The Armory, Minneapolis

The Twin Cities’ freshest concert spot (circa 2017) is a refurbished Works Progress Administration-era treasure: the National Guard Armory, rocking its original Art Deco charm. It’s had a few past lives—a sports arena, and even (gasp) a parking garage—but now it welcomes up to 8,400 music lovers with a big general admission floor and two tiers of balconies. The venue hits that sweet spot, attracting acts that are a bit too large (or too lively) for a sit-down theater. Keep an eye out for boxing matches and other athletic spectacles, too.

Bonus trivia: The Armory has a bit of pop culture cred—Prince filmed the “1999” music video here in 1982, and Aerosmith chose it as the backdrop for “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” in 1998.

Pro tip: give yourself some extra time to navigate 21st-century security in this 1930s building.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Joe Wolf.

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Sight Name: The Armory
Sight Location: Minneapolis, USA (See walking tours in Minneapolis)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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