Discover Shakopee operates as the official tourism and visitor bureau for Shakopee, Minnesota, located in Scott County. The organization provides comprehensive travel planning resources for visitors exploring the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region.
- •Visitor Information: Digital guides, lodging recommendations, and area maps
- •Event Listings: Current events, festivals, and entertainment schedules
- •Dining Guides: Curated restaurant and bar recommendations
- •Shopping Directory: Local boutiques, retail shops, and major mall locations
- •Group Planning: Meeting spaces, catering, wedding venues, and event coordination
- •Lodging Coordination: Hotel and campground recommendations
- •Digital Resources: Blog content covering activities, attractions, and seasonal events
Upper Midwest Entertainment Destinations:
- •Valleyfair - Upper Midwest's largest amusement park
- •Canterbury Park - Live horse racing and year-round casino
- •Minnesota Renaissance Festival - 16th-century themed seasonal festival
- •Mystic Lake Casino - Gambling, live concerts, and dining in nearby Prior Lake
- •The Landing - Living history museum depicting 1800s Minnesota River Valley life
- •Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - 10-minute drive to Chaska
- •Chanhassen Dinner Theatre - Operating since 1968
Local Shakopee Retailers:
- •Allyhoo (120 1/2 1st Avenue East)
- •Shakopee Trading Post (723 1st Avenue West)
- •The Farmhemian (212 1st Avenue East)
- •D&H Toys & Collectibles (113 Lewis Street South)
- •Bluff Creek Boutique (126 Lewis Street South)
- •Anchor Boutique (1751 17th Avenue East)
- •Real Gem Jewelers (108 1st Avenue East)
- •Shakopee Florist (155 1st Avenue East)
- •1st Ave. Picture Framing (104 1st Avenue East)
- •Bill's Toggery (138 Lewis Street South)
- •Re-CLAIM Studios (190 Market Street South)
- •Maxx Spa and Nails (4111 Dean Lakes Boulevard)
- •Shakopee Valley Sports (102 1st Avenue West)
- •The Pearl Salon (287 Marschall Road)
- •The Heartland Outlet (1698 Vierling Drive East)
- •Bricks & Minifigs (8022 Old Carriage Court)
- •Paul's Bicycle Repair Shop (220 Atwood Street South)
Nearby Regional Shopping:
- •Mall of America - Bloomington (60 East Broadway)
- •Twin Cities Premium Outlets - Eagan (3965 Eagan Outlets Parkway)
- •Albertville Premium Outlets - Albertville (6415 Labeaux Avenue Northeast)
- •Southdale Center - Edina (10 Southdale Center)
- •Eden Prairie Center - Eden Prairie (8251 Flying Cloud Drive)
- •Scheels - Eden Prairie (8301 Flying Cloud Drive)
- •Burnsville Center - Burnsville (1178 Burnsville Center)
- •Minnesota's Largest Candy Store - Jordan (20430 Johnson Memorial Drive)
Restaurant & Bar Partners:
- •Badger Hill Brewing (2805 Winners Circle Drive) - Live entertainment venue
- •Leeann Chin (4053 Dean Lakes Boulevard)
- •Pablo's Mexican Restaurant (230 Lewis Street South)
- •Panera Bread (8062 Old Carriage Court)
- •Pizza Ranch (1266 Vierling Drive East)
- •Qdoba Mexican Grill (4057 Dean Lakes Boulevard)
- •Dangerfield's (1583 1st Avenue East)
- •The Snug – O'Brien's Public House (338 1st Avenue East)
- •Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar (1125 Shenandoah Drive)
- •Turtle's 1890 Social Centre (112 Lewis Street South)
- •Mr. Pig Stuff (1000 Canterbury Road)
- •Valleyfair Amusement Park - Group events and outings
- •Canterbury Park - Event hosting
- •Badger Hill Brewing - Event space
- •Shakopee VFW (1201 3rd Avenue East)
- •Holiday Inn Express & Suites (4550 12th Avenue East)
- •Hampton Inn & Suites (4175 Dean Lakes Boulevard)
- •Baymont by Wyndham Shakopee (1244 Canterbury Road)
- •Ridges at Sand Creek - Jordan (21775 Ridges Drive)
Additional Services:
- •Petite Fête Event Decor Rental (Savage, MN)
- •Shakopee Florist - Event flowers
- •Photography and transportation services available
- •The Wilds Golf Club - Prior Lake (3151 Wilds Ridge Court)
- •Stonebrooke Golf Club - Shakopee (2693 County Road 79)
- •LaunchPad Golf The Meadows - Prior Lake (2340 Park Place Northwest)
- •The Golf Garage - (1282 Vierling Drive East)
- •Dropshot Pickleball Club (1100 Shakopee Town Square)
Shakopee Chamber of Commerce
145 First Avenue East
Shakopee, MN 55379
Visitors can request a digital guide online or call to have a physical copy mailed. The bureau does not share contact information without permission.
Shakopee sits in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley, approximately 20 miles south of Minneapolis. The area offers hiking and biking trails throughout the region, making it accessible for outdoor recreation while remaining minutes from Twin Cities attractions and shopping.
The bureau maintains event listings organized by category:
- Arts & Entertainment
- Family Fun
- Food & Drink
- Seasonal festivals and celebrations
- Holiday events
Discover Shakopee publishes regular blog content covering:
- Seasonal activities and events
- Local dining scene updates
- Shopping guides and holiday gift ideas
- Fall dates and family activities
- Beer scene and brewery highlights
- Halloween and holiday celebrations