What to see in Minneapolis?

[idahothsfan]

I'll be in Minneapolis for a couple days this week and want to know how I can make the most of my time there as a THS fan? O plan at least to walk across the grain belt bridge and make a scene by the revolving doors.

But other than sites mentioned in songs are there any groovy music scene spots I could check out, record stores, etc. and maybe pick up some THS merch?

[doctorwu]

Been to visit a couple of times and it's impossible to escape the multitude of references in Hold Steady songs that are everywhere.

For gigs, First Avenue is the obvious spot - it's where THS play in A Positive Rage. Even just going to see the wall is fantastic, but The New Pornographers are playing the Fine Line on Wednesday night so there's an excuse to go.

For general music stuff, make sure you check out Electric Fetus, one of the best record stores I've been to. Staff are super cool too.

If you're a Prince fan, the Paisley Park tour is a great way to spend an afternoon. Not cheap, but even as a casual Prince listener I was really taken in.

If you're a Tom Waits fan, it's easy to find 9th & Hennepin, but it was pretty sketchy around there when I went on a Saturday morning.

[doctorwu]

Oh and the Mall of America has to be seen to be believed.