Target Field is the home turf of the Minnesota Twins. Equipped with amenities like mobile seat upgrades, predictive gaming, free WiFi and mobile tickets, it is a popular venue for sports fans. Seating a whopping 40,000, this baseball field offers a good view of the game from all seats. Special stadium tours are organized for visitors. Concerts are also held here.
This joint rules the Twin City music scene. As a converted bus depot, the large two-story room offers excellent acoustics and sight lines. If live music is on the agenda, get there early and grab a table on the balcony. The music runs the gamut from reggae to punk to rock to country. If a local or national act is not scheduled to play, a DJ takes over and gets the dance floor jumping. Pool tables, pinball machines or video games offer quieter amusement.
The Orpheum Theatre opened in 1921 as a vaudeville house and then converted to a movie house. Thereafter, it fell into a state of disrepair due to competition from multi-screen, suburban theaters. The theater was renovated in 1994 and since then the Orpheum has hosted numerous Broadway musicals including world premieres such as "Victor/Victoria" and "The Lion King." Relax as you watch a musical or chill out at a concert here. You can also join your academically inclined friends for a lecture held in the theater. Regardless of the reason you visit this place, you will love the regal theater with a seating capacity of 2579. The Orpheum is part of the Hennepin Theatre Trust.
The Guthrie Theater was founded in 1963 with an aim to promote theater that was an alternative to the largely commercial Broadway. Today, the Guthrie Theater's mission remains the same but what started off as four productions is now a complex that includes three stages: the McGuire Proscenium Stage, the Wurtele Thrust Stage, and Dowling Studio. One doesn't have to be a ticket holder to visit the building and its cafe or lounge. There are also guided and self-guided tours.
This nightspot is considered by many to be the top rock club in the Twin Cities. The best of the local talent and many national acts headline each and every night. By the shape of the building, which looks like a large caboose, you would think the acoustics would be poor. Quite the contrary, as the overflow crowds will attest. Along with a great beer selection, wine, liquor and soft drinks are served. Stick with the burgers or appetizers to satisfy your hunger. Pool tables, foosball and darts provide a definite working-class atmosphere. Arrive early for local bands and even earlier for the big acts, otherwise you will be standing or miss getting in at all. Advance sale tickets are available at select locations. Price varies according to act. Doors generally open an hour or two before showtime.
Bustling with live music enthusiasts, The Fillmore Minneapolis is a trendy and upbeat venue for concerts. With a capacity to accommodate over a thousand guests, the interiors are rustic chic with traditional accents like striking crystal chandeliers. The venue also has a restaurant and bar which allows visitors to relish delicious drinks and food during gigs. Perfect for a night-out, The Fillmore will leave you impressed.
This is the baseball stadium for the University of Minnesota. It is home to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Founded in 1870, the Minnesota Boat Club Boathouse on Raspberry Island is primarily a rowing club that encourages healthy living through the sport. Being the oldest sports organization in the state, its building was enlisted in the US National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The club also maintains a banquet hall which is available on rent for private events.
Rabbit Hole Studios is a performing arts center and a home to a lot of fitness activities. The center offers its space to upcoming artists of the community, who would like to perform or practice here. It also offers classes for yoga and dance. A great space to explore your talent and fine tune your health charts.
The Carondelet Center is divided into nine meeting rooms and two guest rooms and is available for religious events, meetings, corporate functions, etc. The structure shows a prominent influence of the Beaux Art architecture style and the interiors are designed with antique furniture and intricate artwork. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests at a time.