Suggested Venues
Mississippi Riverboat Cruises
The Padelford Packet Riverboats are
located only steps from the Xcel Energy Center, the
host location for the Republican National
Convention.
The Napa Valley
Grille at the Mall of America
The
California Café
The Lowell Inn
Aqua
Nightclub
Aqua is a multi-level high-end
nightclub and lounge. The first floor is open and
built-in sound and lights. The second floor is
smaller – a VIP room – and overlooks the main floor.
This club has the feeling of luxury, an open floor
plan, and is strongly recommended as a hip space for
a reception all times of the day. Aqua and is
centrally located downtown Minneapolis. Capacity:
1000+
First Avenue
First Avenue, located in downtown
Minneapolis, is the premier nightclub of its size in
the state and a historical musical landmark. A
tremendous number of local and national acts have
played at this venue.
The News Room
The News Room, a classy restaurant
with roomed themed after sections of the newspaper
(business, entertainment, etc), is located in the
heart of downtown Minneapolis, the hottest and most
convenient location for convention visitors.
Nicollet Island
Inn
The Nicollet Island Inn offers
elegant and warm reception rooms for 20 or 150. The
Inn is located a block from downtown Minneapolis on
an island on the Mississippi River. The hotel and
its delicious food have been featured in USA Today,
Conde Nast Traveler, Gourmet, Bon Appetit and The
New York Times.
St. Paul Union
Depot
The St. Paul Union Depot in downtown
St. Paul is a fully-restored historic train depot
only a few blocks from the convention site. This
venue with a large open room and 52-foot ceilings is
perfect for a reception any time of the day.
University
Club's Downtown Clubhouse
The University Club's Downtown
Clubhouse was formerly the home to the St. Paul
Athletic Club. This building's architectural
features are beyond compare: marble floors,
elaborate plaster ceilings, beautiful spacious rooms
and spectacular windows.
