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Top Spots: To Stargaze

We're not talking about the ones in the sky. Meet Minneapolis team members are always out on the town showing off their city. If you like to rub elbows with famous-types, take their advice on where to go.

Graves 601 Hotel

You'll spot lots of stars in this swanky hotel directly across from Target Center—home of the Timberwolves, concerts and traveling shows. Best bet: the 4th floor lobby lounge. Staff pick: Lori Kearney, National Account Executive Tourism Sales

Bryant Lake Bowl

Totally unique to Minneapolis Saint Paul, it's a theater, bowling alley, bar and restaurant in one. Local guy and major heartthrob Josh Hartnett frequents! Staff pick: Liz Connors, Membership Sales Executive

Chambers Hotel

The instant place to see-and-be-seen since it opened in 2006, this artsy hotel's 5th floor club & lounge is a must-go for stargazing. Maybe they’re staying in the $5,000-a-night "Rock Star Suite?" Staff pick: Jenny Albertson, Copywriter and Website Editor

Mall of America

The largest mall in the country is a sure-fire spot to catch stars as they stop for FREE performances in the rotunda. See a schedule of who's performing. Staff pick: Lori Kearney, National Account Executive Tourism Sales; Mo Allen, Trainer & Client Services, iDSS

First Avenue/7th Street Entry

Built in 1937 as a bus depot, it was made famous in Prince's Purple Rain. This year, see Five For Fighting, Gnarls Barkley, Kings of Leon and Yo La Tengo, to name a few. Staff pick: Liz Conners, Membership Sales Executive

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Lord Fletchers on Lake Minnetonka

This huge lake is a summer playground and this ever popular outdoor restaurant is THE place for those with big boats to dock for a meal and cocktail. Staff pick: Lorri Bell, Director of Meeting & Conference Sales

Chino Latino

Lindsay Lohan's top pick when she was filming A Prairie Home Companion, this chic and always hoppin' spot has great and exotic food, glamorous spaces and über cool martinis. Staff pick: Liz Connors, Membership Sales Executive

Minnesota State Fair

It’s a fair like no other. More than a million people go each year—including stars home for a visit, or those who are just curious—like Vince Vaughn who was spotted last summer. Staff pick: Kristin Gast, Marketing Assistant

MSP International Airport

Keep your eyes peeled when you land—or take a load off in one of the many great restaurants. The 7th busiest airport in the country is a perfect place to spot stars arriving and departing. Staff pick: Lori Kearney, National Account Executive Tourism Sales; Mo Allen, Trainer & Client Services, iDSS