The Gathering Place Guidebook
Get Outside!
SO many walking trails and parks close to us!
Take the 3-mile drive (or walk) to view the beautiful landscaping and sculptures. Enjoy lunch at the on-site cafe and gift shop with many local artists represented. A great place for some serious forest bathing!
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum DrTake the 3-mile drive (or walk) to view the beautiful landscaping and sculptures. Enjoy lunch at the on-site cafe and gift shop with many local artists represented. A great place for some serious forest bathing!
Hike along the Minnesota River. Head south and then cross the bridge to view herons, swans, ducks and eagles.
Huber Park
Fillmore Street NorthHike along the Minnesota River. Head south and then cross the bridge to view herons, swans, ducks and eagles.
Minnesota River Wildlife Refuge. 70 miles of trails along the river, stretching from Bloomington, MN to Henderson, MN.
7701 County Rd 101
7701 County Road 101Minnesota River Wildlife Refuge. 70 miles of trails along the river, stretching from Bloomington, MN to Henderson, MN.
Beautiful, serene setting with good walking/hiking trails. Only 7 minutes from Kamp Keesling!
Spring Lake Regional Park
Beautiful, serene setting with good walking/hiking trails. Only 7 minutes from Kamp Keesling!
Right across the street! Beautiful public golf course with driving range + on-site restaurant and bar.
Stonebrooke Golf Club
2693 Co Rd 79Right across the street! Beautiful public golf course with driving range + on-site restaurant and bar.
Par 30 Executive Course (hole #2 is in our back yard!) connected to Stonebrook Golf Club.
Waters Edge Golf Club
13900 Townline AvePar 30 Executive Course (hole #2 is in our back yard!) connected to Stonebrook Golf Club.
SandVenture Aquatic Park
1101 Adams Street SouthCool down only minutes from the house! Sand-bottom pool with waterslides.
Lions Park
1103 Adams St S18-hold Disc Golf Course, playground, tennis courts.
Just across the street and through the golf course parking lot you will find two trails. 1) through the woods, up and down hills for a short 1.5 mile (RT) stroll 2) continue past trail 1 and head down to Lake O-Dowd
O'Dowd Lake
Just across the street and through the golf course parking lot you will find two trails. 1) through the woods, up and down hills for a short 1.5 mile (RT) stroll 2) continue past trail 1 and head down to Lake O-Dowd
Nice trail down by the Minnesota River. Wildlife Refuge is HUGE and can be accessed in a variety of places, including just off Highway 101 in Shakopee.
Rapids Lake Education And Visitor Center
15865 Rapids Lake RdNice trail down by the Minnesota River. Wildlife Refuge is HUGE and can be accessed in a variety of places, including just off Highway 101 in Shakopee.
Fun for All Playground
1255 Fuller Street South http://www.funforallplayground.com/
Yummy for the Tummy
MANY options for food in the area - most within a 20-minute drive! Choose fast food, rustic coffee house, ethnic food or grab some takeout.
Gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups and pizza. Recommend the tomato soup and chicken Caesar salad. Closes at 8 M-Sat; 5 pm on Sun.
Zuppa Cucina
1667 17th Ave EGourmet sandwiches, salads, soups and pizza. Recommend the tomato soup and chicken Caesar salad. Closes at 8 M-Sat; 5 pm on Sun.
Tommy's Malt Shop
2 River Bend PlTry Emily's Favorite malt. Good burgers!
Self-serve yogurt bar, with nonfat yogurt and dairy-free options. Newly added cookie dough toppings!
CherryBerry
8084 Old Carriage CtSelf-serve yogurt bar, with nonfat yogurt and dairy-free options. Newly added cookie dough toppings!
Mr Pig Stuff
1100 1st Ave EDelicious BBQ pork and scrumptious sides.
Redstone American Grill Eden Prairie
8000 Town Center PlaceUpscale, fine dining with outdoor seating.
Punch Pizza Eden Prairie
8353 Crystal View RdNeopolitan pizza with fun atmosphere and lively staff.
Perfect gathering spot, walking distance from our home. Outdoor seating with a firepit. Good menu variety. Prestigious 18-hole golf course.
Stonebrooke Golf Club
2693 Co Rd 79Perfect gathering spot, walking distance from our home. Outdoor seating with a firepit. Good menu variety. Prestigious 18-hole golf course.
Door Dash will deliver from this awesome place on Prior Lake. Only a 15-minute drive to a unique setting with tons of patio seating.
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Charlie's On Prior
3950 Green Heights Trail SWDoor Dash will deliver from this awesome place on Prior Lake. Only a 15-minute drive to a unique setting with tons of patio seating.
Awesome Mexican restaurant within 15 minutes (driving). Super quick service!
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Patron
207 North Chestnut StreetAwesome Mexican restaurant within 15 minutes (driving). Super quick service!
Located minutes away in historic downtown Shakopee, O'Brien's is a fun, lively place that offers standby favorites and interesting new options.
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O'Brien's Public House
338 1st Ave ELocated minutes away in historic downtown Shakopee, O'Brien's is a fun, lively place that offers standby favorites and interesting new options.
Tavern 4&5
16396 Wagner WayServes brunch on Saturday & Sunday.
New restaurant with expansive menu and rooftop seating. Right next to a new movie theatre - Southbridge Crossing.
McCoys Copper Pint
1710 Crossings BlvdNew restaurant with expansive menu and rooftop seating. Right next to a new movie theatre - Southbridge Crossing.
Perron's Sul Lago
16154 Main Ave SEGreat Italian food on the lake.
Drinks & Nightlife
SO close to Mystic Lake Casino, but if gambling ain't your game, here are a few places to enjoy a cool cocktail!
Interesting atmosphere at this Irish Pub. Fun beer selections. Outdoor seating.
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O'Brien's Public House
338 1st Ave EInteresting atmosphere at this Irish Pub. Fun beer selections. Outdoor seating.
Mystic Lake Casino
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NWSlots, Black Jack, Cosmic Bingo. Only 8 mins away!
Dolce Vita Wine Shop
3115 Chaska BlvdFriday night wine tastings from 5 pm - 8 pm
Best "Lucy" in the midwest! Quality craft beers, wine & spirits. Grab a bite to eat and watch the curling teams compete.
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Crooked Pint Ale House
3210 Chaska BlvdBest "Lucy" in the midwest! Quality craft beers, wine & spirits. Grab a bite to eat and watch the curling teams compete.
Historic old house with interesting coffees and pastries. Also called Smith House Coffee.
Smith Coffee & Cafe
8107 Eden Prairie RdHistoric old house with interesting coffees and pastries. Also called Smith House Coffee.
F-O-O-D
Farmer's Market style. Lots of organic and natural food, chemical free personal care products, essential oils, homeopathy.
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
14100 State Hwy 13Farmer's Market style. Lots of organic and natural food, chemical free personal care products, essential oils, homeopathy.
Market Grille + Cocina Mexicana + Dia Pida + Hibachi + Hickory House Comfort Foods + Asian Foods. LOTS of options for takeout or stock up on groceries for your stay!
Hy-Vee
1451 Adams St SMarket Grille + Cocina Mexicana + Dia Pida + Hibachi + Hickory House Comfort Foods + Asian Foods. LOTS of options for takeout or stock up on groceries for your stay!
FUN -> FUN -> FUN
For a small, kind of rural town, Shakopee has SO MUCH ENTERTAINMENT!
Unique fall festival including huge corn maze, corn pit and much more!
Sever's Corn Maze & Farm Market
3121 West 150th StreetUnique fall festival including huge corn maze, corn pit and much more!
Visit King Henry and his royal court, watch jousting, glass blowing and 16 stages of live entertainment including amazing knife throwing! Unique food choices too!
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Minnesota Renaissance Festival
12364 145th St WVisit King Henry and his royal court, watch jousting, glass blowing and 16 stages of live entertainment including amazing knife throwing! Unique food choices too!
Adventure and excitement await at this Amusement park and waterpark just minutes from the house!
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Valleyfair
1 Valley Fair DrAdventure and excitement await at this Amusement park and waterpark just minutes from the house!
Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury RdLive horse racing from May - September.
Seriously...there is something for EVERYONE at this place! Family run since the 1930's, this has a massive selection of candy from around the world - 3000 varieties. Hundreds of kinds of root beer. Recommend picking up a fresh, homemade pie. Bring cash - they do not accept credit cards (ATM on site). Taffy, popcorn, fresh caramel apples, candy from ALL over the world! Check out the new silo mural too!
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Minnesota's Largest Candy Store
20430 Johnson Memorial DrSeriously...there is something for EVERYONE at this place! Family run since the 1930's, this has a massive selection of candy from around the world - 3000 varieties. Hundreds of kinds of root beer. Recommend picking up a fresh, homemade pie. Bring cash - they do not accept credit cards (ATM on site). Taffy, popcorn, fresh caramel apples, candy from ALL over the world! Check out the new silo mural too!
Just a few minutes drive from the house find Minnesota's largest casino with slots, blackjack, bingo, and entertainment.
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Mystic Lake Casino
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NWJust a few minutes drive from the house find Minnesota's largest casino with slots, blackjack, bingo, and entertainment.
Visit the studios of the famous musical artist Prince. Experience first-hand what it was like for Prince to create, produce and perform inside this private sanctuary and remarkable production complex.
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Paisley Park
7801 Audubon RdVisit the studios of the famous musical artist Prince. Experience first-hand what it was like for Prince to create, produce and perform inside this private sanctuary and remarkable production complex.
Brand new movie theatre with lounge chairs, lots of food choices and Take Five bar. Across the parking lot from Copper Pint restaurant.
Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema
8380 Hansen AveBrand new movie theatre with lounge chairs, lots of food choices and Take Five bar. Across the parking lot from Copper Pint restaurant.
Getting Around
The Marschall Road Transit Station
1615 Weston CtArts & Culture & Museums
The Twin Cities has a lot to offer - check these out!
Contemporary art museum. Next to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. 35 min drive
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Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlContemporary art museum. Next to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. 35 min drive
Outdoor sculpture garden with 40 works of art, recently renovated. Open every day of the year. Next to Walker Art Center. 35 min drive.
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlOutdoor sculpture garden with 40 works of art, recently renovated. Open every day of the year. Next to Walker Art Center. 35 min drive.
Renowned art museum with 90,000 works of art. Free admission.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SRenowned art museum with 90,000 works of art. Free admission.
370,000 square feet of amazing science, as well as an Omnitheater. Always featuring new, unique exhibits.
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Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd370,000 square feet of amazing science, as well as an Omnitheater. Always featuring new, unique exhibits.
Wonderful local dinner theatre with a great variety of shows.
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
501 W 78th StWonderful local dinner theatre with a great variety of shows.