Coon Rapids · Minnesota, MN
Road trips from Coon Rapids
Scout analyzed 45 Coon Rapids places and surfaced the ones that actually fit road trips.
Places analyzed
45
Matches
24
Typical spend
$35
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Arts & Culture
Oliver Kelley Farm
Spend a half-day exploring this historical farm with the family, learning about 19th-century life and seeing farm animals. Plan for a few hours of walking, a picnic, and some light spending on admission.
Food & Drink
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse
Kendall's Tavern & Chophouse is suitable for a dinner outing or family meal, offering American fare with golf course views. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-70 per person, especially if enjoying the patio in good weather.
Nightlife
The Barrel House Bar & Cafe
A casual bar and grill suitable for a relaxed meal or drinks. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$35 per person for food and a drink.
Food & Drink
Compassion Coffee
A typical coffee shop for a quick drink or a relaxed half-hour break. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and a light snack.
Nightlife
Muddy Cow - Coon Rapids
This bar & grill is suitable for a casual meal or to watch a game, pairing well with errands or a low-key weekend afternoon. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-30 per person for food and drinks.
Shopping
Round Barn Trading Company
A stop for browsing home goods and gifts, suitable for a solo outing or a quick errand. Expect to spend 45-60 minutes here, with costs varying widely based on purchases.
Food & Drink
Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken is a casual spot for a quick, affordable meal, perfect for a family lunch or a solo dinner. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-20 per person on a hot chicken experience.
Food & Drink
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks is a good stop for a casual meal, ideal for a quick family lunch or an inexpensive dinner. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-30 per person.
Shopping
Riverdale Commons
Riverdale Commons is suitable for a casual shopping trip or picking up essentials, often combined with a quick meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and anywhere from $20 to $100 per person depending on purchases.
Food & Drink
Shortstop Fridley
This sports bar and grill offers American comfort food in a casual setting. It's a good spot for a laid-back meal or to catch a game, lasting about 1.5 hours and costing around $15-35 per person.
Food & Drink
Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar
This sports bar is a good choice for a casual meal of pizza or burgers with family or friends, especially if watching a game. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-35 per person.
Shopping
Riverdale Village
Riverdale Village is a large outdoor shopping complex suitable for a few hours of errands, browsing, or a casual meal. It's easy to access by car and offers a range of options from free window shopping to a mid-range dining experience.
Shopping
Avant Garden Bookstore
This bookstore and coffee shop is good for a relaxed hour or two, pairing a coffee and a book with a local walk. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person.
Outdoors
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is a good spot for a few hours of outdoor activity like walking, biking, or picnicking, with potential for river views and wildlife. Expect to pay for parking, otherwise it's free, and can be combined with a meal nearby.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee Company
A typical Starbucks stop for a quick coffee or light snack, suitable for a solo break or a brief meeting. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person for beverages and a pastry.
Outdoors
Crooked Lake Park & Beach
Crooked Lake Park & Beach is suitable for a 2-3 hour outdoor visit, ideal for families or solo outings. It's a low-cost activity, perfect for enjoying nature or a casual beach day, especially during good weather.
Outdoors
Sand Creek Park
Sand Creek Park is a solid choice for a family outing or active day outdoors, offering playgrounds and a skate park. Plan for a visit of 1-2 hours; typical costs are minimal, mainly for snacks or concessions if open.
Outdoors
Lions Coon Creek Park
This park is suitable for a free family outing or solo stroll, offering play equipment and trails. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, possibly pairing it with a picnic.
Nightlife
Serum's Good Time Emporium
Serum's is a lively bar and grill offering live music and a variety of chicken wings, suitable for an evening out with friends or a casual date. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $25-50 per person.
Nightlife
Boulevard Bar & Grille
This is a casual spot for familiar bar food and drinks, good for an affordable evening meal or a relaxed social outing. Expect live acoustic music on some nights and consider it for a low-key gathering.
Food & Drink
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.
A good stop for a quick coffee and snack, fitting well before or after an errand. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and under $15 per person.
Nightlife
The Well Sports Tavern & Grill
The Well Sports Tavern is suitable for a casual meal of burgers and wings, catching a game, or enjoying drinks on the patio. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-40 per person.
Nightlife
The Hardware Store
This cocktail bar with live music is a solid evening choice for drinks and conversation, likely costing $30-$70 per person for an hour and a half visit. It pairs well with a dinner outing or as a standalone entertainment spot.
Arts & Culture
Hopkins Center For the Arts
This arts center is suitable for an evening show or a daytime gallery visit. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and anywhere from free (gallery) to $50 per person for an event, often pairing well with a dinner beforehand.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 28 of the 45 analyzed Coon Rapids places fit road trips.
- 14% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 89% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Quiet, Scenic, Adventurous.
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