- Our list of the best things to do in Elk River, Minnesota, features the top 47 nearby activities — including 17 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Elk River, 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 8 things to do within the city of Elk River, MN , followed by 39 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monticello, Andover, Maple Grove, Wayzata, Plymouth, Minnetonka, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, Zimmerman and Brooklyn Center
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Located between Mississippi and University aves. and 10th Ave. and Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN
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The University of Minnesota offers four coordinate campuses across the state. As one of the nation’s large schools, it features 250 student exchange programs, various degrees up to a doctoral level and multiple sports teams.
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The venerable Minneapolis Institute of Arts is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is open Tuesday through Saturday on every day but Thanksgiving, and museum admission is free. Special travelling exhibits, however, often require a small entrance fee.
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Upton is a popular commercial district known for its vibrant and eclectic appeal. Within this district, guests will find themselves among movies theaters, professional offices, nightclubs, retail stores and coffee shops.
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Flyaways Gold Gymnastics is a gymnastics training center that provides instruction to children of all ages including off-season training for high school students. They also offer a tumbling class for dancers and cheerleaders.
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The Mariucci Arena is located on the campus of the University of Minnesota. This arena has been host to numerous NCAA events and features an Olympic-sized ice sheet, LED scoreboards, 18 luxury suites and has the ability to seat 10,000 fans.
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The Weisman Art Museum is located on the University of Minnesota main campus. It features a collection of fine arts from the contemporary period with most emphasis on its permanent pieces and some rotating items on loan.
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Located on the University of Minnesota, the Williams Arena is home to the Golden Gopher’s women’s and men’s basketball team. This state-of-the-art facility is designed with a raised floor, arched roof and an attached ice arena.
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Shady Oak Beach is a white sand beach stretching about 76 feet. Attractions include two sand play areas, a sand volleyball court, picnic shelters, canoe rentals, public restrooms, and fishing areas.
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TCF Bank Stadium is an outdoor “horseshoe” style sports arena that is located on the University of Minnesota. Opened in 2009, this is the home field of the Minnesota Golden Gophers of the Big Ten Conference.
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Locally owned and operated, Forest Lake 5 Theater is just a short drive from downtown. Here movie-goers can see the latest releases while also enjoying digital sound, high-back chairs and concessions with common theater treats like popcorn and soda.