Extraordinary meetings require extraordinary experiences
Why is Minneapolis the perfect destination for your next winter season meeting?
For the same reasons why we love living here - there is simply no place like Minneapolis in the winter. Can it get cold? Sure. Does it snow? Yes. But that has never slowed us down. In fact - winter is when the city comes alive with one-of-a-kind outdoor festivals, unique winter activities, and our food and nightlife experience just gets hotter... and breathtakingly cozy!
Here are some of our top reasons why Minneapolis should be on every Meeting Planner's list for their next wintertime meeting destination. Contact Brent at BrentF@minneapolis.org for more information.
With 9+ miles of enclosed Skyways - we've literally weatherproofed our downtown
Our second level enclosed Skyway system connects the Minneapolis Convention Center, 4,000+ hotel rooms (of our 9,000 downtown) and corporate offices, bars, restaurants, bakeries, retail, gyms, grocery stores, banks, masseurs, pharmacies, hair and nail salons, dry cleaners, live theaters, three pro sports facilities, a church, art exhibits and ... well, you get the idea.
Don't worry about the snow - we know how to do winter here
Concerned about weather-related flight delays? Not here! The MSP Airport has state-of-the-art snow removal. While it's a necessity in this climate, we pride ourselves on our fast, efficient service to keep the airlines operating.
Wintertime is playtime - celebrate the chill
As the weather grows colder, Minneapolis makes sure there are plenty of unique ways to celebrate, experience and explore the beauty of our winter wonderland.
Holidazzle, U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis, and the City of Lakes Loppet are just a few of our must-attend events in Minneapolis each year!
Looking for unique winter activities for your attendees like Dog Sledding, Ice Fishing or Cross Country Skiing? Visit the MN B.O.L.D. Winter Experiences to learn more on how to enjoy these amazing activities with any sized group.
Colder temperature only means greater value for your meeting
Take advantage of more flexible rates, room blocks and concessions during the wintertime season.
Experience why everyone is talking about the joy of "Hygge" or "Cozy Weather"
Hygge, the Danish word (pronounced hoo-ga), has been described as creating coziness and comfort. And it's said to contribute to the Danes’ high levels of happiness. The concept has taken off across the world, and it's something we know a lot about here in Minneapolis.
With Light Rail Transit and a compact downtown, getting around is easy here - all year round
- Light Rail connects downtown Minneapolis with the airport in 30 minutes
- $2.50 rush hour fee
- Trains run every 10 minutes
There's a reason Prince chose to stay here - our music, arts and theater scene rivals even the biggest of cities
- Live music venues set the stage for beloved local performers and all the big acts
- Our theaters, museums, murals and public art scene will impress even the most discerning fans
Esquire said it best: "Minneapolis is food world's best kept secret"
Plan on arriving hungry and thirsty - our hundreds of uniquely Minneapolis restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries are ready to impress. Don't take our word for it:
Minneapolis Is the Food World's Best Kept Secret - Esquire.com
Why Every Food Lover Should Visit the Twin Cities - Smithsonian.com
A Culinary Crawl Through Minneapolis: The Best Restaurants in the Twin Cities - Vogue.com
With 160+ direct flights, we are perfectly located in the middle of everywhere
- No more than a 3-hour flight away from anywhere in the country
- Over 160 direct flights (including 27 international)
- MSP is a Delta hub and serves 19 airlines
