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With world class food, shopping, hotels and outdoor adventure, St. Louis Park and Golden Valley offer small town charm that’s just minutes

from big city attractions. Whether you’re in town for business, sports, concerts, or weddings – if you want someplace that’s close to everything

but far from ordinary, stay in Minnesota’s Sweet Spot.

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Downtown Minneapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 minutes

Mall of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 minutes

Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 minutes

Downtown St. Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 minutes

Approximate drive times:

St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are located 17 miles from the Minneapolis-

St. Paul International Airport. With around 1,000 flights a day, many options

are available to accommodate busy schedules. At MSP, you can fly with

Air Canada, Air Choice One, Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines,

Boutique Air, Condor, Delta, Frontier, Icelandair, JetBlue, KLM Royal Dutch

Airlines, Spirit, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United.

St. Louis Park & Golden Valley are just five short minutes to downtown Minneapolis.

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• Online Request For Proposal or bid (RFP)

• Venue recommendations

• Liaison to hotels and community assets

• Coordination of site visits

• Photos of the area

• Welcome packets

• Entertainment options and referrals

• Referrals for registration services

• Assistance finding speakers, entertainment,

audio/visual, catering and transportation

• Maps and guides of the area

Our Complimentary Services

Ask us about our Transportation Grant to assist you with your event.

At Discover St. Louis Park, we are passionate about our cities and committed to showing

our guests the very best we have to offer. We welcome meetings, groups and events of all

types. Whether it’s a hotel banquet room, amphitheater, nature center, or restaurant,

St. Louis Park and Golden Valley have a collection of unique venues to accommodate all

your needs. We boast top-notch hotels, diverse meeting spaces, premier sports facilities

and a wide array of dining options.

Discover St. Louis Park offers a variety of free customized services for more successful and

stress-free planning, meetings, events and lodging.

Contact us for your upcoming meetings, events or group tour needs.

Phone: 952-426-4047

Email: info@discoverstlouispark.com

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CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN. FAR FROM ORDINARY.

St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are progressive suburbs located just west of

Minneapolis. Only five minutes from downtown, visitors can experience the attractions,

events and excitement of a major metropolitan area while enjoying a small town feel.

St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are great places to experience all of the area’s amenities:

the Chain of Lakes, downtown theaters and art museums, diverse shopping and dining,

state-of-the-art event facilities, world-class universities, festivals and concerts, and major

league sporting events. With plenty of free parking, an Uber ride from St. Louis Park and

Golden Valley is easier and more affordable than parking in downtown Minneapolis.

St. Louis Park and Golden Valley have more than 100 city parks, plus miles of bike trails

linking the city to the downtown and uptown Minneapolis areas.

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Ask us about our Transportation Grant to assist you with your event.

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Located right off Highway 394 & 100 and minutes from downtown Minneapolis;

experience shopping, dining and entertainment all within walking distance of a majority

of our hotels. Enjoy locally owned boutiques and restaurants, while being able to park

for free in heated indoor ramps.

AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT WEST END

Amenities• Restaurant & rooftop bar • Wireless & wired internet• Cable TV• Breakfast service• Fitness center • Business center• Valet parking• Dry cleaning• Car rental

AC Hotel by Marriott West End is more than a place to stay. It’s a haven for cultural innovators in the thriving West End area. Where collaboration and socialization collide; Spanish style meets European influences; and views of downtown take your breath away. Join us. Experience the inspirational effect of excellence.

5075 Wayzata BoulevardSt. Louis Park763-545-0000

Total rooms: 126Meeting space: 700 sq. ft.

DISCOVER SLEEPING PLACES & MEETING SPACES

St. Louis Park and Golden Valley hotels boast a plethora of comfortable rooms

to sleep, relax and meet in. With 1,361 guest rooms and 43,600 square feet

of meeting and banquet space; our hotels are the perfect place to host your

guests, treat your clients or unwind in class and comfort.

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TELS The newly opened Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis West joins the reimagined

Minneapolis Marriott West to create two premier destinations in one convenient location. With a direct connection, the two hotels share a spacious fitness center and indoor pool. Guests also enjoy convenient offerings at the Bistro and access to Kip’s Pub.

9980 Wayzata Boulevard St. Louis Park952-769-8997

Total rooms: 142Meeting space: 1,388 sq. ft.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT MINNEAPOLIS WEST

Amenities• Room service• Restaurant, bar & lounge• Wireless & wired internet• Cable TV• Breakfast service • Fitness room• Pool• Business center • Free parking • Free local shuttle

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON MINNEAPOLIS - PARK PLACE

1500 Park Place Blvd. St. Louis Park952-542-8600

Total rooms: 297Meeting space: 26,000 sq. ft.

The newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis – Park Place offers the perfect location, close to downtown and adjacent to the Shops at West End. Enjoy complimentary WiFi, parking and full-service facilities, including: Dover Restaurant and Bar, in-room dining, an executive lounge and a 24-hour market pantry. Take advantage of our indoor saline pool and hot tub, as well as a 24-hour fitness center. Hotel shuttle service available.

Amenities• Room service • Restaurant, bar & lounge • Wireless & wired internet • Cable TV• Breakfast service • Fitness room • Pool & whirlpool• Business center • Free parking • Free local shuttle

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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON WEST END

Amenities• Wireless & wired internet • Cable TV• Breakfast service• Fitness room• Pool• Business center • Free parking• Free local shuttle

Homewood Suites by Hilton West End is conveniently located off Highway 394 and Highway 100, 4 miles west of Minneapolis. Just a few steps away from shops, entertainment and restaurants coupled with complimentary amenities, provides the comfort of home in this all-suites hotel.

5305 Wayzata BoulevardSt. Louis Park952-544-0495

Total rooms: 125Meeting space: 890 sq. ft.

Corporate and leisure travelers enjoy free parking, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and free wireless high-speed internet. Microwaves and refrigerators are standard in each guestroom. We are just minutes from grocery and retail stores.

6051 Golden Hills DriveGolden Valley763-545-8300

Total rooms: 117Meeting space: 840 sq. ft.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES GOLDEN VALLEY

Amenities• Wireless & wired internet • Cable TV• Breakfast service• Fitness room• Pool• Business center• Free parking• Free local shuttle

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TELS Recently redesigned, the new styles of the hotel are innovative, fresh and modern.

We are pleased to offer 195 guestrooms and over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. During your stay enjoy our all-new pool, enlarged fitness center, Starbucks and Kip’s Pub.

9960 Wayzata BlvdSt. Louis Park952-544-4400

Total rooms: 195

Meeting space: 12,000 sq. ft.

MINNEAPOLIS MARRIOTT WEST

Amenities• Room service• Restaurant, bar & lounge • Wireless & wired internet • Cable TV• Breakfast service • Fitness room • Pool• Business center • Free parking• Free local shuttle

RAMADA BY WYNDHAM GOLDEN VALLEY

6300 Wayzata BlvdGolden Valley763-546-6277

Total rooms: 127Meeting space: 100 sq. ft.

This hotel is the perfect place to stay to get all the thrill that the Twin Cities has to offer. Conveniently located just 4 miles west of Minneapolis and 16 miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, our easy to find hotel is ready to be your home base.

Amenities• Room service • Bar & lounge• Wireless internet• Cable TV• Breakfast service• Fitness room• Business center• Free parking• Free local shuttle8

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT MINNEAPOLIS WEST

Welcome to the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis West, located 2 blocks from the Shops at West End, 4 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and 16 miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport/Mall of America.

1400 Zarthan Ave SSt. Louis Park952-847-6900

Total rooms: 106

Welcome to the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Minneapolis West hotel. Located 4 miles from downtown Minneapolis, 16 miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and minutes from the Minneapolis Convention Center.

5901 Wayzata BlvdSt. Louis Park952-738-7300

Total rooms: 126Meeting space: 1,670 sq. ft.

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT MINNEAPOLIS WEST

Amenities• Wireless & wired internet• Cable TV • Breakfast service• Fitness room• Pool• Business center • Free parking• Free local shuttle

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Amenities• Wireless & wired internet • Cable TV• Breakfast service • Fitness room• Outdoor pool• Business center • Free parking • Free local shuttle

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Brookview

• Multiple levels and rooms to accommodate from 4 to 230 people

• Exclusive caterers preferred

• Holders kitchen available

• Bar service provided by Three One Six Bar & Grill

• AV services available

Metropolitan• Meeting space

accommodates groups from 20 to 1,100

• Full catering and service by D’Amico & Sons

• Complimentary tables & chairs• AV services available• Ornate stage and built-in

dance floor• Sound & lighting systems

Golden Valley Country Club• Meeting space for up

to 700 • On-site full catering &

on-site coordinator• Complimentary tables

& chairs • Complimentary linens

& dinnerware • AV services available

MinneapolisGolf Club• 6,600 sq. ft. of

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St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet and Gallery Rooms• Two spaces for up to 220• Caterer’s holding kitchen• AV capabilities• Tables and chairs provided• Beer and wine permitted• Dance floor• Ice skating rinks and

aquatic park

Warehouse Winery• Working winery• Corporate and social events• Space for up to 200• AV capabilities• Food and beverage on-site

The Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC)

• 17,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, accommodates up to 850

• Catering from preferred vendors allowed

West End Festival Site

• 35,700 sq. ft. of festival space

• Accommodates up to 3,000

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St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are full of unique venues for your special event.

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ESEVEN MORE UNIQUE VENUESBenilde -St. Margaret’s School• Performance theater• Audio-visual capabilities

Beth El Synagogue• Accommodates up to 1,500• Full kosher catering by Spirit of Asia

Brush Studio• Accommodates up to 140 cocktail style• Accommodates up to 50 for class• Food and beverage on-site

Little White Church in the Valley• Meeting space for up to 80 guests• Ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies

& small presentations

Perpich Center for Arts Education• Outside catering allowed• Conference space for 14-40• Theatre style options for up to 172

Pinot’s Palette• Accommodates up to 103 cocktail style;

up to 75 for class (2 rooms)• Food and beverage on-site

ShowPlace ICON Theatre• Large digital projection movie screens with

theater-style seating• Audio-visual capabilities

• Full food and beverage service

• Open reception space for up to 250

Sabes Jewish Community Center• Outside catering allowed

• Accommodates up to 450

St. Louis Park High School• Performance theater• Audio-visual capabilities

St. Louis Park Middle School• Performance theaters• Four field houses• Audio-visual capabilities

St. Louis Park Picnic Shelters• Open-air shelters• Grills and electricity available

Steel Toe Brewing• Working craft brewery with tap room• Space for 62 seated; 90 cocktail-style

The Shops at West End• Indoor and outdoor spaces for up to

2,000 guests• Catering available Theodore Wirth • Meeting space for up to 130 • Wood burning fireplace • Complimentary tables & chairs

Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheater • Outdoor tiered space with stage that can

accommodate up to 2,000• Indoor pavilion with restrooms and food prep area

Westwood Hills Nature Center • Water garden (up to 30 people)• Waterfall overlook deck (up to 30 people)• Lower picnic building (up to 30 people)

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Bluefox Indian Bar & Grill• Private meeting space for up to 40 • Full food and beverage service

Bunny’s Bar & Grill• Private meeting space for up to 80 • Full food and beverage service

Cooper Pub & Restaurant• Meeting spaces for up to 90 • Full food and beverage service

CRAVE• Meeting space for up to 30;

party space for up to 500• Full food and beverage service

Kip’s Irish Pub• Two spaces for up to 60 people• Full food and beverage service

McCoy’s Public House• Private room accommodates up to 40• Full food and beverage service

Mill Valley Kitchen• Private room for up to 25• Full food and beverage service

Park Tavern• Private and semi-private rooms• Catering to groups of up to 300• Patio that can accommodate 50 • Bowling, pool, darts, video games• Full food and beverage service

Punch Bowl Social• Entire space accommodates up to 1,000• Semi-private spaces available• Full food and beverage service

Rojo Mexican Grill Rojo Room• Private room for up to 100• Separate bar, entrance, patio,restrooms• Full food and beverage service

Taste of India• Meeting space for up to 50• Full food and beverage service

The Loop West End• Meeting space that can accommodate up

to 30; party space for up to 500• Full food and beverage service

Yum! Kitchen and Bakery• Private room for up to 40• On-site catering

Looking for a meeting or event space in a restaurant setting? Discover the wide array of options that our local restaurants in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley have to offer.

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Aquila Park3110 Xylon Ave S.St. Louis Park• 5 baseball/softball fields• 1 football field• Basketball courts• 8 tennis courts• Trail system• Horseshoe pits

Benilde-St. Margaret’s School2501 Highway 100 S.St Louis Park• Artificial turf field• 8-lane track• 2 baseball fields• 1 soccer field

Breck123 Ottawa Ave N.Golden Valley• 7 tennis courts• Pool• Track/stadium field• Artificial turf field• Fieldhouse with 4 basketball courts

Brookview Golf Course and Lawn Bowling200 Brookview PkwyGolden Valley• 18-hole regulation course and 9-hole par 3• Driving range and golf shop• Three One Six Bar & Grill • Lawn bowling• Winter recreation• Fat bike ski trails & rentals (Nov – March)• Disc golf course• Multi-use groomed snow trails for skiing, skijoring and snowshoeing (Nov – March)

Dakota Park2643 Dakota Ave S.St. Louis Park• 1 baseball field• 2 softball fields• Picnic shelter

Golden Valley Country Club7001 Golden Valley RdGolden Valley• Par 73, 18-hole course, private course available for group rental• On-site catering• Swimming & tennis facilities • Restaurant • Pro shop• Practice range and indoor practice center• Event facilities that accommodate up to 700

Fantastic sports and recreational facilities are right here in St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. Take your pick from ball fields and lawn bowling

to golf courses and skijoring. Enjoy the seasons of Minnesota, inside and out.

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Louisiana Oaks Park3350 Louisiana Ave S.St. Louis Park• Baseball fields• Soccer fields• Cross country ski trails• Park shelter

Meadowbrook

213 Meadowbrook RdHopkins

• Par 72, 18-hole course

Minneapolis Golf Club

2001 Flag Ave S.Minneapolis• 18-hole course, private course available for group rental• Meeting space accommodates up to 240• Olympic size pool• Restaurant • Pro shop and driving range• Free parking

The ROC 3700 Monterey DriveSt. Louis Park• 17,000 sq. ft. of floor space• Can seat up to 850• Fan seating for up to 450

Roller Garden5622 W. Lake St.St. Louis Park • Roller and inline skating rink• Food and beverage on-site

Ronald B. Davis Community Center 5430 Glenwood AveGolden Valley• 10,000 sq. ft. of gymnasium space• Accommodates 2 full-size basketball

or volleyball courts

Rotary Field at Northside Park2200 Louisiana Ave S.St. Louis Park• 3 Little League baseball fields• 2 tennis courts

Sabes Jewish Community Center4330 Cedar Lake RdSt. Louis Park• Indoor & outdoor pools• 4 basketball courts• Indoor track

Sandburg Learning Center Athletic Facility2400 Sandburg LaneGolden Valley• 20 acres• 2 full-size baseball fields• Batting cages (2)• 5-11 soccer fields

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Brookview Park 200 Brookview Pkwy S., Golden Valley

With multiple pavilions and activities, Brookview Park offers 33 acres featuring a large and small pavilion. The pavilions offer space for your event, picnic tables, charcoal grills, restrooms and free parking. There are 123 parking stalls, and plenty of entertainment for your groups including: trails, playground, picnic shelters, basketball courts, tennis courts, softball field, game squares and horseshoe pit. To view Brookview Park, visit the city’s website at www.goldenvalleymn.gov.

Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park

Terraced into the hill, the amphitheater connects the park to the Excelsior & Grand Town Green. Its eight terraced tiers offer seating for 300 people. The concrete stage at the bottom of the hill is edged with trees and shrubs. The facility is available after dusk until 10 p.m. with an additional fee for overhead lights. To view the amphitheater, visit the city’s website at www.stlouispark.org.

DISCOVER THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A PICNICMake your event come to life in one of our many park locations. Whatever your occasion, both St. Louis Park and Golden Valley offer numerous

park rentals to fit a family gathering, birthday party, reunion, rehearsal dinner or just for fun! Check out all our park locations and what each has to offer:

St. Louis Park: www.stlouispark.org and Golden Valley: www.goldenvalleymn.gov.

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Westwood Hills Nature Centerwww.westwoodhillsnaturecenter.org

• Westwood Hills Nature Center Pavilion

8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park

This pavilion, located near the playground, has an open design which seats up to 25 people. Windows on three sides of this fully accessible building offer beautiful views of the Nature Center grounds and playground. The building also features restrooms, sinks and drinking fountains. It’s a great place for meetings, parties and more!

• Westwood Hills Nature Center Brick House

1324 Westwood Hills Rd., St. Louis Park

Looking for a unique place for your next meeting or seminar for up to 30 people? This house features a large central room complete with a gas fireplace, two rooms for breakout activities, bathrooms and a kitchen area. Plus, a porch looks over the beautiful grounds of this home adjacent to the Nature Center. Available year-round, except on holidays.

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