Family Travel - AmericInn^® of Shakopee, MN

The Perfect Family Destination - Shakopee, Minnesota

With its convenient location, Kids Stay for Free program, spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 5 people, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast and high-speed Internet access, the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Shakopee provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation. Shakopee, Minnesota provides year-round fun and excitement for the whole family. In the fall and winter, skiing, sledding, and hot chocolate by the fireplace will keep everyone in high spirits. In the spring and summertime you'll find hiking, swimming, golf, fishing, and more for the whole family to enjoy together.

Family Attractions and Activities

Valleyfair! – Amusement park.
Address: 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
Distance: 2 miles
Phone: 1-800-FUNRIDE
Hours of Operation: Varies, please visit website.
Website: www.valleyfair.com 

Minnesota Renaissance Festival – Amusement shows, food, feasts - entertainment for all ages.
Address: 3 miles south of the hotel on Highway 169
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: 800-966-8215
Hours of Operation: Weekends and Labor Day, August 16^th through September 28^th from 9am – 7pm – rain or shine! 

Canterbury Downs Race Track – Horse racing.
Address: 1244 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379
Distance: Less than one mile.
Phone: 800-340-6361
Hours of Operation: Thursdays and Friday 7:00pm, Saturday, Sundays & Holidays 1:30pm 

Mall of America – Nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex.
Address: 60 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Distance: 16 mile
Phone: 952-883-8800
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday – 10:00am – 9:30pm, Sundays 11:00am – 7:00pm 

Historic Murphy’s Landing – History museum.
Address: 2187 East Highway 101, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 800-574-2150
Hours of Operation: Saturdays and Holidays 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sundays Noon – 5:00pm, Weekdays 10:00am – 4:00pm 

Mystic Lake Casino – Casino and entertainment.
Address: 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: 800-262-7799 or 952-496-7272
Hours of Operation: Open  24 hours daily. 

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres – Dinner theatre.
Address: 501 West 78^th Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Distance: 9 miles
Phone: 800-362-3515 or 952-934-1524
Hours of Operation: Call for details. 

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Large public garden.
Address: 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
Distance: 14 miles
Phone: 952-443-1400
Hours of Operation: 8:00am – 8:00pm or sunset, whichever occurs first.  Please website for more details.
Website: www.arboretum.umn.edu for more details. 

The Minnesota Zoo/IMAX Theatre – Zoo and entertainment.
Address: 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Distance: 17 miles
Phone: 800-366-7811 or 952-431-9200
Hours of Operation: Please see www.mnzoo.com for hours during the season you will be visiting. 

Raceway Park – NASCAR racing, figure 8 racing and more.
Address: One Checkered Flag Boulevard, Shakopee, MN 55379
Distance: 2 miles
Phone: 952-445-2257
Hours of Operation: Please visit the website for schedules and hours.
Website: www.goracewaypark.com

Family Attractions and Activities in the Area

• Valleyfair! Amusement Park 2.8 mi
• The Minnesota Renaissance Festival 0.1 mi
• Canterbury Downs Race Track 0.2 mi
• Mall of America 17 mi
• Historic Murphy's Landing 2.1 mi
• Mystic Lake Casino 4.7 mi
• Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 9.5 mi
• Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 14 mi
• The Minnesota Zoo/IMAX Theatre 17 mi
• Raceway Park 2.8 mi