或者至少直到你不能再走路为止。
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