Autumn Escape in Lakeville Minnesota

LAKEVILLE IS FOR LOVE!

LocalEYES Itineraries
Use these itineraries recommended by locals to help plan your unique trip to the Lakeville and Twin Cities area!  Lakeville hotels have taken active steps to welcome guests safely and are minutes to indoor fun such as an escape room, movie theater, bowling alleys, Minnesota Zoo and over 60 restaurants including patio dining and breweries!

DAY 1
Choose a suite at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Candlewood Suites or Baymont by Wyndham.  Ask staff when making your reservation about providing a bottle of champagne upon arrival to start to your romantic adventure in Lakeville Minnesota.

For companion competition, golf one of 8 nearby courses, great for beginners all the way to championship courses.

Catch music at happy hour outdoors at Legends Grill located on the Legends Golf Course with a spectacular view of the greens. Check their calendar of events for schedule.

Spend the evening in some old school bowling fun at Bowlero, with 38 lanes, lazer tag, craft cocktails and amazing food served lane-side.

DAY 2
Take a morning hike in Minneapolis around Minnehaha Falls or rent a two person bike from Wheel Fun Rentals for a unique ride! Kayaks are also available for rent, so glide along the water for a relaxation and time together.

Stroll down quaint Historic Downtown Lakeville, stop to shop, grab coffee or wine at Mainstreet Coffee + Wine Bar and lunch.  Choose between several eateries and breweries like Alibi Drinkery, B52 Burgers + Brews, Babes Music Bar and Toppers Pizza.  Outdoor patios flood this area and Lakeville Brewing Company not only makes their own “must try” brews, but has a wonderful outdoor area with picnic tables, games and twinkle lights at night.

Catch music outdoors at Legends Grill located on the Legends Golf Course with a spectacular view of the greens.  Chart House Restaurant not only has an amazing outdoor patio, but now you can take a ride on the High Noon Pontoon.  Barley + Vine Kitchen has a private outdoor space and music as well on summer weekends.  Please check restaurant schedules for music.

Have a nightcap at Rudy’s Redeye Grill featuring a full bar and wide selection of martinis.

Take in a flick at Emagine and hold hands in their extremely comfortable recliners.  If its a Saturday night, consider Elko Speedway’s Drive-In Theater.

DAY 3
Take a romantic morning walk among the woods at Ritter Farm Park, around Lake Marion on Juno Walking Trail or Orchard Lake stopping at the Chart House Restaurant for weekend brunch and Mimosas or Bloody Marys!

The Renaissance Festival  in Shakopee is a great place to treat your spouse as a “king” or “queen” from September 5th to October 4th. This is a full day of activity, entertainment, food and fun where you can interact with hundreds of memorable characters roaming the village including King Henry and his royal court.  This 16th Century European village features 16 stages of exciting entertainment, 250 artisans for shopping of handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping experience. Live armored jousting throughout the day too.

This fall, apple pick at Applewood Orchard in Lakeville Minnesota and begin a new tasty tradition. Or find a pumpkin patch and search for the Great Pumpkin.

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood in Lakeville is your dinner spot for romance.  This Lakeville restaurant offers a traditional chophouse menu & specialty cocktails presented in a sophisticated setting with a patio.