What to do in Dakota County, MN

Activities, attractions and tours

The Minnesota Zoo entrance with a stone wall, trees, and an IMAX theater in the background.
The Great Circus IMAX building with signage for the Minnesota Zoo and IMAX Theatre.
A bridge over a river with the sun setting in the background.
A river winding through a forested landscape with dense trees on both sides.
A tall, rugged rock formation surrounded by trees.

Things to do

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

£23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass

£35
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Nickelodeon Universe Unlimited Ride Pass
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

£37
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

£9
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
St. Paul: Twin Cities Haunts Ghost Walking Tour

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
Minneapolis' "Shocking" True Crime Trolley Tour

Minneapolis' "Shocking" True Crime Trolley Tour

£52
per adult
Minneapolis' "Shocking" True Crime Trolley Tour
Saint Paul Gangster Tour

Saint Paul Gangster Tour

£41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Saint Paul Gangster Tour
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

£23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
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Buck Hill

7.8/10 (29 reviews)
Hit the slopes at Buck Hill during your trip to Burnsville. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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Day trip destinations from Dakota County

A modern building with a glass facade and a sign reading "GOLD MEDAL FLOUR".

Minneapolis

A lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees, a distant building with a dome, and a clear blue sky.

Mendota Heights

A large government building with a dome and statues in front.

Minneapolis - St. Paul