- Our list of the best things to do in Excelsior, Minnesota, features the top 233 nearby activities — including 89 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Excelsior, 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 9 things to do within the city of Excelsior, MN , followed by 224 popular activities in nearby cities, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Burnsville, Shakopee, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Prior Lake, Jordan, Eden Prairie, Lakeville, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Eagan, Plymouth, Apple Valley, Edina, Andover, Savage, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Cannon Falls, Brooklyn Center, West St. Paul, St. Louis Park and Elk River
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193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
23.5 Miles
St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
23.6 Miles
Year round trips are provided by the St. Paul Gangster Tour that lasts for roughly two hours. Visitors are able to see the sights where the gangsters of the city used to live, party, and execute their most notorious crimes.
23.6 Miles
Comprised of 12,000 square feet within an underground cave system, the Wabasha Street Caves is a unique facility that is available for private events. The caves have been fitted with stucco ceilings, tile floors, a 60 foot bar, meeting rooms, and dining spaces.
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17100 Station Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044
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Whitetail Woods Regional Park sits at 456 beautiful acres. Activities at the park include picnicking, hiking, geocaching, sledding, snowshoeing, fawn crossing, camping, a place to start a recreational bonfire, and cross country skiing.
23.8 Miles
A converted railway bed, Gateway Trail, features 18-miles of multi use trails just outside of the twin cities. Bikers, hikers, even the occasional horseback rider enjoy the paved trail and the picturesque lands it passes through.
23.8 Miles
The Lakeville Area Art Center is an arts and theater facility featuring work by local artists and volunteers. Art classes and galleries are offered, as well as live performances from local musicians and children's groups.
23.8 Miles
Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar features wines from around the world along with local and regional craft beers. They also offer locally roasted coffee and espresso, homemade soups, salsa, baked items and sandwiches using organic and/or locally grown produce.
23.8 Miles
An eight-lane bowling center, Lakeville Family Bowl offers open and league bowling along with birthday party and tournament hosting. The center provides bowling specials, a bar and a kitchen with a full dining menu.
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Get the complete farming experience at the Oliver H. Kelley Farm. A perfect outing for school kids and youth groups, visitors can tour both the barn and farmhouse, and possibly even lend a hand with the animals or in the garden and kitchen.