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Things to do in the Western Twin Cities Suburbs
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items While I used to live right in the heart of Minneapolis, those days are gone and I go to great lengths to avoid the bustling city. These days I prefer a quieter life in my little town. Join me in exploring some of the best of what the Western Suburbs ...
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Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
This park gets busy, so it's best to go early in the day, but there's so much to do!
French Regional Park
We love Elm Creek Park. It's got a large variety of activities for both younger and older kids and plenty of nature! We often see deer as we are driving in and enjoy walking the trails.
Elm Creek Park Reserve
One of our favorite parks. They've got a giant play structure, over 8 miles of trails, and a beach!
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
Baker Park is another of our favorites. They've just redone the play structure in the last year or two. The beach is pretty clean and offers equipment rental. They even do structured activities' for kids year round including things like nature classe...
Baker Park Reserve
Restaurants
Pizza Luce does an amazing job acommodating allgens and special diets! I love that I can go and get a gluten free/vegan pizza free from all my food restrictions.
Minnesota's Best Pizza - Pizza Luce
We've eaten here a few times. It's a crowd pleaser as their items are highly customizable. They include gluten free pasta and vegan burgers as well so our food allergy/restricted diet family has no problem eating here!
The Tavern Grill Restaurant + Bar | Home of the Build-Your-Owns
This is a quick in and out kind of place, but they have done awesome at making our food in a separate location to avoid gluten and avocado contamination. We're all happy to eat here!
QDOBA Mexican Eats | Mexican Restaurants & Catering
Arts & Entertainment
This museum is a hidden gem! Located in a strip mall it is perfect for cold winter days when kids have energy to burn. They area always changing out the themes too so it's great to visit again and again!
Wheel and Cog
We love the Chanhassen Dinner Theater! They were also very acommodating of our allergies. They even allowed us to bring in our own food and discounted our ticket price so we could have a meal with our family.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
This is WONDERFUL for kids! They have new plays all the time. They are on the shorter side
Stages Theater
A lovely little animal sanctuary that's worth the visit and hosts annual events.
Farmaste Animal Sanctuary, Minnesota, Farm Animal Sanctuary
This is one of our favorite sanctuaries to visit. They give a great overview of the story of all the animals and allow you to participate in their care if you'd like. It's in a gorgeous area and we always make a stop in Stillwater on our way home for...
SoulSpace Animal Sanctuary
One of our favorite winter spots! They offer swimming, an indoor playground, ice skating and more!
Community Center | Maple Grove, MN
A lovely spot to gather with friends to socialize and do a craft
Color Me Mine Maple Grove
A great place for the whole family! They have rides for littles all the way through the biggest thrill seekers!
Valleyfair
Local Favorites
The cutest little book store you've ever seen! They have so many little rooms and each one has it's own theme. They also offer used books which I've purchased many of and have been in excellent, like new condition… and they're only $3!
Delano Book Nook
An adorable stop for an afternoon treat while relaxing with a book.
Buffalo Books & Coffee
So much yarn! It's a knitter's DREAM store.
Silvercreekcabinyarn.com
This is a cute shop that not only offers supplies, but also classes!
Bella's Flock Fiber Arts Gift and Supply Store
This place had really made themselves a community spot by not only offering an adorable shop, but hosting events as well!
Knic∙Knackery