Twin Cities Attractions
One especially fun benefit about visiting and/or staying in Shakopee is that the city is part of the greater Twin Cities metro area. This means you’ll be able to sample and enjoy all of the nearby Twin Cities attractions, such as world-class arts and entertainment offerings, a robust theater community, professional sports teams, a renowned zoo, inviting natural attractions such as the Arboretum, area apple orchards and more. Take a look at these notable Twin Cities attractions that are within minutes of Shakopee.
Minnesota Twins
1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Watch the Minnesota Twins play at beautiful Target Field in downtown Minneapolis.
Big Thrill Factory
17585 MN-7, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Playful venue featuring a range of activities including bumper cars, laser tag & arcade games.
P: 952-698-7700 | Website
First Avenue
701 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
From the avant garde to the mainstream, First Avenue is a music club committed to fostering arts, music and entertainment excellence. There are a lot of people who care deeply about this club and have made it their lives. First Avenue is, quite simply, what a music club should be.
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
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
The Japanese Garden
9700 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55431, USA
Normandale Community College's Japanese Garden is a two-acre oasis on its campus in Bloomington, Minnesota. The beauty and serenity of the garden make it ideal for contemplation and renewal of the spirit.
P: 952-358-8200 | Website
Stages Theatre Company
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343
Stages Theatre Company (STC) was founded in 1984 in the western suburbs of Minneapolis out of a need for quality theatre programming for children. For more than 25 years, it has significantly broadened its reach and scope, involving young people in the theatre arts through opportunities on stage, backstage, in the audience and in the classroom.
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
Roy Wilkins Auditorium
175 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102
The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium has hosted some of the most recognizable performers and memorable performances in entertainment history.
P: 651-265-4800 | Website
Ordway
345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
The Ordway currently contains the 1,900 seat Music Theater; two large rehearsal halls, and magnificent lobbies on each floor, including the second floor Marzitelli Foyer, a spacious, two story lobby encircled by a glass facade.
P: 651-282-3000 | Website
Minnesota Lynx
600 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Watch the 2015, 2013 & 2011 WNBA Champions at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Orchestra Hall
111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Orchestra Hall, one of Minnesota’s cultural and architectural touchstones, opened in 1974 as the home of the Minnesota Orchestra, and since then has drawn upwards of 10 million people to its concerts.
P: 612-371-5656 | Website
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen, MN
Paisley Park is Prince’s extraordinary private estate and production complex in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Fans will have the unprecedented opportunity to experience first-hand what it was like for Prince to create, produce and perform inside this private sanctuary and remarkable production complex. View more info »
P: 952-495-6750 | Website
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium – MOA
120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Minnesota is known for snow in the winter, rain in the spring, and extreme heat/humidity in the summer, but at SEA LIFE Minnesota there is no such thing as a rainy day! Mall of America® is your one stop spot for family fun activities on rainy days. The indoor retreat provides shelter from any bad weather, and offers guests a variety of things to do on rainy days, including restaurants, shopping, and of course SEA LIFE Minnesota!
P: 952-883-0202 | Website
Fly Over America
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
FlyOver America is a flight simulation ride that brings guests on a breathtaking, aerial tour of some of the greatest landmarks and regions throughout the United States in virtual flight technology. The attraction is a fully immersive experience including wind, mist and even scents while soaring across some of America's most spectacular sights.
P: 952-853-6000 | Website
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
ProKart Indoor Racing
14350 Rosemount Dr, Burnsville, MN 55306
Indoor Karting, Year round, Speeds of 40mph! Arrive and Drive racing, Corporate and private events!
P: 952-808-7223 | Website
Mill City Museum
704 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill, Mill City Museum is located on the historic Mississippi Riverfront. Here, visitors of all ages learn about the intertwined histories of the flour industry, the river, and the city of Minneapolis.
P: 612-341-7582 | Website
Northrop Auditorium
84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Northrop is an epicenter of discovery and transformation that connects the University of Minnesota and communities beyond by celebrating innovation in the arts, performance, and academics.
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
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
The Walker Art Center is a catalyst for the creative expression of artists and the active engagement of audiences. Focusing on the visual, performing, and media arts of our time, the Walker takes a global, multidisciplinary, and diverse approach to the creation, presentation, interpretation, collection, and preservation of art. Walker programs examine the questions that shape and inspire us as individuals, cultures, and communities.
P: 612-375-7600 | Website
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
The Guthrie Theater, founded in 1963, is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. By presenting both classical literature and new work from diverse cultures, the Guthrie illuminates the common humanity connecting Minnesota to the peoples of the world.
P: 612-377-2224 | Website
Chaska Historical Society
112 West 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318
The Chaska Historical Society was officially organized in 1980 by a group of people who recognized the need to record and preserve the history of Chaska. The Chaska Society, a chapter of the Carver County Historical Society, is located in the Chaska History Center at 112 West Fourth Street in the restored 1890 Livery Stable. The organization is led by a nine member elected Board of Directors which meets quarterly. The annual meeting of the membership is held each fall usually in November.
P: 952-448-6077 | Website
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.
Moose Mountain Adventure Golf – MOA
376 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425
Moose Mountain Adventure Golf is an 18-hole miniature golf course certain to provide a fun adventure for the entire family. The course features an original, whimsical design with an old-time north woods feel - complete with life size moose, horses and more! Moose Mountain Adventure Golf also contains fun cartoon vehicles including a logging truck, steam time and bi-plane. Not only will this custom crafted course be magical for all who play - it is also designed to be fully accessible - so everyone can enjoy the adventure!
P: 952-883-8777 | Website
Mall of America®
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Mall of America (MOA®) is more than just shopping! The largest shopping and entertainment complex in the Western Hemisphere is also home to numerous family-friendly attractions. View more info »
P: 952-883-8800 | Website
Brave New Workshop
824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Now in our 58th year of crafting audacious, hilarious, and thought-provoking original comedy, improv and satire in Minneapolis, the Brave New Workshop (BNW) Comedy Theatre is a Twin Cities comedy institution, and a truly unique place to laugh, learn, think, and play. The BNW has been writing, performing and producing original sketch comedy, music and comedy improvisation longer than any other theatre in the United States.
P: 612-332-6620 | Website
Golden Gopher Hockey
1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Watch the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey team play at Mariucci Arena on campus in Minneapolis.
Nickelodeon Universe – Mall of America
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Located in the center of Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe features seven acres of unique attractions and entertainment, including 27 great rides and attractions for guests of all ages and courage levels.
P: 952-883-8800 | Website
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 »
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 West Kellogg Boulevard, St Paul, MN 55102
The museum’s current location on the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Paul offers 370,000 square feet of space. It includes a 10,000-square-foot temporary exhibit gallery, five permanent galleries, 10 acres of outdoor exhibits, and an Imax Convertible Dome Omnitheater.
P: 651-221-9444 | Website
Golden Gopher Basketball
1925 SE 17th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Watch the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher basketball team play at Williams Arena.
Fort Snelling
Minnesota Valley State Trail, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
Built in the early 1820s, Historic Fort Snelling is a great place to learn about military history from before the Civil War through World War II, fur trade history, slavery in Minnesota, the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and much more. Its location — at the junction of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers — has been significant for centuries to many American Indian communities.
P: 612-726-1171 | Website
State Theatre
805 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Since the re-opening in 1991, the State has hosted live Broadway touring productions such as Avenue Q, Sweeney Todd and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, concerts featuring Patti Smith and Gordon Lightfoot, author and adventure speaker series and films including the world premiere of the Minnesota-based movie, "Grumpy Old Men."
P: 612-339-7007 | Website
Pantages Theatre
710 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
In cooperation with the City of Minneapolis, on November 7, 2002 the completely renovated Pantages re-opened at a cost of $9.5 million. Since then, the intimate Pantages has presented music, theatre and dance artists including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Vince Gill, Feist, Todd Rundgren, The Blenders and collaborative productions with Twin Cities’ organizations including the Jungle Theater, the History Theatre, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Cantus and Theater Latté Da.
P: 612-339-7007 | Website
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102
An interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits, the Minnesota History Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year. The building is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives, a research destination for schoolchildren, family historians and academics.
P: 651-259-3000 | Website
Pinstripes
3849 Gallagher Dr, Edina, MN 55435
Welcome to Pinstripes! Discover distinctive dining and sophisticated fun with bowling, bocce and Italian American restaurants for the whole family to enjoy.
P: 952-835-6440 | Website
Minnesota Timberwolves
600 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
The Timberwolves are a team on the rise, and we want you along for the ride. The Timberwolves play their games at the Target Center in Minneapolis
Minnesota Children’s Museum
10 7th Street West, St Paul, MN 55102
The Minnesota Children's Museum provides children with a fun, hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover. All children deserve a place to be children. Diverse perspectives enrich children's lives. Play is learning.
P: 651-225-6000 | Website
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
SCREAM TOWN
7410 U.S. 212, Chaska, MN
SCREAMTOWN is Minnesota's #1 Haunted Attraction with eight massive attractions - over 400,000 Square feet!
P: 612-562-6409 | Website
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
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
Saint Paul Saints
310 5th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101
With an eclectic ownership group that includes Marv Goldklang, baseball and marketing maverick Mike Veeck and actor/comedian Bill Murray, the Saints have adopted a "Fun is Good" attitude that keeps fans smiling, laughing and cheering each and every game night. Tickets start at just $4 for kids and $5 for adults.
Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret
501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317
The Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe creates instant comedy based on ideas you call out from the audience. Our shows are a full comedy-variety experience; with improv, comedy sketches, music, special guests, and last-minute surprises.
P: 952-500-9230 | Website
Children’s Theatre Company
2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
For 50 years, CTC has created extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities. The first theatre for young people to win the Tony Award® for Outstanding Regional Theater, CTC has welcomed more than 11 million people and created over 200 new plays since 1965. CTC is recognized as North America's flagship theatre for multigenerational audiences as well as a major cultural and artistic resource in Minnesota.
P: 612-874-0400 | Website
Topgolf Minneapolis
6420 N Camden Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55430, USA
Welcome to Topgolf – the premier entertainment destination in Brooklyn Center. And by entertainment destination, we’re talking about a place where you can come for birthday parties, bachelor or bachelorette parties, corporate events, date nights, or just a night out with friends, and everyone will have a great time.
No matter the occasion or who you share it with, we believe that every great time starts with play, is fueled by food and drinks, moved by music and all made possible through community.
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
Acme Comedy Club
708 1st Street North, Minneapolis, MN 55401
One of the Top-5 Comedy Clubs in the country. Featuring full restaurant and bar. National Headliners weekly.
Golf Zone
825 Flying Cloud Drive, Chaska, MN, USA
Golf Zone in Chaska, Minnesota opened in 1998 as Rain, Snow or Shine Golf on 90 acres of beautiful woodland. Featuring 40 heated stalls, Golf Zone offers a year-round, all-weather place for golfers of all skill-levels and a fun environment for mini-golf and company or private parties.
P: 952-445-1500 | Website
Minnesota Wild
199 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102
Watch the Minnesota Wild play at Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul.
Minnesota Streetcar Museum
4200 Queen Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410
MSM was originally founded in 1962 perserving Minnesota Electric Railway History. MSM's historical equipment comes from various cities across Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, Duluth-Superior, and Winona.
P: 952-922-1096 | Website
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
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue, St Paul, MN 55102
Rugged stone, massive scale, fine detail and ingenious mechanical systems recall the powerful presence of James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway. Guides lead tours that help you imagine family and servant life in the Gilded Age mansion, the setting of the public and private lives of the Hill family.
The James J. Hill House is a National Historic Landmark.P: 651-297-2555 | Website
Old Log Theater
5185 Meadville St, Excelsior, MN 55331
As one of the oldest, most popular professional theaters in the country, the Old Log offers contemporary plays, comedies and musicals year-round.
Fitzgerald Theater
10 East Exchange Street, Saint Paul, MN
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is was the home of American Public Media's Prairie Home Companion.
P: (651) 290-1200 | Website
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
The American Swedish Institute offers something to enjoy for visitors of all ages. A gathering place for all people to share experiences around themes of culture, migration, the environment and the arts, informed by enduring links to Sweden. A vibrant museum and cultural center. The Twin Cities' only castle. A Minnesota landmark. A community partner.
P: 612-871-4907 | 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!
View more info »P: 612-247-1579 | Website
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124
The Minnesota Zoo offers stunning exhibits that provide uncommon experiences with animals and their habitats. You’ll discover more than 4,200 animals representing over 500 species from five continents in naturalistic settings including Amur tigers, Chinese takins, South African penguins, wolverines and many other rare and endangered species. Popular exhibits include Discovery Bay, Russia’s Grizzly Coast, Tropics Trail, Wells Fargo Family Farm, 3M Penguins of the African Coast and the Medtronic Minnesota Trail. View more info »
P: 952-431-9200 | Website
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 »
Como Town Amusement Park
1301 Midway Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55103
The four-acre Amusement Park, Como Town opened in May of 2005. The park is located at 1301 Midway Parkway, 1/2 mile west of Lexington Parkway and Horton Avenue in Saint Paul. Como Park is one of the region’s most popular attractions, attracting 1 million people to Saint Paul each year.
P: 651-487-2121 | Website
History Theatre
30 10th Street East, St Paul, MN 55101
History Theatre entertains, educates, and inspires through creating, developing, and producing new and existing works that explore Minnesota's past and the diverse American experience. Its work provides a unique lens which links our past to the present, explores our common heritage, and illuminates our understanding of what it means to be American.
P: 651-292-4323 | Website
New Century Theatre
615 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
The New Century Theatre is an intimate live performance venue and a flexible use meeting and educational space established by Hennepin Theatre Trust and located adjacent to its offices in City Center. The New Century Theatre is known for hosting the popular New Century Sessions music series featuring Minnesota’s best local artists, as well as long-running comedy shows.
Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Located in the historic West Winds mansion on Lake Calhoun and home to the Florence Bakken Medicinal Gardens, The Bakken boasts one of the most beautiful settings you will find in the Twin Cities. In addition, the museum maintains a world class collection of historic medical instruments and scientific as well as books, journals and manuscripts.
P: 612-926-3878 | Website
Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Following a $10 million restoration, the Orpheum re-opened in December 1993 with a concert by Heart and in January 1994 with the Broadway production of Miss Saigon. Productions that have originated at the Orpheum include Victor/Victoria, the pre-Broadway world premiere of Disney’s The Lion King and the national tour premiere of Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA. Hennepin Theatre Trust is now the owner and operator of this magnificent structure.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Enjoy a delicious dinner, live theatre, and free parking at the Nation's Largest Professional Dinner Theatre.
P: 952-934-1525 | Website
Scheels Eden Prairie
8301 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, USA
Looking for fun things to do in the Twin Cities area? Check out Eden Prairie SCHEELS for a one-stop shopping and entertainment experience. With a wide variety of attractions and activities, like our Ferris Wheel and Fuzziwig’s candy store, the whole family will find something they love at Eden Prairie SCHEELS.
P: 952-826-0067 | Website
HUGE Improv Theater
3037 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
In an effort to raise the visibility of the Twin Cities as a destination for some of the best, unscripted theater in the country, HUGE seeks to establish a home for those who love improv.
P: 800-927-0939 | Website
Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN 55306
Buck Hill offers 15 different runs to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, as well as snow tubing. Buck has 11 lifts including 2 Quads and a Triple chairlift. Buck also has one of the best snowmaking systems in the Midwest, enabling the area to operate even when Old Man Winter doesn’t cooperate.
Skiing all year round is not a dream anymore. Buck Hill is proud to announce the opening of an artificial ski slope, that will entertain the ski enthusiasts all year round, extending the time to train and enjoy skiing, as well as being an opportunity to ski and snowboard 365 days a year.
P: 952-435-7174 | Website
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Minneapolis Institute of Art inspires wonder with extraordinary exhibitions and one of the finest wide-ranging art collections in the country. From Monet to Matisse, Asian to African, 40,000-year-old artifacts to world-famous masterpieces, the Minneapolis Institute of Art links the past to the present and enables global conversations.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
125 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103
For over one hundred years, Como Park has played a vital role in meeting the recreational needs of residents of Saint Paul and surrounding communities. Inspired in part by the landscape designs of H.W.S. Cleveland, Frederick Nussbaumer, Superintendent of Parks from 1891 to 1922, worked tirelessly to create an outdoor haven for the area’s urban population. Nussbaumer strongly advocated for a wide variety of free or reasonably priced recreational activities, services, and educational opportunities for all park visitors.
P: 651-487-8200 | Website
Elko Speedway
26350 France Ave, Elko New Market, MN 55020
Elko Speedway is a high-banked 3/8 mile paved oval allowing for 2 and sometimes 3 wide racing. Both outside and inside track lights allow for fantastic fan viewing during night events.
P: 952-461-7223 | Website
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
Golden Gopher Football
420 SE 23rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Watch the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher football team at TCF Bank Stadium, on campus at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
Ames Center
12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337
The Ames Center, formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center, opened in January 2009. The center has two theatres, a 1,014 seat proscenium stage and an intimate 150 seat Black Box Theatre. The Lobby is two stories tall, all glass, with a sweeping view of Nicollet Commons Park, the Minnesota River Valley, and the Minneapolis Skyline.
P: 952-895-4685 | Website
Minnesota Vikings
1010 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Watch the 2015 NFC North Champion Minnesota Vikings at the brand new US Bank Stadium starting in August 2016!
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
What began in 1854 as a territorial fair to highlight agriculture and encourage farming in the region became the Minnesota State Fair in 1859, a year after Minnesota was granted statehood. Today, often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. The fair attracts nearly 1.8 million guests annually.
P: 651-288-4400 | Website
Bell Museum of Natural History
10 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
The Bell Museum is part of the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. A collection of guiding goals, to help steer both long and short-term decision making, was created by the Advisory Board and museum faculty and staff in 2012.
P: 612-626-9660 | Website
Carver County Historical Society
555 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387
The CCHS is open daily to the public, except on Sundays and holidays. It is free of charge (donations are appreciated). We offer a wide array of programs, exhibits, displays and activities, from school programs to family day trips around the county! We also offer a research library for county and genealogical research and monthly Genealogy Gatherings!
P: 952-442-4234 | Website
3 Rivers Fishing Adventures
County Hwy 101, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
Phone: 612-247-1579 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Acme Comedy Club
708 1st Street North, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55407, United States
Phone: 612-871-4907 | Visit Website »
Ames Center
12600 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville, MN 55337, United States
Phone: 952-895-4685 | Visit Website »
Bakken Museum
3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55416, United States
Phone: 612-926-3878 | Visit Website »
Bell Museum of Natural History
10 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
Phone: 612-626-9660 | Visit Website »
Big Thrill Factory
17585 MN-7, Minnetonka, MN 55345, United States
Phone: 952-698-7700 | Visit Website »
Brave New Workshop
824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Phone: 612-332-6620 | Visit Website »
Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN 55306, United States
Phone: 952-435-7174 | Visit Website »
Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 800-340-6361 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Carver County Historical Society
555 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387, United States
Phone: 952-442-4234 | Visit Website »
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317, United States
Phone: 952-934-1525 | Visit Website »
Chaska Historical Society
112 West 4th Street, Chaska, MN 55318, United States
Phone: 952-448-6077 | Visit Website »
Children’s Theatre Company
2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404, United States
Phone: 612-874-0400 | Visit Website »
City of Shakopee Parks
1801 County Road 101, Shakopee, MN, United States
Phone: 952-233-9500 | More Info » | Visit Website »
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2600 17th Ave E, Shakopee, MN, United States
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551 County Road 101, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1956 Evergreen Lane, Shakopee, MN, United States
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2600 Emerald Lane East, Shakopee, MN, United States
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8550 Portage Lane East, Shakopee, MN, United States
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3100 Thrush Street, Shakopee, MN, United States
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575 Hackney Avenue, Shakopee, MN, United States
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7300 Cambridge Road, Shakopee, MN, United States
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625 7th Ave E, Shakopee, MN, United States
City of Shakopee Parks
628 4th Ave W, Shakopee, MN, United States
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150 Fillmore Street North, Shakopee, MN, United States
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4194 Rymark Court, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1103 Adams Street South, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1566 Sage Lane, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1255 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN, United States
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2853 County Road 79, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1983 Parkway Ave, Shakopee, MN, United States
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7800 Crossings Blvd, Shakopee, MN, United States
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455 Harrison Street South, Shakopee, MN, United States
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101 Ardennes Ave, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1754 Caspian Lane, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1101 Adams Street South, Shakopee, MN, United States
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6225 Oxford Road North, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1195 Ruby Lane, Shakopee, MN, United States
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7101 Southbridge Parkway, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1056 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN, United States
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14900 Adams St S, Shakopee, MN, United States
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1397 Blue Heron Trail, Shakopee, MN, United States
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801 Valley View Road East, Shakopee, MN, United States
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8975 Horizon Drive, Shakopee, MN, United States
Cleary Lake Regional Park
18106 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN 55372, United States
Phone: 763-694-7777 | Visit Website »
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
125 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103, United States
Phone: 651-487-8200 | Visit Website »
Como Town Amusement Park
1301 Midway Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55103, United States
Phone: 651-487-2121 | Visit Website »
Dangerfield’s Comedy: The Rib Tickler
1583 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN, United States
Phone: 952-445-2245 | Visit Website »
Elko Speedway
26350 France Ave, Elko New Market, MN 55020, United States
Phone: 952-461-7223 | Visit Website »
First Avenue
701 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Fitzgerald Theater
10 East Exchange Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Phone: (651) 290-1200 | Visit Website »
Fly Over America
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Phone: 952-853-6000 | Visit Website »
Fort Snelling
Minnesota Valley State Trail, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
Phone: 612-726-1171 | Visit Website »
Golden Gopher Basketball
1925 SE 17th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
Golden Gopher Football
420 SE 23rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
Golden Gopher Hockey
1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, United States
Phone: 612-377-2224 | Visit Website »
Halloween Haunt at ValleySCARE
1 Valley Fair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 952-445-7600 | More Info » | Visit Website »
History Theatre
30 10th Street East, St Paul, MN 55101, United States
Phone: 651-292-4323 | Visit Website »
HUGE Improv Theater
3037 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Phone: 800-927-0939 | Visit Website »
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
Phone: 651-297-2555 | Visit Website »
Legends Golf Club
8670 Credit River Blvd, Prior Lake, MN 55372, United States
Phone: 952-226-4777 | Visit Website »
Little Six Casino
2450 Sioux Trail NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372, United States
Phone: 952-445-6000 | Visit Website »
Mall of America®
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States
Phone: 952-883-8800 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Marcus Shakopee Cinema
1116 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: (952) 445-4742 | Visit Website »
Marcus Southbridge Cinema
8380 Hansen Avenue, Shakopee, MN, USA
Phone: 952-278-9600 | Visit Website »
Mill City Museum
704 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
Phone: 612-341-7582 | Visit Website »
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404, United States
Minnesota Children’s Museum
10 7th Street West, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
Phone: 651-225-6000 | Visit Website »
Minnesota Children’s Museum
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States
Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard
8251 Old Highway 169 Boulevard, Jordan, MN 55352, United States
Phone: 952-492-2785 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
Phone: 651-259-3000 | Visit Website »
Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club
2920 220th Street East, Prior Lake, MN, United States
Phone: 952-447-2272 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318, United States
Phone: 952-443-1400 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Minnesota Lynx
600 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 Chestnut Boulevard, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 952-445-7361 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55108, United States
Phone: 651-288-4400 | Visit Website »
Minnesota Streetcar Museum
4200 Queen Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410, United States
Phone: 952-922-1096 | Visit Website »
Minnesota Timberwolves
600 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Phone: 952-854-5900 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
7701 County Road 101 East, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
102 Carver Bluffs Parkway, Carver, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
14905 Jonathan Carver Parkway, Carver, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
15847 Carver Highlands Dr, Carver, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
15865 Carver Highlands Dr, Carver, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
17000 Jonathan Carver Parkway, Carver, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
3801 145th Street West, Shakopee, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
16210 Jordan Ave, Jordan, MN 55352, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
2501 East 86th Street, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
9500 Old Cedar Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
10401 Columbus Road, Minneapolis, MN 55420, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
11135 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
725 West 1st Street, Chaska, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
300 Main Street West, Carver, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
120 Cliff Road East, Burnsville, MN, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
677 West Black Dog Road, Burnsville, MN 55337, United States
Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
11255 Bloomington Ferry Road, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Minnesota Vikings
1010 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, United States
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124, United States
Phone: 952-431-9200 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
20430 Johnson Memorial Dr, Jordan, MN 55352, United States
Moose Mountain Adventure Golf – MOA
376 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Phone: 952-883-8777 | Visit Website »
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
15501 Murphy Lake Boulevard, Savage, MN 55378, United States
Phone: 763-694-7777 | Visit Website »
Mystic Lake Casino
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372, United States
Phone: 952-445-9000 | More Info » | Visit Website »
New Century Theatre
615 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Nickelodeon Universe – Mall of America
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
Phone: 952-883-8800 | Visit Website »
Northrop Auditorium
84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
Old Log Theater
5185 Meadville St, Excelsior, MN 55331, United States
Orchestra Hall
111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Phone: 612-371-5656 | Visit Website »
Ordway
345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102, United States
Phone: 651-282-3000 | Visit Website »
Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, United States
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen, MN, United States
Phone: 952-495-6750 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Pantages Theatre
710 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, United States
Phone: 612-339-7007 | Visit Website »
ProKart Indoor Racing
14350 Rosemount Dr, Burnsville, MN 55306, United States
Phone: 952-808-7223 | Visit Website »
River Valley Theater Company
505 Holmes Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 952-856-0684 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Roy Wilkins Auditorium
175 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
Phone: 651-265-4800 | Visit Website »
Sand Creek Adventures
220th Street West, Jordan, MN, United States
Phone: 952-492-5333 | Visit Website »
SandVenture Aquatic Park
1101 Adams Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 952-233-9500 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Scheels Eden Prairie
8301 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, USA
Phone: 952-826-0067 | Visit Website »
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 West Kellogg Boulevard, St Paul, MN 55102, United States
Phone: 651-221-9444 | Visit Website »
Scott County Historical Society
235 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 952-445-0378 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium – MOA
120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, United States
Phone: 952-883-0202 | Visit Website »
Shakopee Bowl
3020 133rd St W, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 952-445-8112 | Visit Website »
Shakopee Indoor Aquatic Center
1255 Fuller Street South, Shakopee, MN, USA
Phone: 952-233-9500 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Spring Lake Regional Park
15851 Howard Lake Road, Prior Lake, MN 55372, United States
Phone: 763-694-7777 | Visit Website »
Stages Theatre Company
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343, United States
State Theatre
805 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, United States
Phone: 612-339-7007 | Visit Website »
Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret
501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317, United States
Phone: 952-500-9230 | Visit Website »
Stonebrooke Golf Club
2693 County Road 79, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 952-496-3171 | More Info » | Visit Website »
The Japanese Garden
9700 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55431, USA
Phone: 952-358-8200 | Visit Website »
The Landing
2187 Highway 101, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 763-694-7784 | More Info » | Visit Website »
The Meadows at Mystic Lake
2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard Northwest, Prior Lake, MN 55372, United States
Phone: 952-233-5533 | More Info » | Visit Website »
The Ridges at Sand Creek
21775 Ridges Drive, Jordan, MN, United States
Phone: 952-492-2644 | Visit Website »
The Wilds Golf Club
3151 Wilds Ridge Court, Prior Lake, MN 55372, United States
Phone: 952-445-3500 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Trail of Terror
3525 145th St W, Shakopee, MN 55379, United States
Phone: 952-445-7361 | Visit Website »
Valleyfair Amusement Park
1 Valley Fair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379, USA
Phone: 952-445-7600 | More Info » | Visit Website »
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Phone: 612-375-7600 | Visit Website »
Waters Edge at Stonebrooke
13900 Townline Avenue, Shakopee, MN, United States
Phone: 952-746-4950 | Visit Website »
1801 E County Road 101
Shakopee, MN 55379
Toll-Free: (800) 574-2150
Phone: (952) 445-1660
Fax: (952) 445-1669
info@shakopee.org
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