- 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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Comprised of 12,000 square feet within an underground cave system, the Wabasha Street Caves is a unique facility that is available for private events. The caves have been fitted with stucco ceilings, tile floors, a 60 foot bar, meeting rooms, and dining spaces.
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The American Swedish Institute was founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad. The castle currently serves as a combination museum and historic home with a variety of exhibits and programs on Swedish culture.
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Lake Calhoun
West Lake St and Calhoun Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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Located in the Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis' Lake Calhoun is a prime destination for swimming, fishing, tubing, boating, waterskiing, parasailing, kite flying and other enjoyable waterfront activities. Visitors may rent watercraft and enjoy a meal at the Tin Fish, a restaurant by the water's edge.
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Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
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Saint Paul is home to the Science Museum of Minnesota, a non-profit organization dedicated to science education. It features dozens of permanent exhibits, plus regularly-changing visiting and special displays. The Science Museum of Minnesota is a popular destination for school field trips and is heavily involve…
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St. Paul's locus of sports and entertainment is the Xcel Energy Center, a huge complex that easily accommodates the city's largest events. It is the home rink of the Minnesota Red Wings, and is a popular concert stage that hosts international superstars.
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71%
97 votes
120 West Kellogg Blvd Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
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The Science Museum of Minnesota is a non-profit museum that has five permanent galleries that cover topics such as the human body and physical science and technology. The Mississippi river can be seen from the windows of the museum.
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19 votes
175 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
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Roy Wilkins Auditorium At St. Paul Rivercentre is a venue that operates out of a large gymnasium-like space and hosts a variety of events including concerts, games and trade shows. They have standing room and balcony seats.
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Part of the Three Rivers Park District, Lake Minnetonka LTR Regional Trail offers both paved/unpaved paths for the bicyclists, hiker, jogger or casual walker to enjoy. With extended hours, it connects easily to other parks and trails.
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River Valley Theatre Company is a non-profit theatre group that combines performing arts and community participation to bring a variety of entertaining productions to stage. Providing educational classes like Youth Studio, they teach stagecraft and self-expression in a fun environment.