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First Avenue
701 First Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1327
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Hotel EUR* Distance Rating
Graves 601 Minneapolis €161 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown €125 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Marquette €127 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Hotel Minneapolis - a Doubletree Hotel €85 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown €99 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Seven The Steakhouse 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
112 Eatery 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Orpheum Theatre 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Fatso's 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Minnesota Orchestra 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“First Avenue” Wcities.com
“Lively Twins - Minneapolis and St. Paul” Go World Travel Magazine
“Journeys: 36 Hours in Minneapolis” New York Times (free registration required)
“Mighty Minneapolis” msnbc.msn.com / Frommer's
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #67 of 176 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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“not worth it”
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1 of 5 stars
teachpeace   1 contribution
Milwaukee, WI
May 29, 2009
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I would definitley not suggest wasting your time or money at First Ave. Though I love music and concerts as much as anyone else, it simply is not worth the rudeness you will encounter from the doormen, manager, bouncers, etc. I went there last night and was not allowed in and am now out $36. I walked up to the... more

“One of the best in the country”
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5 of 5 stars
craz   4 contributions
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.”
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1stAveSux   1 contribution
Minneapolis
Nov 12, 2007
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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