HHH Metrodome Information

HHH Metrodome
501 Chicago Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55415

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It replaced the Metropolitan Stadium. The Metrodome is home to the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Golden Gophers football and baseball and was home to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Strikers at one time.

It is the only public stadium in the United States that doesn't rely on a continuing tax subsidy to finance it. Construction on the Metrodome began on December 20, 1979 and was funded by the State of Minnesota. The stadium was named in memory of former mayor of Minneapolis, U.S. Senator and U.S. Vice President, Hubert Humphrey, who died in 1978.

The Metrodome hosted the 1985 MLB All-Star game, games of the 1987 and 1991 World Series, and Super Bowl XXVI in 1992. It has also hosted the Final Four in 1992 and 2001 and was one of the four regional venues for the Final Four in 1986, 1989, 1996, 2000, 2003, and 2006.

HHH Metrodome Features

The Teflon fabric dome is air inflated. The roof is made of two layers of Teflon fabric and is supported by positive air pressure.
The field at the Metrodome started out as SuperTurf and then was upgraded to Astroturf in 1987 and in 2004 it was upgraded to FieldTurf.
The "Baggie" or "Hefty Bag" is the plastic wall extension in right field. The seats above and behind the "Baggie" are home run territory and the "Baggie" is part of the outfield wall.

Metrodome Events
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings

HHH Metrodome 2007 Specials

April Specials: 2007 Opening Night Magnet Schedule, My29 Opening Day Baseball Caps, Magnet Schedules, Grocery List & Magnet Schedule, Poster Schedules, Torii Hunter Gold Glove Ceremony, Baseball Cards, Justin Morneau MVP Ceremony, Joe Mauer Batting Title Ceremony/Jackie Robinson Day
May Specials: Little Piranha Fishing Lure, Twins Hall of Fame Ceremony & Collector Pins, Twins Piggy Bank, Little Piranha Finger Puppet, Michael Cuddyer Kids Jersey, Pink Baseball Caps, 1987 Great Moments Poster, Twins Cap #1, Wiffle Bat and Ball Set
June Specials: Jason Bartlett Growth Chart, Joe Mauer Batting Title Bobblehead, Justin Morneau MVP Bat, Floppy Twins Cap, 125 Years in Baseball Poster, Bert Blyleven Bronze Statue, Autograph Party, Twins Baseball Card Pack & Display Cube, Mini-Mauer Wind-up Walker
July Specials: 1987 Great Moments Poster, Joe Mauer Batting Title Bat, TC's Annual Mascot Softball Game, Library Day & Poster, Justin Morneau MVP Bobblehead, Twins Pennant
August Specials: Twins Cap #2, Picnic on the Plaza, Joe Mauer Dugout Doll, 1987 Great Moments Poster, 1987 World Championship Baseball Card Pack, 1987 World Championship Reunion Weekend, Commemorative Homer Hanky, Mini-Metrodome, Gary Gaetti Bobblehead, Kirby Puckett Bronze Statue
September Specials: Back to School Weekend 3-Ring Binder, Drawstring Backpack, 1987 Great Moments Poster, Blaze Orange Twins Cap, Michael Cuddyer Bobblehead, Fan Appreciation Weekend Twins 2007-08 Calendar, 2007 Team Poster

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Weather
Not a problem, unless you park several blocks away and have a long walk in early April or late September. Inside the dome is always 68-70 degrees.

Concessions
The Metrodome offers basic stadium food: hot dogs, beer, pop, pizza, popcorn, and snow cones. The burger stands behind home offer delicious hamburgers and crisp onion rings.

Parking
There are parking meters a couple of blocks before the Dome. The meters have eight hour limits and will set you back about $4.00 per game. Expect to pay $5.00 to $7.00 for a Twins game. You can find the eight hour meters on south 3rd, 4th and 5th Streets from the Metrodome west to 5th Ave. south. There are also some along Chicago, Park, Portland, and 5th Avenues between Washington Ave. and south 7th St.

The closest parking lots are on south 4th St., both sides of south 4th St. between Chicago and Park Avenues, on south 4th St. between Park and Portland Avenues, on south 4th St. between Portland Ave. and 5th Ave. south. There is a handicapped-only lot on Chicago Ave. between south 3rd and south 4th Streets (Twins games only).

Please call the Metro Transit at 612.373.3333 if you are interested in taking the Light Rail to the game.

HHH Metrodome Seating Chart

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Directions

From the east: I-94 west to the Fifth Street exit.
From the west: I-394 to the Fourth Street exit. Take Fourth Street about 10 blocks (past Star Tribune building).
From the north: I-35W south to the Washington Avenue exit.
From the northwest: I-94 south to I-35W north, then take the Third Street exit.
From the south: I-35W north to the Third Street exit.

Tips

Prepare for the weather, it could change
Know how to get to and from the stadium
Arrive early
Remember which parking lot you are in
Bring some extra cash
DON’T forget your tickets!

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