I am from ATL, but traveling with with this week and will be leaving Chicago today to drive over towards Minneapolis, have to be there by Monday. Is there anything or anyplace thats cool to stay in between for the weekend? Any car shows going on? Looking to stay somewhere outside the cities, more rural.

Not sure about in between, once you get to the cities there's a few places. There are a few hotels near the Mall of America on your way up (which you should check out).
You can make it 1 day from Chicago to Minneapolis. It's not that bad of a stretch once you get outside of chicago. Should be under 8 hours.

Thanks POHO...drove into Minneapolis last night...staying in Eagan near MOA....Any car shows around?

Unfortunately I don't think so. The ones I usually know about ended last month. Such as Back to the 50's at the state fair grounds, or Jimmy's bar and grill annual car show in white bear. Best you'll probably get is the MOA this time of year, and unfortunatley they haven't even moved into holiday routine yet so they don't have too many events going on either.

How long are you in MN for? I saw the Meet and eat thing, and I might be open this next week. I'm out in White bear lake about 5 minutes from the lake itself. If you have mapquest look up White Bear Bowling and that'll give you a good idea of where I am. Maybe we can figure something out if we get a few people together.

Oh btw the MN state fair is going on right now at the state fair grounds. There are either direct bus routes, or park and ride free locations. Something you should definately check out. Admission is 11$, other stuff varies.

www.mnstatefair.org Look for the park and ride and it'll give you a few locations, or the MOA might have some direct buses.

Thanks Poho,

Just got back from a huge car show at the Dakota Fairgrounds in Farmington....really nice show and a couple of 3g's. I'm here til Thurs...have a tradeshow that starts on Tues. Lemme know if you guys get together.

http://www.minneapolismessaround.com...-info&Itemid=7

# Sunday September 6th, 2009
# Memory Lanes Bowling Alley, Minneapolis Minnesota
- Gate opens at 10 a.m.
Cost: $10 per car (includes driver only), $5 per motorcycle, $5 per spectator. Kids 14 and under free.
Event address:
2520 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
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*PLEASE REMEMBER*
The car show on Sunday is only for PRE 1964 hot rods, customs, and vintage motorcycles built in traditional 40's, 50's & 60's reflection. If you can categorize your vehicle as one of the following, you will not gain direct access to the show.
Absolutely NO Corvettes
Mustangs,
High tech street rods
Tubbed rear ends
Fiberglass jobs
Billet aluminum wheels
Low riders
Mini or monster trucks
Muscle cars,
Extreme rat/shock rods
Jeeps, military vehicles, tractors
Foreign cars
This will be strictly enforced! Please don't be offended or hostile if you're not allowed in.
If you're still not sure what we're describing as unacceptable vehicles, feel free to contact us and send a picture of your vehicle. We'll give you an honest answer as to whether or not you'll get in. (That is if the parking lot isn't already filled up by the time you get to the show!)
* OTHER SHOW DETAILS *
*NO DOGS* *NO RESERVING PARKING*
*PARKING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED* If you want to park as a club we suggest that you show up together.
THE GATES WILL OPEN AT 10 AM ON SUNDAY.
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP EARLY AND EXPECT TO BE LET IN. HOWEVER, THERE IS STREET PARKING SO YOU CAN
ARRIVE EARLY AND PARK ALONG THE STREET AND WAIT TO GET IN LINE.
If you are turned away at the gate because your vehicle doesn't fit the criteria, don't worry,
there is plenty of street parking and we welcome you to join the show as a spectator.