AREA ATTRACTIONS

Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, The Marquette Hotel is a four diamond deluxe hotel. Offering one of the best locations for those searching for the twin cities most popular attractions, dining, shopping, sporting, theater and night life opportunities.

Below are just a few sampling of what exciting venues await you when choosing The Marquette Hotel.

Downtown Attractions
Nicolett Mall, Target Center, Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis Convention Center, Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theater, Orpheum Theater, Warehouse District, Block E, Acme Comedy Club

Downtown Nightlife & Bars
Block E: Crown Movie Theater, Hard Rock Cafe, Game Works

Warehouse District Bars Brothers Bar, Cafe Havana, Champps Sports Bar, City Billiards Bar & Cafe, drink, the original fun bar, Gay Nineties, Gluek's Bar & Restaurant, J.D. Hoyts, Lone Tree Bar & Grille & The Annex, Loon Cafe, Lyon's Pub, Monte Carlo, O'Donovan's Irish Pub, Old Chicago, Rosen's City Tavern, Runyons, Sawatdee Bar and Cafe, The District Warehouse Brewing Company, The Imperial Room, The Lounge, The Quest, The Refuge, Urban Wildlife

Sporting Events/Teams
Target Center is home to the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, high school basketball, hockey and wrestling tournaments. Also, college basketball and hockey games.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is home to the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. The Metrodome hosts numerous other sporting events, concerts and expo/shows throughout the year.

Target Field is the new home to the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Target Field will feature one of the closest seating bowls to the playing field in all of Major League Baseball and is only a short walk from the Marquette.

The Minnesota Golden Gopher footbal team found a new home in the TCF Bank Stadium. Enjoy the thrill and excitement of college football outdoor on the University of MN campus - located only three miles away.

Minneapolis Events
Downtown Minneapolis is host to numerous events and happenings all year long. Some of the most noted are Minneapolis Aquatennial, The Hollidazzle Parade, Basilica Block Party, Hot Summer Jazz Festival, Uptown Art Fair, The Fringe Festival

Downtown Minneapolis Transportation
Light Rail: offers numerous stops between downtown Minneapolis and the Mall Of America in Bloomington, including the Minneapolis and St Paul Airport (MSP). Hop on board downtown and ride the line to shopping and dining at the Mall Of America or to catch a flight at Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport. Light rail stop located three blocks away on 5th street – ride to or from MSP airport in under 25 minutes.

Public Transportation is also provided by the Metro Transit bus system and Taxi Cab service.