Area Travel - AmericInn^® Long Lake, MN

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

While staying in Long Lake, you are minutes away from downtown Minneapolis, the Target Center, the Walker Art Center, and Shoppes at Arbor Lakes and Lake Minnetonka.

Area Attractions and Activities

Plymouth Playhouse – Best known for their comedies, the playhouse has been going strong for over 34 years!
Address: 2705 Annapolis Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441
Distance: 9.6 miles
Phone: 763-53-1600ext. 1
Hours of Operation: Showtime’s vary by season

Walker Art Center - Formally established in 1927, the Walker Art Center began as the first public art gallery in the Upper Midwest. Opened in April 2005, the new Walker Art Center, nearly double in size, includes increased indoor and outdoor facilities.
Address:1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: 612-375-7600
Hours of Operation: Galleries: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 am–5 pm; Open late Thursday, 11 am–9 pm; Closed Mondays and major holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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: 13.0 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, Nickelodeon Universe, Underwater Adventures and LEGOland, there is something for everyone at Mall of America.
Address:8100 24th Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55425
Distance: 22 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: 22 miles
Phone: 952-445-7600
Hours of Operation: Open daily at 9:00am from mid-May through September.

Canterbury Park - Race track that hosts live racing action.
Address:1100 Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN 55379
Distance: 22 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

ProKart Indoors- Indoor go-karting is the best experience with the thrill and adrenaline rush of driving with a 6.5 horsepower engine.
Address: 11700 Troy Lane, Maple Grove, MN
Distance: 7.5 miles
Phone: 763-428-1333
Hours of Operation: Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday from noon - 9:00pm, Monday from 3:00pm - 9:00pm, and Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 11:00am - 11:00pm

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: 25.2 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: 10.3 miles
Phone: 952-474-5951
Hours of Operation: Call for information

The most famous and iconic places to visit in the Twin Cities:

• The Mall of America
• The Guthrie Theater
• The Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
• The Cathedral of St. Paul
• The Mill City Museum

Places to visit with children in Minneapolis and St. Paul

• The Children's Museum
• The Science Museum
• The Firefighters Hall and Museum
• Trains at the Jackson Street Roundhouse
• The Bell Museum of Natural History
• Minnesota Zoo
• Como Zoo
• Wild Birds at the Raptor Center
• The Works Science and Technology Center