Shakopee, County seat in Scott County, Minnesota, United States.
Description
Shakopee is a city on the south bank of the Minnesota River in Scott County with residential neighborhoods and commercial areas spread throughout. The landscape transitions between developed districts and open spaces, creating a mix of urban and suburban settings.
History
The area was home to Native American cultures for centuries, as evidenced by ancient burial mounds along the Minnesota River that date back hundreds to thousands of years. The modern city grew as a trading post and settlement during the 1800s.
Culture
The Landing village shows how people lived during the mid-1800s through restored homes and daily demonstrations of old crafts and routines. Visitors can watch interpreters perform tasks and activities that were part of ordinary life back then.
Practical
The city connects directly to Minneapolis via U.S. Highway 169, making it accessible from the metro area. A car is practical for getting around, as attractions spread across the city.
Did you know?
The city is home to both a horse racing track and a major amusement park operating in close proximity. These two attractions draw visitors from across the region for very different kinds of entertainment.
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Valleyfair
6 km
Wild Thing
5.5 km
Steel Venom
5.9 km
High Roller
5.5 km
Renegade
5.2 km
Corkscrew
5.6 km
Soak City
6.1 km
Excalibur
5 kmCosmic Coaster
5.5 km
Bloomington Ferry Bridge
10.1 km
Mad Mouse
5.4 kmMild Thing
5.5 km
Shakopee Historic District
2.9 km
Holmes Street Bridge
248 m
Saint Mary's Church of the Purification
8.8 kmShakopee Bridge
297 m
Strunk–Nyssen House
2.6 km
Early Shakopee Houses
443 m
Splash pad
1.8 km
Julius A. Coller House
596 m
SandVenture Aquatic Park
1.8 km
The Landing
3.4 km
Sand Point Beach
11.6 km
Watzl's Point Beach
11.5 kmJames W. Wilke Regional Park
9.4 kmBreakers Pipeline
5.4 kmBreakers Plunge
5.4 kmRaging Rapids
5.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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