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Capacity: 20,500 seats
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Target Center
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600 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-673-1600
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NBA Basketball Arena Review
- Target Center
 If you are an avid Minnesota Timberwolves fan, you know that there
is nothing like hearing the roar of the crowd at Target Center when
the T'Wolves are winning a basketball game. Visiting the Target
Center for the first time allows you to see one of the classiest
buildings in the NBA, but there is much more to this arena than just
its posh styling. In 2004, more than 1,500 seats were added to the
19,000 that were part of the original building. This allows for even
more fans to watch all of the exciting on-court action and cheer on
their favorite NBA team. A new state-of-the-art 9-by-16 foot video
screen hangs above the Target Center floor and its premium LED
lighting makes it easy to follow the live action.
Getting to
the Target Center couldn't be easier. If you are looking to drive
your own vehicle to the arena, there is a very concerted effort to
keep the flow of traffic moving in an orderly fashion so everyone
can make it to the game on time. Whether you are coming from the
north on I-35 or from the west on 394 East, there are many different
ways to access Target Center. Be advised, however, that the addition
of Target Field to the area has changed some flows of traffic, so be
aware that there is the possibility that you might need to take a
different route than you are used to. Public transportation is also
an option for visitors to the Target Center. Its location 1 block
away from Warehouse District Light Rail Station makes it very
convenient to arrive at the game by means of bus. There is also a
train that is available to transport you to and from games so you do
not have to worry about the stress of finding parking in the area.
Hubert's Sports Bar & Grill is located inside the arena for
your pre and post-game meals. With a wide selection of available
beverages and delicious hamburgers, Hubert's is the perfect to sit
down and enjoy yourself before you see the Timberwolves take the
court. They also have a Happy Hour running everyday from 11 A.M.
until 6 P.M. so that you can indulge in some discounted libations
any time you please. There is also the Skywalk system, which
connects Target Center to many local stores and eateries in case you
are looking for something besides traditional bar food before the
game.
There are many restaurants in the local area that are
ready and willing to give you the service and attention that you
deserve either before or after a T'Wolves contest. The Hard Rock
Cafe on Hennipen Ave. South is located right across the street from
the Target Center and provides a great place to have a drink or
enjoy your favorite American entrée. With a great deal of
rock-and-roll memorabilia adorning the walls, the Hard Rock Cafe
makes your dining experience a truly memorable one. South 9th Street
features the famous Hell's Kitchen Restaurant, which provides good
fun and great food for all members of the family. Hell's Kitchen is
just one of the many Minneapolis restaurants that offer great value
for your dollar.
Nightclubs are also aplenty in the
Minneapolis area with First Avenue & 7th St. Entry being one of the
more popular local hot spots. With dancing at all hours of the
night, you can have fun and socialize either before or after
attending a Minnesota Timberwolves home game. They have great
in-house DJs and live music acts are always being scheduled, so you
know that a good time will be had by all. Another great nightspot is
Envy Nightclub, which has a great array of different DJs spinning
hits from all different genres. With a full bar and bottle service,
you can sit back and relax with your favorite drink or get out on
the dance floor to show off your moves.
No trip to the Twin
Cities would be complete without a stop at the Mall of America. With
being the largest fully enclosed retail and entertainment complex in
the United States, there is a store that will catch anybody's fancy.
Located in Bloomington, which is only 15 minutes from downtown
Minneapolis, the Mall of America features 520 stores, 50
restaurants, and plenty of attractions to keep anyone entertained.
You might want to also consider visiting Uptown, which is an area of
the city that features young, hip restaurants and shops. Just a
quick trip on the number 6 bus will get you to the Uptown section of
the city in no time. This is also a good place to visit if you are
looking for some of the trendier nightspots in the area, as well.
You cannot argue that new Timberwolves management is making it
exciting to be a T'Wolves fan once again. With an infusion of new
talent, Minnesota looks to wreak havoc on the NBA's Western
Conference in the upcoming seasons. The Target Center provides the
perfect location to house this exciting brand of professional
basketball, and any sports fan visiting Minnesota knows that they
have to pay a visit to the Target Center in order to fully
experience what the NBA is all about.
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City of Minneapolis Local Information |
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Top Tourist Attractions:
Mall
of America
Land of 10,000 lakes - fishing, boating, swimming
Lake Superior in Duluth
Local Foods:
Walleye
Wild Rice
Morey's Smoked Fish from Lake Superior
Popular
Bar Districts:
Downtown Minneapolis (Brits Pub, First Avenue, Nicollet Mall Bars)
NE Minneapolis Uptown ( Tony Jaros, Mayslacks, Gasthaus, Nye’s
Polanaise Room, Stasius (men's room a must-see)
Dinkytown ( U of Minnesota Bars )
Warehouse District
Sports Bars(Joe Sensers, Benchwarmer Bobs, Hubert’s, Bunny’s)
Best Restaurants:
Matt's
Bar (Juicy Lucy Burgers)
Ruth's Steak House (Steak)
Kramarczuk East European Deli
Jax Cafe'
Nye’s Polanaise Room |
Fan
Resources:
Pocket Map of Minneapolis
Arena
Policy
Arena Parking Map
Local Sports Media:
The Star Tribune
St. Paul Pioneer Press
KFAN 1130AM - Listen LIVE
Where To
Stay:
You're going to want to get a hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Lots of
nightlife, lots of things to do. Drive to the arena on gameday and plan
on parking in any of the parking arenas near the arena. The Hyatt
Regency Minneapolis Downtown and The Westin Minneapolis are great hotels
for NBA fans.
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