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Things to see in Shakopee (United States): 17 places and when to go
Shakopee is a town in United States, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (7), With kids (4), Snow (4). The best known are Valleyfair, Holmes Street Bridge and Minnesota Renaissance Festival. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.7872, -93.5182
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (7) · With kids (4) · Snow (4) · History (1) · Architecture (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 551 km as the crow flies
What to see in Shakopee
The places in and around Shakopee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ValleyfairAmusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota5.0 km
- Holmes Street BridgeHistoric truss bridge in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States1.6 km
- Minnesota Renaissance FestivalRenaissance fair in Shakopee, Minnesota7.7 km
- Superior ShoresWater park at Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota4.8 km
- Badger Hill BrewingBrewery4.6 km
- Boathouse Brothers Brewing CoBrewery11 km
- Brew d'ÉtatBrewery16 km
- Hyland Hills Ski AreaSki resort14 km
- Hyland Lake Park ReserveSki area13 km
- Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area Ski JumpSki resort14 km
- Mana BrewingBrewery1.3 km
- Minnesota Landscape ArboretumSki area11 km
- Mousse Sparkling Wine Co.Winery16 km
- SandVenture Aquatic ParkWith kids1.7 km
- Shakopee BrewhallBrewery1.4 km
- Staring Lake ObservatoryObservatory7.8 km
- Unmapped Brewing Co.Brewery14 km
When to go to Shakopee
The best time to visit Shakopee is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:58
- FebPossible10:12
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:23
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In March, 12 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Shakopee
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 551 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Waconia7 places22 km
- Long Lake9 places22 km
- Lakeville, Minnesota16 places27 km
- Minneapolis74 places30 km
- Saint Paul, Minnesota43 places38 km
- Anoka11 places47 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Shakopee?
The best known: Valleyfair, Holmes Street Bridge, Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Superior Shores. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Shakopee?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Shakopee?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 551 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Shakopee as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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