Sports and leisure activities Minnesota

Opened in 2016, US Bank Stadium is the largest stadium in Minnesota with a capacity of 73,000. It is the home of the Vikings, the local American soccer team, whose name echoes the Swedish origins of some Minnesotans. With only 4 SuperBowls (NFL championship finals) to its credit, all of them lost, the Vikings are far from the high level of their neighbors from Green Bay. Due to its huge capacity, the stadium also hosts huge concerts, such as Rammstein in the summer of 2022.

A multi-sport venue that opened in 2000 and can seat up to 18,000 people. During the field hockey season, be sure to catch a game of the Minnesota Wild, who call the Xcel Energy Center (nicknamed the "X") home, along with the Minnesota Swarm, La Crosse's team. The venue also hosts conventions and concerts, with Madonna and Shania Twain among the artists who have performed there. The stadium is conveniently located and within walking distance of downtown and the Light Rail stop.

This multi-sports hall located in the heart of the city underwent major renovations before being reopened in October 2017. It must be said that since its inauguration in 1990, it had become somewhat faded and was in dire need of a little facelift. The Target Center is home to the Timberwolves men's basketball team and the Lynx women's team. But it is also a great concert venue that can be transformed into a theater. The hall can now accommodate nearly twenty thousand spectators.

Hazeltine National Golf Club is located in Chaska, Minnesota. It is a private course designed by architect Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1962. With a length of 7,674 yards (7,017 meters), it offers a challenge to golfers of all levels. The club also offers practice facilities, a caddie program and golf lessons for juniors. Hazeltine National Golf Club is also known for hosting several prestigious championships, including the Ryder Cup. In fact, it is the only club in the country to have been selected to host the Ryder Cup twice. In addition to this, it will also be the site of the 2024 U.S. Amateur Championship.

Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort is a must-see family vacation destination in the northern Minnesota town of Biwabik. In addition to being the largest lift-served mountain biking park in the Midwest, Giants Ridge also offers mountain biking camps and clinics for enthusiasts of all ages. After a busy day on the slopes, you can relax in the Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews restaurant, featuring American cuisine and a selection of craft beers. For those wishing to extend their stay, Giants Ridge offers on-site accommodation options as well as many other nearby accommodations. Giants Ridge is a place that creates unforgettable memories for all its visitors.

Interlachen Country Club is a private golf club located in Edina, Minnesota. It has hosted several national golf tournaments, including the 1930 US Open, the 2002 Solheim Cup and the 2008 US Women's Open. The club features a golf course designed by architect Donald Ross. The club's address is 6200 Interlachen Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55436, USA. The club offers special events such as weddings and receptions.

It is the city's brand new stadium, open since 2015. It was built to replace the aging Midway Stadium that opened in 1982. This is now the venue for baseball games, as well as for municipal sports and athletic activities and high school training. The atmosphere is very friendly, especially during baseball games. We sit on the bleachers, watch the players move, then we go get a burger, a Coke, we come back and it's game time.

Here you can rent equipment for whatever season: canoe or fishing boat rental in summer, and snowmobile rental in winter. The hotel is also a lodge and can be an excellent option thanks to the amount of activities and equipment that can be found there. The must: during the beautiful season it is possible to rent houseboats, boats in which you can stay and which understand everything, including a kitchenette. In luxury, the Tour is even equipped with a whirlpool bath!

Three miles from Lutsen is the largest ski area in the American Midwest. Lutsen Mountains has ninety-five trails for all levels. It encompasses four mountains: Eagle Mountain, Ullr Mountain, Mystery Mountain and Moose Mountain, the largest of which offers spectacular views of Lake Superior. The ski season is longer than at most Midwestern resorts: it starts in November and usually ends in mid-April. In summer, the area is ideal for hiking.