Burnsville…Always the Right Experience!

There’s no better time than now to pack up the family and discover the comfort, convenience and multitude of events and activities you’ll find in Burnsville, Minnesota — a welcoming community where function meets fashion, the locals always say, “hello” and everything under the sun is just minutes away.

So why Burnsville? For starters, Burnsville offers you lower lodging taxes, which puts money back in your pocket before you arrive. Park wherever you want for free and exercise your right to roam around and witness all that Burnsville and the neighboring Twin Cities have to offer you and your family. Looking for something to do now? Keep reading.

Experience a vibrant yet easy-going suburban city always ready to rise to the occasion. This year, an encore is in order as we unveil the Burnsville Performing Arts Center — a shining star that tops the burgeoning list of unexpected attractions available to our welcomed visitors and new fans.

Minutes south of the Twin Cities, progressive-thinking Burnsville is the perfect metropolitan alternative for all walks. Swing by for a wide variety of casual dining and unique shopping experiences. On beautiful summer or fall days, dine outdoors at Jensen's Café in Burnsville's popular Heart of the City. Stop to browse in Ficus & Fig for great home decor and gift items. Slow down to smell the flowers, enjoy cascading water and view the beautiful sculptures in Nicollet Commons Park.

Burnsville also knows how to throw a party: the International Festival and Art And All That Jazz each attract huge crowds and are guaranteed fun for all ages. Burnsville's Fire Muster happens just up the street at Civic Center Park where you can explore the signature Bicentennial Garden bursting with beautiful flowers and foliage — perfect for photo opportunities.

If you’re into power-shopping then you’re in for a treat at Burnsville Center with more than 150 stores and specialty shops that will beg envious friends to say, “where’d you find that?” Speaking of shopping, you may have heard about the mammoth Mall of America® just a few miles away? Inside, you’ll be wide-eyed with sensory overload: Nickelodeon Universe,® Underwater Adventures® Aquarium and Nascar Silicon Speedway are just a few of the unforgettable, must-see attractions at the appropriately coined “Mega-Mall.”

Burnsville is perfectly situated with some of Minnesota’s other signature venues and attractions surrounding it including Valleyfair Amusement Park, Minnesota Zoo and Pro Kart Indoors for go-cart racing at up to 40 miles per hour (zoom, zoom).

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis St. Paul, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and Burnsville all are divided by the beautiful Minnesota River Valley and are just a short drive away with major Interstates 35W, 35E and 494 ready to take you there quickly.

Take time to rediscover the great American summer retreat. Plan your next Midwest adventure and experience all that Burnsville has to offer.

For more pleasant surprises about the Burnsville area and to find out about upcoming specialty events, visit burnsvillemn.com.