- 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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St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
16.6 Miles
Big Thrill Factory is a family entertainment center and arcade. Visitors will find an 18-hole miniature golf course, bowling, a laser tag arena, bumper cars, climbing walls, arcade games, and an in-house pizzeria.
16.6 Miles
Guests can enjoy a fitness and aquatics center at the YMCA - Hastings. This YMCA offers swimming lessons, exercise classes, youth programs, and personal training, and also features a sauna and whirlpool.
16.7 Miles
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1019 votes
725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Art and nature lovers enjoy spending time at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, a series of outdoor art installations that fuels the imagination as its delights the eyes. The Garden covers 11 acres.
16.7 Miles
The Minneapolis Convention Center is the largest convention center in the entire Upper Midwest. In addition to over 87 meetings rooms and 475,00 square feet of exhibit space, it also features Kelber Catering service and advanced technical capabilities.
16.7 Miles
The Weisman Art Museum is located on the University of Minnesota main campus. It features a collection of fine arts from the contemporary period with most emphasis on its permanent pieces and some rotating items on loan.
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13 votes
State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Built by James Steele Construction Company out of St. Paul, the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial honors the state's Vietnam vets. The monument is designed to express honor and help people reflect on the lives that were lost.
16.7 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a 9 screen movie theatre that features stadium seating at Hastings Theatre. The theatre has a game room and is available to host birthday parties and other special events.
16.8 Miles
27%
184 votes
900 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was a sports stadium with a fiberglass fabric roof that was supported by air pressure. Before closing on December 29, 2013, it was the home of the Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins and the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings.
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Featuring a sculpture garden, Loring Park houses a variety of fountains in unique shapes, a highlight being a dandelion fountain. The William Berry House, a historic Victorian home, is located on the park's grounds.