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LAKEVILLE C O M M U N I T Y G U I D E 2 0 1 9 AT T R A C T I O N S Dakota Curling a hub of several activities 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 fi ve-acre site includes 22 buildings. The village and museum are open for educa- tional programs, senior groups, celebrations and tours by reservation. Located on the Dakota County Fair- grounds, 4008 220th Street W., Farmington, (651) 460- 8050, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.Dako- taCity.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. Offi ce hours: by appointment, hours vary during racing season. For more information, visit www.elkospeedway. com or call 952-461-7223. Dakota County Historical Society – Discover details about local history at the Dakota County Historical Soci- ety Research Library and Museum. Featured on display at the museum are over 25,000 objects, including many historical pictures. Permanent exhibits include “Old Town,” which includes a general store, boarding house, kitchen and jail in addition to many other rooms fi lled with artifacts and information about Dakota County’s past. The museum is located at 130 Third Ave. N. South St. Paul, 651-552-7548. For more information visit www. dakotahistory.org. Minnesota Zoo – The zoo is home to more than 2,700 animals such as grizzly bears, moose, lemurs, Amur ti- gers, monk seals and various bird species. The zoo also offers various education and conservation programs in addition to its attractions. For more information, call 952-431-9200 or visit www.mnzoo.com. Buck Hill — Located at 15400 Buck Hill Road, just west of I-35W, Buck Hill Ski Area offers skiing, snow- boarding, snow tubing, as well as summer activities such as bicycle racing. Buck Hill has a vertical drop of 309 feet, 11 lifts, 45 acres of skiing area and 13 runs. For more information, go online at www.buckhill.com or call [phone]. Ames Center — Located at 12600 Nicollet Ave. in the Heart of the City, the center opened in January 2009 and has a 1,000-seat proscenium stage theater and an intimate, 150-seat black box theater. There is additional space for banquets, special events and receptions. For more information, go to the center at 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, call 952-895-4685 or go online at www. ames-center.com. Community Guide 2019-20 | LAKEVILLE| 13