- 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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Part of the Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area is a ski resort featuring 3 lifts and 9 trails. Attractions also include two terrain parks, ski and snowboard lessons, and competitive racing.
10.8 Miles
This park is a good family hang-out. It has a mini golf, an amphitheater, a farmer's market, and an ice skating rink. In summer, it offers fishing and paddle boating. There is piped in music throughout the park almost all day long.
10.9 Miles
Featuring 150 acres with 11 different themed fields, MN Pro Paintball is the largest paintball park in Minnesota. It offers all levels of play with group commanders and sheltered seating areas.
11.7 Miles
Southdale Center is the first covered shopping mall in the United States. But it has changed so much since it opened in 1956. There are new stores now which are of the higher end, plus several good restaurants and a theater.
11.8 Miles
The Wilds Golf Club is perfect for golf, family affairs, and business functions. They offer banquet rooms, sports bar with satellite HD TV, golf shop, restaurants, and a bride's room for weddings. The restaurants provide casual dining by day and fine dining by night.
12.2 Miles
5500 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
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The only museum in North America dedicated to the preservation and display of all forms of Russian art and artifacts is The Museum of Russian Art. It is currently housed in a lovely renovated building with multi-level galleries.
12.5 Miles
The entire family can enjoy spending time at the Valleyfair. There are plenty of attractions and programs, including Dinosaurs Alive, Planet Snoopy, and the classic bumper cars.
12.5 Miles
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1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Both children and adults can have a lot of fun at the Valleyfair Family Amusement Park, which features family rides, thrill rides, a waterpark, a dinosaur experience, children's rides, and more.
12.5 Miles
Coasters Drive-In Valley Fair is an amusement park that covers 90 acres and has over 75 rides and attractions, including the Soak City Waterpark that is included with admission. Valleyfair is open seasonally from mid-May through October.
12.6 Miles
Dodge Nature Center introduces farm life to children to fill them with appreciation for the environment. The Center provides environmental-based education to thousands of children and hosts more participants through family programs, camps, community events, and open hiking.