You don’t have to be cool to visit Minneapolis

Since the beloved artist’s passing in 2016, Paisley Park, Prince’s home and production studio, has been open to the public as a museum. Just 22 miles south of Minneapolis in Chanhassen, the $10 million, 65,000-square-foot attraction offers several levels of tours, some including meals made by Prince’s personal chefs.

“I think any visitor to MSP (Minneapolis-Saint Paul) should consider visiting Paisley Park. Obviously Prince fans, but any music groups would also love this tour,” says Casey Kluver, global tourism sales manager with Meet Minneapolis. “Visitors will experience Prince’s home and recording studio and hear the stories of other famous musicians that would jam and create music with Prince. They’ll even get to hear some unreleased music by Prince. Major bragging rights!”

The city probably loves its sporting events as much as it does the late singer.

Groups can tour the U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings and site of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Final Four, scheduled for April 6–8. The VIP 90-minute tours give groups a behind-the-scenes look at the stadium that hosts major national and international events, like the XGames Minneapolis, Aug. 1-4, 2019, and mid-July 2020. They can also tour Target Field, where they learn about the energy efficiency of the field and the science of baseball with hands-on activities, like taking a swing inside a major league batting cage. Allianz Field, a soccer stadium set to open in March 2019, will offer tours next spring.

For more information, email Kluver or go to minneapolis.org.

Top photo: Paisley Park
Photo by Paisley Park-NPG Records and Meet Minneapolis