Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Chanhassen, MN

Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about Chanhassen attractions and things to do during your stay:

While staying in Chanhassen, you are minutes away from downtown Minneapolis, The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Lake Minnewashta and Lake Ann Park Beaches.

Area Attractions and Activities 

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - The nation's largest dinner theatre.  A variety of shows are available every season.
Address: 501 W 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Distance: 0.6 miles
Phone: 800-362-3515
Hours of Operation: Dinner seating at 6:00pm.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - 675 acres of cultivated plants, landscaped gardens, hills, a lake and ponds.  Scenic walking trails weave through the Arboretum.
Address: 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318
Distance: 4.0 miles
Phone: 952-443-1400
Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 8:00pm or sunset

Mall of America - The largest, fully-enclosed retail and family entertainment complex in the United States.  With over 500 stores, 80 restaurants and The Park at MOA, there is something for everyone at Mall of America.
Address: 8100 24th Ave S Bloomington, MN 55425
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: 952-883-8800
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 9:30pm, Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm

Valleyfair! Amusement Park -  Theme park featuring rides, shows, and entertaining attractions.
Address: 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
Distance: 9.74 miles
Phone: 952-445-7600
Hours of Operation: Open daily at 9:00am from mid-May through September.

Mystic Lake Casino - The midwest's premier gaming facility.  Features 76 blackjack tables, 1000 slots, highstakes bingo, a deli and a casino buffet that is open 24 hours daily.
Address: 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, MN, 55372
Distance: 12.43 miles
Phone: 952-445-9000
Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours daily

Canterbury Park - Race track that hosts live racing action.
Address: 1100 Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN 55379
Distance: 9 miles
Phone: 800-340-6361
Hours of Operation: Open from May through Labor Day. Call for information.

The Minnesota Zoo/IMAX Theatre - A series of trails that wind through 500 beautiful acres of animals.  Ride the skytrail monorail for a treetop view of Northern trail animals. 
Address: 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Distance: 24.0 miles
Phone: 952-431-9500
Hours of Operation: Open year-round at 9:00am daily

The Science Museum/Omnitheatre - Numerous exhibits on anthropology, dinosaurs, environment and technology, plus shows at the Omnitheatre.
Address: 120 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Distance: 27.0 miles
Phone: 651-221-9444
Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Old Log Theatres - The theatres boast the best in Broadway comedy and British farce and is the oldest professional theatre in the upper Midwest.  Cocktails and dinner are available.
Address: 5175 Meadville Street, Excelsior, MN 55331
Distance: 4.4 miles
Phone: 952-474-5951
Hours of Operation: Call for information.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival - The festival runs from early August through late September and features 12 stages of entertainment, food, games, rides and much more!
Address: 1244 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
Distance: 8.0 miles
Phone: 952-445-7361
Hours of Operation: 9:00am - 7:00pm from early August through late September

Lake Minnetonka - Minnetonka offers lakeside dining at places such as Bayside Grille, Lord Fletcher's and Maynards.  Boat charters are available for afternoon lunch tours, weddings, corporate events and more.

• Bayview Charter Cruises: 952-470-VIEW
• Seanote Cruises of Lake Minnetonka: 952-944-7464
• Paradise Charter Cruise: 952-474-8058
• Queen of Excelsior: 952-474-2502 

Chanhassen Lakes

Christmas Lake - 276 acres, stocked with excess brood stock trout through a program of the DNR.  Northern, bass and panfish are also present.  Public access in Shorewood.  Maximum depth of 87 feet.

Lake Lucy - 90 acres, some panfish present, poor population of most game fish. NO public access.  Maximum depth of 20 feet.

Lake Ann - 117 acres, good for bass, sunfish and crappies. Trolling motors only.  Maximum depth of 45 feet.  Food for canoeing and other non-motorized watercraft.  Swimming beach.

Lake Minnewashta - 680 acres, abundant in bass, sunfish, small northern pike.  Popular in summer and winter.  Two public accesses at Minnewashta Park.  Maximum depth of 70 feet. Swimming beach.

Lake St. Joe - 14 acres, small, unimproved access off of Minnewashta Parkway.  Canoes are appropriate.  Maximum depth of 52 feet.

Lotus Lake -  240 acres, stocked with walleye every two or three years.  Popular year-round for crappie, sunfish, northern pike and bass.  Public access on the south end.  Maximum depth of 29 feet.

Lake Riley - 300 acres, food northern population.  Crappies are present in good numbers; some bass and walleye present.  Public access in Eden Prairie.  Maximum depth of 49 feet.  Swimming beach.

Lake Susan - 93 acres, fished by locals; mainly panfish.  Walleye and bass fry have been introduced.  Public access at Lake Susan Park.  Maximum depth of 17 feet.

Rice March Lake - 79 acres, a marsh not suitable for summer fishing. Some ice fishing does occur.  Maximum depth of 11 feet.  No public access. 

Chanhassen Parks

The Chanhassen Park System includes 27 parks, seven park reserves, recreational facilities at two schools and 600 acres of parkland and open space.  All parks are open to the public, with parking available off-street or within walking distance at most.  Carver County operates the 350-acre Minnewashta Regional Park in western Chanhassen.  On its southern border is the Minnesota River Valley Wildlife Refuge.  The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum borders Chanhassen to the west.  Call Chanhassen Parks and Recreation at 952-227-1121 to make picnic reservations or to reserve a volleyball kit.

Lake Ann Park
Address: 7500 Lake Ann Park Drive

Bluff Creek Nature Preserve
Address: Audubon Road

Carver Park Reserve
Address: County Rd. 11, Victoria MN
Operated by: Three Rivers Park District

Lake Auburn Camp Ground
Reservations: 763-559-6700
Operated by: Three Rivers Park District

Lowry Nature Center - A 3,300-acre park reserve where trumpeter swans and other wildlife have been nurtured.  There are trails, camping, biking, fishing, children's playground, Historic Grimm Farm and nature programs.
Operated by: Three Rivers Park District

Carver County Parks
Phone:952-466-5250
Website: www.co.carver.mn.us/parks

Hennepin County Parks - Three Rivers Park District
Phone:  763-559-9000
Website: www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

Camp Grounds

Baylor Park - Young America
Address: 10755 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood, MN
Phone: 952-466-5250

Dakotah Meadows
Address: 2341 Park Pl., Prior Lake, MN
Phone: 800-653-CAMP or 952-445-8800

Fish Lake Acres Campground
Address: 3000 210th St. E., Prior Lake
Phone: 952-492-3393

Minneapolis S.W. KOA
Address: 3315 166th St. W., Jordan, MN
Phone: 952-492-6440 

MN Horse & Hunt Club (Campground & RV Park)
Address: 2920 - 220th St., Prior Lake, MN
Phone: 952-447-2266

MN Valley Trail State Park Recreation Area
Address: 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan, MN
Phone: 952-492-6400 

Shakopee Valley RV Park
Address: 1245 Bluff Ave. E., Shakopee, MN
Phone: 952-445-7313

Will's Riverview RV Park
Address: 1705 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee
Phone: 952-445-5323 

Golf Courses

Bearpath Golf and Country Club - Private
Address: 18100 Bear Path, Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-975-0123

Bent Creek Golf Club - Private
Address: 14490 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: 952-937-0789

Bluff Creek
Address: 1025 Creekwood, Chanhassen, MN
Phone: 952-445-5685

Chaska Par 30
Address: 1207 Hazeltine Blvd, Chaska, MN
Phone: 952-448-7454

Chaska Town Course
Address: 3000 Town Course Dr., Chaska, MN
Phone: 952-443-3748

Cleary Lake Regional Park
Address: 18106 Texas Ave. S., Prior Lake, MN
Phone: 763-694-7777

Creeks Bend Golf Course
Address: 26826 Langford Ave., New Prague, MN
Phone: 952-758-7200

Dahlgreen Golf Club
Address: 6940 Dahlgreen Rd., Chaska, MN
Phone: 952-448-7463

Deer Run Golf Club
Address: 8661 Deer Run Dr., Victoria, MN
Phone: 952-443-2351

Hazeltine National Golf Club - Private
Address: 1900 Hazeltine Blvd., Chaska, MN
Phone: 952-556-5400

Island View Golf Club
Address: 7795 County Rd. 30, Waconia, MN
Phone: 952-442-2956

Ridges at Sand Creek
Address: 21775 Ridges Dr., Jordan, MN
Phone: 952-492-2644

Stonebrooke Golf Club
Address: 2693 County Rd. 79, Shakopee, MN
Phone: 952-496-3171

Valley View Golf Club
Address: 23795 Laredo Ave. S., Belle Plaine, MN
Phone: 952-873-4653

The Wilds
Address: 3151 Wilds Ridge, Prior Lake, MN
Phone: 952-445-3500

Horseback Riding

Berry Harvest Horse Boarding
Phone: 952-448-9894

Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club
Phone: 952-873-6495, Joyce Johnson

River Valley Ranch
Address: 16480 County Rd. 45, Carver, MN
Phone: 952-361-3361

Sports Clay Ranches

MN Horse & Hunt Club
Address: 2920 - 330th St., Prior Lake, MN
Phone: 952-447-2266

Historic Places 

Historic Murphy's Landing
Address: 2187 E. Hwy. 101, Shakopee, MN
Phone: 763-694-7784