The best things to do in Chanhassen

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The Loop at Chaska

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Whether you’re sneaking in an after-work round or introducing a beginner, The Loop at Chaska pairs 9 holes with the 30,000 sq. ft.…

1207 Hazeltine Blvd (Chaska)

Whether you’re sneaking in an after-work round or introducing a beginner, The Loop at Chaska pairs 9 holes with the 30,000 sq. ft. Minnalayas putting course, wall-to-wall short grass, and no bunkers.

From the Chanhassen newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Bluff Creek Golf Course brings an 18-hole championship layout, a proper driving range, on-site concessions, and a pro shop that actually…

1025 Creekwood Dr (Chaska)

Bluff Creek Golf Course brings an 18-hole championship layout, a proper driving range, on-site concessions, and a pro shop that actually helps. Grab PGA-certified instruction with teaching pro Jeff Otto this week, then make your Saturday group wonder when you got this good.

From the Chanhassen newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Tucked right here in Eden Prairie, Bearpath Golf & Country Club is an intimate oasis for teeing it up, rallying on the tennis courts, or…

18100 Bearpath Trail (Eden Prairie) · ✓ checked Sep 18

Tucked right here in Eden Prairie, Bearpath Golf & Country Club is an intimate oasis for teeing it up, rallying on the tennis courts, or celebrating life’s big moments. Go for the community, stay for the vibe that makes catching up with your people ridiculously easy.

From the Chanhassen newsletter, September 22, 2026

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Where Champions Walk, Hazeltine National Golf Club pairs a championship-caliber layout, short course, and serious practice facilities with…

1900 Hazeltine Blvd (Chaska)

Where Champions Walk, Hazeltine National Golf Club pairs a championship-caliber layout, short course, and serious practice facilities with a modern clubhouse perfect for tournaments and weddings.

From the Shakopee newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Riverview Theater

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Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a…

3800 42nd Ave S (Minneapolis)

Riverview Theater pairs 21st-century projection and digital sound with a classic 1950s-style auditorium, high-backed rocker seats, and a spacious lobby with mod couches. Catch everything from blockbusters to niche art picks this week, then pencil in CatVideoFest 2026 on August 8...

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Mill Ruins Park

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Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you…

102 Portland Ave S (Minneapolis)

Mill Ruins Park turns the bones of a historic old mill into an easy spin of walking and biking paths, dotted with interpretive signs you will actually read. Perfect for a quick lunch-break stroll or low-stress ride when you need a city reset without going far.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 22, 2026

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Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole…

700 N 3rd St (Minneapolis)

Craving a different kind of crew night? Puttshack - Minneapolis brings tech-infused, indoor mini golf with automatic scoring, quick 9-hole rounds, and yes, cocktails on the course, all in the North Loop... a solid Blaine escape for date nights, competitive friends, or when the weather refuses to cooperate.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, September 4, 2026

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With hilly nine-hole fun, sand and grass bunkers, strategic water hazards and real elevation shifts, Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center nails…

14350 County Rd 62 (Minnetonka)

With hilly nine-hole fun, sand and grass bunkers, strategic water hazards and real elevation shifts, Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center nails that quick-after-work round or focused range session. Lessons and clinics for every level keep the rust off so weekend foursomes stop chirping you.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Thinking about getting more rounds in this week, Bent Creek Golf Club is a private 18-hole course built to challenge every level, with…

14490 Valley View Rd (Eden Prairie)

Thinking about getting more rounds in this week, Bent Creek Golf Club is a private 18-hole course built to challenge every level, with leagues, instruction, and junior golf that keep the whole family swinging. They also host golf outings, banquets, and events when you want to make a day of it.

From the Chanhassen newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering…

10820 Bloomington Ferry Rd (Minneapolis)

Ready to trade spreadsheets for sauropods this week? Dinosaur Dred Scott Mini Golf has 18 quirky holes with waterfalls, rocks, towering trees, nine watery hazards and even practice greens on a course that’s 25% larger than most, which basically means more room for your miraculous bank shots and friendly trash talk.

From the Mankato newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Puttery

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Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

240 Hennepin Ave (Minneapolis)

Indoor mini-golf venue featuring inventive cocktails and curated fare.

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Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls…

100 Portland Ave (Minneapolis)

Trade the same-old loop for a walk or bike across Historic Stone Arch Bridge, the former railroad span with wide views of St. Anthony Falls and the riverfront. It links straight into Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluff Park, so you can keep wandering when the view hooks you.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Golf Zone

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Need a quick reset this week? Golf Zone has a full-length heated driving range with 32 stalls and Toptracer Range with 10 mini games and 26…

825 Flying Cloud Dr (Chaska)

Need a quick reset this week? Golf Zone has a full-length heated driving range with 32 stalls and Toptracer Range with 10 mini games and 26 world courses, plus a Northwoods-themed 18-hole indoor mini-golf course. Bring friends, then celebrate at the 19th Hole Bar with craft beer and hot 7th Avenue Pizza.

From the Chanhassen newsletter, September 19, 2026

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Jump Start Adventure Park Chanhassen packs a neon adventure maze, race slides, a rope course, climbing walls, an extreme air court, and a…

18812 Lake Dr E

Jump Start Adventure Park Chanhassen packs a neon adventure maze, race slides, a rope course, climbing walls, an extreme air court, and a soft toddler zone, plus pizza when hunger hits. Great for birthdays or a spontaneous energy dump while you cheer from the sidelines and reclaim a few precious adult minutes.

From the Eden Prairie newsletter, September 19, 2026

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