Enjoy fun things to do in and around Coon Rapids and the Twin Cities

From your room at the Country Inn & Suites, Coon Rapids, MN, it’s easy to explore the wealth of things to do in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, both roughly 25 minutes away. You can don your purple-and-gold gear to cheer on the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium and take your kids to see their favorite stars in concert at Target Center. Families love interacting with the animals at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory or spending a day (or two) exploring the stores and attractions at Mall of America®. Closer to the hotel, you can enjoy time outdoors geocaching at Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park or playing golf at Bunker Hills Golf Club. Need to cool off from the heat? The state’s largest outdoor water park awaits about 15 minutes away in Bunker Hills Regional Park.

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Guthrie Theater

11.02 mi / 17.74 km from the hotel
Don’t miss the chance to see an innovative modern drama or a classic Shakespearean work performed at this top-class theater. Before the show, spot the famous actors in the images from previous Guthrie productions printed on the building’s exterior.

U.S. Bank Stadium

11.33 mi / 18.24 km from the hotel
Catch a Minnesota Vikings game, see an exciting wrestling match, or attend a concert at this versatile stadium in downtown Minneapolis. You can also stop by for a 90-minute tour of the facility.

Bunker Hills Golf Club

4.54 mi / 7.3 km from the hotel
Load your clubs in the trunk and head over to these links, known for tree-lined fairways, dozens of bunkers, and beautiful greens.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

12.27 mi / 19.75 km from the hotel
Exotic gardens, art installations, and animals from around the world compose this 384-acre park, one of the Twin Cities’ most-visited attractions.

Mall of America®

19.62 mi / 31.58 km from the hotel
Revolutionize your shopping experience at one of the world’s largest malls, which features more than 500 stores. This famous retail destination also offers a variety of entertainments such as a theme park, mini golf, and an aquarium.
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Target Center

10.92 mi / 17.57 km from the hotel
Catch NBA action at the home of the Minnesota Timberwolves, or see a performance by entertainment legends such as Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and Elton John.

Target Field

10.76 mi / 17.31 km from the hotel
Cheer on the Minnesota Twins at this baseball park located in the North Loop Warehouse Historic District of Minneapolis.

Northtown Mall

0.96 mi / 1.54 km from the hotel
At this retail center, you can shop for electronics at Best Buy, grab a snack at Chipotle, and pick up a gift from Victoria’s Secret.

National Sports Center

2.63 mi / 4.24 km from the hotel
This expansive facility, known as the world’s largest amateur sports-and-meeting complex, features 100,000 square feet of indoor training space, 52 soccer fields, and professional ice rinks.

Majestic Oaks Golf Club

5.99 mi / 9.65 km from the hotel
Choose from two 18-hole golf courses and a nine-hole executive course at Majestic Oaks. This club also features an on-site dinner theater, event facilities, and a boot hockey league.

Bunker Hills Regional Park

5.66 mi / 9.1 km from the hotel
Outdoor recreation opportunities at Bunker Hills Regional Park include horseback riding, archery, disc golf, and a water park. You’ll have plenty to explore at this 1,600-acre park.

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

2.14 mi / 3.44 km from the hotel
Perfect for the outdoors lovers in the group, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park features cross-country skiing, geocaching, hiking, and biking.