A little early, but does anyone have suggestions for traveling to Minneapolis?

Flying is the fastes way.

I can't speak from experience, but these might help. Especially because some areas don't allow tailgating or it must be between certain hours only.

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If you're going to fly, do sun country and fly out of Lansing. Cheapest and quickest. Small terminals on both ends so no long lines. I don't know about the tailgating, but will find that out soon. I will be there with a group of 8. Lots of hotels around. If you're renting a car near the mall/airport is maybe your best bet for a nice place.

You're gonna want to get on 94 west and keep driving until you get there

Bring your own water. Minnesota water is not to be trusted.

 

A car, plane, boat, train, or just use the warp that smith did on saturday!

Pack a Parka, long underware, and schnapps.  

You can easily stay in either downtown area and take the train to the front door of the stadium. You will want to make sure your hotel is located in some proximity to the green line. St. Paul is a little quieter and old school while Minneapolis is a little more new and trendy depending on what your thing is.

Easy to get to and plenty of room. Free shuttles to and from game. By far best place unless you can snag a season ticket holders parking pass for next to stadium. Find hotel close to Hamlin college, fair grounds a few miles away.

Well, for starters, you have to purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

The Commons hotel is an unbeatable location. Thanks to light rail, however, you can stay farther out and still get there without parking hassles.

What section is everyone sitting in? Looking to pick up tickets soon and would like to be near at least a few Michigan fans!

Don't forget to pack some long johns.

Tailgate on the Saint Paul campus of the U of MN adjacent to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.  The U of MN runs a shuttle bus service from this location along a dedicated transit route to and from the stadium.  It's easy in and easy out.  Much better than trying to tailgate in the limited space available on the Minneapolis campus.

Also, remember you have light rail as an option as well to get to and from the stadium.  If you decide not to tailgate on the StP campus, you could simply get a hotel room anywhere along one of the light rail lines, including down town St. Paul or Mpls.  St. Paul is quieter but Mpls has more of a night life.  All depends what you are looking for.

The Bandanna Square Best Western isn't bad and is pretty close to the St. Paul Campus.  It's set in a converted train maintenance building. 

 

because the planes exit door was frozen shut at the gate.

my advice is to stay home.

Unless we're going to win the game & then I'd say totally go!
Just pack de-icer.
& a Halloween costume.

I was in Minneapolis for a conference in June and stayed at the Grand Hotel in downtown. Nice old place and convenient. I recommend the Surly brewpub in St. Paul, or maybe it's right next to St. Paul, I liked that place a lot.

If you want an urban surrounding, any of the chain hotels in the Minneapolis city center are great. Two downtown restaurants always stand out for me: The Butcher and the Boar; and Ike's. Lots of other great places too, but those are my favorites. If you want tailgating food, try Kramarczuk's. Some of the best sausages and deli meats you will ever eat (they've been featured on many travel and food shows).

Enjoy.  Always have fund with Minnesota nice people.

keep going

Downtown is great. I usually stay at the city center Marriott. Butcher and Boar, The Local, Zelu, Barrio, and Pizza Luce.

You are welcome.

I was at the Bank for DG's coming out party in 2012.  They sell beer there, so if you like in game beer bring money for it.

Dress warm.  There is lots of open space in the stadium. I saw a tumbleweed in one section.  Maybe it will be better this year though.