- 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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30.9 Miles
Featuring terrain including grasslands, woodlands and wetlands, Bryant Lake Regional Park is home to wildlife like deer and waterfowl. It offers hiking trails, picnic and play areas, a disc golf course and lake access for swimming, fishing and boating
31.1 Miles
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.
31.2 Miles
Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a large public zoo. It features hundreds of animals from throughout the world, a large carousel, a children's amphibian encounter exhibit and an extensive series of formal gardens.
31.2 Miles
Built in 1914, Cafesjian's Carousel has 68 hand carved horses and 3 hand carved chariots. The 30 ton carousel also has a Wurlitzer 153 band organ that mimics the sounds of the cello, violin, flute, trombone, and trumpet.
31.3 Miles
76%
125 votes
1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103
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Focused on fostering value for living things in the public, the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory features a variety of exhibits of animals and plants. The zoo also offers facility rentals for special events, and hosts educational programs.
31.4 Miles
90%
60 votes
1360 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103
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A historical landmark, the Como Lakeside Pavilion has a cafe, banquet and meeting facilities, and paddle boat rentals available. It also has a lakeside stage that hosts concerts and plays during the summer months.
31.4 Miles
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.
31.4 Miles
Granite Bowl South is a local bowling alley featuring a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. Drink specials, open bowling, and recreational leagues are among the many attractions offered at the alley.
31.5 Miles
88%
337 votes
501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Providing a variety of theater performances and entertainment, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is just a short drive from Minneapolis. Special events such as weddings, anniversaries and corporate gatherings are also welcome at this venue.