marcia w

Review of Minnesota State Fair

Very nice! Here are some tips. Get there early a...

Very nice! Here are some tips. Get there early and I mean by 8 am as parking is chaotic. Parking $15.00 or $20.00 per day depending on the lot. Everybody that has a parking space is out trying to rent you a space. There are some close by residential areas where you can park for nothing if there is a spot. By 9:30 am we couldn't find one within 1 mile. Prices are high once you enter. I call it Airport Plus pricing. You can bring in water, food etc. All bags are checked at the gate by help, which means they open and take a look. By !:30 pm on Friday the place was packed and people were trying to get around each other. Never seen so many people. This is a huge place. We walked almost 5 miles today and didn't see it all. Make sure you note where you park as in what street and lot as it is confusing trying to find your way out The police were great and got us elders back on track once we were lost. Rides require an extra ticket. We paid $7.00 each for the roundtrip skyway ride. There are others. There are lots of exhibits that are free,. Very interesting day in all. Don't forget sunscreen and a hat. They have mobility electric chairs for $65.00 per day or $45.00 a half day. Entry for Seniors $13.00 adults $15.00. NOt sure about kids pricing. We stay at the comfort inn airport which was reasonably priced and nice. If you are not from here RENT a car. Otherwise you will spend a lot of time wishing you did, They brag about the public transportation but don't buy it for this State Fair. The last thing you want to do after walking all day .is try finding an exit with a bus that you need and then wait wait wait. There are a couple of park free and ride but again get there early