IDS Center, Minneapolis

Name: IDS Center
Address: 80 S 8th St, Minneapolis, 55402-2100, United States
Telephone: +1 612-372-1660

#71 among attractions in Minneapolis

Architecture, Postmodern architecture

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Facts and practical information

The IDS Center is an office skyscraper located at 80 South 8th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Completed in 1972, it is the tallest building in Minneapolis, and the tallest building in the state at a height of 792 feet. It originally stood 775 feet 6 inches, though a 16-foot garage for window washing equipment was added between 1978 and 1979. The structure rises to 910 feet when including communications spires on the roof, indisputably the highest points in the city. The IDS was constructed as the headquarters of Investors Diversified Services, Inc.—now Ameriprise Financial. It also housed the headquarters of Dayton Hudson Corporation from 1972 until 2001. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1972 (52 years ago)Floors: 57Coordinates: 44°58'32"N, 93°16'20"W

Address

80 S 8th StCentral Minneapolis (Downtown West)Minneapolis 55402-2100 United States

Contact

+1 612-372-1660

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Minneapolis

Day trips

IDS Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nicollet Mall, First Avenue, Dakota Jazz Club, Mayo Clinic Square.

~440 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
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Dancing, Nightlife, Art Deco architecture
First Avenue, Minneapolis
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~1090 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis
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~1270 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mayo Clinic Square, Minneapolis
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~790 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
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~780 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Target Plaza South, Minneapolis
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~540 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis
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~1470 ftSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis
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~1280 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Block E, Minneapolis
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~1300 ftW
Theater, Comedy club, Concerts and shows
Brave New Workshop, Minneapolis
7 min walk • The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theater, is a sketch and improvisational comedy theater based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Brave New Workshop has been writing, performing and producing live sketch comedy and improvised performances for 61 years – longer than any other theater in the nation.
~1050 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
State Theatre, Minneapolis
6 min walk • The State Theatre is a historic theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It is one of four restored theatres in the Hennepin Theatre District. The State Theatre seats 2,181.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to IDS Center?

Nearby attractions include Minneapolis Skyway System, Minneapolis (2 min walk), Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis (2 min walk), Foshay Tower, Minneapolis (2 min walk), Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis (3 min walk).

How to get to IDS Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to IDS Center:

Bus

Marquette Avenue & 8th Street • Lines: 781 (1 min walk)
Marquette Avenue & 7th Street • Lines: 250C, 250M, 270 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Nicollet Mall • Lines: 901, 902 (6 min walk)
Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue • Lines: 901, 902 (8 min walk)

Train

Target Field (15 min walk)