Skoff you might, but in some sense of the word "the dome" is a must-see. The white bubble, made of woven fiberglass, was finished in 1982, under-budget at $55 million. Now, some call it Minnesota's Rec Room.
At first, the dome was loved by all. Brilliant. Beautiful. The white roof is kept in place by 20 fans in the building. Now, it is less than exciting. Sports fans understand how much greater a Twins or Vikings game could be. The noise, size and atmosphere of the Dome lacks luster.
BUT, the dome does host over 300 events a year (less than 100 are professional sports). And it is a major attraction to downtown Minneapolis. It's an integral part of the city, for the time being. More than 4,000 runners and 30,000 inline skaters enjoy the inside area per year. {Yes, you can rollerblade around the hall of the metrodome - what smooth-cementy ride it would be.
Especially since the use of the {Metro}Dome will be haulting in the few years to come - enter the facility, memorialize Hubert Humphrey (former mayor) and enjoy the tailwind as you exit the building. It is my favorite part.
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