Thursday, 03/11/2010

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RAPID PARK:

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Vikingstailgate.com and the Vikings are endorsing Rapid Park Behind the Target Center as the Official Tailgating location. Tailgaters will have access to and from Metrodome via:

• "express" shuttle buses
• Light Rail Train at the Warehouse District station two blocks from Rapid Park entrance - $.50 each way
• Metro Transit standard buses via transit station adjacent to Rapid Park - normal charge You can purchase a parking space for $15 on a game-by-game basis when you arrive at Rapid Park (based upon availability). If you have any tailgating or parking questions, feel free to contact Rapid Park at 612/332-4735.

Rapid Park Address:
Rapid Park
600 3rd Avenue
Minneapolis, MN

DIRECTIONS TO RAPID PARK TAILGATE AND PARKING

From the West - 394 East
Take 394 East to Minneapolis and follow the downtown exits. Take the 6th Street exit. Turn left at 2nd Avenue at the 6th Street light. Proceed one block and turn left on 5th Street. Go one block to the stoplight at 3rd Avenue North and turn left. Rapid Park is on the right.

From the West - 94 East
Take 94 West to the 4th-7th Street Exits. Follow the signs for 7th Street. At the stop light, turn left and follow 7th Street for 3 stoplights. Turn left on 5th Street North. Turn left on 3rd Avenue North. Rapid Park will be on your right.

From the East - 94 West
Take 94 West and follow through the Lowry tunnel. After the tunnel, take Exit 55 (Olson Memorial Highway). After the exit, take a right on 7th Street (the first stoplight). At the second stoplight, follow 5th Street North to the third stoplight and turn right onto 3rd Avenue North. The entrance for Rapid Park will be on your right.

From the South - 35 W North

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Take 35 W North towards Minneapolis and follow the signs for downtown exits and 94 West. Merge on 94 West and follow through the Lowry tunnel. After the tunnel, take Exit 55 (Olson Memorial Highway). After the exit, take a right on 7th Street (the first stoplight). At the second stoplight, follow 5th Street North to the third stoplight and turn right onto 3rd Avenue North. The entrance for Rapid Park will be on your right.

From the North - 35 W South
Take 35 W South. Exit on 94 West and follow through the Lowry tunnel. After the tunnel, take Exit 55 (Olson Memorial Highway). After the exit, take a right on 7th Street (the first stoplight). At the second stoplight, follow 5th Street North to the third stoplight and turn right onto 3rd Avenue North. The entrance for Rapid Park will be on your right.