2013 Shakopee Visitor's Guide

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InsidetheGuide Welcome ...................................................................... .4 Shakopee Attractions ................................................. 6 Outdoor Options ..................................................... 14 Golf .......................................................................... 19 Notables Nearby...................................................... 27 Shopping in Shakopee ............................................ 36 Other Shopping in Region. .................................... 37 Map ............................................................................. 12 Calendar of Local and Regional Events ................... 20 Dining/Restaurants ................................................... 32 Lodging....................................................................... 34 Stay Shakopee Checklist

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and wooded areas of our beautiful Minnesota River Valley; and

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Whether you’re here for the night or several weeks, we hope you’ll take time to enjoy the attractions and activities that make our city and area a vacation destination to remember.

We have the best of both worlds here in Shakopee.

First, we are part of the exciting, vibrant Twin Cities metropolitan area, so feel free to sample and enjoy all that’s available in a major urban center—gourmet dining, world-class arts, pro sports—and set up your “base camp” by staying in our affordable city.

Plus, our growing southwest metro region hosts a wide range of attractions. Indeed, as a top tourist destination, Shakopee has plenty of family activities to fit your vacation style.

This Visitors’ Guide is dedicated to helping you explore what to do during your stay. Use our events calendar or view the sections on area attractions, outdoor options, golfing, dining, shopping and lodging to help you start planning your trip now: 

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Relish the thrills, dips and spins— plus the excited, giddy smiles on your kids’ faces—on the crazy rides at Valleyfair;

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Cheer your horse across the finish line at Canterbury Park;

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Mingle with lords and ladies and jousters and jesters at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival;

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Browse unique and unusual local shops and boutiques;

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Savor a great round of golf at any number of scenic, pristine area golf courses;

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Discover the stunning natural beauty of the rivers, streams, lakes

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Check out all of the “big city” options available in Minneapolis and St. Paul: the well-respected Guthrie Theater; the beloved Tw i n s , V i k i n g s , Wi l d a n d Timberwolves; the world-class Minnesota Zoo; the remarkable shopping at the Mall of America; and more.

Whether you’re here for the night or several weeks, we hope you’ll take time to enjoy the attractions and activities that make our city and area a vacation destination to remember.

Stop by and see why Shakopee is where the Midwest comes to play. Visit Shakopee!

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CANTERBURYPARK

Saddle up for high-speed horse racing, larger purses and more

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anterbury Park features some of the most exciting horse racing in the country, with a season of live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing from May 17 through Sept. 14. Now with larger purses, thanks to a cooperative agreement between Canterbury and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, the track schedules post times that are generally Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, racing begins at 1:30 p.m.

Plus, horse racing is not the only entertainment option at Canterbury. The 18,000-square-foot Canterbury Card Casino features 50 tables with comfortable seating, full bar and menu with table service. A mix of different casino games are available 24 hours a day. Patrons can test their skills at the poker tables or by visiting the casino games room for conventional table games like blackjack.

Even when the horses aren’t running at Canterbury, the racing continues. Thanks to 500 TVs, Canterbury’s Race Book is home to year-round simulcast wagering from America’s top tracks.

1100 Canterbury Road, 800-340-6361 www.canterburypark.com

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Canterbury also hosts many other special events and concerts throughout the year.

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hakopee and the surrounding a r e a, a nd t he g r e a t e r Tw i n C it ie s r e g ion, are blessed with e n g a g i n g l ive theater options that offer top-rate performances all year.

L o c a l l y, j o i n the River Valley Theater Company as it offers a season of new productions each year. This j o i nt v e nt u r e between residents a nd Sha kop e e Community E ducat ion has been delighting audiences with musica ls a nd plays since 2007.

Some scheduled productions include: 2013 “Showcase Cabaret” April 13, 7 p.m.

Knights Event Center “Anne of Avonlea” Youth Studio Production May 10, 7 p.m.; May11, 2 p.m.

Shakopee West Junior High “Blithe Spirit” Main Stage Production Oct. 25-27 & Nov. 1-3 Friday/Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Sundays, 2 p.m.

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STANS MUSEUM Saving—and savoring— local history

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Finally, Minneapolis and St. Paul are alive with high-caliber theater at places such as the nationally respected Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis’ Children’s Theatre Company, dozens of compelling independents and even a number of stand-up comedy venues.

ith a mission to search, s ave a nd sh a r e t he history and cultural heritage of Scott County, the Scott County Historical Society— Stans Museum offers intriguing exhibits, outreach and education programs, a collection of more than 1,700 artifacts, an extensive resea rch l ibra r y, work shops, lectures and guided tours at the museum and throughout the county. Shakopee is home to several historical sites such as the Strunk/Nyssen Brewery, the Samuel Pond Mission and the Schroeder Brickyard. Read more about this museum and other museums in the region in the Notables Nearby section of this publication.

Plus, the popular Chanhassen Dinner Theatre is a short drive away from Shakopee in Chanhassen. See the separate

235 Fuller Street 952-445-0378 www.scottcountyhistory.org

River Valley Theater Company 505 S. Holmes St. 952-856-7062 www.rivervalleytheatrecompany.com

HOURS mon — wed 9 - 6 thursday 9 - 7 friday 9 - 2 saturday 10 - 2 sunday closed

Youth Studio Production TBA Dec. 2013 2014 Main Stage Musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” Feb. 14 - 23, 2014

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VALLEYFAIR Seek (and find) thrills galore

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et ready for excitement and thrills at Valleyfair Amusement Park. Enjoy more than 75 rides and attractions, plenty of games, and lots of food.

Valleyfair offers eight wicked roller coasters, including Renegade, Wild Thing, Steel Venom, High Roller, Corkscrew, Excalibur, the family coaster Mad Mouse and a coaster just for kids — Mild Thing.

New this year is the addition of Dinosaurs Alive! This multi-sensory and interactive dinosaur park will allow guests to experience the sights and sounds of more than 30 life-sized animated dinosaurs.

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Plus, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang are all at Valleyfair’s Planet Snoopy.

The Planet Snoopy Park offers a mix of new rides and re-themed rides, adding to the already full lineup at the 90-acre park, which is the largest amusement park in the upper Midwest.

1 Valleyfair Drive, 952-445-6500 www.valleyfair.com

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hift your vacation into high gear this year at Raceway Park, Minnesota’s first race track, which has been providing family entertainment for 56 years and counting. Raceway Park is home to NASCAR weekly racing, featuring Late Models, Hobby Stocks, Figure 8, Bombers, Short Trackers and Mini Stocks.

NASCAR estimates that 75 million fans enjoy stock-car racing nationally and it’s easy to see why. The cars are fast and loud, and the racing action is up close and exciting.

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istory comes alive at The Landing—Minnesota River Heritage Park—in Shakopee. The idyllic wooded setting stretches along the scenic river valley and brings alive the charm and challenges of life in the 1800s.

Special events at Raceway Park each year include “Nights of Destruction” featuring Figure 8 trailer races, school bus races, Spectator Drags, roll-over contests and Dukes jump. Monster trucks, stunt motorcycle riders and the Green Mamba jet car also provide entertainment for fans of all ages. Special events for kids include bike rides, boxcar races and kids in race cars. Raceway Park also offers several hospitality options, including an air-conditioned VIP suite, group outings and more.

The track is a semi-banked, quarter-mile, asphalt oval and includes a Figure 8 track. Raceway Park offers concession stands and a central courtyard area with grandstands that seat up to 5,000 people.

1 Checkered Flag Boulevard 952-445-2257 www.goracewaypark.com

Families and history enthusiasts of all ages can step into this historic site, which features re-enactments of the rich diversity of early American life. Your journey will take you from the early days of the fur trade era to a developing village—complete with its shops, homes, church, town hall and railroad depot.

During special event days, costumed interpreters are prepared to “spin a yarn,” demonstrate their craft and explain the daily life of the men, women and children who settled in the Minnesota River Valley more than a century ago.

The Landing is open weekends and select holidays, usually mid-March through the end of December, and weekdays all year round. Tour groups may reserve by appointment.

The Landing is part of Three Rivers Parks District.

2187 Highway 101 East 763-694-7784 www.threeriversparks.org

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MINNESOTA RENAISSANCEFESTIVAL Step back in time with lords and ladies

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ou’re invited to step back in time and experience an uncommon event truly like no other. Plan to attend the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

The country’s largest Renaissance-themed festival, this rousing event will delightfully engage and entertain you as the festival grounds are transformed into a 16thcentury village, complete with hundreds of unique characters. You’re encouraged to dress the part, too!

The authentic village is filled with costumed characters such as peasants, nobles and royal courtiers. On 16 lively stages you’ll find magicians, musicians, comedians, jugglers, mimes and more who entertain the kid in all of us. Plus, cheer on the jousting knights who mount their horses to do battle. And, as mentioned, festival-goers are encouraged to the dress the part as well. So plan your costume now.

The festival marketplace features 275 artisans who display and sell their handcrafted treasures.

Demonstrations are given daily by masters of historic skills such as armor making, bronze casting, glass blowing and calligraphy. Additionally, visitors

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have more than 150 food choices including the famous roasted turkey drumstick, scotch eggs, soup in a bread bowl and apple dumplings.

The festival runs on weekends Aug. 17 through Sept.

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Located 3 miles south of Shakopee off Highway 169 952-445-7361 www.renaissancefest.com

SandVenture Aquatic Park

Make a splash this summer with a trip to SandVenture Aquatic Park, with its sand-bottom, chlorinated pool surrounded by a sandy beach, play area and water slides.

The beach is staffed by Red Cross certified lifeguards.

Open in 2013: June 6-Aug. 18 1101 Adams St. 952-233-9502 ci.shakopee.mn.us/aquaticpark.cfm

The Spooky Side of Shakopee As Halloween approaches each year, Shakopee area attractions get spooky to make guests scream.

The Trail of Terror

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OTHERSHAKOPEEATTRACTIONS For nearly 20 years, the Trail of Terror has been scaring Minnesota residents and providing a fun experience for those ready to party. More than 15 attractions are part of the fun, including a heated, indoor maze; a hayride; corn maze; Halls of Horror; Karaoke; and more, plus special events such as costume contests. Open Thursdays through Sundays in October from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Located 3 miles south of Shakopee on Hwy 169.

952-445-7361 www.trailofterrorfest.com

Halloween Haunt at ValleyScare

Come October, the Halloween Haunt at ValleyScare takes over Shakopee’s favorite amusement park. ValleyScare is spooky fun for the whole family. Mature Scare-seekers can get their chills at night, when the spookiest goblins are out to play. Children can attend during the day. For details and specific dates, visit the website listed here.

1 Valleyfair Drive 952-445-6500 www.valleyscare.com

Sever’s Corn Maze

Fall fun at its finest, Sever’s Corn Maze is open select weekends in September and October for maze walking, live music, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and other autumnal offerings.

1100 Canterbury Road 952-974-5000 www.severscornmaze.com

Marcus Movie Theaters All the latest releases (both 2- and 3-D varieties) are playing at Marcus Movie Theaters.

1116 Shakopee Town Square 952-445-5300 www.marcustheatres.com

Shakopee Derby Days Shakopee’s popular, summertime community festival, Derby Days, occurs during the first full weekend in August each year. The 2013 dates are July 31 through Aug. 4. The festival features nearly 50 events over a span of five days, including live music, a family fun park, Taste of Shakopee, market fair, fireworks, parade, 5K turf run at Canterbury, and lots more. Most events take place at historic downtown’s Huber Park and are either free or low-cost. www.shakopeederbydays.com

ily m a F t! ing Excitrtainmen Ente Sundays, Holidays & Select Fridays May - September NASCAR Late Models, Hobby Stocks, Short Trackers, Mini Stocks Bombers, Wild And Crazy Figure Eights, School Buses, Kid’s Rides, Trailer Races, More! www.goracewaypark.com Raceway Park is on Hwy 101 across from Valley Fair in Shakopee

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1a. Playworks 2200 Trail of Dreams Prior Lake, (952) 445-7529 1b. Dakotah Sport & Fitness 2100 Trail of Dreams Prior Lake, (952) 445-9400

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2. Cleary Lake Regional Park Co. Rd. 27, S. of Co. Rd. 41 Prior Lake, (763) 694-7777 3. Stans Museum 235 S. Fuller St. Shakopee, (952) 445-0378

10. Carver Park Reserve Co. Rd. 11, N. of Hwy. 5 Victoria, (763) 694-7650 10. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Hwy. 41, between Hwys. 5 & 7 Chanhassen, (952) 466-5250 11. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr. Hwy. 5, 1/2 mile W. of Hwy. 41 Chanhassen, (952) 443-1400

4. Canterbury Park 1100 S. Canterbury Rd. Shakopee, (952) 445-7223

12. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 W. 78th St. (N. of Hwy. 5 & Great Plains Blvd.)

Chanhassen, (952) 934-1525

5. Raceway Park 6528 E. Co. Rd. 101 Shakopee, (952) 445-2257

13. Excelsior Historical Museum 305 Water St., Excelsior

6. Valleyfair Amusement Park One Valleyfair Dr. (On Co. Rd. 101) Shakopee, (952) 445-6500

14. Lake Minnetonka Regional Park Co. Rd. 44, off Hwy. 7 (East of Hwy. 41), (763) 694-7754

7. The Landing — Minnesota River Heritage Park (formerly Historic Murphy’s Landing) 2187 E. Co. Rd. 101 Shakopee, (763) 694-7784

15. Mall of America I-494 at Cedar Ave. Bloomington, (952) 883-8800

8. Renaissance Festival Co. Rd. 101 to Hwy. 169 S. 3525 145th St. W. Shakopee, (952) 445-7361 8a. Trail of Terror Co. Rd. 101 to Hwy. 169 S. 3525 145th St. W. Shakopee, (952) 445-7361 9. MN River Valley State Trail Access points a. Off Hwy. 169, S.W. of Shakopee b. Off Co. Rd. 9 in Jordan

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16. Minnesota Zoo 13000 Zoo Blvd.

(S.E. of I-35E; Co. Rd. 42 E. to Cedar Ave. and follow signs) Apple Valley, (952) 431-9500 17. Shakopee Community Center 1255 Fuller St. Shakopee, (952) 233-9500 18. Hyland Lake Park Reserve Visitor Center 10145 Bush Lake Rd. Bloomington, (763) 694-7687 2013 | Visit Shakopee

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ear up for the great outdoors. Shakopee’s location in the gorgeous Minnesota River Valley attracts a large number of outdoor enthusiasts each year who bring their bicycles, kayaks, canoes, cross-country skis and more to the region. Who can blame them, given the area’s ample opportunities for fun and adventure on rivers, streams, lakes, wooded areas, hiking trails and parks. Here’s a selected sampling of the area’s outdoor options.

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Tundra Swans are seen here in the fall. Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets congregate to feed on fish. Bald Eagles can also be seen soaring overhead. And these are just a few examples of the wildlife and bird life that can be viewed at the 14,000-acre Refuge, a national wildlife area that is one of the premier areas for birding in Minnesota and is part of the National Audubon’s Minnesota River Valley Birding Trail. The Refuge, strung along 34 miles of the Minnesota River, is an important area for migrating birds.

For centuries, waterfowl, songbirds and birds of prey have stopped in the Minnesota River Valley for food, water and rest while on their spring and fall journeys. Established in 1976, the Refuge provides critical habitat for these migrants, and for resident birds and mammals.

The ability to view the return of migrating birds in an urban area is an uncommon and rare opportunity. As the website for this wildlife area states, “The refuge ranges from urban to rural, providing a unique opportunity to enjoy wildlife related recreation in the shadows of skyscrapers and grain elevators. The refuge provides valuable habitat for a diversity of waterfowl and other migratory birds, fish and resident wildlife. It’s a place where coyotes, bald eagles, prothonotary warblers, and trout live next door to more than three million people.”

The Refuge provides parklands and hiking trails for wildlife viewing and photography. It also provides a variety of volunteer guided bird hikes and nature walks on all of the Refuge Units. And, it includes three photo blinds in the southwest metro.

Near Shakopee specifically, you’ll find the Louisville Swamp Unit, which includes 13 miles of trails among this marshland that are great for hiking and cross-country skiing. The parking lot for this Unit is near the parking area for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival grounds, which are just south of Shakopee and just off Highway 169.

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Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington 952-854-5900 http://www.fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley/ Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center 15865 Carver Highlands Drive, Carver 952-361-4500 ENTRANCE POINTS for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge are found at Shakopee, Chaska, Louisville Swamp, Carver, Burnsville, Jordan and Bloomington.

For locations and directions, visit the website, listed above.

Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area Are you looking for an area with trails that are ideal for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking and snowmobiling, and a place that is just minutes from Shakopee? Then visit the statemanaged Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area that’s just off Highway 169 near Belle Plaine, and the multi-use Minnesota Valley Trail, which parallels the Minnesota River. The section of trail from Shakopee to Chaska is paved and a natural-surface trail runs from Chaska to Belle Plaine.

In spring, summer and fall, the park has 41 miles of hiking trails, six miles of surfaced bike trails, 29 miles of mountain bike trails and 29 miles of horse trails. In the winter, the park has five miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails and 35 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Snowshoeing and dog sledding are also permitted. You can also plan to camp in the park.

Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/minnesota_ valley/index.html

Shakopee: Parks and Open Spaces Visit Shakopee and you’ll find plenty of inviting outdoor space for biking, hiking, walking or just getting out and stretching and enjoying the greenery. The city’s considerable park, open space and trail system includes 11 parks, with nearly 500 acres of developed park land; about 250 additional acres of undeveloped park land and open space; and more than 10 miles of recreation and transportation trails. Visitors get the best of both worlds here: ample park, wooded and open areas to explore, along with the convenience and creature comforts of a city nearby.

Shakopee Parks and Recreation 952-233-9300 www.ci.shakopee.mn.us

Archery Park and Boat Launch The City of Shakopee provides a boat launch and the Shakopee Archery Park on County Road 101 just north of the Minnesota River. The Archery Park is a joint project with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota River Valley Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association and the City of Shakopee.

season, including picnicking, swimming, play areas, boating, fishing, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, golfing, camping, and sledding, Three Rivers Parks is the place for recreation, play and relaxation. Several of the parks near Shakopee also offer camping options, such as Carver Park in Victoria, Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake, and Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park in New Prague (see Campground listing in this section). For details on specific parks and trails, visit the district’s website.

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As the Minnesota DNR explains on its website, “The landscapes are just as diverse as the trail system and include wetlands, floodplain forest and blufftop oak savanna.”

Additionally, wildlife observation and bird watching are popular activities here year-round.

Three Rivers Park District www.threeriversparks.org

Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center The trail and wildlife refuge is open sunrise to sunset, all year, so visitors need not wait for visitor center hours to explore. But the inside offers good learning opportunities, including interactive exhibits, over-sized picture windows for excellent wildlife observation, and family-based “check out” activities including nature-based theme backpacks, binoculars and snowshoes, during the winter months.

Visitor center hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sept. 1 through April 30; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, May 1 through Aug. 31 Cost: Free; Location: 15865 Carver Highlands Drive, San Fransisco Township in between Jordan and Carver.

Info: 952 854-5900 or fws.gov/midwest/minnesotavalley

551 County Road 101 Shakopee

experience MN Three Rivers Park District Still more outdoor adventures can be found in a number of other nearby parks and trails. Many of these parks and trails that visitors enjoy in the Shakopee area are a part of the Three Rivers Park District. The district manages nearly 27,000 acres of park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities. With facilities for every

150 years ago The Landing – Minnesota River Heritage Park (formerly Historic Murphy’s Landing)

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Camping If camping is your thing, you’ll find campgrounds throughout

1. Three Rivers Park District: 763-559-9000 www.threeriversparks.org

the southwest metro area. And options abound, from rustic settings to RV campgrounds with full amenities such as showers and laundry facilities. Three excellent sources of information for campgrounds are:

2. Scott County Parks: 952-496-8475 www.co.scott.mn.us/parkslibraryenv/parkstrails/P 3. Carver County Parks: 952-466-5250 www.co.carver.mn.us/parks

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SHAKOPEE Shakopee Valley RV Park 1245 E. Bluff, Shakopee (along Minnesota River in Minnesota River Valley) 952-445-7313 www.shakopeerv.com

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PRIOR LAKE Dakotah Meadows Campground 2341 Park Place, Prior Lake 952-445-8800 or 800-653-CAMP www.dakotahmeadows.com

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PRIOR LAKE Fish Lake Acres Campground 3000 210th St. E, Prior Lake 952-492-3393 www.flac.bcpnet.net/FLAC.htm

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Three Rivers Park District, Prior Lake 763-559-6700 www.threeriversparks.org

SAVAGE Town & Country Campground 12630 Boone Ave. S., Savage 952-445-1756 www.townandcountrycampground.com

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Snowmobiling The area also hosts plenty of trails for snowmobiling. Indeed, you’ll find more than 200 miles of snowmobile trails in Scott County.

A local snowmobile club, the River Valley Trail Blazers, is active in helping to maintain those trails and also in providing a “Park and Ride” service for snowmobilers in the northwest corner of the Canterbury Park parking lot. The club also usually sponsors several snowmobile trips and weekly rides during the season.

River Valley Trail Blazers 952-445-9130 www.rvtb.org

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emergency | worship

Places to Worship in Shakopee (This is a sampling list of area churches) Brookwood Community Church 200 10th Ave. E., Shakopee .................952-233-8946 Web site: www.brookwood.net Church of St. Mary 535 S. Lewis St., Shakopee ..................952-445-1319 Web site: www.stmarysofshakopee.org Cross of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 1506 Wood Duck Tr., Shakopee ..........952-445-5479 Web site: www.crossofpeace.net

St. John’s Lutheran Church (ELCA) 119 W. 8th Ave., Shakopee .................952-445-5666 St. Mark’s Catholic Church 350 S. Atwood, Shakopee ....................952-445-1229 Web site: www.stmarkshakopee.parishesonline. com St. Mary’s of the Purification 15850 Marystown Rd., Shakopee........952-445-1319 Valley View Baptist Church 1980 10th Ave. W., Shakopee .............952-445-3024

Faith Lutheran Church (AFLC) 150 W. 130th St., Shakopee ................952-496-3126 Web site: www.faithlutheran.us First Presbyterian Church 909 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee ..........952-445-3562 Web site: www.shakopeepresbyterian.org Friendship Church 12800 Marystown Rd., Shakopee........952-447-8282 Web site: www.friendshipchurch.org Iglesia la Luz del Mundo 502 1st Ave. E., Shakopee....................952-445-8682 Jehovah’s Witnesses 13066 Old Brickyard Rd., Shakopee....952-445-5185 Living Hope Lutheran Church (WELS) 8600 Horizon Dr. S., Shakopee ...........952-445-1785 Living Water Christian Church 911 E. Shakopee Ave., Shakopee .........952-445-6148 Meadow Spring Community Church 1110 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee .............................................952-445-2279 Web site: www.meadowspring.org; Services are held at Marcus Theater in Shakopee Town Square.

Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) 12700 Marystown Rd., Shakopee........952-445-2872 New Creation Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS) 1053 S. Jefferson St. (at 10th Ave.), Shakopee .............................................952-445-3545 Web site: www.newcreationshakopee.com New Hope Baptist Church 2020 Marschall Rd., Shakopee ............952-403-5146 River of Life Community Church 10th Ave. and Adams St., Shakopee (Sweeney Elementary) .........................................952-496-0660 Russian Evangelical Church 1205 10th Ave. E., East of Marschall Rd., Shakopee .............................................952-496-0578

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In an Emergency St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee .................................. 952-428-3000 Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville ................................. 952-892-2000 Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina ........................................ 952-924-5000 Two Twelve Medical Center, Chaska ...................................... 952-361-2447 Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia ................................... 952-442-2191

golf

GolfGuide to LocalLinks hakopee and the surrounding region host a number of beautiful public and private courses, built for players of all skill levels. Here’s a sampling of what’s available.

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Ridges at Sand Creek Play among the pines at this beautiful course. The 170-acre, par72 course sits among native trees, winding Sand Creek and natural wetlands.

Stonebrooke Stonebrooke Golf Club offers a scenic 18-hole course with gorgeous greens, plenty of water and a natural stone waterfall. As the course’s website states, “With its elevation changes, mature trees and unique mix of great golf holes, it has unequaled character.” Plus, Stonebrooke has an inviting bar and restaurant for re-fueling after your time on the links.

21775 Ridges Drive, Jordan 952-492-2644 www.ridgesatsandcreek.com

2693 Cty. Rd. 79, Shakopee 800-263-3189 www.stonebrooke.com The Wilds This stunningly beautiful 18-hole course has impressive credentials.

Rated 56th nationally among public courses, the club, in nearby Prior Lake, was also named the best new course by The Golfer when the course opened in 1996. Golfers enjoy the natural setting of Ponderosa pines, hardwoods, wetlands and wildlife habitats and revel in the challenge of the course’s 150 feet of elevation changes, 3151 Wilds Ridge, Prior Lake 952-445-3500 www.golfthewilds.com

The Meadows at Mystic Lake The Meadows at Mystic Lake has a natural setting, 80 bunkers, 13 holes with water, 20 fountains and a 2,500-ft. stream with four waterfalls, making this an uncommon course.

2400 Mystic Lake Drive, Prior Lake 952-233-5533 www.mysticlakegolf.com The Legends Golf Club This striking18-hole course is nestled in a wooded, yet marshy area on the border of Lakeville and Prior Lake, conveniently located just two minutes from I-35. The course has garnered numerous awards over the years, including the honor, a few years ago, of being named as North American Golf Course of the Year.

8670 Credit River Boulevard, Prior Lake 952-226-4777 www.legendsgc.com

Golf Zone For off-season visitors to the area, Golf Zone in Chaska offers rain, snow or shine golf with 40 heated stalls, an 18-hole mini-putt facility, indoor practice greens and professionals on staff to get your off-season game up to par.

825 Flying Cloud Drive, Chaska 952-445-1500 www.yourgolfzone.com Chaska Municipal Courses Just minutes from Shakopee is the City of Chaska, which plays host to two popular municipal golf courses, the Chaska Town Course and Chaska Par 30. The Town Course’s 18 holes span more than 285 acres of oak groves, open prairieand marshlands. The small yet challenging Chaska Par 30 is an excellent course for beginning golfers or for experienced players looking to improve their short game.

Chaska Town Course 3000 Town Course Drive 952-443-3748 www.chaskatowncourse.com Chaska Par 30 1207 Hazeltine Boulevard 952-448-7454 www.chaskapar30.com Dahlgreen Golf Club Also located near Chaska, this engaging18-hole course opened on former farmland in 1969. Today, this popular course is gorgeous and, yes, green.

6940 Dahlgren Road 952-448-7463 www.dahlgreen.com

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2013CalendarofEvents Jan. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Bye Bye Birdie through March 30 Jan. 25: Mary Jane Alm Band with the Tex Pistols Band, Fireside Stage Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe www.chanhassendt.com

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

Jan. 7-31: Orchid and Bromeliad Tree, Great Hall.

Jan. 24: Winter Hearty Tasting Event, 6 to 9 p.m. www.arboretum.umn.edu Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through March 16: “What’s Up Doc? Medicine in Scott County” exhibit.

Jan. 10: Nutrition Knowledge, 7 p.m.

Jan. 12: Harry Potter’s World and The Bakken Museum bus trip Jan. 17: Dealing with Diabetes Jan. 19: Genealogy 101 Class, 10 a.m.

Jan. 24: History of St. Francis Hospital (panel) Through Aug. 3: “Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death.”

Jan. 26: Kids Kraft, 10:20 a.m. www.scottcountyhistory.org

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

Through March: Fairy Garden Exhibit, Oswald Visitor Center Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Gourmet Dinner www.arboretum.umn.edu

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Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through March 16: “What’s Up Doc? Medicine in Scott County” exhibit.

Through Aug. 3: “Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death.”

Feb. 7: Ladies Night In: Wine, Chocolate & Bling Feb. 21: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Feb. 23: Kids Kraft Feb. 28: CPR Anytime www.scottcountyhistory.org

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Bye Bye Birdie through March 30 Feb. 1, 2: Power Balladz—The Ultimate 80s Sing-A-Long, Fireside Stage Feb. 14: Only Love Can Break a Heart: The Music of Gene Pitney, Fireside Stage Feb. 27 and 28: The Fabulous Armadillos present Woodstock! Fireside Stage Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe www.chanhassendt.com The Landing Feb. 9: Victorian Valentine’s Dinner Feb. 23, 24: Minnesota River Winter Camp www.threeriverparks.org/events

Canterbury Park Feb. 28-March 3, March 7-10: M-8 Pool Leagues Midwest Championships www.m8pool.com

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Canterbury Park Feb. 28-March 3, March 7-10: M-8 Pool Leagues Midwest Championships www.m8pool.com

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Bye Bye Birdie through March 30 March 1,2: Power Balladz—The Ultimate 80s Sing-a-Long, Fireside Stage March 15, 16: Dolly, Linda, Patsy and Me: A Tribute to the Greatest Women of Country, featuring Monica Heuser, Fireside Stage Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe www.chanhassendt.com Minnesota Zoo March 29-April 30: Farm Babies-Meet the newest members of the Zoo families. www.mnzoo.org The Landing March 16: Maple Syrup Event March 30: Victorian Easter Egg Roll www.threeriversparks.org/events

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

March 8-10: Arboretum Spring Expo Through March: Fairy Garden Exhibit, Oswald Visitor Center www.arboretum.umn.edu Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through March 16: “What’s Up Doc? Medicine in Scott County” exhibit.

Through Aug. 3: “Marking Time: The Rituals of

Life & Death.”

March 7: Addressing Menopause March 9: Operation Board Game tournament March 14: Advanced Care Planning March 21: Author Talk: “Savage” with Nancy Huddleston March 23: Kids Kraft, 10:30 a.m.-11:15a.m. www.scottcountyhistory.org

April Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (April 5 through Aug. 31) April 5 and 6: Power Balladz—The Ultimate 80s Sing-a-Long, Fireside Stage April 11 and13: The New Standards: Reacquainting You With the Songs You Love, Fireside Stage Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com The Landing April 14: Heirloom Seed Savers Exchange www.threeriversparks.org/events Minnesota Zoo March 29-April 30: Farm Babies-Meet the newest members of the Zoo families. www.mnzoo.org Canterbury Park April 12-14: Spring Festival “An Arts & Crafts Affair”

April 18-20: Junk Bonanza, “The Best Junk Round Up in the Nation” April 20: Savor Minnesota, the Best of Minnesota Wine, Food & Beer www.savorminnesota.com Raceway Park April 28: Test & Tune, IMCA Swap Meet, mini stocks, thunder V-8s, flagpole race, figure 8s, flyers and spectator drags. www.goracewaypark.com River Valley Theatre Company April 13: “Showcase Cabaret,” Knights Event Center, 7 p.m. www.rivervalleytheatrecompany.com Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m. www.arboretum.umn.edu

River Valley Theatre Company May 10: “Anne of Avonlea,” Shakopee West Junior High, 7 p.m.

May 11: “Anne of Avonlea,” Shakopee West Junior High, 2 p.m. www.rivervalleytheatrecompany.com

May Valleyfair Opens for the season May 11 (Through Oct. 27) with newest attraction, Dinosaurs Alive!

May 12: Mother’s Day at Valleyfair May 25: Nightly fireworks begin; Soak City Waterpark opens May25-27: Military Appreciation Days www.valleyfair.com

Minnesota Zoo May 11-12: Macy’s Mother’s Day Weekend May18-19: 35th Year Celebration Weekend May 25-Sept. 2: Dinosaurs are Back!

May 25-Sept. 2: Africa! www.mnzoo.org The Landing May 4, 5: Civil War Weekend May 25-27: Memorial Day Event www.threeriversparks.org/events

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Through Aug. 31) May 3 and 4: Power Balladz—The Ultimate 80s Sing-a-Long, Fireside Stage May 15,16, 18: Takin’ it to The Limit: A Tribute to The Eagles, Fireside Stage May 31 and June 1 Pamela McNeill’s Rumours & Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Fireside Theater Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com

Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through Aug. 3: “Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death.”

April 13: Girls’ Tea April 27: Kids Kraft www.scottcountyhistory.org

Canterbury Park May 4: Kentucky Derby Party Live racing schedule starts May 17 May 26: Soundset Concert www.canterburypark.com Raceway Park May 5 (Season Opener), May 12, May 17, May 19, May 26, May 27 www.goracewaypark.com

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

May 5: Annual Bud Break Walk/Run May 11-12: Arboretum Auxiliary Annual Plant Sale May 11-12: Mother’s Day Brunch, two seatings, two days, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. www.arboretum.umn.edu Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through Aug. 3: “Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death.”

Opening May 23: “Outside the Law” exhibit. www.scottcountyhistory.org Huber Park, Shakopee May 30: Shakopee Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble, 7 p.m. www.ci.shakopee.mn.us

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History Saturday June 16: Pa and Ma Day June 22: Living History Saturday June 29: Living History Saturday www.threeriverparks.org/events

June Valleyfair Open through Oct. 27 June 16: Father’s Day at Valleyfair www.valleyfair.com

Huber Park The Huber Park Performance Series runs June through early September and features family and children’s entertainment. Events every Thursday evening (most are at 7 pm). Movies in the Park on select Saturdays. All events are FREE. Visit www.ci.shakopee.mn.us for complete schedule.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Through Aug. 31) May 31 and June 1 Pamela McNeill’s Rumours & Dreams: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Fireside Theater June 21 and 22: When a Man Loves a Diva, Fireside Theater Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com Canterbury Park Live racing, Fridays through Sundays with Thursdays beginning June 13 www.canterburypark.com

Raceway Park Racing on: June 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23,30 www.goracewaypark.com Minnesota Zoo Continuing: Africa!

Dinosaurs! And all regular exhibits. www.mnzoo.org The Landing June 1: Living History Saturday June 8: Carriage Festival/Living History Saturday June 15: Living

August Valleyfair Open through Oct. 27 Aug. 24-Sept. 2: Second Harvest Heartland Food Drive

Aug. 28: Snoopy’s Birthday Aug. 31-Sept. 2: 37th Annual Corn Feast www.valleyfair.com Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Through Aug. 31) Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com Canterbury Park Live racing, Thursdays through Sundays www.canterburypark.com Raceway Park Racing on: Aug. 3, 4, 11, 16, 18, 25, 30 www.goracewaypark.com

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

June-Aug: Gophers in the Garden exhibit. www.arboretum.umn.edu Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through Aug. 3: “Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death.”

Through Oct. 19: “Outside the Law” exhibit.

Library Programs begin at Scott County Libraries www.scottcountyhistory.org

Minnesota Zoo Continuing: Africa! Dinosaurs! And all regular exhibits.

and children’s entertainment. Events every Thursday evening (most are at 7 pm).

Movies in the Park on select Saturdays. All events are FREE. Visit www.ci.shakopee. mn.us for complete schedule.

July Valleyfair Open through Oct. 27 July 4: Military Appreciation Day and extended fireworks July 28: Christmas in July www.valleyfair.com Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Through Aug. 31) Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com Canterbury Park Live racing, Thursdays through Sundays (check website for special July 4 events) July 21: Warped Tour Concert www.canterburypark.com Raceway Park Racing on: July 4, 7, 14, 21, 26, 28 www.goracewaypark.com

Minnesota Zoo Continuing: Africa! Dinosaurs! And all regular exhibits.

July 1-7: Military Family Week www.mnzoo.org River Valley Theatre Company July 13-29: Wizard of Oz www.rivervalleytheatrecompany.com The Landing July 4: Independence Day 1889 July 6: Living History Saturday July 13: Living History Saturday July 20-21: Minnesota River Arts Fair July 27: Living History Saturday www.threeriverparks. org/events

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

Through Aug: Gophers in the Garden exhibit.

Through Oct. 14: Dirt-O-Rama Summer Exhibition, a major outdoor exhibition unearthing the hidden stories from the lively, teeming world beneath our feet.

July 14, 16 and 17: Auxiliary Private Garden Tours July 25: Toast & Taste in the Gardens: Taste the samples and pours from top Twin Cities independent restaurants, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. www.arboretum.umn.edu Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through Aug. 3: “Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death.”

Through Oct. 19: “Outside the Law” exhibit.

Library Programs continue at Scott County Libraries. www.scottcountyhistory.org

Huber Park The Huber Park Performance Series runs June through early September and features family

Minnesota Renaissance Festival Weekends, Aug. 17 through Sept.

29, plus Labor Day (Sept. 2) and Festival Friday (Sept. 27) www.renaissancefest.com Shakopee Derby Days Aug. 1—Aug. 5 www.shakopeederbydays.com

Aug. 9: Brew at the Zoo Aug.24: Tiger Tracks 5K and Kids’ Run www.mnzoo.org

The Landing Aug. 3: Living History Saturday Aug. 10: Living History Saturday Aug. 17: Living History Saturday Aug 24: Living History Saturday Aug. 31: Labor Day Weekend Events www.threeriverparks.org/events

Huber Park The Huber Park Performance Series runs June through early September and features family and children’s entertainment. Events every Thursday evening (most are at 7 pm). Movies in the Park on select Saturdays. All events are FREE. Visit www.ci.shakopee.mn.us for complete schedule.

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Through Aug: Gophers in the Garden exhibit. www.arboretum.umn.edu Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through Aug. 3: “Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death.”

Through Oct. 19: “Outside the Law” exhibit. www.scottcountyhistory.org

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Huber Park The Huber Park Performance Series runs June through early September and features family and children’s entertainment. Events every Thursday evening (most are at 7 pm). Movies in the Park on select Saturdays. All events are FREE. Visit www.ci.shakopee.mn.us for complete schedule. 150 Fillmore St. N.

September Valleyfair Open through Oct. 27 www.valleyfair.com ValleySCARE Sept. 21-Oct. 27: Features Halloween Haunt and Planet Spooky www.valleyfair.com

Severs Corn Maze Open weekends in September and October, including Thursday and Friday of MEA weekend. www.severscornmaze.com Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

Sept. 28-29: Auxiliary Harvest Sale & Quilt Raffle www.arboretum.umn.edu Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through Oct. 19: “Outside the Law” exhibit.

Opening Sept. 19: “Storied Treasures: Collection Highlights” exhibit.

Sept. 28: SCHS Fund-Raising Event www.scottcountyhistory.org

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Hello, Dolly (Sept. 6-Jan., 2014) Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com Canterbury Park Live racing Sept. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 Sept. 26-28: Junk Bonanza www.canterburypark.com The Landing Sept. 1-2: Labor Day Weekend Events www.threeriversparks.org/events

Raceway Park Racing on: Sept. 1, 8, 13, 15, 28 www.goracewaypark.com Minnesota Renaissance Festival Weekends through Sept. 29, plus Labor Day (Sept. 2) and Festival Friday (Sept. 27) www.renaissancefest.com

October Valleyfair Open through Oct. 28 www.valleyfair.com

Severs Corn Maze Open weekends in September and October, including Thursday and Friday of MEA weekend. www.severscornmaze.com

ValleySCARE Through Oct. 28: Features Halloween Haunt and Planet Spooky www.valleyfair.com

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

Oct. 4-6: Annual Friends of AHL Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Oct. 31: Ar BOO retum (free pumpkin cookie/ apple and admittance for anyone in costume). www.arboretum.umn.edu

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Hello, Dolly (Through Jan., 2014) Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com The Landing Oct. 5-6: Apple Fest Oct. 18: Ghost Town Oct. 19: Old-Fashioned Trick or Treat www.threeriversparks.org/events Canterbury Park Oct. 26-27: Snowmobile Show www.canterburypark.com Minnesota Zoo Oct. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20: Harvest Festival Weekends

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Oct. 26-27: HallZOOween www.mnzoo.com Trail of Terror Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 11-28 www.trailofterrorfest.com River Valley Theatre Company Oct. 25-27: “Blithe Spirit,” Shakopee West Junior High, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. www.rivervalleytheatrecompany.com

Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Through Oct. 19: “Outside the Law” exhibit.

Continuing: “Storied Treasures: Collection Highlights” exhibit.

Oct. 26: Halloween Kids Kraft www.scottcountyhistory.org

November Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Hello, Dolly (Through Jan., 2014) Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com g The Landing Nov. 9: Veterans’ Remembranc Remembrance Day www.threeriversparks.org/eve www.threeriversparks.org/events Canterbury Park Nov. 7-10: BCAPL Pool Tourn Tournament Nov. 14-17: Autumn Festival “An Arts & Crafts Affair” Nov. 23-24: Minneapolis Ke Kennel Club Show-All Breeds www.canterburypark.com Minnesota Zoo Nov. 9: Wild about Wine annual even event. Enjoy tast tastings of a vvariety of win wines. ww www. mnz mnzoo.com

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Learning Center, noon to 4 p.m.

Nov. 29-Dec. 29: Making Spirits Bright Holiday Season featuring festive decor, holiday trees, music and more! www.arboretum. umn.edu River Valley Theatre Company Nov.1-3: “Blithe Spirit,” Shakopee West Junior High, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. www.rivervalleytheatrecompany.com Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Nov. 21: “Games and Chores” exhibit opens.

Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Kids Kraft www.scottcountyhistory.org

December Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Hello, Dolly (Through Jan., 2014) Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe (in the Playhouse) www.chanhassendt.com The Landing Dec. 1: 41st Annual Folkways of the Holidays Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22: Folkways of the Holidays www.threeriversparks.org/events Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Every Weekend Weekend: Weekend Family Fun, Lear Learning Center, no noon to 4 p.m.

Dec. 5, 7-8: D Holiday Sale H W Weekend – Auxiliary H Holiday Sale Dec. 31: Ar-BRRRretum, 8 aa.m. – 4:30 p.m. free entry for p.m anyone bringing anyo snowshoes or cross snows country ski skis. www.arboretum.umn.edu www.arboretu

Scott County Historical Society-Stans Museum Dec. 6: Holiday Open House Continuing: “Storied Treasures: Collection

Highlights” exhibit.

Continuing: “Games and Chores” exhibit. www.scottcountyhistory.org

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vineyards

Area

Vineyards andWineries Crofut Family Winery 21646 Langford Ave.S. Jordan, MN (7 miles south of Mystic Lake) 952-492-3227 www.crofutwinery.com Cannon River Winery 421 Mill Street West Cannon Falls, MN 507-263-7400 www.cannonriverwinery.com Parley Lake Winery 8350 Parley Lake Road Waconia, MN (952) 442-2290 www.parleylakewinery.com Sovereign Estate Vineyard and Winery 9950 North Shore Road Waconia, MN 952-446-9957 www.sovereignestatewine.com Woodland Hill Winery 731 County Road 30 SE Delano, MN 763-972-4000 www. woodlandhillwinery. com

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952-492-3227

21646 Langford Ave. S. (7 miles South of Mystic Lake)

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ne especially fun benefit about visiting and/or staying in Shakopee is that the city is part of the greater Twin Cities metro area. This means you’ll be able to sample and enjoy all that’s available in a major urban center, such as gourmet dining, world-class arts and entertainment offerings, a robust theater community, professional sports teams, a renowned zoo, uncommon shopping options, inviting natural attractions such as the Arboretum and area apple orchards and more. This section highlights those notable items that are within minutes of Shakopee.

MYSTIC LAKE and LITTLE SIX CASINOS Gaming action and so much more In Prior Lake, less than 10 minutes from Shakopee, are Mystic Lake and Little Six Casinos. Mystic Lake, the Midwest’s largest casino, has 4,000 slot machines and 100 blackjack tables and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

But the casino is just the beginning.

You’ll also find several restaurants, a 600-room hotel, spa facilities, a fitness center and championship golf options.

Plus, Mystic Lake welcomes a starstudded list of performers all year.

Recent acts have included Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Kid Rock, Jay Leno, Stevie Nicks, Chicago and Vince Gill.

2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard, Prior Lake 952-445-9000 www.mysticlake.com

MINNESOTA ZOO

A walk on the wild side

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The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley feature 2,900 animals and 504 species from around the world.

The Minnesota Zoo offers stunning exhibits that provide uncommon experiences with animals and their habitats.

You’ll discover more than 4,200 animals representing over 500 species from five continents in naturalistic settings including Amur tigers, Chinese takins, South African penguins, wolverines and many other rare and endangered species.

Popular exhibits include Discovery Bay, Russia’s Grizzly Coast, Tropics Trail, Wells Fargo Family Farm, 3M Penguins of the African Coast, Medtronic Minnesota Trail, and returning summer 2013 are the popular exhibits - Africa! and Dinosaurs!

Minnesota Zoo…Celebrating 35 Years!

13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, (800) 366-7811 www.mnzoo.org

MALL OF AMERICA™ The ultimate shopping experience This truly is the ultimate shopping experience. Visit nearby Bloomington—about 20 minutes away from Shakopee— to find the Mall of America, the nation’s largest fully enclosed retail and entertainment complex.

Shop more than 520 specialty stores that line four distinctive boulevards connecting B l o o m i n g d a l e ’s , M a c y ’s , Nordstrom and Sears. Mall of America draws visitors from around the world—they come to shop and stay for the fun!

That fun, besides the shopping of course, includes—among a host of other attractions too numerous to name—a multi-screen movie theater; the seven-acre Nickelodeon

Universe amusement park; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, an 18-hole miniature golf course; the Amazing Mirror Maze, a 2,500-square-foot maze of endless mirrors; the four-story LEGO Imagination Center; the mall’s SEA LIFE Aquarium; the A.C.E.S. Flight Simulator; and, yes, even a wedding chapel. Plus you’ll find an endless variety of eateries.

Mall of America I-494 and Hwy. 77, Bloomington, (5 minutes from Mpls.-St. Paul Airport) 952-883-8800 www.mallofamerica.com

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NEARBY&NOTABLE PRO SPORTS ACTION Area plays host to several teams The Twin Cities are home to four professional sports teams.

Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins play “up close” in the new, intimate confines of Target Field in downtown Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings call the Metrodome home, and the team will soon be bringing its exciting brand of NFL football to a new stadium. The NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves offer fast basketball action at the Target Center. Finally, across the river in St. Paul, hockey fans cheer on the NHL’s Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota.twins.mlb.com Vikings.com NBA.com/timberwolves.com Wild.nhl.com

THEARTS Twin Cities area has it all Minnesota generally and the Twin Cities specifically love the arts. Case in point? Historically, according to several sources, Minnesota ranks near the top nationwide in federal and state arts funding. It also has a strong history of private arts philanthropy. This kind of support translates into an exceptionally lively arts landscape. Examples include: Minnesota Orchestra 612-371-5600 www.minnesotaorchestra.org Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra 651-291-1144 www.thespco.org Hennepin Theatre District 800-982-2787 www.hennepintheatretrust.org Minneapolis Institute of Arts 888-642-2787 www.artsmia.org Walker Art Center 612-375-7600 www.walkerart.org

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TWINCITIESTHEATER Theater offerings abound in region A vibrant theater community thrives here. Indeed, the Twin Cities boast more theater seats per capita than any U.S. metro region except New York City. Here’s just a sampling of what we’re talking about.

Guthrie Theater: World Class This center for performance, education and training enjoys an international reputation. You’ll find a variety of professional theater offerings here: riveting drama, exhilarating musicals, compelling Shakespeare, witty comedy.

Plus, it’s all presented in a facility that Time Magazine called a “21st-century dream factory.” The new Guthrie boasts three stages, a full-service restaurant, pre-show dining, numerous bars and some of the best views of Minneapolis.

For details and current productions, visit the website below.

612-377-2224 www.guthrietheater.org

to a popular Tribute Concert Series, which will feature tribute bands that pay homage to The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, and more. Check the theatre’s website for more details.

5 01 W. 78 t h St . , Cha nha s s e n , (800) 362-3515 www.ChanhassenDT.com

Main Stage in 2013: “Bye Bye Birdie” through March 30 “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 5 through Aug. 31 “Hello, Dolly” Sept. 6 through Jan., 2014

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Musical theater takes the stage

Independent Theatre Options:

Have dinner and enjoy high-class entertainment from the nation’s largest professional dinner theater company.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Chanhassen has been delighting audiences since 1968. CDT has been home to world premiere productions and helped launch the careers of many actors and actresses, including Oscarnominee Amy Adams. Its Playhouse Theatre was home to “I Do! I Do!” which ran a record 22 consecutive years with the original cast.

The curtain rises on variety

The dinner theater features shows on three stages: the main stage, Fireside Theatre and Playhouse Theatre. Guests enjoy tableside service, and appetizers, cocktails and desserts are also available.

CDT also hosts weddings, meetings and other events.

In the Playhouse on Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy the crazy antics of Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret. The Fireside Theatre in 2013 will home

NIGHTLIFE Food, drink, fun Beyond the concerts, the arts offerings, the theater productions, and the museums, the Twin Cities

Minneapolis and St. Paul are loaded with independent theater offerings, too, such as: Children’s Theatre Company 612-874-0400 www.childrenstheatre.org Plymouth Playhouse 763-553-1600 www.plymouthplayhouse.com Mixed Blood Theatre 612-338-6131 www.mixedblood.com Penumbra Theatre 651-224-3180 www.penumbratheatre.org History Theatre 651-292-4323 www.historytheatre.com Old Log Theatre 952-474-5951 www.oldlog.com

area provides plenty of other entertainment options. Visit these websites to find out more: Minneapolis: www.minneapolis.org St. Paul: www.visitstpaul.com

History is alive in local museums Spend the day traveling back in time at one of the area’s history museums.

The Scott County Historical Society’s Stans Museum features an always changing array of exhibits that look at the people and places of Scott County.

Visit the boyhood home of Maurice Stans, a national political figure who served under President Nixon during the Watergate era. The historical society also has a non-circulating research library – ideal for genealogy research. (Also, see more information about this museum on page xx).

Head over to Waconia to explore the five-gallery exhibits of the Carver County Historical Society. The society hosts a number of family events, education programs and is home to a research library, too.

The Chaska History Center is a great place to study the history of the Minnesota River Valley. Located in a converted Livery Stable, the museum explores the city’s rich history.

Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee (952) 445-0378 www.scottcountyhistory.org Carver County Historical Society 555 W. 1st St., Waconia, (952) 442-4234 www.carvercountyhistoricalsociety.org Chaska Historical Society/Chaska History Center 112 W. 4th St., Chaska, (952) 448-6077 www.chaskahistory.org

Other local historical sites to check out: 

Eden Prairie History Museum, 8 0 8 0 M itchel l Rd., E den Prairie, (952) 949-8300, www. edenprairiehistory.org.

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E xc e l s ior- L a ke M i n ne ton k a museum, 305 Water St., Excelsior, (952) 221-4766, www.elmhs.org.

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Hooper-Bowler-Hillstrom House, 410 N. Cedar St., Belle Plaine, (952) 873-6109.

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J.R. Cummins-Grill Homestead, 13600 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie.

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Mayo House & Mayoview History Center, 118 N. Main St., Le Sueur, (507) 665-3250, www.mayohouse. org.

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MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM Nature is always in season at the Arboretum Step into a world of quiet escape where nature shines in all its splendor winter, spring, summer and fall. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska is the

Open 363 days a year, the Arboretum is home to gardens, art, workshops, cooking classes, nature hikes and more. Families can learn about plant life in the Marion Andrus Learning Center while gardeners can get their questions answered at the Yard & Garden Desk, located in the Oswald Visitor Center.

Children will love to get lost in the Maze Garden, along the Three-Mile Drive. Stop for lunch in the cafeteria-style restaurant or research botany and natural history in the Andersen Horticultural Library.

largest public garden in the Upper Midwest, offering something for people of all ages.

Whether you’re looking to relax or just enjoy the beauty of nature, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a place to appreciate.

3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, (952) 443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu

DAKOTA POW WOW Heritage, culture celebrated at annual Pow Wow Every August, the artistry and skill of hundreds of Native American dancers take center stage at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Pow Wow).

The three-day event brings together dancers in beautiful regalia and singers at the drum, performing the songs of their ancestors and celebrating the Dakota culture. Dancers from around the country compete in contests dances at the “Wacipi” (wah-cheepee), which translates in the Dakota language to “they dance.”

Don’t miss the Grand Entry when hundreds of dancers

AREA APPLE ORCHARDS Belle Plaine Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard Highway 169, 351 Enterprise Drive East, Belle Plaine (952) 873-3006 (952) 873-2970 www.emmakrumbees.com

Lakeville

Bade’s Orchard 1.5 miles west of Highway 41 on Chaska Boulevard County 61 at 104 Lano Lane. Please call before you come.

(952) 448-4986

Applewood Orchard, Inc. nc.

22702 Hamburg Avenue, Lakeville (952) 985-5425 www. applewoodorchard. com

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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum AppleHouse Late August through Early November 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska (mailing address) 9 miles west of I-494 on Highway 5 in Chanhassen (952) 443-1439

Webster

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Jordan Jim’s Apple Farm 20430 Johnson Memorial Drive Jordan, MN 55352

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Minnesota Harvest Orchard 8251 Old Highway 169 Blvd at Apple Lovers Lane Jordan (952) 492-2785 www.minnesotaharvest.net t.net

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Deardorff Orchards and Vineyards 2.9 miles west of Victoria on Highway 5, turn north on Parley Lake Road (952) 442-1885 www.deardorfforchards.com Sweetland Orchard (651) 252-4337 26205 Fairlawn Avenue, Webster www.sweetlandorchard.com

enter the arena following Eagle feather staffs and flags to open each session. The Wacipi also features vendor crafts and traditional moccasin games.

T h e S h a k o p e e Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized Indian tribe formally organized under federal reservation status in 1969. Check the website listed here for specific dates and details.

Off County Roads 42 and 83, Prior Lake, (952) 445-8900 shakopeedakota.org

EMMA KRUMBEE’S

Taste the country at Emma Krumbee’s Orchard and Farm Take a bite into a crisp red Minnesota apple, and you you’ll ll discov discover what makes Minnesota autumn sspecial. Emma Krumbee’s Orchard and Farm in Belle Plaine is the perfect escape for some time in the country. The grounds include a general store, orchard, soda fountain shop, restaurant, hotel, farmers market and greenhouse.

Emma E Em Krumbee’s boasts Minnesota’s only hydroponic strawberry patch with more than 30,000 everbearing strawberry plants. During the fall, harvest fresh apples from more than 6,000 trees or come out for the annual Great Scarecrow Festival to see hundreds of handmade scarecrows on display.

351 Enterprise Dr. E., Belle Plaine, (952) 873-3006 www.emmakrumbees.com

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Dining/ Restaurants

Resaurant

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City

Phone

Website

Applebee’s

1568 Vierling Drive East

Shakopee

(952) 233-3400

www.applebees.com

Arby’s

1546 Vierling Drive East

Shakopee

(952) 403-6677

www.arbys.com

Arby’s

8010 Old Carriage Court

Shakopee

(952) 445-7370

www.arbys.com

Arizonas Restaurant & Lounge

1244 Canterbury Road

Shakopee

(952) 403-9106

www.arizonalounge.com

Asian Hon

1135 1st Avenue East

Shakopee

(952) 496-2880

Burger King

1330 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-6277

www.burgerking.com

Caribou Coffee

8048 Old Carriage Court

Shakopee

(952) 402-0223

www.cariboucoffee.com

Caribou Coffee

1361 Heather Street

Shakopee

(952) 445-1004

Chili’s Grill & Bar

8098 Old Carriage Court

Shakopee

(952) 445-2234

www.chilis.com

Chipotle

8094 Old Carriage Court

Shakopee

(952) 403-6336

www.chipotle.com

Coffee Ta Cream

1157 Shakopee Town Square

Shakopee

(952) 445-9008

www.twincitiesicecream.com

Culver’s of Shakopee

4058 12th Avenue East

Shakopee

(952) 233-4141

www.culvers.com

Dairy Queen

1251 Tasha Boulevard

Shakopee

(952) 233-2717

www.dairyqueen.com

Dangerfield’s

1583 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-2245

www.dangerfieldsrestaurant.com

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit

8088 Old Carriage Court North

Shakopee

(952) 233-7319

www.dickeys.com

Domino’s Pizza

224 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-9200

www.dominos.com

Donut Connection

1037 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 496-2040

www.donutconnection.com

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

1120 First Avenue East

Shakopee

(952) 496-9080

www.elloromexicanrestaurant.com

Emma Krumbee’s

501 East South Street

Belle Plaine

(952) 873-3006 (apple orchard)

www.emmakrumbees.com

Hong Kong Buffet

1274 Vierling Drive

Shakopee

(952) 403-6073

Jimmy John’s

1329 Heather Street

Shakopee

(952) 746-5990

www.jimmyjohns.com

KFC of Shakopee

837 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-2188

www.kfc.com

Leinie Lodge at Arizona’s

1244 Canterbury Road

Shakopee

(952) 277-0282

www.arizonas.com

Lions Tap

16180 Flying Cloud Drive

Eden Prairie

(952) 934-5299

www.lionstap.com

McDonald’s

227 South Marschall Road

Shakopee

(952) 445-8050

www.mcdonalds.com

McDonald’s

3990 12th Avenue East

Shakopee

(952) 402-9100

www.mcdonalds.com

SHAKOPEE Dangerfield’s Featuring screened-in p outdoor patio dining.

Comedy Shows Every Friday and Saturday Night 8:30 pm

952-445-2245

www.dangerfieldsrestaurant.com

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1561 First Avenue East

Shakopee

(952) 233-7306

OK Corral

20201 Johnson Memorial Drive

Jordan

(952) 492-6700

diningrestaurants

Mr. Pig Stuff

www.mrpigstuff.com

Pablo’s

230 South Lewis Street

Shakopee

(952) 445-9218

www.pablosmexican.com

Panera Bread

8062 Old Carriage Court

Shakopee

(952) 445-8705

www.panerabread.com

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

1106 Vierling Drive East

Shakopee

(952) 445-8118

www.papamurphys.com

Perkins

1205 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-6475

www.perkinsrestaurants.com

Pho 83

1141 Canterbury Road South

Shakopee

(952) 233-1801

Pizza ‘N’ Pasta

584 South Marschall Road

Shakopee

(952) 496-0000

www.pizzanpasta.com

Qdoba Mexican Grill

4057 Dean Lakes Boulevard

Shakopee

(952) 496-1627

www.qdoba.com

Ridges At Sand Creek

21775 Ridges Drive

Jordan

(952) 492-2644

www.ridgesatsandcreek.com www.rubytuesday.com

Ruby Tuesday

4135 Dean Lakes Boulevard

Shakopee

(952) 403-7893

Shakopee Bakery

114 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-2663

Shakopee DQ Grill & Chill

8021 Old Carriage Court

Shakopee

(952) 224-2567

www.dairyqueen.com

Shakopee Pizza Ranch

1266 Vierling Drive East

Shakopee

(952) 233-2122

www.pizzaranch.com

Speed Dog

815 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952)250-5104

Stonebrooke Golf Club

2693 County Road 79

Shakopee

(952) 496-3171

www.stonebrooke.com

Subway

1158 Vierling Drive East

Shakopee

(952) 402-0160

www.subway.com

Subway

8030 Old Carriage Court

Shakopee

(952) 496-2764

www.subway.com

Taco Bell

1120 Vierling Drive East

Shakopee

(952) 233-1561

www.tacobell.com

Taco John’s/Steak Escape

1301 Heather Street

Shakopee

www.tacobell.com

Taco Loco

1555 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-5055

www.tacolocoshakopee.com

The Wilds Golf Club

3151 Wilds Ridge

Prior Lake

(952) 445-3500

www.golfthewilds.com

Tokyo Sushi & Grill

8080 Old Carriage Court

Shakopee

(952) 233-0588

www.tokyosushiandgrill.com

Turtle’s Bar & Grill

132 East 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-9668

www.turtlesbarandgrill.com

Wampach’s

126 West 1st Avenue

Shakopee

(952) 445-2721

White Castle

8011 Old Carriage Court North

Shakopee

(952) 233-0338

www.whitecastle.com

Zuppa Cucina

1667 East 17th Avenue #104

Shakopee

(952) 445-3737

www.zuppacucina.com

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Meeting/Conference Room

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Shakopee

Complimentary Hot Breakfast

511 S. Marschall Rd., Shakopee, MN 55379-2612 952-445-9779 / 1-888-311-1503 • Bestwestern.com/prop_24133

Game Room

Best Western Plus Shakopee Inn

Whirlpool

4100 12th Ave. East., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-6775 / 1-800-634-3444 • Americinn.com

Heated Indoor Pool

AmericInn Lodge & Suites

Fitness Room

1244 Canterbury Rd., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3644 / 1-877-291-0622 • Canterburyinnshakopee.com

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ooking for a place to stay? Shakopee hotels have something for everyone and happily accommodate groups and family getaways. Here’s a listing of places to rest while you’re in town having fun.

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4550 12th Ave. East , Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2244 • fax: 952-445-0077 www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/Shakopee/MSPSH/hoteldetail

Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Shakopee

4175 Dean Lakes Blvd., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-641-3600 / 1-800-HAMPTON • MinneapolisShakopee.hampton.com

Sandalwood Studios & Suites 3910 12th Ave. E., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-277-0100 / 1-877-884-4900 • Sandalwoodsuites.net

Super 8 of Shakopee

581 Marschall Rd., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-4221 / 1-800-800-8000 • Super8.com

Travelodge - Shakopee

1251 E. First Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-5074 / 1-800-578-7878 • Travelodge.com

Valley Inn

1181 E. First Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-9120 / 888-223-9146 •Valleyinnmn.com

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ANDBEYOND! Browse cool local shops and popular regional centers

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es, Shakopee is just minutes from the mammoth Mall of America. The city also is close to all of the “Dales” of the Twin Cities: Southdale, Ridgedale, etc. Shakopee also has its own unique collection of shops and boutiques to meet your retail needs, wants and desires. So, let’s start our shopping spree locally, then move on from there.

Shakopee Trading Post and Gallery displays and sells handmade Native American gifts, jewelry, and crafts from artists all over the United States and Canada. It’s the perfect place to pick up a piece of American history.

723 West First Ave. 952-496-2263 www.shakopeetradingpost.com

Local Shops You never know what you mind find at Tupelo—a gift studio. From sea salts to watercolors, kitchen wares to handmade jewelry, the possibilities for creative gift giving are endless. And that’s whether the recipient of the gift is someone else or yourself.

210 Holmes St. S. 952-445-1955 Karizma offers a trendy variety of ladies’ apparel, accessories and gifts. Featured lines include designs from Project Runway contestant Christopher Straub.

Lady Di Antiques displays an evolving selection of treasures and collections from the past, including furnishings, lamps, glassware, frames, and clothing.

126 Holmes St. S. 952-445-1238 More than 10 dealers bring their wares to How Quaint’s occasional antique sales. Between sales, the shop re-invents itself by re-decorating and bringing in new merchandise.

Check the website for upcoming deals.

714 First Ave. E. 952-465-3887 www.how-quaint.com

126 Lewis St. 952-496-9803 www.shopkarizma.com To suit the man in your life, step into Bill’s Toggery. The family owned business has been serving Shakopee and the region since 1931, carrying a vast selection of distinguished brands for average and hard-to-fit men.

A trip to Eagle Creek Quilt Shop is sure to please and inspire any sewing or quilting enthusiast. Marvelously located near downtown Shakopee in an old railroad depot (built in 1909), the shop hosts many special events and bus trips.

333 Second Ave. W. 952-233-3774 www.eaglecreekquiltshop.com

138 South Lewis St. 952-445-3735 www.billstoggery.com Sisters Jennifer and Katherine keep Shakopee stylish for a fraction of the price. Designer Carousel consignment boutique carries high-end clothing and accessories for men and women. The store also stocks children’s clothing, toys and dancewear.

931 First Ave. E. 952-960-2630 www.designercarousel.com

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While You’re in the Neighborhood While you’re visiting the Shakopee area, you may need to find some basic items such as groceries and other products.

Here’s a handy list of nearby stores: Cub Foods 1198 E. Vierling Dr. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-403-1620

Walmart Supercenter 8101 Old Carriage Ct. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-8013

Target 1685 17th Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-5332

Walgreen’s 1291 Tasha Boulevard Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-7321

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Shakopee Area Coffee Shops/Liquor Stores Caribou Coffee (2 locations) 1361 Heather St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1004 and 8048 Old Carriage Ct. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-402-0223 Coffee Ta Cream 1157 Shakopee Town Square Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-9008 Panera 8062 Old Carriage Ct. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-8705 Crossroads Liquor 1262 Vierling Drive E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7242

Regional Shopping Mall of America 60 East Broadway (I-494 and Highway 77) Bloomington, MN 952-883-8800 mallofamerica.com Ridgedale Center 12401 Wayzata Boulevard (I-394/ Plymouth Road and/or Ridgedale Drive) Minnetonka, MN 952-541-4864 ridgedalecenter.com

Riverside Liquors 507 E. First Avenue Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-6014 Shakopee Wine Cellars 4041 Dean Lakes Blvd.

Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-8777

Shopping Centers Nearby Burnsville Center 1178 Burnsville Center Burnsville, MN 55306 952-435-8182 burnsvillecenter.com Eden Prairie Center 8251 Flying Cloud Drive (near I-494) Eden Prairie, MN 952-941-7650 edenprairiecenter.com Southdale Center 10 Southdale Center (France Avenue South and West 66th Street) Edina, MN 952-925-7874 southdale.com

Rosedale 10 Rosedale Center Roseville, MN 55113 651-633-0872 myrosedale.com Downtown Minneapolis http://www.minneapolis.org/visitor/ shopping Downtown St. Paul www.visitsaintpaul.com

The Galleria 3510 Galleria Edina, MN 55435 952-925-4321 galleriaedina.com

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Additional restrictions may apply. Visit Valleyfair.com or call 952.496.6500 to confirm public operating days and hours as they are subject to change.

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Off Child and Senior Admission for you and your family at the Minnesota Zoo Valid only for daytime admission. Not valid with any other discounts or promotions or for separate fee attractions. Additional restrictions may apply. Discount valid through December 31, 2013.

Celebrating 35 Years!

13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 952.431.9500, mnzoo.org Code: SCVB13

Let us welcome you with open arms.

Unusually tiny open arms.

New in 2013 Valleyfair, the Upper Midwest’s largest amusement park, just got bigger with Dinosaurs Alive! This all-new interactive dinosaur park features over 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. Experience the sights and sounds from 65 million years ago with family and friends.

Visit valleyfair.com for tickets and more info.

Save on admission with a coupon in this magazine!

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