Guthrie Theater

Guthrie Theater is a theatre or event venue in Minneapolis, MN, part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Open year-round.

818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · Minneapolis, MN

Why you should go…

One of America's premier regional theaters stages Shakespeare, musicals and new works in a striking cobalt-blue building on the Mississippi. Even without a ticket, you can ride up to the Endless Bridge, a 178-foot cantilevered lobby jutting toward the river, for one of the best free views in Minneapolis. Catch a show and you'll understand the national reputation.

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What's around here?

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Attractions
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Frank Gehry's crumpled stainless-steel landmark on the Mississippi bluff, 20,000+ artworks and always-free admission at the U of M.
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Nightlife
Iconic
First Avenue
$25–$50
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Theatre & Events
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