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Xcel Energy Center

199 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102
651 265 4800
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Ranked #8 of 58 attractions in Saint Paul
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

we attend concerts here often-eating somewhere else is a good idea if you have time. Food is good just expensive. Love to attend concerts here-easy to park, get into the venue and great sound. My concert dollars are spent here often!

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Yes, the consessions are expensive. That's why no matter what the event, we eat before we get there. Of course we still get something to drink but that's usually about it. It keeps prices down. The food, if you choose to order it is quite good though. I have seen sporting events and concerts here and can attest to the... More

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Gothenburg
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Me and my friend saw a Minnesota Wild game in the middle of April. Great arena! Really cool that the bottom floor is totally open, so you can see a hockey game while standing. Seats are good and there's a cup holder for every seat where you can put your beer or a soda. Very fresh arena, The only downside... More

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Marshall, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I have been to a number of concerts over the years at Xcel Energy Center and enjoyed them all. Getting inside and out is not to hard going through the crowd, it has pretty good ingress & egress. The sound system and acoustics are pretty good too.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

great place to watch hockey!!!!!!! Very clean and well staffed facility. And lots of hotels and resturaunts near by.

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Thunder Bay, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We visited the Xcel Center twice in a weekend, once for a hockey game (go Oilers!) and to see Fleetwood Mac in concert. We left early the MOA early and found a parking spot in a lot just across the road. Caught some food at a local restaurant and enjoyed our visit to the center. Always expensive for food and... More

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Wausau, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I took my mother to see Fleetwood Mac at the Xcel Energy center and the place rocked! The acoustics were a little off at the beginning of the show but was quickly fixed. I've seen several shows here and like the location.

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Duluth, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Went to a concert and saw Fleetwood Mac. It was awesome. This is a much better place then the Target Center to see a concert. The sound quality is excellent.

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Eagan, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

I have been to many events at the Excel, most recently a Maroon 5 concert in March. I have always enjoyed the events here. The venue has decent acoustics for concerts, and seating choices always provide an unobstructed – although sometimes far away - view of the performers. Bathroom waits never seem too long. There are many parking options in... More

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Mt Eliza, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013 via mobile

Went to the hockey here first time that I have seen a hockey game wow it's a fast game loved it a bit pricey for the beer and snacks but as a once off what the. Would go again

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