Area Attractions in Burnsville, MN
Shopping
Mall of America
Nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex with over 500 stores.
2300 East American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55425
Visit website: http://www.mallofamerica.com
Mall Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
*Most retail stores are closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Burnsville Center
Conveniently located on County Road 42. The mall, spanning over 1.2 million square feet, is anchored by Marshall Fields, Sears, JC Penney’s and Dicks Sporting goods and has 160 specialty shops.
1178 Burnsville Center
Burnsville, MN 55337
Visit website : http://www.burnsvillecenter.com
(952) 435-8181
Amusement Parks
Valleyfair Amusement Park & Whitewater Country Waterpark
Check out Valleyfair’s newest coaster, Renegade!
One Valleyfair Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
Visit website: http://www.valleyfair.com
(952) 445-6500
Underwater Adventures
120 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
Visit website: www.underwaterworld.com
(952-883-0202)
Water Park of America
1700 American Blvd E
Bloomington, MN 55425
Visit website: www.waterparkofamerica.com
(952) 698-8888
Casino/Gambling
Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Visit website: http://www.mysticlake.com
(952) 445-9000
(800) 262-7999
Canterbury Park
Race track open from May to Labor Day. Catch poker and casino games in the Park’s Card Club.
1100 Canterbury Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
Visit website: http://www.canterburypark.com
(952) 445-7223
(800) 340-6361
Zoos
Minnesota Zoo
Minnesota’s largest zoo featuring a variety of animals from all over the world, and an IMAX theater.
Location:
13000 Zoo Blvd.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Visit website: http://www.mnzoo.com/
(952) 431-9200
(800) 366-7811
Minnesota Zoo Hours
May 26 – September 3:
Monday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
September 4 – September 30:
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
October 1 – April 30:
Monday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Museums/History/Theater
Science Museum
The most popular museum in the Midwest, featuring interactive exhibits, dinosaurs, archaeological treasures, world-renown traveling exhibitions, and Omnitheater and 3-D Cinema films.
120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Visit website: http://www.smm.org
(651) 221-9444
Science Museum Hours
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday – Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Children’s Museum
Fun and interactive exhibits for children ages six months to 10 years.
10 W. 7th St.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Visit website: http://www.mcm.org
(651) 225-6000
Children’s Museum Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Summer Hours
Mondays (Memorial Day through Labor Day ONLY): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Walker Art Center & Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Contemporary art museum featuring well-known artists such as Andy Warhol, Kara Walker, and Chuck Close; and the Sculpture Garden with Frederick R. Weisman’s famous artwork Spoonbridge and Cherry.
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Visit website: http://www.walkerart.org
(612) 375-7600
Hours (Galleries)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Closed Monday
Hours (Sculpture Garden)
Open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight
Historic Fort Snelling
This restored stone fortress opens its gates to welcome you to frontier life. Imagine that the year is 1827, and as costumed guides greet you, that you’ve just arrived via steamboat up the Mississippi River.
Fort Snelling History Center
200 Tower Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55111
Visit website: http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/hfs/
(612) 726-1171
Historic Fort Snelling Hours
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
May, September through October
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Open Monday holidays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Murphy’s Landing
Watch Minnesota history come to life at this living history museum located just outside Shakopee along the Minnesota River Valley. Open year-round for groups and special events, open to the general public weekends during the summer.
2187 East Hwy 101
Shakopee, MN 55379
Visit website: http://www.threeriversparks.org/parks/the-landing.aspx
(763) 694-7784
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
This complex has two theaters, a 1000 seat Proscenium Stage and a 150 seat Black Box. Shows range from plays to musical acts.
12600 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55337
Visit website: http://www.burnsvillepac.com
952-895-4685
Cinemagic
14401 Burnhaven Drive
Burnsville, MN
Visit website: www.cinemagictheatres.com
(763-746-0456)
Entertainment/Sports
Xcel Energy Center
Home of the Minnesota Wild (hockey) and Minnesota Swarm (lacrosse). Also host of music and other entertainment events. Visit website:
199 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
http://www.xcelenergycenter.com
(651) 726-8240
HHH Metrodome and Mall of America Field
The Metrodome, and the Mall of America Field, is the home of the Minnesota Vikings.
Visit website: http://www.msfc.com
Target Field
Target Field is the new home of the MN Twins.
1 Twins Way
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Visit website: http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/min/ballpark/index.jsp
612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS
Target Center
The Target Center is home to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
600 First Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Visit website: http://www.targetcenter.com/
612-673-0900
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission
900 South 5th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 332-0386
Buck Hill Ski Area
15400 Buck Hill Road
Burnsville, MN 55306
Visit website: http://www.buckhill.com
(952) 435-7174
Elko Speedway
Open late April to late October.
26350 France Ave.
Elko, MN 55020
Visit website: http://www.elkospeedway.com
(952) 461-7223
(800) 479-3630
Soccer Blast
Indoor soccer arena, with indoor golf simulators and driving ranges.
3601 W. 145th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Visit website: http://www.soccerblastmn.com
(952) 895-1962
Pro-Cart Racing
12500 Chowen Ave S
Burnsville MN 55337
Visit website: www.prokartindoor.com
(952-808-7223)
Grand Slam
12425 River Ridge Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
Visit website: www.grandslammn.com
(651-452-6569)
