- Our list of the best things to do in Burnsville, Minnesota, features the top 261 nearby activities — including 98 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Burnsville, 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 18 things to do within the city of Burnsville, MN , followed by 243 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Hastings, Shakopee, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Lakeville, Prior Lake, Excelsior, Jordan, Eden Prairie, Wayzata, Northfield, Maplewood, Eagan, Plymouth, Apple Valley, Edina, Maple Grove, Cannon Falls, Savage, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Center, West St. Paul and Brooklyn Park
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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.
15.4 Miles
Those looking for thrills can always go to the Trail of Terror and enjoy one or more of its special packages: the zombie paintball, the haunted woods, or the gypsy grotto, to name just a few.
15.4 Miles
96%
46 votes
1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108
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The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
15.7 Miles
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.
15.7 Miles
73%
74 votes
729 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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With unlimited bowling offered on select nights, Elsie's Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center is open to visitors for recreational bowling. The center has a bar and restaurant with plasma TVs to watch football games on.
15.7 Miles
Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar features wines from around the world along with local and regional craft beers. They also offer locally roasted coffee and espresso, homemade soups, salsa, baked items and sandwiches using organic and/or locally grown produce.
15.8 Miles
93%
690 votes
1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
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Home to the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fairgrounds Minnesota is a huge expanse located in Saint Paul. The Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and features rides, barnyard animals, crafts, games, delicious food and other delights.
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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.
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Built in 1914, Cafesjian's Carousel has 68 hand carved horses and 3 hand carved chariots. The 30 ton carousel also has a Wurlitzer 153 band organ that mimics the sounds of the cello, violin, flute, trombone, and trumpet.