EAGAN COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
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Area attractions are regional draws
more information , call 952-895-4685 or go online at www . ames-center . com .
Buck Hill - Located at 15400 Buck Hill Road , just west of I-35W , Buck Hill Ski Area offers skiing , snowboarding , snow tubing , as well as summer activities such as bicycle racing , and disc golf . Buck Hill has a vertical drop of 309 feet , 11 lifts , 45 acres of skiing area and 15 runs . Buck ‘ 54 Bar & Grill has ample deck space for outdoor dining and frequent musical entertainment . For more information , go online at www . buckhill . com or call 952-435-7174 .
Dakota County Fairgrounds – The sprawling acreage of the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington is home to the Dakota County Fair and other annual events . To find out more , call the General Fair Office at 651-463-8818 or go to DakotaCountyFair . org .
Dakota City Heritage Village – Dakota City Heritage Village offers visitors the chance to experience rural life in 1900-era Dakota County . A recreated historic village and museum , Dakota City ’ s five-acre site includes 22 buildings . The village and museum are open for educational programs , senior groups , celebrations and tours by reservation . Located on the Dakota County Fairgrounds , 4008 220th St . W ., Farmington , 651-460-8050 , e-mail : info @ DakotaCity . org , DakotaCity . org .
Dakota Curling – Dakota Curling Holyoke Plaza , 20775 Holt Ave ., in Lakeville features multiple sheets for curling , a warm room , a bar and restaurant , and viewing from three sides of the ice sheet , including an elevated mezzanine level for second story observation by coaches and officials . Contacts are president @ dakotacurling . org and 952-479-0322 . More is at dakotacurling . org .
Elko Speedway – A NASCAR-sanctioned racetrack , with a steeply banked paved 3 / 8-mile oval that allows two and three-wide racing . The speedway also has a bar and restaurant featuring live music , bingo , and post-race parties . Elko Speedway is at 26350 France Avenue , Elko . Office hours : by appointment , hours vary during racing season . For more information , visit www . elkospeedway . com or call 952-461-7223 .
Minnesota Zoo – The zoo is home to more than 2,700 animals such as Grizzly bears , coyotes , lemurs , leopards , Komodo dragons and various birds species . The zoo also offers various education and conservation programs in addition to its attractions . This year is the second year of the Treetop Trail to give visitors a new perspective and additional programming . For more information , call 952-431- 9200 or visit www . mnzoo . com .
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