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Minnesota Golden Gophers – Aerial and Bird’s Eye View of HHH Metrodome

Virtual Bird's Eye — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:39:36 +0000

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, home of Golden Gopher football since 1982, is the nationΓÇÖs largest air-supported, multiple-use facility. It has been the site of two World Series, a Super Bowl and two NCAA Final Fours, and has kept over five million college football fans warm as they watched and cheered University of Minnesota football.

In addition to serving as the home facility for the Golden Gophers, the Metrodome is home to the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. In 1989, it also served as home to the Timberwolves, who set the all-time NBA attendance record in their inaugural season.┬á Cont – Football – Metrodome – Gophersports.com

Football – News – Gophersports.comΓÇöOfficial Web Site of University of Minnesota Athletics

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

NCAA.com Football Home Page

Click either image for an Aerial and BirdΓÇÖs Eye view of the HHH Metrodome using Virtual Earth.┬á Make sure to check out all the other NCAA Division 1 college football stadiums.

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Minnesota Vikings – Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Aerial and Bird’s Eye View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:13:41 +0000

In the teamΓÇÖs 48-year history, the Minnesota Vikings have called two stadiums ΓÇ£homeΓÇ¥ – the Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, MN, and the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN. On September 10, 1961, the Vikings played their first-ever home game, a 21-17 preseason loss to the LA Rams at Metropolitan Stadium. Over 21 seasons (1961-1981), the Vikings compiled a 97-59-4 record, including playoffs, at Met Stadium and possessed one of the most dominant home field advantages in professional football. On December 20, 1981, the Vikings played their final game at the Met, a 10-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Capacity of the Met in its final year was 48,446.

In 1982, the Vikings moved indoors to the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis, which holds 64,121 people and is considered one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL. The dome features two Sony Jumbotron replay screens, a ribbon board and 115 private suites owned and operated by the Vikings… Cont – Vikings : News Article

Vikings : Home

Minnesota Vikings Team Page

NFL.com – Official Site of the National Football League

Use the interactive map below to pan and zoom around the Aerial View or BirdΓÇÖs Eye View of the stadium.┬á Make sure and check out the rest of the NFL Stadium views to find another teamΓÇÖs home field!

Link to Live Maps

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Cedar Fair’s Valleyfair Aerial and Bird’s Eye Views

Virtual Bird's Eye — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:19:42 +0000

The park was created and built by two local businessmen whose dream it was to build an amusement park that would provide entertainment for the entire family. In August of 1974, construction of Valleyfair began. When the park opened in 1976, it included extensive land development, rides, attractions, buildings and landscaping. High Roller–the sole roller coaster–was the main attraction.

The first two years of operation were successful. Wanting to capitalize on this success and continue with an accelerated expansion plan, ValleyfairΓÇÖs management determined they needed additional investors. – Official Site

Valleyfair Official Website

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Use the interactive map below to pan and zoom around the park or visit the Virtual Earth site for the Aerial or Bird’s Eye view of the theme park.

Link to Live Maps

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The Spam Museum in Austin, MN Aerial View

Virtual Bird's Eye — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:00:16 +0000

It is said that within the hallowed halls of the 16,500 square foot SPAM┬« Museum lies the sum of all human knowledge. After all, SPAM┬« is the cradle of civilization. It is the ultimate culinary perfection. Within these walls, all of life’s questions will be deliciously answered. Every SPAM^TM Fan needs to make a pilgrimage to the SPAM┬« Museum. It is the very center of the SPAM^TM universe. It is a necessary journey for anyone who loves canned meat. – Official Site

SPAM Museum Official Site – Careful of the guy with the SPAM burger!!!

View the location of the Hormel Foods plant and the SPAM Museum – on a side note – this museum is an example of a big box reuse – It used to be a K-Mart

Click the image to view location in Virtual Earth Maps

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Minnesota Twins – Metrodome Aerial View (Twins Stadium Location Too)

Virtual Bird's Eye — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:36 +0000

Opened on April 3, 1982, the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome has been home to the Twins for over 20 years. It was the third domed facility in baseball and remains the only air-supported structure among the 28 in use. – Official Site

Official Site of the Minnesota Twins

Major League Baseball Official Site

Click on the pictures for a Bird’s Eye View or an Aerial View using Virtual Earth

The Twins are also getting a new stadium – The picture below is the location where the construction has already started (not shown in this photo):

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