- 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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29.4 Miles
For those seeking an exciting skydiving experience, Skydive Forest Lake offers tandem skydives and accelerated freefall skydives. Friendly instructors are on hand, and photos and videos are also taken during the dive.
29.4 Miles
The American Swedish Institute was founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad. The castle currently serves as a combination museum and historic home with a variety of exhibits and programs on Swedish culture.
29.5 Miles
Visitors are able to view the historic Gibbs family farm house that is the basis of the Gibbs Farms Museum. The site also features a native prairie environment, a Dakota medicine garden, and pioneer crop gardens.
29.6 Miles
Part of the Three Rivers Park District, Lake Minnetonka LTR Regional Trail offers both paved/unpaved paths for the bicyclists, hiker, jogger or casual walker to enjoy. With extended hours, it connects easily to other parks and trails.
29.9 Miles
100%
2 votes
14350 County Road 62, Minnetonka, MN 55345
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The Three Rivers Park District is a recreational district that supports activities including archery, geocaching, biking, boating, camping, fishing, and picnicking. The district also has a couple of playgrounds and a swimming pool.
30.0 Miles
97%
500 votes
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Lake Harriet
West 42nd St and West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Minneapolis is home to Lake Harriet, which covers almost 350 acres, plus a 67-acre coastal region. The lake features hiking trails, bike paths and two beaches. Professional lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours.
30.1 Miles
67%
3 votes
6900 Ches Mar Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Situated on a wide lake amid woodlands, Carver County Minnewashta Park hosts recreational space including an off-leash dog park and beach area. Visitors can boat, fish, hike, swim, play volleyball, picnic, or observe wildlife.
30.4 Miles
92%
36 votes
5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Situated on 320 acres inside the Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park, the Tamarack Nature Center is filled with boardwalks and trails. The boardwalks and trails give people access to prairies, ponds, forests, a play area, and more.
30.5 Miles
Edina Country Club features an 18-hole golf course and a pro shop for visitors' golfing needs. In addition, it offers a swimming pool, several different kinds of tennis courts, and other amenities.
30.7 Miles
93%
690 votes
1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
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Home to the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fairgrounds Minnesota is a huge expanse located in Saint Paul. The Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and features rides, barnyard animals, crafts, games, delicious food and other delights.