952.469.2020 | 888.525.3845 | info@visitlakeville.org
Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau
19950 Dodd Boulevard, Suite 101 Lakeville, MN 55044
1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
(800) 340-6361
• www.canterburypark.com
Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Club is the number one year-round destination for the intelligent player. Located in Shakopee, Minnesota, Canterbury Park is just 25 minutes from both Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.
1250 Kaufman Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103
651-487-8200
• www.comozooconservatory.org
Located just west of the intersection of Lexington Parkway and Horton Avenue in St. Paul in historic Como Park. Parking and admission to the Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are free with a suggested donation of $2 for adults, $1 for children.
1301 Midway Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN 55108
651-487-2121
• www.comotown.com
Come to Como Town where kids can drive cars, fly planes, fight fires,run, climb and play! It’s safe and wholesome family fun right next toComo Zoo and Conservatory.
12000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-431-0000
• www.imax.com/minnesota
Treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created. Our academy award winning IMAX technology brings images to life like no other. Experience an arm chair adventure that will take your breath away...literally!
One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-6500
• www.valleyscare.com
The Halloween Haunt at ValleySCARE, is the most frightening Halloween event in the upper Midwest. Experience seven horrifying attractions, mesmerizing live shows and a variety of thrill rides. During the day on Saturdays and Sundays, all ages will enjoy family-friendly attractions, entertainment and rides. Weekends:End of September thru October. Check website for complete details.
60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
(800) 879-3555
• www.mallofamerica.com
Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex. The 4.2 million square foot complex is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe® the nation's first Nick theme park; Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; a 14-screen movie theater and more!
NEWS--Special Update: New restaurant CRAVE on the 3rd floor near Macy's and the NEW Rick Bronson's House of Comedy on level 4 showcases the best in live stand-up comedy! www.houseofcomedy.net.
265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108-3109
651-288-4400
• http://www.mnstatefair.org
The "Great Minnesota Get Together" is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the country, attracting more than 1.6 million visitors annually. Features 11 nights of big-name Grandstand entertainment; over 75 performers on 5 free stages; nearly 70 rides; big thrills on extreme rides in Adventure Park; thousands of agricultural, livestock and creative competitions; over 450 foods including more than 50 delicacies on-a-stick; shopping galore; and some of the most unique and state-of-the art exhibits in the country. The state fair is held in August annually, however, other great events take place on the fair grounds throughout the year including the annual ski swap.
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124
(800) 366-7811
• www.mnzoo.org
Visit Russia's Grizzly Coast and journey into true wilderness and watch massive grizzly bears hunt for fish in the nearby water, listen to the playful calls of the sea otters, discover the stealth and beauty of the Amur leapords, and observe smart and curious wild boars. New Sea Dragon exhibit at Discovery Bay features two species and are arguably the most myserious and visually interesting creatures of the sea. Situated on 500 rolling, wooded acres, the Zoo is home to a lush tropical forest and aviary, a marine center, boreal forest, tundra and a family farm. With more than 2,400 animals representing over 400 species, you're assured of a new adventure every visit!
5000 Center Court, Bloomington, MN 55425
952-883-8600
• www.nickelodeonuniverse.com
Located inside Mall of America.
Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation's largest indoor family theme park, invites guests to take a whirlwind ride on the latest roller coaster, the speeding and spiraling SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge. The theme park is home to seven acres of fun with more than 30 remarkable rides and attractions, nine mouth watering places to eat, plenty of entertainment and, of course, shopping. Sponge Bob Square Pant's NEW Flying Dutchman Ghostly Gankplank Ropes Adventure Course!! Tallest Sky Trail ropes course in the world. Walk over 950 feet of walkway, over 3,192 feet of incline ropes and 2,954 feet of element rope with 38 different sections to experience all while hovering over Nickelodeon Universe!
Birthday Promotion: Free Nick Universe admission on your birthday! www.nickelodeonuniverse.com/birthday-details.html
1244 S. Canterbury Road Ste #306, Shakopee, MN 55379
info@renaissancefest.com
• 952-445-7361
• 800-966-8215
• www.renaissancefest.com/MRF
Come and be a part of this long-standing tradition by visiting the festival grounds in Shakopee for 7 themed weekends, 16 stages of live entertainment, live armored jousting, food and drink fit for a king, over 100 artisan booths, and much more! Bring your whole family for a day of fun and imagination - even bring your pet! Don't miss the Royal Wedding. Held each year end of August through first weekend in October, on weekends and labor day.
120 East Broadway Bloomington, Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 883-0202
• www.sharky.tv
Inside Mall of America.
Underwater Adventures® Aquarium is the world's largest underground aquarium. Voted World's Best Shark Encounter with over 5,000 sea creatures and a virtual submarine tour, plus a whole lot more! New Seahorse Kingdom, Jelly Fish Exhibit and more! Underwater Adventures features seven different displays. Take a trip through a 300-foot glass underground tunnel, touch sharks and stingrays, or take a virtual submarine ride at Starfish Beach.
One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
952) 445-7600
• www.valleyfair.com
Enjoy more than 75 rides and attractions on 90 acres; the largest amusement park in the upper Midwest! G forces and heart pounding awaits you at Valleyfair. From flips and dips to a 200 foot drop, there's excitement galore on seven thrilling rollercoasters. Valleyfair also features carnival games, spectacular live entertainment and Soak City Waterpark - FREE with your admission into Valleyfair! Labor day weekend, make sure you stop by the Corn Feast stand and enjoy all the Green Giant corn you can! In operation since 1976.
Valleyfair presents Valleyscare's Halloween Haunt each fall.
(952) 435-7191
