The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee (7274 Commerce Cir E Fridley, MN 55432)
- Explore the vintage shop, antique mall and grab a coffee.
- 6 minutes from Sunset Shores, 12 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
Silverwood Park (County Rd E St. Anthony, MN 55421)
- Scenic green space with lake views, an art gallery, beach area, outdoor amphitheater, hiking trails and coffee shop. Kayaks and canoes also available for rental.
- 8 minutes from Sunset Shores, 2 minute drive (or walkable) from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
Huset Park (520 Mill St. NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421)
- Splash pad & playground
- 9 minutes from Sunset Shores, 5 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
Twin Cities River Rats - Water Ski Show (1758 West River Rd N Minneapolis, MN 55411)
- Free Ski Shows Thursdays, June through August (www.tcriverrats.com)
- 12 minutes from Sunset Shores, 13 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
The Mall of America (60 E Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425)
- Giant 4-level mall with hundreds of stores, plus restaurants, a theme park, cinema & aquarium.
- 24 minutes from Sunset Shores, 25 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
Top Golf (6420 Camden Ave N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430)
- High-tech golf game with cooling fans for summer and heaters for winter. Also available delicious food, refreshing drinks and lively music.
- 7 minutes from Sunset Shores, 11 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
Stone Arch Bridge (100 Portland Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55401)
- Biking and walking paths on this former railroad bridge with panoramic views of St. Anthony Falls.
- 16 minutes from Sunset Shores, 15 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
The Guthrie Theater (818 S. 2nd St. Minneapolis, MN 55401)
- Landmark Performing Arts Center
- 16 minutes from Sunset Shores, 14 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (1225 Estabrook Dr. St. Paul, MN 55103)
- Scenic zoo and conservatory housing various animals plus gardens and kid-friendly attractions.
- 21 minutes from Sunset Shores, 19 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
Bunker Beach Water Park (701 County Rd A Coon Rapids, MN 55448)
- Minnesota's largest outdoor water park, June through August (www.bunkerbeach.com)
- 23 minutes from Sunset Shores, 30 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden
Albertville Premium Outlets (6415 Labeaux Ave NE. Albertville, MN 55301)
- Premium Outlets open 10am - 7pm
- 27 minutes from Sunset Shores, 32 minutes from Casa Blanca & Hidden Garden