01Schedule
Minneapolis time (Central) unless noted.
Saturday Nov 7
Land at MSP · Sun Country SY 652
Christy & Michael · Terminal 2
Land at MSP · Delta 2414
Jonathan & Mark · Terminal 1, about an hour after you two
Check in at SpringHill Suites
Bloomington, near Mall of America
First Avenue concert
Brigitte Calls Me Baby · 18+
Sunday Nov 8
Paisley Park VIP Experience
Christy & Michael · until 12:30 PM
Paisley Park VIP Experience
Jonathan & Mark · until 1:00 PM, the next slot after yours
Foshay Tower and/or Mall of America
Let’s decide together
Monday Nov 9
Fly home · Delta 2969
Jonathan & Mark · Terminal 1, leaving the hotel very early
02Flights
Delta Comfort Classic · arrives Terminal 1
Delta Comfort Classic · departs Terminal 1
From your text · Sun Country uses Terminal 2
Meeting up at the airport. You two land about an hour before us, at the other terminal. The light rail between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 is free, so it’s easy to meet at either one.
03Hotel · Jonathan & Mark
SpringHill Suites Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport / Mall of America
Booked through Booking.com
- Address
- 2870 Metro Drive
Bloomington, MN 55425 - Check-in
- Sat, Nov 7 · from 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- Mon, Nov 9 · by 12:00 PM
- Room
- Studio, king bed + sofa bed · 2 nights
- Perks
- Free airport shuttle (call to request) · free hot breakfast, 7–10 AM on weekends · indoor pool
- Transit
- Close to the American Blvd stop on the METRO Blue Line. The light rail runs to the airport, Mall of America, and downtown.
04Paisley Park
VIP Experience · Sunday, Nov 8
- Christy & Michael
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Jonathan & Mark
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · 2 tickets
- Our confirmation
- F9B938U215279054
- Where
- 7801 Audubon Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317 - Length
- About 2 hours · ages 10+
Same group? 10:30 was sold out when I booked, so Mark and I took 11:00. You heard they sometimes adjust tour times if there’s room. It’s worth calling with both of our confirmation numbers to ask. Can you send me yours?
Good to know
- Phones, cameras, and smart glasses get locked in a Yondr pouch for the tour. They can only be used in a few approved areas.
- Chanhassen is about 20–25 minutes by car from Bloomington, and the light rail doesn’t go there. We’ll need a rideshare or a car. With four of us, one car could work, and parking is free.
- Tickets are only good for their date and time. Refunds are given only if Paisley Park closes for a weather emergency.
05Your ideas, to decide together
First Avenue
Sat nightThe Nov 7 show is Brigitte Calls Me Baby, with Common People and DJ Jake Rudh. Doors open at 7:00 PM, the show starts at 8:00 PM, and it’s 18+.
Foshay Tower
SundayThe observation deck is on the 31st floor of the W Minneapolis – The Foshay, at 821 Marquette Ave downtown. It’s listed as open daily 9 AM – 9 PM, and tickets are about $20 at the Welcome Desk. Weather can close the deck, so it’s worth calling ahead.
Mall of America
FlexibleMark and I fly home Monday morning, not Sunday night, so the mall still works. It’s right by our hotel, and both the hotel shuttle and the Blue Line go there.
Your hotel
OptionalYou mentioned free cancellation if a hotel on the Blue Line turns up. Ours is near the American Blvd stop and has a free airport shuttle, if you’d like to look there.
06Notes
- Bundle up like you said: heavy jacket, hat, gloves, and an umbrella for the windy river nights.
- Time zones. Minneapolis is 1 hour behind New York and 1 hour ahead of Denver.
- Monday morning. Our flight is at 7:00 AM, so Mark and I will leave the hotel before breakfast opens.