Minneapolis South, Minnesota

The full-service collective of Minneapolis South, including the welcoming cities of Eagan, Burnsville, Lakeville and Shakopee, combine rolling hills and enchanting wooded areas with an urban, bustling energy that comes from being at the heart of it all. This gathering of four thriving communities — all located south of Minneapolis and St. Paul -- is one of the area’s liveliest and most accommodating for meetings, events, trade shows and conferences. Take five minutes today to consider the abundance of options available to you in Minneapolis South.

1. A Vast Menu of Venues. From fully-equipped board rooms to state-of-the-art meeting facilities, the communities of Minneapolis South have the ideal venue to suit your style, budget and group size. For charming surroundings with ample free parking, steer your group toward any one of Eagan’s many meeting locations. They cater to both small groups and large crowds at either the Eagan Community Center or Eagan Civic Arena. If “fun” is on the agenda, then check out Lakeville’s Brunswick Zone XL, or for a more picturesque option, the Chart House Event Center on beautiful Lake Kingsley with outdoor patio and gazebo. For large groups (600 to 1000) Brackett’s Crossing Country Club or the Celebration Event Center in Lakeville could be the perfect fit. Otherwise, Burnsville’s newly renovated, full-service Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn might be just the ticket. But if your group numbers 300 to 1000, they’ll likely applaud your choice of the Burnsville Performing Arts Center with its theater, banquet space and conference rooms. The Whittier Room in Buck Hill’s Buckstone Lodge boasts over 3,000 square feet of meeting space, while for after-work outings or special events, Canterbury Park in Shakopee is the winning choice. And when your meet and greet needs to include some eats, Minneapolis South cities offer something to suit every taste, from family-friendly restaurants to ethnic eateries.

2. Affordable Room at the Inn. Even on a tight budget, you can find the perfect accommodations for your guests in Minneapolis South. Want upscale suites for the suits? Need comfy lodging on a budget? Eagan has fifteen hotels, all with free parking and free shuttle service to both the airport and the Mall of America®. Burnsville’s ten hotels offer some of the best rates and accommodations around. In fact, check in at the Fairfield Inn or the Hampton Inn to check out the newest renovations. Shakopee’s full-service hotel, America’s Best Value Inn and Suites, boasts amenities galore including a ballroom, full catering services and an on-site restaurant and lounge. The city of Lakeville offers lodgers a choice of five hotels, including the flagship Holiday Inn Hotel + Suites with an elegant ballroom, catering provided by Rudy’s Red Eye Grille and a waterpark-like pool area. Best of all, the communities in Minneapolis South have one of the lowest lodging taxes in the seven-county metro area. Plus, with innovative hotel promotions and complimentary MOA coupon books you might just have funds left over. (And just think what you could do with that!)

3. Close to Everything. The metro’s major freeways run right through the communities of Minneapolis South. For easy access by shuttle, bus, cab or car to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airports, the Mall of America, and the twin towns, there’s no better place to be than here. What’s more, Minneapolis South is conveniently located close to major attractions like Buck Hill, the Minnesota Zoo, Valleyfair and more.  

4. Easy Planning with Our Compliments. Minneapolis South offers you no-cost, complimentary planning services including customized itineraries, reservations for room blocks and meeting spaces, arrangement of site inspections and even free welcome bags for attendees containing money-saving coupons at local attractions.

5. Things to Do in Your Downtime. There’s much to do and see in Minneapolis South, including scenic outdoor activities like hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling and bird watching. Or if it’s a day on the links you long for, there are golf courses galore. Discover unique shops and restaurants, plus renowned attractions like Canterbury Park, The Landing (a living history museum), Valleyfair and Raceway Park. But that’s not all — the Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Mystic Lake Casino and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are just a quick jaunt away. 

For more information on booking your event in the Minneapolis South area, visit us online at www.minneapolissouth.com for more information.