Area Travel - AmericInn® of Apple Valley, MN
Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about attractions and things to do in Apple Valley nearby!
Apple Valley has grown from 585 people in 1960 to its current population of 52,000. Apple Valley takes its name from one of the first residential developments which had apple trees planted in every yard. In the general election of 1968, the residents voted to incorporate the town of Lebanon as the Village of Apple Valley. The majority of Lebanon pioneers came to Minnesota by steamboat, landing in Red Wing, Hastings, or St. Paul. Apple Valley offered close proximity to markets for supplies and to sell their produce (Minneapolis and St. Paul).
While staying at the AmericInn of Apple Valley Minnesota hotel you are minutes away from the Mall of America, Minneapolis Airport, Xcel Energy Center, the Minnesota Zoo, Mystic Lake Casino and Cascade Bay Water Park.
Area Attractions and Activities
Canterbury Park and Card Room - Canterbury Park Racetrack and Card Club is the number one year-round destination for the intelligent player. Located in Shakopee, Minnesota, Canterbury Park is just 25 minutes from both Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Address: 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN
Distance: 16 miles
Phone: 800-340-6361
Website: www.canterburypark.com
Mystic Lake Casino - One of the largest Midwest casinos, featuring the finest in Midwest gaming, unparalleled casino buffet and five restaurants designed to satisfy every craving. The Mystic Lake stage has played host to many of today s top entertainers, from groundbreaking comedians to the most popular names in live music. The Meadows at Mystic Lake, a championship Minneapolis golf course, lies right outside our doors.
Address: 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, MN
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: 952-445-9000
Website: www.mysticlake.com
Xcel Energy Center - See it all from professional and championship sporting events to entertaining concerts when you visit Xcel Energy Center.
Address: 175 West Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN
Distance: 17 miles
Phone: 651-265-4800
Website: www.xcelcenter.com
Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball - Minnesota's professional NBA team plays at the Target Center from October to April.
Address: 600 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN
Distance: 19 miles
Phone: 612-673-1645
Website: www.nba.com/timberwolves
Minnesota Twins Baseball - Minnesota's professional MLB team plays at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome from April to September.
Address: 34 Kirby Puckett Place, Minneapolis, MN
Distance: 20 miles
Phone: 612-375-7454
Website: www.minnesota.twins.mlb.com
Children's Museum - Minnesota Children's Museum is where fun meets learning. It's where kids can touch, climb, splash, crawl, push, pull and press it all.
Address: 10 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN
Distance: 18 miles
Phone: 651-225-6000
Website: www.mcm.org
Dakota County Heritage Village - Dakota City Heritage Village offers visitors the chance to experience rural life in 1900-era Dakota County. A recreated historic village and museum, includes 22 buildings that help to tell the story of life in a 1900 rural town.
Address: 4008 220th Street West, Farmington, MN
Distance: 10.5 miles
Phone: 651-460-8050
Website: www.dakotacity.org
River Heights Yacht Charters at the River Heights Marina - Enjoy a charter cruise along the Mississippi River on the "Spirit of St. Paul." It holds 145 passengers and runs during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Cruises are available for sightseeing, late afternoon cocktails, dinner and Sunday brunch. The boat is available to privately charter, including catering and a full bar on board.
Address: 4455 66th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Distance: 20 miles
Phone: 651-263-3364
Website: www.riverheightsyachtcharters.com
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is made up of eight land units along the Minnesota River. The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge also oversees a 13-county Wetland Management District, which contains 18 Waterfowl Production Areas open to the public.
Address: 3815 East 80th Street, Bloomington, MN
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 952-854-5900
Website: www.fws.gov/midwest/MinnesotaValley
Minnesota Lynx Basketball - The Lynx, Minnesota's WNBA team, play at the Target Center from May to September.
Address: 600 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN
Distance: 19 miles
Phone: 612-673-1645
Website: www.wnba.com/lynx
Minnesota Swarm - Minnesota's professional lacrosse team plays at the Xcel Enery Center from January to April.
Address: 317 Washington Street, St. Paul, MN
Distance: 18 miles
Phone: 651-602-6000
Website: www.mnswarm.com
Minnesota Thunder Pro Soccer Club - Minnesota's American professional soccer team plays at the National Sports Center in Blaine from April to September.
Address: 2124 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN
Distance: 18 miles
Phone: 651-917-8326
Website: www.mnthunder.com
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory - Located just west of Lexington
Parkway and Horton Avenue in St. Paul in the historic Como Park Zoo.
Parking is free and there is an "admission donation" for the
conservatory of $1.00 for adults and $0.50 for children and seniors.
Address: 1250 Kaufman Drive, St. Paul, MN
Distance: 19 miles
Phone: 651-487-8200
Website: www.comozooconservatory.org
Como Town - Come to Como Town where kids can drive cars, fly
planes, fight fires, run, climb and play! It is safe and wholesome
family fun right next to Como Zoo and Conservatory.
Address: 1301 Midway Parkway, St. Paul, MN
Distance: 19 miles
Phone: 651-487-2121
Website: www.comotown.com
Great Clips IMAX 3D - Treat your senses to the most powerful and
involving movie experience yet created. Our academy award winning IMAX
technology brings images to life like no other. Experience an arm chair
adventure that will take your breath away - literally!
Address: 12000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: 952-431-IMAX (4629)
Website: www.imax.com/minnesota
Mall of America - Mall of American is the nation's largest
retail and entertainment complex. The 4.2 million square foot complex
is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the
nation's first Nick theme park, Underwater Adventures Aquarium, a 1.2
million gallon walk-through aquarium, a 14-screen movie theatre and
more.
Address: 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Distance: 9 miles
Phone: 800-879-3555
Website: www.mallofamerica.com
Mickey's Dining Car - St. Paul - Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. Authentic 1930's art deco architecture makes it the
"quintessential diner". Open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Address: 36 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55105
Distance: 18 miles
Phone: 651-222-5633
Website: www.mickeysdiningcar.com
Minnesota Zoo - Journey into Russia's Grizzly Coast and watch
massive grizzly bears hunt for fish in the nearby water, listen to the
playful calls of the sea otters, discover the stealth and beauty of the
Amur leopards, and observe smart and curious wild boars. Situated on
500 rolling, wooded acres, the Minnesota Zoo is home to a lush tropical
forest and aviary, a marine center, boreal forest, tundra and a family
farm. With more than 2,400 animals representing over 400 species,
you're assured of a new adventure every visit!
Address: 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: 952-431-9000
Website: www.mnzoo.org
Nickelodeon Universe - Nickelodeon Universe®, the
nation's largest indoor family theme park, invites guests to take a
whirlwind ride on the latest roller coaster, the speeding and spiraling
SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge. The theme park is home to
seven acres of fun with more than 30 remarkable rides and attractions,
nine mouth watering places to eat, plenty of entertainment and, of
course, shopping.
Address: 5000 Center Court, Bloomington, MN
Distance: 9 miles
Phone: 952-883-8600
Website: www.nickelodeonuniverse.com
Underwater Adventures Aquarium - Underwater Adventures®
Aquarium is the world's largest underground aquarium. Voted World's
Best Shark Encounter with over 4,500 sea creatures and a virtual
submarine tour, plus a whole lot more! Underwater Adventures features
seven different displays. Take a trip through a 300-foot glass
underground tunnel, touch sharks and stingrays, or take a virtual
submarine ride at Starfish Beach.
Address: 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Distance: 9 miles
Phone: 952-883-0202
Website: www.sharky.tv
Valleyfair Family Amusement Park - As always, Valleyfair offers
huge thrills and excitement for all ages. The park features over 75
rides and attractions, including eight roller coasters, family and
thrill rides, live entertainment and Whitewater Country Waterpark.
Address: One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: 952-445-7600
Website: www.valleyfair.com
Quick Area Guide
- Bar/Lounge - Old Chicago on Site
- Golf
- Horseback Riding
- IMAX Theatre
- Mall of America
- Minnesota Zoo
- Movie Theatre/16 Screen - 3 blocks
- Shopping
- Restaurant(s)
- Snow Skiing
