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Prince was born in Minneapolis and spent most of his 57 years in the Twin Cities, building his massive estate and recording studio, Paisley Park, in Chanhassen, about 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
Over his lifetime, he bent norms from genre to grammar and re-defined music culture. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, gave an unforgettable half-time performance at the Super Bowl, and holds the longest residency at the O2 for The Earth Tour: 21 (Sold Out) Nights in London.
He’s often regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time — winning seven Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for Purple Rain (the movie).
Purple Rain (the musical) officially opens November 5 in Minneapolis, but previews start today — October 16 — and we don’t need any more of a reason to party like it’s 1999.
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YOUR MINNEAPOLIS MUSIC VACATION
- Search the wall of fame outside First Avenue
- Grab a latte and some LPs at Disco Death
- Experience an insightful tour of Hoċokata Ṫi Cultural Center
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IT'S IN YOUR HEART
Outside of Graceland, there’s nothing quite like the mythic complex Prince called home for nearly 30 years.
Prince's legacy as an iconic Black artist who championed equality in the entertainment industry is explored in three different tours: a 90 minute Paisley Experience, a 2 hour VIP Experience and a 3 hour Ultimate Experience. Each one includes access to the estate's main floor; permanent collection pieces like costumes, shoes and "Purple Rain" props; several recording studios; a sprawling rehearsal space; and the private NPG Music Club where Prince would often perform for guests.
The more you pay, the more you see. For more details on what rooms, artifacts, playback sessions and exclusive screenings are included with each tier, check out Paisley Park's ticketing page.
If you are a big Prince fan, add on extra time to your visit to take a walk down to the memorial tunnel located just outside Paisley Park. There you'll find a moving display of love from around the world in the form of murals, banners, poems and handwritten messages.
Make sure to bring your own Sharpie, just in case you feel inspired to leave a message of your own!
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take a prince-themed tour of minnesota
Minnesotans have to had felt pride when Prince told Oprah he "will always live in Minneapolis" because winter "keeps the bad people out." Enjoy this self-guided tour of the spots that shaped Prince, no matter what season you're experiencing.
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EXPLORE PRINCE'S HOMETOWN
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The Minneapolis area is full of people touched deeply by Prince and is home to countless places and landmarks that connect us to his life. Meet Minneapolis has curated a glimpse into the history of Prince's Minnesota adventure with the purple path. |
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BABY, YES I ARE
the current was one of prince's favorite local stations. listen to its curated playlist of his top songs.
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from top to bottom: Paisley Park in Chanhassen, photo by Paul Vincent | First Avenue in Minneapolis, photo by Paul Vincent | Atrium at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, photo by Paisley Park | Tour at Paisley Park in Chanhassen, photo by Paul Vincent | Riley Creek Bridge aka "Graffiti Bridge" near Paisley Park in Chanhassen, photo by Mindy Sweney | Purple Rain movie still held in front of First Avenue in Minneapolis, photo by B Schneider | Prince mural by Hiero Veiga in Minneapolis, photo by Mindy Sweney |
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