Lakeville, Minnesota

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Musical Heritage

Paisley Park — Prince's Compound RoadyGoat

1987

Behind plain white walls at 7801 Audubon Road in suburban Chanhassen sits Paisley Park, Prince's 65,000-square-foot home, studio and creative sanctuary for nearly three decades. He recorded much of his later work here, hosted late-night dance parties, and rarely had to leave. Prince died here of an accidental fentanyl overdose on April 21, 2016, at age 57. Six months later, in October 2016, the compound opened to the public as a museum. An urn shaped like Paisley Park itself, holding his ashes, was displayed in the atrium and later moved into the building's vault, brought out briefly for anniversaries. The complex is unmarked from the road by design — Prince wanted the focus on the music made inside, not the building.

18.2 mi away

History of Lakeville

Where the James Gang Met Its Match RoadyGoat

1876

The old First National Bank still stands at 408 Division Street in Northfield, now a museum run by the Northfield Historical Society. On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger Gang, eight riders including Jesse and Frank James and the three Younger brothers, tried to rob it. Acting cashier Joseph Lee Heywood refused to open the safe (he claimed a time lock he couldn't bypass) and was shot dead. But townspeople grabbed their own guns and opened fire from the surrounding storefronts. Two outlaws died in the street; the gang fled wounded. A massive manhunt followed: Charlie Pitts was killed and the three Youngers captured near Madelia two weeks later. Only Jesse and Frank escaped. The bungled raid effectively ended the James-Younger Gang.

15.7 mi away

Mall of America

1992

The largest mall in the United States, built on the former site of Metropolitan Stadium where the Twins and Vikings played.

12.4 mi away

Historic Fort Snelling

1820

Military fort at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, sacred Dakota land, and site of internment during the US-Dakota War.

15.4 mi away

Northfield Historical Society - Jesse James

1876

Site of the failed 1876 bank robbery where Northfield citizens fought back against the James-Younger gang.

15.7 mi away

Minnehaha Falls

1855

Fifty-three-foot waterfall in Minneapolis made famous by Longfellow's poem The Song of Hiawatha.

16.6 mi away

F. Scott Fitzgerald House - Summit Avenue

1919

The Summit Avenue rowhouse where Fitzgerald rewrote This Side of Paradise and launched his literary career.

19.4 mi away

Cathedral of Saint Paul

1906

Monumental Beaux-Arts cathedral overlooking downtown St. Paul, one of the largest churches in America.

19.9 mi away

Everything Near Lakeville

41 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Emil J. Oberhoffer House · 3.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, music lover! You're about to discover the beautiful lakeside home of the founder and first conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Emil Oberhoffer, a visionary German immigrant, established the…
Gideon H. Pond House · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like when early missionaries met the Dakota people here in Minnesota? You're driving right into that history! This spot, the Gideon H. Pond House, marks a fascinating and complex chapter in our…
Mall of America · 12.4 mi · Historical Marker
The largest mall in the United States, built on the former site of Metropolitan Stadium where the Twins and Vikings played.
Fort Snelling National Cemetery · 13.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This peaceful cemetery holds the stories of generations who served our country. Originally established to bury soldiers who died at Fort Snelling, the cemetery's first interments were in 1846, during the…
Oheyawahi-Pilot Knob · 14.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine standing here centuries ago, the confluence of two great rivers spread before you – a place of power, of life, and of deep spiritual significance. This is Oheyawahi-Pilot Knob, a sacred site to the Dakota…
Shakopee Historic District · 14.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here and imagine a story stretching back thousands of years. This isn't just a scenic spot along the Minnesota River; it's a crossroads of ancient life and early American settlement. Long before European…
Mendota Bridge · 15.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Driving across the Mendota Bridge isn't just a commute; it's a journey over a historic crossroads, linking vital military posts and ancient meeting grounds. Before this magnificent structure, crossing the Minnesota…
Sibley Historic Site · 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what Minnesota was like before it was even a state? This spot was at the heart of it all. Here, Henry Hastings Sibley, a key figure in the fur trade and later Minnesota's first governor, made his home.…
St. Olaf College · 15.2 mi · Historical Marker
In 1874, a group of Norwegian immigrants founded a college on a hill in Northfield, Minnesota, and named it after the patron saint of Norway. St. Olaf College became one of the finest liberal arts schools in the…
Historic Fort Snelling · 15.4 mi · Historical Marker
Military fort at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, sacred Dakota land, and site of internment during the US-Dakota War.
Fort Snelling · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand on this bluff and you're standing at a crossroads of history, where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet, overlooked by Fort Snelling. Built in 1825, Fort Snelling was strategically placed to control the fur…
Where the James Gang Met Its Match · 15.7 mi
The old First National Bank still stands at 408 Division Street in Northfield, now a museum run by the Northfield Historical Society. On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger Gang, eight riders including Jesse and Frank…

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Northfield Historical Society - Jesse James · 15.7 mi · Historical Marker
Site of the failed 1876 bank robbery where Northfield citizens fought back against the James-Younger gang.
Grey Cloud Lime Kiln · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what Minnesota was built on? This very spot holds the answer! You're approaching the Grey Cloud Lime Kiln, a silent witness to our state's earliest industries and a crucial piece of its foundation. Around…
Minnehaha Falls · 16.6 mi · Historical Marker
Fifty-three-foot waterfall in Minneapolis made famous by Longfellow's poem The Song of Hiawatha.
Minnehaha Park (Minneapolis) · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be enchanted by Minnehaha Falls, a natural wonder that has captivated hearts for centuries. This park, officially named Minnehaha Regional Park, is more than just a pretty place; it's a journey back in time.…
John Harrington Stevens House · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming house you're approaching, the John Harrington Stevens House, is where Minneapolis truly began. It was the first authorized home on the west bank of the Mississippi River, a true ground zero for the city…
Lake Harriet Bandshell · 17.2 mi · Historical Marker
Minneapolis has been putting on free concerts at Lake Harriet since 1888, and they have had to rebuild the bandshell five times to keep doing it. The first four structures were destroyed by storms, fire, or decay. The…
Lena O. Smith House · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, in this unassuming house, lived a woman who shattered barriers and fought for justice: Lena O. Smith. Born in Lawrence, Kansas in 1885, Lena moved to Minneapolis in 1906. She enrolled in law school and,…
Theodore Wirth House–Administration Building · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered who sculpted Minneapolis’s stunning park system? You’re driving past the very home and office of the man who did: Theodore Wirth. This unassuming house was both his residence and the nerve center for…
Cretin-Derham Hall (Joe Mauer) · 17.8 mi
Cretin-Derham Hall (550 South Albert Street, St. Paul, MN) produced one of the most absurd three-sport careers in prep history. As quarterback, Joe Mauer threw for more than 5,500 yards and 73 touchdowns and led the…
Glen Lake Children's Camp · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to be a child with tuberculosis in the early 20th century? You're driving past a place that offered hope, a place called Glen Lake Children's Camp. This isn't just a patch of land; it's a…
Como-Harriet Streetcar Line · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to get around Minneapolis over a century ago? Today, you can hop on a piece of living history and ride the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line. Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, these…
Paisley Park — Prince's Compound · 18.2 mi
Behind plain white walls at 7801 Audubon Road in suburban Chanhassen sits Paisley Park, Prince's 65,000-square-foot home, studio and creative sanctuary for nearly three decades. He recorded much of his later work here,…
Stockyards Exchange · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where your steak really comes from? Right here, at the Stockyards Exchange, you're standing near the birthplace of a massive industry that fed a nation! This impressive building, built in 1887 by the Union…
Dr. Ward Beebe House · 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it's like to live in a piece of architectural history? You're about to drive past one of Saint Paul's most stunning examples of Prairie School design. This three-story stucco beauty, known as the Dr.…
Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming spot holds the stories of Minneapolis' earliest residents, a silent city within the city. Established in 1858, the Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery was initially known as Layman's…
Peavey–Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator · 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming concrete tower revolutionized grain storage! Before 1900, grain elevators were primarily built of wood, making them vulnerable to fire and even explosions. Fearing the loss of valuable grain, the Peavey…
Frank B. Kellogg House · 19.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Just a few blocks from here sits the house of a man who dedicated his life to peace. Frank B. Kellogg, a lawyer and statesman, lived in this house on Fairmount Avenue while he served as U.S. Secretary of State.…
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall · 19.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Did you know this unassuming building was the nation's *first* social club designed solely for the Deaf community? It's the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, built way back in 1916. Deaf clubs like this one were vital.…
American Swedish Institute · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered how Swedish culture became so deeply woven into the fabric of America? You're about to find out! This beautiful mansion ahead, the American Swedish Institute, is a testament to that incredible journey.…
Meeker Island Lock and Dam · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look out your window, because you're driving past the ghost of a giant! This spot marks the very first lock and dam ever built on the Upper Mississippi River. Originally known as Lock and Dam No. 2, this ambitious…
F. Scott Fitzgerald House - Summit Avenue · 19.4 mi · Historical Marker
The Summit Avenue rowhouse where Fitzgerald rewrote This Side of Paradise and launched his literary career.
S. Edward Hall House · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment to discover the legacy of S. Edward Hall, a pioneering African American businessman and founder of the Saint Paul NAACP chapter, right here at his former home. This unassuming house was once the…
Alexander Ramsey House · 19.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what life was like for Minnesota's very first governor? You're approaching the stunning Alexander Ramsey House, a perfectly preserved window into Victorian elegance. Alexander Ramsey, a Pennsylvania…
Edna S. Purcell House · 19.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what it was like to live in a house designed by an architectural visionary? You're approaching the former home of architect William Purcell, a truly groundbreaking example of Prairie School design. In…
Malcolm Willey House · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second – this unassuming house right here is a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece! Designed in 1934 for Malcolm and Nancy Willey, this is one of Wright's Usonian homes, meant to be affordable and practical.…
Cathedral of Saint Paul · 19.9 mi · Historical Marker
Monumental Beaux-Arts cathedral overlooking downtown St. Paul, one of the largest churches in America.
George W. and Nancy B. Van Dusen House · 19.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what a Gilded Age grain baron’s mansion looked like? You’re about to see the magnificent Van Dusen House, a testament to Minneapolis’s booming late 19th-century industries. George Washington Van Dusen, an…
James J. Hill House · 19.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what it was like to be a millionaire in the Gilded Age? Step back in time and tour the opulent mansion of railroad tycoon James J. Hill, a glimpse into that incredible era. This colossal home, completed in…
Cathedral of Saint Paul (Minnesota) · 20.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look up! You're approaching a cathedral that's not just a building, but a monumental statement of faith and resilience, a true landmark of Minnesota. Before this magnificent structure, three other cathedrals stood, each…

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