Location: Chanhassen
Top Things to do in Chanhassen
Top 10 Things to do in Chanhassen, United States
Chanhassen is a city in Carver and Hennepin counties in the state of Minnesota, United States. It is southwest of Minneapolis. The population was 22,952 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Chanhassen
1. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By mumbojumboman - Victoria, Mn
The Landscape Arboretum has winter Christmas lights all over the grounds. Light display by the children's area with sleigh and windmill. Around back is more lights and music, and inside is the Poinsetta tree about 15 ft tall !!
2. Old Log Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Debbie3403 - Excelsior, Minnesota
This was a play for children. These plays run about an hour it kept the attention the 3 year old as well as the 23 year old grandchild. We took all 6 grand children ages 23, 15, 7, 6, 5, and 3. The plays are...MoreWe're so happy to be included in your wonderful family tradition. We look forward to seeing you at Holiday children's show Snow White.
3. General Store of Minnetonka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Donna K - Minnetonka, Minnesota
I always love visiting the General Store of Minnetonka. It's a good place to shop for unique gifts, kitchen gadgets, nostalgic games, jewelry, and lots of other goodies. Adding the bistro was brilliant--the food offerings are good, but priced a little high. I usually forego the expensive desserts for one of their giant popovers with a bowl of soup. Allow at least an hour to cover the first and second floor and add additional time for a bite to eat. Parking is easy and free.
4. Canterbury Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Canterbury Park is the Twin Cities' premier home to live horse racing, simulcast racing, and a 24/7 card club featuring Blackjack, Texas Hold'em and more.
Reviewed By cherylmike2
We went to watch the Corgi races, had a really fun time. We will be back next year. The drinks were reasonable. It was very well attended
5. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 402 reviews
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is the nation’s largest Equity (professional status) dinner theatre company featuring multiple stages under one roof. In addition, CDT is Minnesota’s only year-round musical theatre and the largest tourist attraction in Carver County. Founded in 1968, Chanhassen is a producing theatre, completely creating and executing all production elements in the theatres’ own on-site scene, costume and properties shops by its own creative design team led by Resident Artistic Director Michael Brindisi.
Reviewed By PhotosAreForEver - Minnesota
We have been going since 1973. It might be personal preference but there are some plays that are better than others. But the Acting is 100% entertaining! Every show the actors interact with the audiences. The closer you sit to center stage the more of a chance you'll be part of the show. Four stars is for the food. It's always a good idea to ask the server what he or she might recommend. Our Chicken was over cooked but the steaks and fish were spot on. The can beer was out dated. Water glasses never go dry.
Sister Act production was amazing. The play is a rewrite from the original movie but the story line was the same with different songs.
Photo and video is a mortal sin but asked before the show if your guest is evolved in the show if you can take picture of your friend/family member.
6. Wayzata Bay Charters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Public and Private Lake Minnetonka Cruises Lake Minnetonka Weddings, Special Occasions, & Corporate Events. Private Lake Minnetonka Cruises, Lake Minnetonka is one of the largest lakes in Minnesota. Over 125 Miles of shoreline to be seen. Beautiful Homes, Boating and Nature awaits on your Private Lake Minnetonka Cruise. Come aboard our 60 Foot lake cruiser for an exciting 2, 3 or 4 hour cruise
Reviewed By dama3j - Bloomington, Minnesota
Short trip in the lake Minnetonka, enough to have a good relaxing time and enjoy the fall landscape. It was windy and cold. Staff were very attentive and professional. A glass of champagne was a perfect drink.Thank you for taking your time to provide fellow consumers with your perspective. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon.
7. Valleyfair
Overall Ratings
4 based on 621 reviews
Reviewed By Brianna_Jane - Red Wing, Minnesota
My girlfriend and I went to Valleyscare this year and had a lot of fun! There were multiple outdoor "scare zones" and indoor haunted houses. Everything had a different theme and there were a lot of cool special effects / decorations. In the slaughterhouse themed haunted house, there was a Plexiglas floor with a monster scaring people from below. Then, in others, they had obstacles you had to squeeze through, lasers that made it impossible to see what was behind beneath the light, and people well hidden in ghillie suits. Also, as you walked through the park to the various haunted houses, their major roller coasters were up and running: Steal Venom, Wild Thing, Extreme Swing, Power Tower, etc. Some restaurants and food places were open too, but we found out that the menus are limited because of the "off season" so we were told. Then, unfortunately, on the night we went, it was down pouring and lightening. So, they had to close down the rides for awhile and some of the outdoor Halloween attractions. They still kept the indoor haunted houses open, but the majority of the park closed down. We waited around for awhile and a few things opened back up, but the mazes and outdoor zones stayed closed. It was kind of a bumper, because we only got to do about half of the activities, but it was still fun. It should be noted that you can purchase a no-scare necklace for children to wear. And, the monsters can't touch you, necklace or no necklace. Overall, it isn't very scary, but they put a lot of effort into their decorations and the monsters made it fun to go through the haunted houses. On non-stormy days, there is definitely a lot more open and many Halloween activities to do.
8. Paisley Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Paisley Park, Prince's extraordinary private estate and production complex in Chanhassen, Minnesota, will open for daily public tours starting October 6, 2016. Fans will have the unprecedented opportunity to experience first-hand what it was like for Prince to create, produce and perform inside this private sanctuary and remarkable production complex. Throughout the experience, visitors will see artifacts from Prince's personal archives, including iconic concert wardrobe, awards (his seven GRAMMY Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the film "Purple Rain"), musical instruments, artwork, rare music and video recordings, concert memorabilia, automobiles and motorcycles. Two tour options are available: a General Admission self-guided tour and a VIP Tour experience with an expert guide, featuring additional rooms, artifacts and photo opportunities.
Reviewed By Sam B
It was a Christmas present to my friend (and also me). Such an amazing experience! I don't remember our tour guides name but she was 100% on point and gave us time to reflect on everything she told us and all of the exhibits. Truly incredible experience!
9. Bay to Bay Boat Rentals
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By JohnandLin - Maple Grove, Minnesota
Rented a pontoon from these folks over the 4th of July weekend and I was really impressed with the service.
They do not have a ton of parking space on the lake, so they asked for us to park at a nearby gas station. They were there when we arrived, they loaded all of our coolers, etc. right to the shuttle bus and then again from the shuttle to the boat. After a short sign in and after a short demonstration on the use of the boat and the rules and policies for boating on Minnetonka, they set us out to the lake.
The boat itself was very nice and much larger than we thought. We had plenty of space to stretch out.
My one complaint was that we couldn't listen to our own iphone music. They told us that the radio had bluetooth and it also had a usb connection, but it didn't appear that there was bluetooth and the connection didn't work. Might be worth double checking with them on how to connect up before you head out. This wasn't a dealbreaker since we could still just tune in the radio and the lake wind itself was pretty loud so the music was not really that prominent.
Upon our return, they were waiting on the dock and promptly loaded our gear back on the shuttle and brought us back to our rides. Top notch service every step of the way.
Thanks for a great day on the lake!
10. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By HKeyho - Excelsior, Minnesota
This park has something for everyone. (Paid entry.) Biking/walking trails. Fenced off leash dog park. Boat launch to beautiful Lake Minnewashta. Sandy shallow beach. Playground. Bathrooms. Picnic shelters. fire rings. Plenty of parking. Cross country ski rental in winter. Lots of bird watching. Wetlands, prairie, forest. A real gem in Carver County. We are lucky to have it in our back yard.
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