@ Minnesota parking/tailgating

[SixAMtailgate]

I haven't been up to TCF Bank before, but will be this Fall.

I am hearing that parking near stadium is limited, thereby making tailgating also tough.

For those who have made the trip, I would appreciate any advice on location, etc.

 

[Hawkfromnorwalk]

I went in 2010 and 2011 (glutton for punishment). Both times when I bought the tickets online they also came with a parking pass. Both were in a parking garage. You are correct though, there are very few tailgating areas.

 

[Section136]

We parked at the State Fairgrounds in St Paul. Free shuttles run before the game and after the game directly to the front of TCF. Its only about a 8-10 minute ride on the shuttle. Huge lot up at the fairgrounds and there was a bunch of Hawk fans for the 2011 game.

 

[zhawk21]

We parked at the State Fairgrounds in St Paul. Free shuttles run before the game and after the game directly to the front of TCF. Its only about a 8-10 minute ride on the shuttle. Huge lot up at the fairgrounds and there was a bunch of Hawk fans for the 2011 game.

That's what I did as well. Big lot, good for tailgating, constant shuttles running to and from the stadium. Only cost $10 which is nice when I usually pay 20-30 in IC.

 

[clim]

We parked at the State Fairgrounds in St Paul. Free shuttles run before the game and after the game directly to the front of TCF. Its only about a 8-10 minute ride on the shuttle. Huge lot up at the fairgrounds and there was a bunch of Hawk fans for the 2011 game.

Can RVs park at the fairgrounds too? Do you just pay that day or can you buy a parking pass ahead of time?? Thanks

Go Hawks

 

[HawkeyeMcNutt]

We parked at the State Fairgrounds in St Paul. Free shuttles run before the game and after the game directly to the front of TCF. Its only about a 8-10 minute ride on the shuttle. Huge lot up at the fairgrounds and there was a bunch of Hawk fans for the 2011 game.

This is what we do as well. I usually have coworkers I can get a pass from, not sure about if you can drive up and pay. I'm assuming so..

 

[HawkeyeMHA]

No tailgating, one reason they suck

 

[StatelineHawk]

I went in 2010 and 2011 (glutton for punishment). Both times when I bought the tickets online they also came with a parking pass. Both were in a parking garage. You are correct though, there are very few tailgating areas.

I was there both years and am also a glutton for punishment. One year I had a parking pass and the other time I took a taxi from hotel. I do not plan on tailgating this year. There are plenty of bars close by and I enjoyed just doing the bar scene before 2011 game.

 

[Blackhawk33]

Went to the game in 2011 with a group of six. We paid a little extra and got parking passes for the Minnesota Season Ticket Holder / Donor Lot, literally located right up against the stadium. Got there super early, expecting catch hell as we fought our way through the Gopher fans for a good spot. Turns out, we were the first ones there. By hours. Anyway, it turned into a good ol' Hawkeye party, and the extra money spent was well worth it. Except for the game of course.