- Our list of the best things to do in Prior Lake, Minnesota, features the top 230 nearby activities — including 86 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Prior Lake, 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 10 things to do within the city of Prior Lake, MN , followed by 220 popular activities in nearby cities, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Burnsville, Shakopee, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Lakeville, Chanhassen, Jordan, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Wayzata, Northfield, Eagan, Plymouth, Apple Valley, Edina, Cannon Falls, Savage, Brooklyn Center, St. Louis Park, West St. Paul and Cottage Grove
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23.1 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.
23.2 Miles
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State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Built by James Steele Construction Company out of St. Paul, the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial honors the state's Vietnam vets. The monument is designed to express honor and help people reflect on the lives that were lost.
23.2 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.
23.2 Miles
Find out how beer is made at Surly Brewing Company. After a guided tour of the production facility, visitors can then sample Surly beers in their spacious taproom.
23.3 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.
23.5 Miles
97%
39 votes
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.
23.6 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.
24.9 Miles
During the holiday season, visitors can take a trip to Rum River and Hampton Hills Tree Farms to cut their own Christmas tree. The trees are grown on site and stay fresh for up to 4 weeks after being cut.