- Our list of the best things to do in Maple Grove, Minnesota, features the top 234 nearby activities — including 81 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Maple Grove, 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 6 things to do within the city of Maple Grove, MN , followed by 228 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Shakopee, Bloomington, Burnsville, Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Eden Prairie, Elk River, Wayzata, Andover, Monticello, Prior Lake, Maplewood, Plymouth, White Bear Lake, Eagan, Edina, Coon Rapids, Savage, Brooklyn Park, Apple Valley, Forest Lake, Cannon Falls, St. Louis Park, Oakdale, Brooklyn Center and West St. Paul
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Spanning over 190 acres and accented by a huge waterfall, Minnehaha Park offers pristine areas for hiking, photography, birdwatching, fishing and other activities. During warm weather, the park is a popular picnic and concert venue.
16.1 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.
16.1 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.
16.1 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.
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Part of the Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area is a ski resort featuring 3 lifts and 9 trails. Attractions also include two terrain parks, ski and snowboard lessons, and competitive racing.
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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.
16.4 Miles
96%
46 votes
1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108
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The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
16.4 Miles
Featuring two auditoriums, Grandview 1 & 2 is an art deco styled cinema originally built in 1933 as a single-screen theater. The theater offers first-run feature films along with a traditional theater snack bar.
16.5 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.