- Our list of the best things to do in Apple Valley, Minnesota, features the top 262 nearby activities — including 100 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Apple Valley, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 4 things to do within the city of Apple Valley, MN , followed by 258 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Burnsville, Hastings, Shakopee, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Lakeville, Chanhassen, Prior Lake, Jordan, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Wayzata, Northfield, Cannon Falls, Maplewood, Eagan, Plymouth, Edina, Savage, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Brooklyn Center, St. Louis Park and West St. Paul
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21.1 Miles
Excelsior Commons Beach is a 13 acre beach-side park offering a variety of recreational opportunities as well as being venue to several seasonal special events. Attractions include picnic areas, a playground, a baseball field, public restrooms, and open docks.
21.3 Miles
92%
26 votes
Lake Minnetonka, Grove Lane E, Wayzata, MN
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Offering 13 paved miles, the Dakota Rail Regional Trail follows the route of the former Dakota Rail Corridor. Visitors can hike, bike, and walk their dogs along the trail which offers panoramic views of Lake Minnetonka.
21.4 Miles
Located on Wayzata Bay, the Wayzata Yacht Club is a club for sailing enthusiasts. The club offers boat mooring and services, instructional meetings and seminars, and a full service restaurant and bar.
21.5 Miles
97%
410 votes
3675 Arboretum Drive, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN 55317
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An affiliate of the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is both a fun and educational place to visit. It features a number of public gardens with various plant and tree collections. There are also sculptures, a restaurant and gift shop on-site to enhance the experience.
21.5 Miles
Whistling Well Farm grows over 20 of the regions varieties of apples. Patrons may choose washed and graded apples from the farm market or pick their own and the Farm store is stocked with apple cider, pumpkins,
21.6 Miles
Owned and operated by chef Marianne Miller, Saga Hills Cooking & Events is both a culinary school and working kitchen that caters primarily to special events. Open daily and welcoming visitors, cooking classes are offered by reservation throughout the year.
21.7 Miles
Cannon Valley Trail is a paved trail with a scenic view that runs from Cannon Falls to Red Wing. It is ideal for hiking, biking, and rollerblading. It is mostly level and fairly shaded. There are a lot of rest stops and benches along the way.
21.7 Miles
Guests can rent a variety of boats on Lake Minnetonka with Bay to Bay Boat Rentals. Bay to Bay offers 3 deluxe Pontoons: 25 foot Palm Beach, 30 foot Clearwater, and 30 foot Palm Beach.
21.7 Miles
An award winning bowling and entertainment center in Excelsior, Country Club Lanes is open 7 days a week. Frequent bowlers can also participate in leagues, and on special nights guests can enjoy glow bowling,
21.8 Miles
20 wine specialties await to be tasted and bought from the Cannon River Winery. It also has a gift shop, with items pertaining to this domain.