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  • Atlantis Ballroom, an event space at The Mermaid Event Center

    The Mermaid Event Center

    2200 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112, USA
    • Spaces for 60-400 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 1 Meeting Space

    The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center in Mounds View, MN bills itself as the largest indoor entertainment and event center in the upper Midwest, with more than 100,000 square feet of event space and entertainment under one roof. The venue accommodates groups from 8 to over 400 guests across two ballrooms, dedicated party and meeting rooms, a full-service bar and grill, 32 bowling lanes, and a game room. The Coral Bay Ballroom offers 4,617 square feet with 14-foot ceilings, divides into four sections, and seats up to 400 guests. The Atlantis Ballroom spans 6,000 square feet with 9-foot ceilings, a permanent bar, and a spacious outdoor patio for up to 340 seated guests. Both spaces include in-house catering, a dedicated event planning team, audio and visual equipment, and a dance floor. Directly connected to the center is an AmericInn Hotel & Suites with 69 guest rooms, including whirlpool, fireplace, and extended-stay suites — a convenient option for overnight attendees.

  • Rustic Barn, an event space at Minnesota National Golf Course

    Minnesota National Golf Course

    23247 480th St, McGregor, MN 55760, USA
    • Spaces for 50-300 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Minnesota National Golf Club & Resort sits in the Northwoods of McGregor, Minnesota, set across a 27-hole championship golf property designed by Joel Goldstrand. The clubhouse blends rustic character with practical event infrastructure — a grand fireplace anchors the main interior, and multiple banquet rooms accommodate gatherings ranging from intimate meetings to wedding receptions of nearly 250 guests. Two outdoor ceremony sites offer distinct settings. The lakefront Rustic Barn accommodates up to 160 guests, with ceremony options on a deck overlooking the water, inside the barn, or out on the surrounding grounds. A pergola at Hole One provides an open-air alternative, positioned in front of the clubhouse and looking out over the grand pond. In-house catering covers the full event day — from appetizers and buffet service to plated dinners — and the resort rounds out the weekend with four on-site rental homes and an RV park, making it a natural destination for multi-day celebrations.

  • Featured photo from Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior

    Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior

    7192 MN-61, Tofte, MN 55615, USA
    • Spaces for 20-90 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Restaurants
    • 5 Total Spaces

    Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts occupies a stretch of Lake Superior's North Shore in Tofte, Minnesota, positioned between the Sawtooth Mountains and the lake's rocky shoreline about 80 miles from Duluth. The property encompasses three resorts — Bluefin Bay, Surfside, and Temperance Landing — each offering lakeside accommodations alongside the natural setting that defines this part of Minnesota. For weddings and private events, the resort offers five dedicated ceremony and reception venues. Outdoor ceremony options include Tofte Cove, a private lakeside setting steps from the Lake Superior shoreline for up to 30 guests, and the Beach Patio, an open-air space along the resort's lakewalk for up to 75. Reception venues range from the intimate Bluefin Grille Shore Room for up to 20 guests and the Superior Room — an open, single-level space with panoramic lake views for up to 50 — to the Surfside Lakeside Ballroom, a grand room with vaulted ceilings and wall-to-wall windows overlooking the lake for up to 75 guests.

  • Perennial Garden, an event space at Minnesota Landscape Arboretums

    Minnesota Landscape Arboretums

    3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318, USA
    • Spaces for 48-300 Guests
    • 4 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Farm
    • 7 Total Spaces

    The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum spans 1,200 acres in Chaska, Minnesota, and has welcomed visitors since its founding in 1958. As a public garden operated by the University of Minnesota, the Arboretum is home to 28 specialty gardens, 44 plant collections, and more than 5,900 plant species — including the Honeycrisp apple and more than 160 cold-hardy plant varieties developed through the Arboretum's own research program. For private events, the Arboretum offers indoor and outdoor spaces suited to weddings, corporate gatherings, memorials, and private celebrations. Indoor venues in the Snyder Building and Oswald Visitor Center range from intimate rooms for small groups to full-building buyouts for up to 256 guests. Outdoor ceremony and garden settings extend capacity across the grounds to 375 guests. Tables and chairs are included in room rentals, and on-site catering services are available for events. Guest admission to the Arboretum is included with most room rentals, and parking is free of charge.

  • Lakeside Pavilion, an event space at Buckhorn Resort On Caribou Lake

    Buckhorn Resort On Caribou Lake

    45101 Buckhorn Resort Rd, Marcell, MN 56657, USA
    • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Resort
    • 1 Waterfront

    Nestled on the shores of Caribou Lake within Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest, Buckhorn on Caribou Lake is a family-owned resort built from the ground up by the Mangni family beginning in 1998. Five handcrafted log cabins — constructed using hand-scribed white pine and cedar — line 1,000 feet of private lakeshore, ranging from intimate two-person studios to five-bedroom lodges that sleep up to 16. For private events, Buckhorn offers full-resort buyouts accommodating up to 50 guests across multiple cabin configurations alongside a lakeside pavilion suited for ceremonies, receptions, and group gatherings. The property hosts small weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and wellness getaways, with high-speed Wi-Fi, private docks, fire pits, saunas, and year-round outdoor access on one of Minnesota's clearest lakes — spring-fed Caribou Lake, which reaches depths of 160 feet.

  • Broadway Rooftop, an event space at A'BULAE

    A'BULAE

    255 6th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
    • Spaces for 400-465 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Rooftop

    In 2016, A’Bulae won for “Best Ceremony Venue” in the Minnesota Bride Magazine. With floor to ceiling windows and a SoHo style, your event at this venue is bound to be one to remember. It is the only SoHo styled event space in Minnesota and has hosted over 600 events. This contemporary venue is a great place to have a wedding, private party, or fundraiser as it can be set up in a variety of ways to meet your preferences. It is a unique space in an urban setting, which will make your event one to remember.

  • Featured photo from Bug Bee Hive Resort

    Bug Bee Hive Resort

    29659 Queen Bee Ln, Paynesville, MN 56362, USA
    • Spaces for 300-350 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Resort
    • 1 Waterfront

    Bug-Bee Hive Resort is a third-generation, all-season lakeside resort on Lake Koronis in Paynesville, Minnesota, located about 90 minutes west of Minneapolis. The property has been in continuous operation since 1920, when William Bugbee purchased 60 acres along the lake; today, his grandson Paul manages the resort and has expanded it to include upscale vacation homes and a full-service lodge built for weddings, corporate retreats, and family gatherings. Outdoor ceremonies take place on a lakeside beachfront terrace or an oak-tree grove on the bluff overlooking Lake Koronis, accommodating up to 300 seated guests. Receptions and dinners move indoors to the lodge banquet and fireside rooms — with an adjacent outdoor deck — for 250 or more guests, with optional tent rental for additional capacity. The lodge includes a fully equipped catering kitchen and banquet services covering linens, dinnerware, and serving staff. On-site lodging ranges from one- to five-bedroom vacation homes, allowing wedding parties and retreat groups to stay on the property alongside indoor pool access and lakeside recreation.

  • Royal Court, an event space at Aster Café

    Aster Café

    125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
    • Spaces for 25-200 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 8 Restaurants
    • 8 Total Spaces

    Aster Cafe Events occupies a collection of historic spaces along St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis, with panoramic views of the Mississippi River, the city skyline, and the towering trees that line what the venue describes as "the prettiest street in Minneapolis." The buildings date to the late 1800s, and that history shows in the stone walls, vintage chandeliers, and handmade copper and oak bar that define the interiors. Eight distinct event spaces span a wide range of scale, from intimate preparation suites for five guests to the River Room and Hall of Kings, each accommodating up to 200 for standing receptions. The outdoor Royal Court and the custom Shasta Tent extend the footprint into open air for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Connected indoor ramp parking — accessible via a tunnel — removes a logistical pressure that many urban venues leave unaddressed. All events draw on professional in-house catering with customizable menus and full beverage service, with a dedicated events team supporting planning from booking through event day.

  • Cindyrella's Garden, an event space at Cindyrella's Garden

    Cindyrella's Garden

    12790 Dodd Blvd, Rosemount, MN 55068, USA
    • Spaces for 120 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Garden

    Cindyrella's Garden is a private outdoor wedding ceremony garden in Rosemount, Minnesota, set on a five-acre property with three acres reserved as a dedicated wedding space. The garden was designed by a florist and a photographer with weddings specifically in mind, creating an environment where sightlines are clear, the bridal party has ample space, and guests are fully immersed in the surroundings. Flowers line the grounds on all sides, and tall mature trees provide a natural canopy that shields the space from neighboring views. Each reservation includes ceremony chairs, a battery-powered PA system, a changing gazebo with mirrors, a parking attendant, and golf cart transportation for guests who need mobility assistance. All bookings also include use of a fully air-conditioned and heated indoor wedding chapel located ten miles south, serving as a weather contingency. The garden comfortably accommodates 120 seated guests, with a maximum of approximately 150 when including the bridal party.

  • Crown Stage, an event space at Magical Outdoor Weddings

    Magical Outdoor Weddings

    12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
    • Spaces for 12-300 Guests
    • 6 Outdoor Spaces
    • 4 Event Spaces
    • 7 Total Spaces

    Magical Outdoor Weddings is the wedding and events program of Mid-America Festivals, offering ceremonies and receptions across the grounds of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. With more than 50 years of experience hosting celebrations, the organization provides a variety of outdoor settings — from a serene forest garden with a waterfall to grand open-air stages with elaborate architectural backdrops — accommodating intimate gatherings of a dozen guests up to large weddings of 300 or more. Couples may choose between non-festival weddings, held when the grounds are closed and offering access to all outdoor ceremony stages alongside the Bad Manor reception space, or festival weddings, which take place during active Renaissance Festival weekends and include ceremony and reception packages with complimentary admission tickets, royal toasts, and coordination support. Each package includes a dedicated wedding coordinator. The grounds also host rehearsal dinners, showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and anniversary celebrations.

  • Snail Lake Pavilion, an event space at Vadnais Snail Lake

    Vadnais Snail Lake

    4191 Snail Lake Blvd, Shoreview, MN 55126, USA
    • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
    • 4 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Waterfront
    • 4 Parks

    Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park is a Ramsey County regional park spanning four lake areas — Snail Lake, Sucker Lake, Grass Lake, and Vadnais Lake — across the communities of Shoreview and Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. The park's primary event facility is the Snail Lake Pavilion, which accommodates up to 200 guests and is equipped with a kitchen, grills, and picnic tables. Covered shelters at Snail Lake and Sucker Lake offer additional options for smaller gatherings ranging from 50 to 80 guests. The park's waterfront setting extends well beyond its event spaces. Guests enjoy access to a guarded swimming beach, a boat launch, a sand volleyball court, and paved biking and hiking trails that connect all four lake sections. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation manages the facilities and staffs reservations year-round.

  • Featured photo from Long Lake Regional Park

    Long Lake Regional Park

    1500 Old Hwy 8, New Brighton, MN 55112, USA
    • Spaces for 50-500 Guests
    • 3 Outdoor Spaces
    • 3 Parks

    Long Lake Regional Park is a Ramsey County park in New Brighton, Minnesota, situated along the shoreline of Long Lake. The park features more than three miles of paved trails, a guarded swimming beach with concession stand, two volleyball courts, two playgrounds, a boat launch, and a fishing pier — offering a well-rounded outdoor setting for both casual visits and hosted gatherings. Three rentable picnic facilities are available by reservation from May through September. The Pavilion accommodates up to 500 guests and is equipped with tables, grills, and a kitchen. Shelter 1 holds up to 50 guests, and Shelter 2 at Lions Park accommodates up to 150. Reservations are coordinated through Ramsey County Parks & Recreation.

  • Gazebo, an event space at Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

    Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

    5600 85th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55443, USA
    • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Ballrooms
    • 1 Garden

    The Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center is a city-operated event and recreation facility in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, offering flexible banquet and event spaces for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations accommodating groups of up to 400 guests. Indoor options include the Gardenview Room, which seats up to 200 with tables and chairs and overlooks the center's garden and gazebo, and the Grand Rooms, a configurable banquet suite seating up to 330 with tables and chairs or 400 with chairs only. Both spaces include a large dance floor, audio/visual equipment, and a sound system. An outdoor Gazebo provides a garden setting for ceremonies and receptions of up to 250, complete with its own sound system and microphone. A curated list of exclusive caterers serves on-site events. The range of room configurations and the indoor-outdoor pairing make the center a versatile option for celebrations of varying sizes across the northwest Twin Cities metro.

  • Featured photo from Battle Creek Regional Park

    Battle Creek Regional Park

    Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, 120 West Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    • Spaces for 75-500 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space
    • 2 Parks

    Battle Creek Regional Park is a regional park managed by Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, with sections in Saint Paul and Maplewood, Minnesota. The park's primary gathering facility is a large indoor pavilion at the Maplewood east section, offering interior seating for up to 500 guests and featuring two kitchens. On weekdays, the pavilion divides into north and south halves accommodating 150 and 250 guests respectively, providing flexibility for smaller events. A separate covered shelter accommodates up to 75 guests, suited for picnics and casual group gatherings. The park's east section at 2300 Upper Afton Road is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Recreational amenities include paved and mountain biking trails, a large playground and nature play area, a dog park, picnic tables with grills, and a winter recreation area with sledding hills and cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.

  • The Open-Air Pavilion, an event space at Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club

    Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club

    2920 220th St E, Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA
    • Spaces for 30-300 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club occupies 600 acres in Prior Lake, Minnesota, southwest of the Twin Cities. The property hosts over 300 events each year — from micro-weddings of 30 guests to large celebrations of 250 — across several indoor and outdoor spaces. The Grand Lodge and Grand Hall serve as the primary event venue, featuring panoramic views through large picture windows, sculptural antler chandeliers, and a full bar with prep kitchen, wireless internet, A/V equipment, and a handicap-accessible elevator. Adjacent to the Grand Lodge, a 40×80-foot Open-Air Pavilion accommodates up to 250 guests and can be enclosed and heated on request, making it flexible for ceremonies, dinner receptions, and dancing. The Cottage offers an intimate Up-North setting for groups of up to 30, well suited to rehearsal dinners and micro-weddings. In-house catering from Executive Chef Andy Shrader and on-site accommodations for up to 26 guests support destination-style events, while clay shooting, archery, horse-drawn carriage rides, and bonfires round out the guest experience.

  • Main Arena, an event space at Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum

    Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum

    1784 Judson Ave, St Paul, MN 55108, USA
    • Spaces for 5,000-5,250 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Venue with Activities

    Located within the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum offers a versatile setting for large-scale events, exhibitions, and entertainment. Originally built in 1951, this historic indoor arena features seating for thousands of guests along with a spacious central floor that can be customized for a wide range of event formats. Known for hosting livestock shows, equestrian events, and high-energy performances, the venue blends classic fairground character with flexible event capabilities. Expansive concourses and an open layout support seamless guest flow, making it an ideal backdrop for corporate events, showcases, and community gatherings.

  • Outdoor Garden, an event space at Saint Paul College Club

    Saint Paul College Club

    990 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
    • Spaces for 50-250 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Historic Spaces
    • 3 Total Spaces

    St. Paul College Club occupies a Georgian Revival mansion at 990 Summit Avenue, one of St. Paul's most storied residential boulevards. Owned and operated by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the venue blends historic character with a relaxed elegance suited to weddings, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, cocktail parties, and private celebrations of all kinds. The Great Hall serves as the primary indoor reception space, accommodating 175 guests for seated dinners and up to 250 for cocktail-style events. The adjoining Living Room extends the footprint to seat an additional 50 guests or host smaller ceremonies of up to 70. A lush outdoor garden adds a third setting for ceremonies and cocktail receptions of up to 200 guests. Catering is handled entirely in-house by a culinary team that builds custom, seasonally inspired menus; local bakery partners provide dessert options. All events include a dedicated event coordinator, full setup and teardown, a customizable dance floor, and high-end audio/visual capabilities. A portion of proceeds supports the AAUW scholarship trust and women's advocacy programs.

  • Featured photo from Pier B Resort

    Pier B Resort

    800 W Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
    • Spaces for 22-300 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 3 Hotels
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Pier B Resort is a waterfront resort hotel set on a historic 7.4-acre site along Duluth's active harbor on Lake Superior. The property's four distinctive silos — built in 1920 by Huron Portland Cement Company for cement storage and preserved by local developers — now give their name to the on-site Silos Restaurant & Bar and anchor the resort's character as a place where industrial heritage meets waterfront hospitality. For private events, the resort offers three dedicated spaces. The Bayfront Ballroom spans 3,400 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the marina, Bayfront Park, and the Aerial Lift Bridge, accommodating up to 300 guests for receptions and corporate functions. The Rooftop Harborside Deck provides an outdoor setting with harbor and bridge views for ceremonies and cocktail hours of up to 180 guests. The Pilot House, a 480-square-foot room with rustic décor and harbor views, seats up to 22 for intimate gatherings such as rehearsal dinners and small corporate meetings. In-house event coordination, catering menus, and A/V equipment are available, and the resort's full amenities — including an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, marina with 20+ boat slips, and Silos Restaurant — are accessible to event guests staying overnight.

  • Featured photo from The Landing

    The Landing

    2187 County Rd 101, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
    • Spaces for 40-200 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 1 Event Space
    • 3 Total Spaces

    The Landing is a heritage park situated along the Minnesota River in Shakopee, Minnesota, about 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. The grounds preserve 19th-century frontier history through historic buildings arranged as a timeline from the preterritorial era through the late 1800s, allowing self-guided exploration through interpretive media and authentic frontier architecture. For private events, The Landing offers a range of outdoor and indoor spaces — from a covered riverside picnic shelter and open Gazebo area to a smaller climate-controlled gathering room — accommodating groups from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 200 guests. The park hosts weddings, family reunions, corporate events, and youth group gatherings, with rental spaces available April through October.

  • Outdoors, an event space at Pinewood

    Pinewood

    33262 Palm St NW, Cambridge, MN 55008, USA
    • Spaces for 225 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space

    Meet Pinewood! Located 1 hour north of Minneapolis and nestled in a forest of tall northern pines. We searched long and hard for a property that would inspire us to create a venue unlike any other in Minnesota. Pinewood is a place where you can escape the busy city and surround yourself with nature, yet still hold your event in an upscale, modern building.