Minneapolis Armory
The Minneapolis Armory is a historic event center and former National Guard armory located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. 1936 is when its story starts. First among the places near it is U.S. Bank Stadium, at 0.3 mi.
A stadium & arena inside Minneapolis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 7°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Armory is inside Minneapolis, which has 92 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) has airline service, about 7 miles from Minneapolis Armory.
Established in 1936
Minneapolis Armory dates from 1936. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Below are typical highs and lows near Minneapolis Armory.
Minneapolis Armory
The Minneapolis Armory is a historic event center and former National Guard armory located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Built by the Public Works Administration in 1936, the building was occupied by several Army and Naval Militia units of the Minnesota National Guard from its opening until 1985. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1936
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1985)
- Wikipedia readers
- 18K a year
A base for Minneapolis Armory
To stay close, try Minneapolis (92) and Bloomington (60).
- 1U.S. Bank Stadium
- 2Target Field
- 3Huntington Bank Stadium
- 4Grand Casino Arena
- 5Saint Anthony Falls
- 6Bde Maka Ska
- 7Guthrie Theater
- 8Allianz Field
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Minneapolis Armory | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | in town | — | 92 77 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 430,324 | $362K | D− |
| Bloomington | 10 mi south | 15 min | 60 57 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 89,034 | $362K | D |
| St. Paul | 8 mi east | 10 min | 36 25 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 306,684 | $295K | D |
| Roseville | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 35,663 | $352K | D− |
| Eagan | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds | 67,109 | $397K | C+ |
| Brooklyn Center | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 motel | 31,846 | $274K | D |
| St. Louis Park | 5 mi west | 10 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 50,027 | $387K | C− |
| Eden Prairie | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 campground | 63,075 | $474K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Minneapolis Armory
Places worth adding lie within 9 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaTarget Field
32 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
48 mi Stadium & arenaGrand Casino Arena
5in town WaterfallSaint Anthony Falls
63 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
7in town TheatreGuthrie Theater
85 mi Stadium & arenaAllianz FieldPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grand Casino Arena: AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Guthrie Theater: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Allianz Field: Andy Witchger, CC BY 2.0
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Questions people have about Minneapolis Armory
Is Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Minneapolis, MN.
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis Armory?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to Minneapolis Armory?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Minneapolis Armory?
Minneapolis (in town, 92 places to stay), Bloomington (10 mi, 60 places to stay) and St. Paul (8 mi, 36 places to stay).
Questions for Minneapolis
People in Minneapolis have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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