Directions
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Parking
A 900-space underground ramp across the street is connected by skyway to the Minneapolis Convention Center. 8,000 additional spaces are within a four block radius. Check out detailed information on parking in Minneapolis.
Entrances/Exits To Underground Plaza Parking Ramp
Enter either on Second Avenue S., or on 12th Street S. The Plaza Ramp has handicap parking - elevators and a skyway connect the Ramp to the Convention Center, allowing easy access for wheelchairs.
Driving Directions To Downtown Minneapolis & Convention Center
From The West (I-94)
Take the 4th Street exit from I-94 and proceed to 2nd Ave. S. (Do NOT turn right onto 2nd Avenue North.) Turn right on 2nd Ave. S. and go eight blocks to Convention Center.
From The West (I-394)
Take Downtown Exit (12th Street): follow 12th Street S. to 2nd Avenue S. and turn right. The Convention Center will be on your left. The Underground Plaza Parking Ramp will be on your right.
From The East (I-94)
Take the 11th Street Exit: follow 11th Street S. until you reach 2nd Avenue South, turn left onto 2nd Avenue S. and cross 12th Street S. The Convention Center will be on your left. The Underground Plaza Parking Ramp is on your right.
From The South (I-35W)
Take the I-94 exit. Follow I-94 to the 11th St. exit (NOT 11th Avenue exit). Follow 11th Street to 2nd Ave. S. Turn left on 2nd Ave. S. and go one block to the Convention Center.
From The North (I-35W)
Take the 4th Street exit from I-94 and proceed to 2nd Ave. S. (Do NOT turn right onto 2nd Avenue North.) Turn right on 2nd Ave. S. and go eight blocks to Convention Center.
Pubilc Entrances:
There are 4 main public entrance rotundas located on Second Avenue S. & Grant Street, labelled "Ballroom Entrance", "Plaza 1", "Plaza 2" and "Plaza 3." Designated handicap entrances (power assisted doors) are adjacent to Plaza 3 (entrance closest to Wesley Church), and the 12th Street Entrance.
