- Our list of the best things to do in Apple Valley, Minnesota, features the top 262 nearby activities — including 100 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Apple Valley, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 4 things to do within the city of Apple Valley, MN , followed by 258 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings, Shakopee, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Lakeville, Chanhassen, Prior Lake, Jordan, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Wayzata, Northfield, Cannon Falls, Maplewood, Eagan, Plymouth, Edina, Savage, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Brooklyn Center, St. Louis Park and West St. Paul
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19.0 Miles
Paisley Park is a music venue and the recording studio of the artist Prince. Although not open on a regular basis, the facility has been known to host parties and musical performances.
19.1 Miles
87%
30 votes
100 S College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
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Carleton College Cowling Arboretum or 'arb' are acres of land next to Carleton College. It is divided into upper and lower arb. The upper arb which is closer to the campus and Northfield residents has trials for bike use, while the lower arb has primary conservation and educational importance.
19.2 Miles
A museum devoted to 'encouraging curiosity about the world,' Depot Diner...a musuem has a wide variety of collections of artifacts from human and natural history. The museum features more than 30 exhibits in three halls.
19.2 Miles
The Contented Cow is a British style pub offering a rotating stock of beers on tap. A limited assortment of food is also available with a larger availability at the nearby Indian restaurant Chapati, the pub's sister property.
19.3 Miles
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Sand Creek Adventures
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3101 220th St W, Jordan, MN 55352
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Sand Creek Adventures provides ziplining and ropes courses with high ropes for individuals and low ropes for groups. The three zipline tours reach heights of 100 feet, span 1700 feet and can be combined with the high ropes course.
19.3 Miles
A former Federal Court House and Post Office, the Landmark Center is now a cultural center that hosts a variety of events, including dance theater, music, public forums, and exhibitions. The center is on the National Register of Historic Places.
19.4 Miles
Extreme Sandbox is a recreational heavy equipment adventure. It allows people to experience operating a heavy equipment in a safe and controlled environment. Expert instructors are at hand to give guidance through the obstacle courses.
19.6 Miles
Northfield Historical Society Museum preserves the history of Northfield Minnesota such as the attempted bank robbery of Jesse James and his outlaw band in 1876. Exhibits include actual artifacts and photographs of the incident.
19.8 Miles
94%
16 votes
12805 St. Croix Trail, Hastings, MN 55003
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Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center provides the opportunity to explore the outdoors. Hiking is done throughout tall pines, restored prairies and wooded ravines. Carpenter St. Croix Valley has live animals on display and also features a raptor mews.
19.8 Miles
Home to several regional baseball and softball leagues, Bennett Family Park offers eight baseball fields for visitors to play at. Visitors can reserve a field on the official schedule or watch a local team play.