Apple Valley · Minnesota, MN
Rainy day activities in Apple Valley
Scout analyzed 17 Apple Valley places and surfaced the ones that actually fit rainy day.
Places analyzed
17
Matches
16
Typical spend
$40
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse is a casual chain restaurant for a family meal or birthday celebration, offering American fare at a moderate price point. Expect a lively atmosphere and a visit lasting about 75 minutes.
Food & Drink
Valley Diner
Valley Diner is a casual spot for a quick, affordable meal. Expect a typical diner experience that works well for a solo breakfast or a family lunch, with visits lasting under an hour and costing $10-25 per person.
Shopping
Issues Needed Comics
Issues Needed Comics is a good stop for an hour or so of browsing comics and related merchandise. Expect to spend $5-$30 per person on a few issues or a graphic novel, easily paired with another retail stop.
Outdoors
Central Park
Central Park is a free outdoor park suitable for a 1.5 to 3-hour stroll or play, often paired with a picnic. It’s a good option for families or a relaxed solo walk when the weather is good.
Food & Drink
Dunn Brothers Coffee
This coffee shop is good for a quick stop for a drink and a bite, pairing well with errands or a casual meetup. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 45 minutes.
Nightlife
Crooked Pint Ale House
This is a casual bar & grill, suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks with friends or family. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-$45 per person on food and a drink.
Sports & Recreation
Oak Glen Golf Course and Event Center
Oak Glen Golf Course is suitable for a half-day outing centered around golf, potentially pairing with a meal at the event center. Expect to spend $50-150 per person for a round of golf, with event pricing varying.
Nightlife
Newt’s Apple Valley
Newt's Apple Valley is a casual bar & grill for a quick and affordable meal, suitable for families or solo diners. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit lasting about an hour.
Nightlife
Celts Craft House
Celts Craft House is a good spot for a casual dinner or drinks with friends, serving upmarket pub fare and craft drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-50 per person.
Wellness
Restore Hyper Wellness
Restore Hyper Wellness offers various health and wellness services, suitable for a solo health-focused outing or a relaxed stop before or after other activities. Expect to spend an hour and $30-150 for services like cryotherapy or IV drips.
Food & Drink
Tavern on France
Tavern on France is a solid spot for a casual meal of American tavern fare, suitable for families or a relaxed outing with friends. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $20-$40 per person.
Food & Drink
Homshuk Mexican Kitchen & Bar
Homshuk Mexican Kitchen & Bar is a good spot for a casual family dinner or an inexpensive date night, typically lasting over an hour. Expect to spend $20-$45 per person for a meal and drinks.
Shopping
Sweet Treasures
Sweet Treasures is a cake shop suitable for picking up dessert for a celebration. Expect to spend 15-30 minutes for a quick stop, with prices ranging from $10-30 per person depending on what you purchase.
Food & Drink
Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken is a casual spot for a quick, spicy meal. Expect to spend 45 minutes and $15-25 per person. It's a good standalone lunch or dinner, especially for families or a cheap outing.
Outdoors
Pahl's Market
Pahl's Market is ideal for a leisurely weekend outing to pick up plants, fresh produce, or seasonal decorations. Expect to spend 1-2 hours browsing, with costs varying from free to around $50 per person depending on purchases.
Food & Drink
Osaka Seafood Steakhouse
Osaka Seafood Steakhouse is a good pick for a dinner out that includes entertainment, pairing well with a pre-dinner drink or post-dinner movie. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $30-75 per person for food and a drink.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 16 of the 17 analyzed Apple Valley places fit rainy day.
- 19% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Scenic, Quiet, Educational.
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