(952) 435-8182
1178 Burnsville Ctr., Burnsville
Sears, Dayton's, JC Penney, Mervyns.

CAMP SNOOPY

(952) 883-8555
In the center of Mall of America, Bloomington
Largest indoor theme park in America! For special group rates and events, contact (952) 883-8799.

Racetrack -- (952) 445-7223 or (800) 340-6361
Card Club (952) 445-6870
1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee
Live horse racing open May through September. Special events include snowmobile racing, craft shows, and outdoor concerts. Group Information: (952) 496-6416.

CEDAR LAKE FARMS

(952) 758-5253
New Prague
Acres of fun with petting animals, swimming, boat rides and more.

COMO PARK ZOO/CONSERVATORY

(651) 487-8200
Midway Pkwy. and Kaufman Dr., St. Paul
Award winning conservatory, seasonal flowers, tropical plants and Japanese gardens. Free admission to Zoo!

DAKOTA CITY HERITAGE VILLAGE

(651) 460-8050
At the Dakota County Fairgrounds
4008 W. 220^th Street, Castle Rock Township
A 1900 era agricultural village, farm equipment, buildings, and museum. Annual winter Currier & Ives celebration.

(651) 463-8818
Castle Rock Township (south of Farmington)
August 4 - 10, 2008. A week-long event beginning the first Sunday in August. "Dakota City: A Pioneer Village" features buildings salvaged from the 1800's and early 1900's. Open for tours during the fair.

(952) 469-4102
21370 Kenrick Avenue, Lakeville

ELKO SPEEDWAY

(952) 461-7223
26350 France Ave, Elko
The midwest center for speed! NASCAR racing and events. Group rates available. Conveniently located off Interstate 35.

(952) 895-4578
75 Civic Center Pkwy, Burnsville
Supervised recreation area for youth ages 12 - 18. Pool tables, dart boards, foosball, music and juice bar.

HERITAGE HALLS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

(507) 451-2060
2300 Heritage Place, Owatonna
An adventure into America's past. Antique aircrafts, automobiles, tractors, theater, gift shops, and hands-on interactive area for children of all ages. Next to Cabela's, I-35 at exit 4.

HISTORIC FORT SNELLING

(651) 725-2413
Hwy. 5 & Post Rd., St. Paul
Costumed guides portray everyday life at the fort in the 1820's through demonstrations, skits, military drills, and crafts. For tours, call (612) 726-1171.

HISTORIC MURPHY'S LANDING

(952) 445-6900
2187 E Hwy. 101, Shakopee
Living history village 1840 - 1890 along the Minnesota River.

HOLIDAY Bazaar and BAKE SALE

Lakeville Senior Center
November 30 and December 1, 2007. Sponsored by Lakeville Senior Center.

HOLIDAYS ON MAIN

Engren's Mall, downtown Lakeville
December 1, 2007. Horse drawn sleigh rides, treats, visit with Santa and craft sale.

HOLIDAZZLE: LIGHTED, FAIRY TALE PARADE

Wednesdays through Sundays, late November to late December, Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis from 12th Street to 5th Street.
No tickets are needed! For more information visit http://tcfholidazzle.com or call 612-376-SNOW.

(651) 251-1495
Last Sunday in April, Lakeville
April 27, 2008. A recreational bike ride, not a bike race. 30, 68 and 100 mile routes. Call Hostelling International at (612) 378-3773 for more info.

(952) 985-4640
20965 Holyoke Avenue
Located in the former All Saints Church in historic downtown Lakeville
Provides cultural enrichment and artistic experiences for the community. The Lakeville Area Arts Festival will be held on September 20-21, 2008.

LAKEVILLE CITY BALLET

(952) 469-3336
info@lakevillecityballet.org
Introduces the art of high quality, professional-grade dance to Minnesota communities not typically served by Twin City groups, particularly in the South Metro area -- thus educating and enriching the lives of children and adults in our community.

LAKEVILLE'S FARMERS MARKET

208th Street & Holyoke, downtown Lakeville
Held every Wednesday, June 20th through October 31st 2007, 12:00N - 5:00PM.

LAKEVILLE'S WEDNESDAYS ON MAIN

The park on Holyoke Avenue, downtown Lakeville
June 27 through August 1, 2007. Six weekly free concerts in Pioneer Park Plaza with food concessions. Located at the intersection of Holyoke Avenue and 208th Street. Music and activities TBD.

MALL OF AMERICA

(952) 883-8800
494 & Cedar Ave., Bloomington
The largest fully enclosed retail and family entertainment complex in the United States: Macy's, Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, and Sears.

(952) 890-3369
County Road 5 & Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville

(612) 870-3131 or (888) 642-2787
2400 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis
One of America's finest and largest art museums. World famous collection of art from around the globe and throughout history. The art is priceless; the admission is free! Groups: 20% off for 15 or more on special exhibitions.

MINNEAPOLIS PLANETARIUM

(612) 372-6644
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Discover the stars, planets and solar systems. Great for groups and children!

MINNESOTA CHILDRENS MUSEUM

(651) 225-6001
10 W. Seventh Street, St. Paul
Play to learn! Children ages six months through 10 years can touch, climb, splash, and crawl in six galleries packed with extraordinary hands-on adventures.

MINNESOTA HARVEST VALLEY ORCHARD

(952) 492-2785 or (800) 662-7753
Hwy 169 at Apple Lovers Lane, Jordan
Open 10 months for apple sampling, live music, bakery, gift shop, petting farm, hiking trails, restaurant, pony rides, and orchard wagon rides.

MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER

(651) 296-6126
345 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Explore Minnesota's past through museum exhibits and hands on experiences in this architectural masterpiece. Tours, classes, cafe and gift shops.

MINNESOTA HORSE & HUNT CLUB

(952) 447-2272
2920 E. 220^th Street, Prior Lake
700 acres of meticulously managed hunting grounds for pheasant, chukar, partridge, Hungarian partridge, quail, water fowl and wild turkey. Clay shoots. Dining room open to the public. Meetings and banquets welcome.

MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM

(952) 443-2460
3675 Arboretum Dr., Chanhassen
Over 100 acres of rolling hills, woods, wetlands and native prairie gardens with walking path or tram. Library, gift shop, tea room. Tours available. Open year round. Free admission Thursday after 4:30 p.m. Call for group rates.

MINNESOTA OPERA

(612) 333-6669
690 1^st Street North, Minneapolis

MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA

(612) 371-5656 or (800) 292-4141
1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Symphonic and pop concerts.

MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL

(651) 296-2881
75 Constitution Avenue, St. Paul
Guided tours of the elaborate 1905 building. Original furnishings. One of the largest self-supporting domes in the U.S. See the legislature in action in the historic House and Senate chambers.

(952) 854-5900
3815 E. 80^th St., Bloomington
Fishing, hunting, hiking trails and visitor center. Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville is part of the refuge. Enter from Hwy 70 or 185^th Street west of Interstate 35.

MINNESOTA ZEPHYR

(651) 430-3000, 1-800-992-6100
601 N. Main St., Stillwater
An elegant dining train reminisence the era of the late 1940's. Boarding starts at Stillwater depot at 6:30 p.m. Departure at 7:30 p.m. sharp.

MINNESOTA ZOO

(952) 431-9500, 1-800-366-7811
1300 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley
Russia's Grizzly Coast   Now here's something to growl about -- sea otters, grizzlies, Amur leopards and more, all in a new $23.6 million exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo. Opening June 7, Russia's Grizzly Coast represents one of the world's last great wild places, the Russian Far East.

More than 2,800 animals from 5 continents in exhibits resembling their natural habitate. Discovery Bay, Indonesian Rainforest and Family Farm. Outdoor exhibits viewed from climate controlled monorail. Open year round.

MYSTIC LAKE CASINO

(952) 445-9000
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake
Minnesota's premier gaming facility. Over 4,000 slots, 96 blackjack tables, 850 seat bingo palace, amphitheatre, themed restaurants, shops, concerts feturing national entertainers. Playworks for children. Group rates: 952-496-7233.

OK CORRAL RESTAURANT, SALOON, LIVERY STABLE & EVENT CENTER

(952) 492-6700
20201 Johnson Memorial Drive, Jordan
Horse back riding, horse farm tours.

PADELFORD PACKET BOAT COMPANY

(651) 227-1100
Harriet Island, St. Paul
Historically narrated cruises aboard four large riverboats on the Mississippi River, departing from both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

(612) 627-5433
125 Main Street SE, Minneapolis
Explore the only major waterfall on the Mississippi, the 1883 Stone Arch Bridge, and the surrounding industrial ruins of the flour-milling district.

SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

(651) 291-1144 -- Single Tickets
(651) 292-3234 -- Group Sales
Hamm Building, Third floor
408 St. Peter Street, St. Paul
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is the nation's only full-time professional chamber orchestra, and is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. The SPCO performs at ten locations throughout the Twin Cities from September through May. For more information on the SPCO, visit www.TheSPCO.org.

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA and OMNITHEATER

(651) 221-9444
120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Star Wars Exhibit opens June 13, 2008 and runs through August 24, 2008. More info available here.
Explore awe-inspiring exhibits, and experience the thrill of a larger-than-life Omnitheater movie. Try to catch the images that magically dance, leap and pop off the screen in our 3D Cinema. Play mini-golf in the Big Back Yard, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. Call (651) 221-9444 or (800) 221-9444 for more information or to make a reservation.

SIBLEY HOUSE HISTORIC SITE

(651) 452-1596
1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota
Three handsome stone houses illustrate Mendota's pre-territorial colorful history. Henry Sibley, Minnesota's first governor (1858), came to the area as a fur company representative. Guided tours available.

SKATEVILLE

(651) 890-0988
201 S. River Ridge Circle, Burnsville
Roller skating for kids of all ages.

TREASURE ISLAND CASINO

(800) 222-7077
P.O. Box 75, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Red Wing, MN 55066
Tropical paradise casino with seven distinct areas; dining galore; golf course; group events. Rent "Spirit of the Water" for private yacht events of up to 120 persons, or join in on a tour cruise up the Mississippi River.

(952) 883-0202 or (888) 348-3846
120 E. Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington
2007 celebrates ten years of sharks: SharkFest X! will feature events and appearances all summer long. They will have over 300 sharks by summer's end and have the world's largest shark collection. In addition, view 3,000 living sea creatures in a 1.2 million gallon water tank through a virtual submarine ride. Group information: (952) 883-0202.

VALLEYFAIR AMUSEMENT PARK

(952) 445-7600 or (800) FUN-RIDE
1 Valleyfair Dr., Shakopee
Over 75 rides, daily entertainment, Imax Theater, White Water Country water park, Wild Thing roller coaster, and 275 ft. Power Tower. Open weekends in May and September and daily mid-May through Labor Day. Groups welcome.

(612) 375-7577
725 Vineland Place, Mpls.
Minneapolis sculpture garden, exhibitions, galleria, shops and restaurant. Free admission on thursdays and first Saturday of the month. Guided tours and garden tours available. Minneapolis sculpture garden has no admission fee. Senior and student discounts.