- TripBuzz found 210 things to do with kids in or near Apple Valley, Minnesota, including 207 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Shakopee and Burnsville.
- From Minnesota Zoo to Apple Valley Aquatic Center, the Apple Valley area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Water Parks, Zoos, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Approximately 20 miles from Minneapolis, Apple Valley was founded in 1969 and is now the 18th most populous city in the state. Even so, it has several unspoiled areas used for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Named the 17th best place to live in the US by Money Magazine, Apple Valley holds Apple Valley Freedom Days around the 4th of July every year.
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40.0 Miles
Flyaways Gold Gymnastics is a gymnastics training center that provides instruction to children of all ages including off-season training for high school students. They also offer a tumbling class for dancers and cheerleaders.
41.7 Miles
86%
29 votes
9200 Quaday Avenue Northeast, Holiday Inn Minneapolis Northwest Elk River, Elk River, MN 55330
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Adjacent to the Holiday Inn, Wild Woods Water Park offers numerous slides, a log walk and lazy river for taking it easy and relaxing. The kids may also enjoy activities like basketball, a play land and a nearby snack bar where tasty treats and drinks are available for purchase.
42.6 Miles
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53 votes
3297 N County Road 45, Owatonna, MN 55060
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Also known as the Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo, the RAD ZOO is home to crocodiles, turtles, lizards, fish, birds and even invertebrates. It can host themed birthday parties.
42.9 Miles
A venue for community events, Rivers Edge Commons Park is enhanced by lush woods surrounding the iconic Mississippi River. The park boasts paved walkways, a performance pavilion and grassy areas for picnics and leisure.
43.2 Miles
The Elk River Cinema, owned by Marcus Theatres, operates 17 state-of-the-art screens to showcase first-run films. Amenities include digital projection and sound, stadium seating, UltraScreens, and premium dining experiences like dinner and a movie.
43.4 Miles
Featuring a statue of Princess Owatonna, Mineral Springs Park is home to a mineral water spring and a waterfall. The park includes picnic areas, walking trails, horseshoe and sand volleyball courts as well as a playground.
43.4 Miles
Featuring a recreation facility, Elk River Activity Center offers a variety of programs for seniors in the community. The facility is run by volunteers and includes classes for art, fitness, and more.
43.6 Miles
Residing within Elk River, Lions Park is a disc golf venue. The terrain has flat, grassy surfaces with scattered trees and a pond that acts as a water hazard for the nine-hole course.
44.1 Miles
Designed to accommodate all travelers, the Great Serengeti at Holiday Inn can meet almost every need, including Wi-Fi and up to 300 people meetings. It also has a waterpark.
44.1 Miles
A city park that spans 225 acres, Kaplan's Woods Parkway offers a number of amenities: hiking and biking trails, a large picnic shelter with a grill, a beach with sand volleyball, and a boat launch.