Area Travel - AmericInn^® of Lakeville, MN

Welcome to Beautiful Minnesota! Read about Lakeville attractions and things to do nearby AmericInn.

While staying at our Lakeville hotel, you are not far away from downtown Minneapolis, Burnsville, Mystic Lake Casino, Elko Speedway and Buck Hill Ski Area. Natural beauty, fabulous recreation and exceptional community spirit make this area one of Minnesota's most desirable places to visit. Great shopping, a regional airport, a movie theater and great parks and trails all add to the existing charm of this region.

There are so many things to do in Lakeville, you'll find something for everyone to enjoy!

Area Attractions and Activities

Buck Hill Ski Area -  Downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing November - March. Lessons available. BMX racing, mountain biking and mountain boarding May - August.
15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville
Distance: 2 miles
Phone: (952) 435-7174   

Burnsville Center - Sears, Macy's, and JC Penney plus 78 specialty shops & restaurants.
Address: 1178 Burnsville Ctr., Burnsville
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: (952) 435-8182

Lakeville Area Arts Center - Located in the former All Saints Church in historic downtown Lakeville Provides cultural enrichment and artistic experiences for the community.
Distance: 5 miles
Phone: (952) 985-4640

Minnesota Zoo - More than 2,800 animals from 5 continents in exhibits resembling their natural habitat. Discovery Bay, Indonesian Rainforest and Family Farm. Outdoor exhibits viewed from climate controlled monorail. Open year round.
Address: 1300 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: (952) 431-9500, 1-800-366-7811

Elko Speedway - The Midwest center for speed! NASCAR racing and events. Group rates available. Conveniently located off Interstate 35.
Address: 26350 France Ave, Elko
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: (952) 461-7223  

Historic Murphy's Landing - Living history village 1840 - 1890 along the Minnesota River.
Address: 2187 E Hwy. 101, Shakopee
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: (952) 445-6900

Mall of America - The largest fully enclosed retail and family entertainment complex in the United States: Macy's, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom’s, and Sears.
Address: 494 & Cedar Avenue, Bloomington
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: (952) 883-8800 

Valleyfair Amusement Park - Over 75 rides, daily entertainment, Imax Theater, White Water Country water park, Wild Thing roller coaster, and 275 ft. Power Tower. Open weekends in May and September and daily mid-May through Labor Day. Groups welcome.
Address: 1 Valleyfair Dr., Shakopee
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: (952) 445-7600 or (800) FUN-RIDE 

Science Museum of Minnesota and OmniTheater - Explore awe-inspiring exhibits, and experience the thrill of a larger-than-life Omni theater movie. Try to catch the images that magically dance, leap and pop off the screen in our 3D Cinema. Play mini-golf in the Big Back Yard, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mississippi River.
Address: 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Distance: 20 miles
Phone: (651) 221-9444

Minnesota History Center - Explore Minnesota's past through museum exhibits and hands on experiences in this architectural masterpiece. Tours, classes, cafe and gift shops.
Address: 345 Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul
Distance: 20 miles
Phone: (651) 296-6126 

Minnesota Children's Museum - Play to learn! Children ages six months through 10 years can touch, climb, splash, and crawl in six galleries packed with extraordinary hands-on adventures.
Address: 10 W. Seventh Street, St. Paul
Distance: 21 miles
Phone: (651) 225-6001 

Padelford Packet Boat Company - Historically narrated cruises aboard four large riverboats on the Mississippi River, departing from both Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Address: Harriet Island, St. Paul
Distance: 18 miles
Phone: (651) 227-1100 

Underwater Adventures - View 3,000 living sea creatures in a 1.2 million gallon water tank through a virtual submarine ride.
Address: 120 E. Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: (952) 883-0202 or (888) 348-3846 

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory - Award winning conservatory, seasonal flowers, tropical plants and Japanese gardens. Free admission to Zoo!
Address: Midway Pkwy. and Kaufman Dr., St. Paul
Distance: 21 miles
Phone: (651) 487-8200

Minnesota Harvest Valley Orchard - Open 10 months for apple sampling, live music, bakery, gift shop, petting farm, hiking trails, restaurant, pony rides, and orchard wagon rides.
Address: Hwy 169 at Apple Lovers Lane, Jordan
Distance: 6 miles
Phone: (952) 492-2785 or (800) 662-7753  

Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden - Minneapolis sculpture garden, exhibitions, galleria, shops and restaurant. Free admission on Thursdays and first Saturday of the month. Guided tours and garden tours available. Minneapolis sculpture garden has no admission fee. Senior and student discounts.
Address: 725 Vineland Place, Mpls.
Distance: 17 miles
Phone: (612) 375-7577