Top Convention Center

Classification: Large (200,000 - 1,000,000 Sq Feet of Exhibit Space)



		
			
			

				

					
					
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													One of Minneapolis’ most unique assets is the skyway system. It links most of downtown with above-ground climate controlled walkway system that will get you from the Minneapolis Convention Center to most of the spots in downtown Minneapolis without ever stepping outside. This is HUGE during those cold months.
											

					
													
															
						
					
				


				


					
											


					
						Review by:
																						Jasmine Eldeen
													

													Company Affiliation:
																									
										  HelmsBriscoe

Minneapolis continues to grow as a national convention destination often beating out cities twice its size. The city can host large groups in its own right as evidenced by the 100,000 or so that were downtown for the 2018 Superbowl.

Nearby Hotels

The Hyatt and Hilton lead downtown's convention hotel scene, with convenient, indoor convention center access via the city's famous skyway. The larger hotel is the Hilton Minneapolis; however, all the major downtown hotels are connected to the skyway system, which covers 80 city blocks. This means attendees have access to nearly 6000 hotel rooms downtown plus retailers, entertainment and dining without stepping outside. There's an additional 9,000 rooms within a 10-30 minute drive.

Nearby Attractions

A block from the convention center is the recently redesigned Nicollet Mall, the Midwest's answer to the Las Vegas strip! Vehicles now have restricted access and pedestrians can find everything from the famous Dakota Jazz Club (with some of the biggest names in the business) to dozens of bars, restaurants with sidewalk seating, art installations, light displays and many shopping options including Target's flagship store.

Further on down the road, there's a lot more to see including the strikingly modern and complex Guthrie Theater which appears to hangover the waterfront and is best viewed from the famous Stone Arch Bridge. The new US Bank Stadium, a 3 billion work of art built for the Minnesota Vikings football team, is certainly worth a look. It actually is shaped like a viking ship!