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Twin Cities Attractions
ADVENTURE SEEKERS
NICKELODEON UNIVERSE® is the largest
indoor theme park in the nation with over
7 acres of fun, 25 rides, Nickelodeon characters,
roller coasters, live entertainment, zipline, and
ropes adventure course.
MALL GOERS
MALL OF AMERICA® is one of the most visited
tourist destinations in the world boasting 520
shops full of tax-free shopping and over 50
restaurants. It’s Nickelodeon Universe®, SEA
LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium, FlyOver America®,
Crayola Experience, SMAASH and more – all
under one roof.
TWIN CITIES PREMIUM OUTLETS
Enjoy 25-65% savings on designer brands at
the world’s finest outlet shopping center.
VALLEYFAIR AMUSEMENT PARK features
over 75 rides, including thrilling roller coasters
and attractions on 90 acres. Valleyfair is also
home to Planet Snoopy, Soak City Waterpark,
and Halloween Haunt.
BUCK HILL SKI AREA offers downhill skiing,
snowboarding and tubing. Experience year
round skiing, spring mountain biking and
outdoor summer concerts.
ESCAPE MSP Are you up for the challenge?
Your team is locked in a themed room with two
goals; collect the hidden assets and escape the
room before time runs out!
ANIMAL LOVERS
MINNESOTA ZOO houses rare animals from
all over the world in their Russia’s Grizzly Coast,
Tropics Trail, Discovery Bay, Minnesota Trail,
Northern Trail, South Trail, Family Farm and
World of Birds Show.
SEA LIFE AQUARIUM® is the world’s largest
underground aquarium with over 5,000
creatures including sharks, sea turtles and
stingrays! Experience curious crocs, hungry
piranha, and creepy cockroaches at the new
“Brave the Rainforest” opening Spring 2019.
SPORTS FANATICS
ELKO SPEEDWAY is the Midwest’s premier
racing facility with high-banked 3/8 mile paved
oval track, racing under the NASCAR division.
DAKOTA CURLING Experience an Olympic
sport first hand! New to the sport? Learn
to Curl Classes are offered several times
throughout the year.
MINNESOTA SPORTS include Twins Baseball,
Vikings Football, Wild Hockey, Timberwolves
and Lynx Basketball, United Soccer, as well as
U of M Golden Gopher Sports.
HIGH ROLLERS
TREASURE ISLAND CASINO is bursting with
slots, tables games, bingo, dining and concerts.
MYSTIC LAKE CASINO enjoy 24/7 gaming
action including slots, blackjack, bingo, dining
live entertainment and concerts.
CANTERBURY PARK has seasonal live horse
racing, year-round simulcasts and a card club
featuring poker and table games.
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HIKING & BIKING TRAILS Lakeville is home
to over 100 miles of paved pedestrian and
bike trails, great for walking, biking and hiking!
Enjoy the new West Lake Marion Mountain Bike
Trail and several great road routes that both
visitors and residents alike will find plenty of
safe bicycle riding opportunities.
GOLF COURSES The Lakeville area is home to
a dozen golf courses within a 15 minute drive.
We boast of award winning and championship
courses. Come golf, dine, plan a tournament or
banquet overlooking the beautiful lush greens.