About this city
Also known as: Home of Prince
Chanhassen is an affluent, culturally rich historic scenic city situated within the rolling wooded lake country of Carver and Hennepin counties, Minnesota, west of the Twin Cities metropolis. Formally incorporated in 1903, the city is internationally celebrated as a major epicenter for contemporary musical arts, serving as the lifelong home and artistic crucible of music icon Prince. Chanhassen boasts an exceptionally high quality of life, defined by pristine natural glacial lakes, expansive nature sanctuaries, and historic performing arts estates. It blends its elite corporate software sectors with a deeply romantic, community-oriented holiday charm and pristine outdoor recreation.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the spectacular state-of-the-art recording studios, custom concert halls, and view legendary artifacts at Prince's Paisley Park Museum. Catch a Broadway-quality musical production alongside fine dining at the historic Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Swim, paddleboard, or fish at the pristine sandy shores of Lake Ann Park. Explore thousands of curated flora displays at the nearby Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
