Always 12 days of fun ending Labor Day, the Great Minnesota Get-Together welcomes 2 million guests annually to a world-class showcase of livestock, agriculture, horse, art, talent and creative activities competitions; 500 food items; 900 free entertainment shows; the Mighty Midway and Kidway; Grandstand concert series; 1,000 vendors; exhibits for kids and adults; and more!
The Minnesota Zoo opened in 1978 and was fairly revolutionary in its exhibit design. It was one of the first zoos to organize by the animals' living environments rather than their species! It features six different themes to explore.
The Mill City Museum is a museum in the St. Anthony Falls Historic District on the banks of the Mississippi river in Minneapolis. The museum is built on the site of what was once the world's largest flour mill. The museum is dedicated to preserving and teaching the history of the flour industry, the role of the river, and the city of Minneapolis.
The Guthrie Theater is a performing arts center in Minneapolis. The theater has its own local acting company where actors hone their skills by performing classic and modern works throughout the year. There are three theaters as well as a 178-foot cantilevered "Endless Bridge" to the Mississippi river that is open to the public.
Find Prince in U. Paisley Park is an active museum, state-of-the-art recording studio, and concert venue in Chanhassen, MN. For nearly 30 years, the facility served as Prince’s home, creative sanctuary and production complex. Fulfilling Prince’s vision that Paisley Park would one day be open to the public, the venue today welcomes fans, musicians, and audiophiles for tours, concerts, festivals, and special events.