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commercial amenities but also a newer, more diverse housing stock for those looking for something more contemporary. A market-rate apartment building is also being constructed in downtown Farmngton, in an effort to provide additional energy to the area.
Rosemount also has many new industrial and housing developments especially on the east side and modern commercial sites along the County Road 42 strip. Among the new projects are a new Life Time fitness center, housing communities in Amber Fields, new industrial development and several restaurants and brewpubs.
Whatever your inclination— serene small town vibes or quiet suburban neighborhoods— Farmington and Rosemount have much to offer in the way of a positive lifestyle experience.
Apple Valley
The city of Apple Valley is known for being a vibrant hub of shopping and recreational activity in Dakota County. Its central location make the numerous businesses and attractions accessible to people in surrounding cities, such as Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount and Farmington.
Most of the regional draw starts at one of the busiest intersections in the Twin Cities metro area at County Road
42 and Cedar Avenue. Surrounding this junction are restaurants of a wide variety offering a slice of worldwide ethnic cuisine and American standards. One can also find nearly every kind of shopping desire from major retailers to niche businesses offering unique items. There are also several new commercial retail sites in the city’ s east side near its border with Rosemount.
Apple Valley is home to a range of amenities, including the state-operated Minnesota Zoo and the city-run Valleywood Golf Course, Splash Valley Aquatic Center, Apple Valley Community Center, Apple Valley Senior Center and 53 parks. The city has been named one of the most bike-friendly cities in the nation and it scores well on transit options as the Apple Valley Transit Station is one of the busiest in the state. The Red Line Bus Rapid Transit service runs throughout the day in a loop from Apple Valley to the Mall of America.
Apple Valley has scored well in past surveys for being a place that has options for seniors, commuters and young people to find recreation, access to transportation and affordable housing.
More information about what these cities have to offer can be found on their websites and check out Sun Thisweek and the Dakota County Tribune’ s website at www. Sun- Thisweek. com.
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