Things to Do Near U.S. Bank Stadium Before & After an Event

U.S. Bank Stadium has served as the Minnesota Vikings stadium since its opening in 2016. Located just steps away from the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis, the enclosed stadium was built directly on the site of the former Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.

Before or after a Vikings game — or another event hosted at U.S. Bank Stadium — there’s always plenty to do in downtown Minneapolis. Dive into Ticketmaster’s handy guide for recommendations about where to eat, drink and experience live entertainment in the City of Lakes, including some of the best venues in Minneapolis.

Where to Eat & Drink Before an Event at U.S. Bank Stadium

The area around U.S. Bank Stadium offers plenty of delicious options for dining and pre-game drinks before heading to the stadium to cheer on the Ravens. (And don’t forget to snag U.S. Bank Stadium tickets for every game!)

Maxwell’s American Pub

1201 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Normandy Kitchen

405 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Sphere Restaurant & Bar

100 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Where to Go After an Event at U.S. Bank Stadium

Want to keep the night going after the big game ends? There’s always something to do in Minneapolis’ nightlife scene. Below, check out some of the best and most iconic venues in the city for live entertainment.

The Fillmore Minneapolis

525 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

The Minneapolis outpost of The Fillmore is a relatively new addition to the city, having opened in February 2020. The venue contains both the primary, 1,500-capacity concert space as well as BG’s Lounge for more intimate shows. Recently, the likes of James Arthur, Madison Beer, Hunter Hayes, The Kooks, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Sasha Colby and more.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at The Fillmore Minneapolis here.

Armory

500 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Armory is steps away from U.S. Bank Stadium, just across 5th St from The Commons. As its name implies, the historic venue was originally built by the Public Works Administration in 1936 as a National Guard armory. Nowadays, it serves as a hub for live music, attracting a wide variety of artists like Jordan Davis, LANY, Sum 41, Zedd and Maverick City Music.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at Armory here.

Varsity Theater

1408 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Located in Minneapolis’ Dinkytown District near the city’s University of Minnesota campus, Varsity Theater holds just 750 music fans, making it the perfect venue for unforgettable, intimate shows by everyone from The Dandy Warhols and X Ambassadors to Mariah the Scientist, Danny Brown and JP Saxe.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at the Varsity Theater here.

State Theatre

805 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Another historic building in downtown Minneapolis, the State Theatre’s history dates back to 1921, and includes a past life as a movie theater boasting the largest screen west of the Mississippi River. Since its restoration in 1991, the grandiose, gilded theater has been home to touring Broadway productions like Sweeney Todd and Avenue Q, comedy shows by Ali Wong and Nikki Glaser, and lectures by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye the Science, in addition to concerts by David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Herbie Hancock, Peter Frampton and more.

Get tickets to upcoming shows at State Theatre here.

Hotels Near U.S. Bank Stadium

• Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
• Moxy Minneapolis Downtown, 247 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
• Aloft Minneapolis, 900 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
• Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401
• Emery, Autograph Collection, 215 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
• Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown, 609 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
• Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites, 405 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
• Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown, 425 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415