Minneapolis: Experience the Star of the North!

Free Night Options and Ideas - Tuesday, February 7 The Minneapolis Hospitality Committee has compiled a list of fun, delicious and walkable options for you to choose from for your Tuesday Free Night.  A sign-up sheet for each venue will be located near registration for those who wish to go with a group.  Please sign up for one of these choices when you pick up your nametag and other materials at the conference, so we can make adequate reservations. Key's Cafe (American with Full Bar - under $30) http://www.keysfoshay.com/index.shtml Brit's Pub (Traditional British Pub - under $30) http://www.britspub.com/ Masa (Southwest/Latin, Mexican - $31-$50) http://www.masa-restaurant.com/cuisine.html Porter & Frye (Modern American & Fantastic Cocktails! $31-$50) http://porterandfrye.com/ McCormick & Schmick's (Seafood, Steak, American $31-$50) http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/ BANK (Modern American in Historic Setting - $31-$50) http://www.bankmpls.com/ Zelo (Italian, American - $31-$50) http://www.zelomn.com/ Dakota Jazz Club (Live Music & Contemporary American Cuisine $31-$50) http://dakotacooks.com/ Vincent (French - $50+) http://www.vincentarestaurant.com/ Manny's Steakhouse (Classic Steakhouse - a Minneapolis Institution - $50+) http://mannyssteakhouse.com/ Solera (Spanish cuisine, tapas bar - under $30) http://www.solera-restaurant.com/ 900 Hennepin Ave Seven (Dramatic three level destination, two distinct dining experiences: Sushi Ultra Lounge / Steakhouse -- Sushi, under $30 / Steakhouse $25+) http://www.7mpls.com/ 700 Hennepin Ave Hell's Kitchen (Damn good food - Live Music until 2 a.m. - under $30) http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/ 80 9th St S Newsroom (Eclectic American, comfortable atmosphere - Under $30) http://thenewsroommpls.com/home.aspx 990 Nicollet Mall Barrio (Food inspired by Latin street food; sultry, hip bar atmosphere featuring over 150 tequila varieties -- under $30) http://barriotequila.com/Barrio_mpls.html 925 Nicollet Mall

Transportation: Travel Minneapolis: http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/travel-minneapolis-saint-paul.jsp Hilton Minneapolis 1001 Marquette Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403-2440  612-376-1000 http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/MSPMHHH-Hilton-Minneapolis-Minnesota/index.do Bus, Cab, and Train to Hilton: Taxi $25.00 | Super Shuttle $17.00 | Light Rail - $1.75 -$2.25.  http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/getting-around-minneapolis-ground-transportation.jsp Hiawatha Light Rail: We recommend you hop on the comfy and cheap light rail train (right) at either Terminal 1 – Lindberg or Terminal 2 – Humphrey from the airport and be whisked away to downtown Minneapolis. Step off the train at the Government Center Plaza (5th St. and 4th Ave.).   Enter the climate controlled skyway at the Government Center and take a quick 7 block walk to the Hilton Minneapolis.  If you’d prefer a brisk, winter walk, we welcome you to stroll down the sidewalks.  The City of Minneapolis does a great job of keeping the sidewalks snow-free.  More on Light Rail: http://www.metrotransit.org/light-rail.aspx Minneapolis Skyway Map: http://www.minneapolisconventioncenter.com/content/PDF/maps/map-skyways2010.pdf Minneapolis Maps: http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/minneapolis-maps-guides.jsp Free Shuttle: If you’d like to continue your evening by sampling Minneapolis nightlife, you can pick up a free shuttle along Nicollet Avenue and be dropped off within 1 block of the Hilton. Shuttles available until 1:00 a.m. http://www.metrotransit.org/ride-free-on-nicollet-mall.aspx.   Photo Credits: Meet Minneapolis

 

Minneapolis: Experience the Star of the North!

Free Night Options and Ideas - Tuesday, February 7 The Minneapolis Hospitality Committee has compiled a list of fun, delicious and walkable options for you to choose from for your Tuesday Free Night.  A sign-up sheet for each venue will be located near registration for those who wish to go with a group.  Please sign up for one of these choices when you pick up your nametag and other materials at the conference, so we can make adequate reservations. Key's Cafe (American with Full Bar - under $30) http://www.keysfoshay.com/index.shtml Brit's Pub (Traditional British Pub - under $30) http://www.britspub.com/ Masa (Southwest/Latin, Mexican - $31-$50) http://www.masa-restaurant.com/cuisine.html Porter & Frye (Modern American & Fantastic Cocktails! $31-$50) http://porterandfrye.com/ McCormick & Schmick's (Seafood, Steak, American $31-$50) http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/ BANK (Modern American in Historic Setting - $31-$50) http://www.bankmpls.com/ Zelo (Italian, American - $31-$50) http://www.zelomn.com/ Dakota Jazz Club (Live Music & Contemporary American Cuisine $31-$50) http://dakotacooks.com/ Vincent (French - $50+) http://www.vincentarestaurant.com/ Manny's Steakhouse (Classic Steakhouse - a Minneapolis Institution - $50+) http://mannyssteakhouse.com/ Solera (Spanish cuisine, tapas bar - under $30) http://www.solera-restaurant.com/ 900 Hennepin Ave Seven (Dramatic three level destination, two distinct dining experiences: Sushi Ultra Lounge / Steakhouse -- Sushi, under $30 / Steakhouse $25+) http://www.7mpls.com/ 700 Hennepin Ave Hell's Kitchen (Damn good food - Live Music until 2 a.m. - under $30) http://www.hellskitcheninc.com/ 80 9th St S Newsroom (Eclectic American, comfortable atmosphere - Under $30) http://thenewsroommpls.com/home.aspx 990 Nicollet Mall Barrio (Food inspired by Latin street food; sultry, hip bar atmosphere featuring over 150 tequila varieties -- under $30) http://barriotequila.com/Barrio_mpls.html 925 Nicollet Mall

Transportation: Travel Minneapolis: http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/travel-minneapolis-saint-paul.jsp Hilton Minneapolis 1001 Marquette Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403-2440  612-376-1000 http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/MSPMHHH-Hilton-Minneapolis-Minnesota/index.do Bus, Cab, and Train to Hilton: Taxi $25.00 | Super Shuttle $17.00 | Light Rail - $1.75 -$2.25.  http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/getting-around-minneapolis-ground-transportation.jsp Hiawatha Light Rail: We recommend you hop on the comfy and cheap light rail train (right) at either Terminal 1 – Lindberg or Terminal 2 – Humphrey from the airport and be whisked away to downtown Minneapolis. Step off the train at the Government Center Plaza (5th St. and 4th Ave.).   Enter the climate controlled skyway at the Government Center and take a quick 7 block walk to the Hilton Minneapolis.  If you’d prefer a brisk, winter walk, we welcome you to stroll down the sidewalks.  The City of Minneapolis does a great job of keeping the sidewalks snow-free.  More on Light Rail: http://www.metrotransit.org/light-rail.aspx Minneapolis Skyway Map: http://www.minneapolisconventioncenter.com/content/PDF/maps/map-skyways2010.pdf Minneapolis Maps: http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/minneapolis-maps-guides.jsp Free Shuttle: If you’d like to continue your evening by sampling Minneapolis nightlife, you can pick up a free shuttle along Nicollet Avenue and be dropped off within 1 block of the Hilton. Shuttles available until 1:00 a.m. http://www.metrotransit.org/ride-free-on-nicollet-mall.aspx.   Photo Credits: Meet Minneapolis