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First Avenue

First Avenue
701 First Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1327
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Graves 601 Minneapolis $228 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Amsterdam $54 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3 of 5 stars
Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis $201 0.2 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
The Marquette $200 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Hotel Minneapolis - a Doubletree Hotel $151 0.5 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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112 Eatery 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Dancing Ganesha 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Oceanaire Seafood Room 0.5 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Target Center 0.1 mi 0.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Minneapolis Institute of Arts 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Grandma's Attic 8.7 mi 14.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Journeys: 36 Hours in Minneapolis” New York Times (free registration required)
“Lively Twins - Minneapolis and St. Paul” Go World Travel Magazine
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 172 attractions in Minneapolis
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Activities: Nightlife
Address: 701 First Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55403-1327
Tel: 612-332-1775

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“One of the best in the country”
5 of 5 stars
craz
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Jun 11, 2008

If you are traveling to the twin cities and have the opportunity to take in a show at 1st Ave do it! This should be ranked as one of the top things to do in Minneapolis because it is such a great venue. Historically it is the site where Prince filmed Purple Rain and the stars on the outside of... more

“Don't wash your stamp off! And, DON'T talk to the doormen.”
1 of 5 stars
1stAveSux
Minneapolis
Nov 12, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

A friend accidentally washed her stamp off at a sold-out, all ages show and they refused to let her back in. It was ridiculous - she had even checked her coat and had the ticket to show that she had already been inside. They obviously had not stamped her hand very well because after one trip to the bathroom it... more

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First Avenue Address

701 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1327
Tel: 612-332-1775