Fan Stay
Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District
Modern hotel in the Mill District offering free bikes for the short ride over to Target Field.
MLB Ballpark
Target Field
Minnesota Twins · Minneapolis
Target Field is the open-air, downtown ballpark of the Minnesota Twins, opened in 2010 in the historic Warehouse District of Minneapolis. Faced in local limestone and tucked tightly onto a small urban site, it was widely praised on opening as one of the finest fan experiences in baseball.
Address: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403
History
After 28 seasons indoors at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, the Twins sought an outdoor ballpark. The project took roughly 16 years and survived multiple failed financing plans before a compact eight-acre parcel in the Warehouse District was secured. Target Field opened with its first regular-season game on April 12, 2010, returning Twins baseball to the open air for the first time in decades. The design embraces Minnesota: it is clad in native limestone, includes heated viewing areas and a heated field to combat the cold, and frames a clear view of the downtown skyline. The famous "Minnie and Paul" shaking-hands logo sign stands beyond center field and lights up after Twins home runs.
The Ballpark Experience
Target Field is defined by its tight, vertical fit into downtown Minneapolis and the resulting skyline views from the main grandstand. The centerpiece celebration is the center-field "Minnie and Paul" sign, where figures representing Minneapolis and St. Paul shake hands and light up when the Twins homer. The open-air concourses are far roomier than the old Metrodome's, and themed spaces give the park local character. The Budweiser Roof Deck adds fire pits, bars and skyline panoramas, while "knothole" openings along the exterior let passersby glimpse the field for free.
Food & Drink
Target Field highlights Minnesota food culture with regional concessions throughout the park. Local favorites and Twin Cities vendors are featured prominently, and the Town Ball Tavern doubles as a themed eating-and-drinking space tied to the state's amateur baseball heritage.
Visiting Tips
The Twins built Target Field directly into downtown transit, so the Metro light rail is among the easiest ways to arrive. Main grandstand seats deliver the best skyline views, while the Budweiser Roof Deck is a strong choice for a social atmosphere. Because the park is open-air, check the forecast and dress warmly for early-season and night games.
Famous Moments
- 2010 — Target Field opened with the Twins' first outdoor home regular-season game in 28 years.
- 2014 — The ballpark hosted the MLB All-Star Game.
- 2017 — Target Field hosted an American League Wild Card playoff game.
- 2022 — The stadium hosted the NHL Winter Classic on January 1.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Target Field
Hotels, bars and restaurants near Target Field — every pick web-researched and source-cited.
Where to Stay
Bars & Pubs
Cowboy Jack's
Western-themed sports bar kitty-corner from Target Field, with a rooftop and pre-game specials.
Fulton Brewing Taproom
The North Loop taproom of Fulton Beer, one block from Target Field and a popular pre-game ritual.
The Freehouse
North Loop gastropub and brewery a few blocks from Target Field, serving house beers and pub fare.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Bricksworth Beer Co.
North Loop spot near Target Field serving Detroit-style pizza, wings and craft beer with a patio.
Fan Eats
Smack Shack
Casual North Loop seafood restaurant famed for its lobster rolls, about four blocks from Target Field.
Fan Eats
The Loon Cafe
Longtime Warehouse District bar and restaurant about a block from Target Field, known for its chili.
Minnesota Twins Rivalries
Frequently Asked Questions: Target Field
Target Field opened in 2010. Target Field is the open-air, downtown ballpark of the Minnesota Twins, opened in 2010 in the historic Warehouse District of Minneapolis. Faced in local limestone and tucked tightly onto a small urban site, it was widely praised on opening as one of the finest fan experiences in baseball.
Minnesota Twins play their home games at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Target Field highlights Minnesota food culture with regional concessions throughout the park. Local favorites and Twin Cities vendors are featured prominently, and the Town Ball Tavern doubles as a themed eating-and-drinking space tied to the state's amateur baseball heritage.
The Twins built Target Field directly into downtown transit, so the Metro light rail is among the easiest ways to arrive. Main grandstand seats deliver the best skyline views, while the Budweiser Roof Deck is a strong choice for a social atmosphere. Because the park is open-air, check the forecast and dress warmly for early-season and night games.
Sources
Planning a trip? See the full Minneapolis travel guide for where to stay, eat and drink around Target Field.
