Ames Center, Burnsville

Name: Ames Center
Address: 12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, 55337-2867, United States
Telephone: +1 952-895-4685

#3 among attractions in Burnsville

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Facts and practical information

Opened in January 2009, The Ames Center, formerly the Burnsville Performing Arts Center is located at 12600 Nicollet Ave in the Heart of the City in Burnsville, Minnesota. The venue is adjacent to Nicollet Commons Park, which features green space, water fountains, and a 250-seat outdoor performance amphitheater. The Ames Center features an eclectic range of performances on the main stage and the black box theatres including: dance, theatre, concerts, comedians, and written word. Past performances include the Girl Singers of the Hit Parade, Larry Carlton, Louie Anderson, Lori Lane, Richard Marx, Church Basement Ladies, Melissa Manchester, Bill Engvall, Nick Colionne, Celtic Crossroads, Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota, Elizabeth Gilbert, Rob Lake, Tommy Emmanuel, Sinbad, Ralphie May, Dakota Valley Symphony, Chameleon Theater Circle, Miss Minnesota USA/Teen USA, and Cirque D’Or. Additionally, productions of Mame, A Christmas Carol and Peter Pan were presented utilizing sets created for the Kennedy Center, the Kodak Theatre and the original Cathy Rigby Broadway production respectively. ()

Coordinates: 44°46'26"N, 93°16'47"W

Address

12600 Nicollet AveBurnsville 55337-2867 United States

Contact

+1 952-895-4685

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Day trips

Ames Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mall of America, Buck Hill, Burnsville Center, Minnesota Zoo.

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Huge shopping complex with a theme park
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Winter sport, Park, Ski area
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2.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
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4.1 miE
Animal exhibits from penguins to camels
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5.8 miN
Aquarium, Zoo, Park
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Amusement park, Amusement ride
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Cemetery
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Garden, Park, Library
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3.7 miN
Science museum, Museum
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Mosque
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Rock club
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