- TripBuzz found 210 things to do with kids in or near Apple Valley, Minnesota, including 207 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Shakopee and Burnsville.
- From Minnesota Zoo to Apple Valley Aquatic Center, the Apple Valley area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Water Parks, Zoos, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Approximately 20 miles from Minneapolis, Apple Valley was founded in 1969 and is now the 18th most populous city in the state. Even so, it has several unspoiled areas used for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Named the 17th best place to live in the US by Money Magazine, Apple Valley holds Apple Valley Freedom Days around the 4th of July every year.
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Maintained by the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, Battle Creek Dog Park is free to the public. This off-leash dog park covers 35 acres and is completely fenced in for safety of the dogs.
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With several community ice skating programs available, Hastings Civic Ice Arena offers visitors an indoor ice rink for recreational skating. Visitors can skate during one of the public skate sessions or watch a local hockey league game.
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With unlimited bowling offered on select nights, Elsie's Restaurant Bar & Bowling Center is open to visitors for recreational bowling. The center has a bar and restaurant with plasma TVs to watch football games on.
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Lake Anne is located in the middle of 102 acres of hills and dense trees. The site hosts a beach area, dock and pier, several athletic fields and courts, a concessions area and nature trails.
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With four indoor courts, Minnetonka Tennis Club provides its members with a pro shop and certified instructors to help improve their game. The locker room has a sauna, and there is a loft observation area with a complete kitchen.
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Those looking for thrills can always go to the Trail of Terror and enjoy one or more of its special packages: the zombie paintball, the haunted woods, or the gypsy grotto, to name just a few.
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During the holiday season, visitors can take a trip to Rum River and Hampton Hills Tree Farms to cut their own Christmas tree. The trees are grown on site and stay fresh for up to 4 weeks after being cut.
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Enjoy a round or perfect your golfing game at the Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury. Beautifully landscaped, it is a top ranked course with 18 holes for play. The club further provides a driving range and on-site dining.
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On the grounds of the Temple of ECK, Temple of ECK Contemplation Trails offer meditation strolls through fields of prairie grass and natural forest. Views of nearby Lake Louise are available, and signs with spiritual quotes adorn the path.
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A space of quiet meditation and contemplation on the Carleton College Campus, Joryo-en Japanese Garden welcomes visitors. A combination of lichen-covered rocks, carefully-placed bushes, and intentional landscaping, the garden embodies the principles of Zen.