Shakopee Area Attractions

Whether you’re in town for a week or just for the night, traveling solo or here with family or friends, there are plenty of Shakopee area attractions to fit your lifestyle! We have what it takes to keep you entertained. Check out all of the attractions in the Shakopee area including high speed roller coasters at Valleyfair, horse racing at Canterbury Park, traveling back in time at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, and high stakes gambling at Mystic Lake Casino – then go out and have some fun!

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The Meadows at Mystic Lake
2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard Northwest, Prior Lake, MN 55372
The Meadows at Mystic Lake is a nationally acclaimed public golf course offering a unique, challenging, and scenic golf experience in Prior Lake, Minnesota. With waterfalls, native plants, and statuary, it’s a destination on its own, only enhanced by the many nearby food and entertainment venues, such as Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, The Meadows Bar and Grille, and Little Six Casino. View more info »
P: 952-233-5533 | Website
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Step into a world of quiet escape where nature shines in all its splendor winter, spring, summer and fall. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska is the largest public garden in the Upper Midwest, offering something for people of all ages.   View more info »
P: 952-443-1400 | Website
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Stonebrooke Golf Club
2693 County Road 79, Shakopee, MN 55379
Stonebrooke Golf Club offers a scenic 18-hole course with gorgeous greens, plenty of water and a natural stone waterfall. As the course’s website states, “With its elevation changes, mature trees and unique mix of great golf holes, it has unequaled character.” Plus, Stonebrooke has an inviting bar and restaurant for re-fueling after your time on the links. View more info »
P: 952-496-3171 | Website
Dangerfield’s Comedy: The Rib Tickler
1583 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN
Laugh out loud at The Rib Tickler, located at the famous Dangerfield's Restaurant along the Minnesota River in historic Downtown Shakopee. Great dinner and show packages available.
P: 952-445-2245 | Website
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Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
20430 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordan, MN 55352
Minnesota's Largest Candy Store is a SEASONAL business open late spring into November every year. View more info »
Hoċokata Ti
2300 Tiwahe Cir, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
From the immersive, 360˚ audio and visual experience that depicts the creation story of the dwellers of the Spirit Lake to the hand-painted wall murals and anecdotal recollections of members of the tribe, Hoċokata Ti’s 3,805-square-foot public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake, provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton Dakota people and local history. After the exhibit tour, head over to Hoċokata Ti’s gift shop, which features a variety of Native-made art, books, music, beaded and quilled items, and craft supplies that build upon the cultural center’s mission to educate visitors about the Dakota people.
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Playworks
2200 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake, MN
Playworks is the South Metro's premier provider of quality childcare and family fun. Open to the public, Playworks provides contract childcare and hourly childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Playworks Atrium hosts Family Play, Birthday Parties, Group Trips, and PWs Playtime, our drop-off hourly childcare program.
P: 952-445-7529 | Website
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Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1976 to provide habitat for a large number of migratory waterfowl, fish, and other wildlife species threatened by commercial and industrial development. The refuge is part of a corridor of land and water stretching nearly 70 miles along the Minnesota River, from Bloomington to Henderson, Minnesota. View more info »
P: 952-854-5900 | Website
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Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard
8251 Old Highway 169 Boulevard, Jordan, MN 55352
Join the FUN at Sponsel’s Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard, a family tradition since 1971. We’re located just outside Jordan and minutes from the Minneapolis metro area. Open year around for Private Events. Open for Wagon Rides and Bon Fires mid-May through December. Contact us for reservations and information. View more info »
P: 952-492-2785 | Website
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The Wilds Golf Club
3151 Wilds Ridge Court, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, is nestled in a breathtaking natural setting of Ponderosa pines, hardwoods, wet-lands and wildlife habitats. Just a short drive from the Twin Cities, The Wilds has 150 feet of elevation changes, water in play on nearly half the holes, swift bentgrass fairways and over 70 strategically placed bunkers. View more info »
P: 952-445-3500 | Website
Trail of Terror
3525 145th St W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Trail of Terror is a sprawling, terror-filled festival conjuring up plenty of ways to make you scream. Check out the all-new escape room, slong with spine-chilling attractions like the Howling Pines Woods Walk, a 3/4 mile heated indoor maze, Zombie Paintball, Hotel 666, Club Scream and more.
P: 952-445-7361 | Website
Marcus Shakopee Cinema
1116 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379
The Marcus Shakopee Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination featuring 11 auditoriums and special pricing.
P: (952) 445-4742 | Website
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Valleyfair Amusement Park
1 Valley Fair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
Valleyfair is where families come to play the Minnesota way! The Twin Cities’ family amusement park offers towering coasters, Planet Snoopy, and the area’s premier waterpark. View more info »
P: 952-445-7600 | Website | Book Now
SandVenture Aquatic Park
1101 Adams Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379
Whether you’re looking for excitement or a quiet place to relax in the sun, SandVenture Aquatic Park will fit the bill. Our unique pool was modeled after area lakes and offers a sand beach leading out to a sand-bottom, chlorinated pool. Soak up the sun or build sand castles with the kids on a relaxing summer afternoon. View more info »
P: 952-233-9500 | Website
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Cleary Lake Regional Park
18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Cleary Lake Regional Park is one of the most popular year-round recreation spots in the south metro. With amenities including a golf course, campground, picnic area, cross-country ski trails, swimming beach and more, this beautiful park has something for everyone.
P: 763-694-7777 | Website
Legends Golf Club
8670 Credit River Blvd, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Legends Club, recognized as National Golf Course of the Year, is an 18-hole championship course nestled in a wooded, yet marshy area on the border of Lakeville and Prior Lake in Minnesota.
P: 952-226-4777 | Website
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Halloween Haunt at ValleySCARE
1 Valley Fair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379
AS darkness falls, Halloween Haunt comes to life with nearly 400 creatures occupying more than a dozen of the most intense and terrifying mazes and scare zones as well as your favorite thrill rides. View more info »
P: 952-445-7600 | Website
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Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
15501 Murphy Lake Boulevard, Savage, MN 55378
The peaceful wilderness at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in northeast Scott County features glacial ridges, hilly terrain and an extensive, lush forest. This is one of the most challenging cross-country ski areas in the Twin Cities and a favorite spot for mountain bikers.
P: 763-694-7777 | Website
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 Chestnut Boulevard, Shakopee, MN 55379
You’re invited to step back in time and experience an uncommon event truly like no other. Plan to attend the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. The country’s largest Renaissance-themed festival, this rousing event will delightfully engage and entertain you as the festival grounds are transformed into a 16th century village, complete with hundreds of unique characters. View more info »
P: 952-445-7361 | Website
Shakopee Indoor Aquatic Center
1255 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN, USA
The 22,300-square-foot aquatic center includes a zero-entry leisure pool with play features and water slide. The leisure pool reaches a maximum depth of 3 feet, 6 inches. The aquatic center also has a four-lane lap pool, which will be available for lap swim, water aerobics, open swim and swimming lessons. View more info »
P: 952-233-9500 | Website
Waters Edge at Stonebrooke
13900 Townline Avenue, Shakopee, MN
Stonebrooke's 9 Hole Par 30 Waters Edge Executive Course is located across the street from Stonebrooke's 18-hole Championship Course. With many of the natural features of the Championship Course, Waters Edge is a great course to fine-tune your game or to get in a quick round. It's also the perfect place to teach kids the game, or just enjoy a family outing.
P: 952-746-4950 | Website
Marcus Southbridge Cinema
8380 Hansen Avenue, Shakopee, MN, USA
The Marcus Southbridge Cinema in Shakopee is a brand new state-of-the-art cinema with 10 auditoriums, each with comfortable DreamLounger™ recliner seating. There are two UltraScreen DLX® auditoriums, which have massive screens, Dolby® Atmos® multidimensional sound and heated DreamLounger recliner seats. Plus there is plenty of food and beverage choices including a Take Five® Lounge for casual dining and a Zaffiro’s Express, known for its THINCREDIBLE® pizza and more!
P: 952-278-9600 | Website
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Scott County Historical Society
235 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379
With a mission to search, save and share the history and cultural heritage of Scott County, the Scott County Historical Society— Stans Museum offers intriguing exhibits, outreach and education programs, a collection of more than 1,700 artifacts, an extensive research library, workshops, lectures and guided tours at the museum and throughout the county. View more info »
P: 952-445-0378 | Website
City of Shakopee Parks
1801 County Road 101, Shakopee, MN
The City of Shakopee has nearly 920 acres of parks and open space that include passive, developed and underdeveloped park areas. View more info »
P: 952-233-9500 | Website
Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club
2920 220th Street East, Prior Lake, MN
Often thought of as the United States’ premiere shotgun sports facility, the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club was one of the first in the country to offer the game of sporting clays in 1986. Today we've grown into a facility that features five world class sporting clays courses throwing millions of targets every year. View more info »
P: 952-447-2272 | Website
Little Six Casino
2450 Sioux Trail NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372
All-in-one gambling complex with slots & table games, live music, restaurants, bars & a hotel. Located near Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake.
P: 952-445-6000 | Website
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Sand Creek Adventures
220th Street West, Jordan, MN
Located just outside the Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro area in Jordan, Minnesota; Sand Creek Adventures is your ultimate team building, zipline, high and low ropes course in the region.
P: 952-492-5333 | Website
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The Ridges at Sand Creek
21775 Ridges Drive, Jordan, MN
Ridges has been recognized for many local and national awards including “2009 Golf Course of the Year” by the Midwest Golf Course Owners Association and was the only public course from Minnesota selected in Golf World’s “Readers Choice Top 50” in 2010. With five sets of tees, large bent grass green and beautiful scenery, the course was designed with every golfer in mind.
P: 952-492-2644 | Website
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Mystic Lake Casino
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Mystic Lake, the Midwest’s largest casino, has 4,000 slot machines and 100 blackjack tables and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But the casino is just the beginning. You’ll also find several restaurants, a 766-room hotel, spa facilities, a fitness center and championship golf options. Plus, Mystic Lake welcomes a star-studded list of performers all year. Recent acts have included Carrie Underwood, REO Speedwagon, Kid Rock, Jay Leno, Stevie Nicks, Chicago and the Beach Boys. View more info »
P: 952-445-9000 | Website
4.5
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201 Reviews
Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
Experience heart-pounding excitement at Minnesota’s premier entertainment destination — Canterbury Park. Live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing runs from mid-May through mid-September featuring a family-friendly atmosphere at an incredible value. Canterbury Park’s newly expanded Card Casino includes chef-driven menus and deals up Blackjack and Poker action 24/7 in a smoke-free environment. The Canterbury Card Casino has you covered with live poker games such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha and other Casino favorites like Blazing 7s Blackjack, Pai Gow, and EZ Baccarat. Plus, daily action from America’s top racetracks in the Racebook.
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P: 800-340-6361 | Website
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The Landing
2187 Highway 101, Shakopee, MN 55379
History comes alive at The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park-in Shakopee. The idyllic wooded setting stretches along the scenic river valley and brings alive the charm and challenges of life in the 1800s. View more info »
P: 763-694-7784 | Website
River Valley Theater Company
505 Holmes Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379
Shakopee and the surrounding area, and the greater Twin Cities region, are blessed with engaging live theater options that offer top-rate performances all year. Locally, join the River Valley Theater Company as it offers a season of new productions each year. View more info »
P: 952-856-0684 | Website
Spring Lake Regional Park
15851 Howard Lake Road, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Located on the north shore of Spring Lake and near the southwest shore of Prior Lake, Spring Lake Regional Park offers 374 acres of incredibly diverse natural habitats.
P: 763-694-7777 | Website
Shakopee Bowl
3020 133rd St W, Shakopee, MN 55379
Located in the southwest Twin Cities metro area, Shakopee Bowl features 24 lanes with high-tech bowling surfaces. Shakopee Bowl has year-round league bowling and hosts bowling parties for any size group. Enjoy your favorite snack or a beverage from our lounge... or take a break on our outdoor patio. So, when you're looking for a FUN time out, remember Shakopee Bowl.
P: 952-445-8112 | Website
3 Rivers Fishing Adventures
County Hwy 101, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
Experience Professional Guide Fishing on Minneapolis and Saint Paul Metro Rivers and Catching Minnesota's Largest Fish!

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P: 612-247-1579 | Website
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Sever’s Fall Festival
Since 1997, thousands of people have enjoyed our Corn Mazes. We hope that your family gets as much enjoyment out of this year's Corn Maze as we did building it! Come out and visit us at this year's Harvesting Memories Corn Maze. View more info »
P: 952-270-MAZE | Website