Special Spaces — 10 Unusual Minnesota Venues Visitors Love

Booking an unusual venue for your corporate meeting or gathering will bring new life to the occasion, energize your attendees, and make for a memorable event they’ll talk about long after it’s over. To keep your board room from turning into a bored room, start by looking at booking any of these 10 unusual Minnesota venues your visitors will love:

Rush Creek Golf Club, Maple Grove

Not only does Rush Creek boast an 18-hole championship golf course that has hosted many national events, its scenic surroundings and Highlander Restaurant make it a lovely place to spend the day. The event center accommodates up to 350 and features two stone fireplaces, a balcony, and floor to ceiling windows with exquisite views of the golf course

AC Hotel Bloomington Mall of America, Bloomington

Conveniently located across the street from the world-renowned Mall of America, this sophisticated hotel welcomes guests to luxurious surroundings, delicious dining, and an expansive fitness center. On-site meeting space allows your group to enjoy the amenities of the hotel and the surrounding area, all within a few miles.

Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Welch

Escape to the island at this Caribbean-themed casino resort just ten miles from Red Wing. Live entertainment, water park, dining options, Vegas-style casino, bowling alley, 100-passenger cruise liner, and more, will make your group’s stay unforgettable.

Three Rivers Park District, Plymouth

Invite your group to enjoy the outdoors at Three Rivers Park District with over 27,000 acres of parks and trails. Explore a wide range of activities here with archery, biking, boating, cross-country skiing, disc golf, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and much more. Spacious pavilions and indoor/outdoor facilities for meetings and gatherings are just what you’ve been looking for.

Paradise Charter Cruises, Minneapolis

Offering both public and private cruises on the Mississippi River and Lake Minnetonka. Explore the beauty of the Minnesota shoreline and the tranquility of sailing on calm waters while enjoying sumptuous cuisine, gorgeous skylines, and breathtaking sunsets.

Grand View Lodge, Spa and Golf Resort, Brainerd Lakes

The gorgeous and historic lodge on Gull Lake has been welcoming guests since 1916. With a variety of activities, two championship golf courses, the Glacial Waters Spa, and a variety of distinctive dining choices, your team will experience a get-away like no other. Choose from a wide selection of comfortable accommodations including cottages, cabins, suites, townhomes, villas, and the main lodge.

Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club, Prior Lake

One of the area’s most unique venues, the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club resides on 600 acres of some of the most beautiful property in the state. Banquet and meeting rooms boast panoramic views with a rustic atmosphere, while the outdoor pavilion seats up to 300 guests. Activities range from trap, skeet, and sporting clay target shooting, to bird hunting, to rifle and pistol shooting.

Springbrook Nature Center, Fridley

Come back to nature at this 127-acre park and nature preserve. Over three miles of hiking trails through wooded and wetland areas, classrooms, banquet room, meeting rooms, and picnic shelters offer a variety of ways for your group to gather and experience the center.

Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Chanhassen

Lively musical theater and cabaret shows paired with tableside dinner service makes a gathering here an evening to remember. Group ticket discounts available. Several comfortable hotel options located nearby. Banquet space available for group events with customized themed room décor, activities, centerpieces, linens, and more.

St. Paul Saints at CHS Field, St. Paul

The official home of the St. Paul Saints, CHS Field hosts more than 100 non-baseball events each year. The Securian Financial Club accommodates up to 200 guests. Your event could include a tour of the stadium, a beanbag tournament, or even taking in one the Saints highly entertaining games.