Vacation in Shakopee

Found just along highway 169 and just 25 miles from Minneapolis, Shakopee is a suburb of Minneapolis-St.Paul area, and is the county seat of Scott County. Guests of Best Western hotel in Shakopee will enjoy a visit to the Valleyfair! Amusement Park, home of the Looping Starship. Although Shakopee is known for having good weather, they aren't immune to the sun. If you need to cool down, be sure to check out the Shakopee SandVenture Aquatic Park, just minutes from downtown. Conversely, Minnesota becomes a white blanket of winter activities.

Pack up the family and make the scenic drive into Minneapolis, home to the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Timberwolves. A trip to Minneapolis should always include a visit to the Mall of America, which, in terms of retail space, is the largest mall in the U.S. The Walker Art Center is a fantastic day trip, just waiting to happen. Here, visitors will find the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home to the - wait for it - World's Largest Spoon and Cherry, which is just one of the many interesting roadside attractions. As fun as it is to say Shakopee, it's even more fun to visit.