Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Minneapolis for a perfect sports weekend.
US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis is one of the most dramatic indoor venues in the NFL — a stunning glass-and-steel structure with the longest span of PTFE roof panels in the world. The Vikings, Twins, and Wild all play within 3 miles of each other, making it one of the best multi-sport cities in the country. Minneapolis's food scene, driven by Somali, Hmong, and Scandinavian immigrant communities, is one of the most surprising and excellent in America.
Use GamePlan to combine a Vikings game with a September Twins home stand — Target Field is literally across the street from US Bank Stadium.
US Bank Stadium opened in 2016 and set the standard for modern NFL indoor venues. The fixed roof maintains domed-stadium energy while providing natural light through massive PTFE panels. The five pivoting glass doors on the north end can open the stadium to outdoor conditions on pleasant days.
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Minneapolis's finest boutique hotel in a converted 1900s lumber warehouse. Rooftop bar with city views, excellent restaurant.
Best for: Design-focused travelers, couplesDirectly connected to the Minneapolis Convention Center and skyway system. Walk to the stadium in any weather.
Best for: Groups, convention travelersA stylish boutique hotel in the heart of downtown, within the skyway system. Good value for the location.
Best for: Budget-conscious luxury travelersA Minneapolis institution with a rooftop lawn bowling green. The best pregame destination in downtown Minneapolis.
Must order: Scotch ale, fish and chipsOne of Minneapolis's most beloved craft breweries in a welcoming taproom. Day Tripper Pale Ale is a Minneapolis classic.
Must order: Day Tripper Pale Ale, anything seasonalOne of the finest cocktail bars in the Midwest. Hidden below a restaurant, intimate, and serving drinks of genuine craft.
Must order: Ask the bartender — tell them what you likeJames Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen's flagship. Modern French cooking in a beautiful converted stable. Book months ahead.
Order: Seasonal tasting menu, wine pairingSoutheast Asian street food from a James Beard-nominated chef. The most exciting restaurant in Minneapolis.
Order: Lao papaya salad, pork belly banh mi, fried riceThe original Jucy Lucy. Unpretentious neighborhood bar, cash only, no reservations. Order the Jucy Lucy, eat it carefully, and appreciate Minneapolis.
Order: Jucy Lucy, french fries, Grain Belt BeerVikings outdoor game days can be cold in November and December. The skyway system — 80 blocks of connected indoor walkways — lets you navigate without a coat.
Target Field is 0.5 miles from US Bank Stadium. A September Twins game + Vikings game is one of the more pleasant fall sports weekends in the Midwest.
The Jucy Lucy is a Minneapolis invention. Matt's Bar and the 5-8 Club are both mandatory. Order one at each place.
The Blue and Green Lines serve US Bank Stadium directly. From the airport, the Blue Line runs to the stadium. Minneapolis's light rail system is excellent.
September is beautiful. November is cold. December is brutal. Plan clothing accordingly.
The Guthrie Theater, First Avenue music venue, the Walker Art Center, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art are all world-class.
Use GamePlan to find the exact dates when your favorite teams all play in the same window — then book everything in one trip.
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