An underrated Midwestern gem, Minneapolis is known by many for its music scene. The city is rich in music history, birthing some of the biggest stars in music today, including Prince, Bob Dylan, and The Time, among many others. Music-lovers have a plethora of pit stops to visit before leaving the Twin Cities — with top-of-the-list attractions being First Avenue, a landmark club in downtown that's hosted just about every legendary rock-and-roll band to date, also used as the venue for Prince's popular film Purple Rain; the Minnesota Orchestra, named "the greatest orchestra in the world"; various record stores situated in mostly every street corner possible; and the Target Center, a multiuse arena hosting the biggest concerts in town.
If you want to be near the music action, travelers can choose to stay at the edgy, art-lovers hotel Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis, perfectly situated in the heart of the city's vibrant arts district, and just across from the Orpheum Theatre — once helmed by Bob Dylan himself. Or stay at W Minneapolis — The Foshay, one of whose three passion points is music, after all. It's located inside the historic Foshay Tower — Minnesota's very first skyscraper.
