Coon Rapids · Minnesota, MN

Best sunset spots in Coon Rapids

Scout analyzed 45 Coon Rapids places and surfaced the ones that actually fit sunset spots.

Places analyzed

45

Matches

17

Typical spend

$30

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Scout-verified spots

Time & Place

Food & Drink

Time & Place

Time & Place is a casual restaurant suitable for a quick meal, either solo, with family, or for a relaxed date. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-30 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Oliver Kelley Farm

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.

ArtsHistoryAnimals
$10–$15 typical2 hr visiteasy parking
Shortstop Coon Rapids

Nightlife

Shortstop Coon Rapids

Shortstop Coon Rapids is suitable for a casual meal or drinks, offering a relaxed setting for family or friends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and between $15-40 per person for food and a drink.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Kendall’s Tavern & Chophouse

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.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
The Barrel House Bar & Cafe

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.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Avant Garden Bookstore

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.

FoodShoppingOutdoors
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

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.

OutdoorsViewsAnimals
$0–$7 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Prime

Food & Drink

Prime

Prime is a fine dining steak house suitable for special occasion dinners or date nights, typically lasting 1.5-2 hours. Expect to spend $75-$200+ per person for a meal with drinks.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$75–$200 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Crooked Lake Park & Beach

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.

OutdoorsViewsAnimals
$0–$5 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Sand Creek Park

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.

OutdoorsSportsPlayful
$0–$10 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Lions Coon Creek Park

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.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Serum's Good Time Emporium

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.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Hello! Hyderabad coonrapids

Food & Drink

Hello! Hyderabad coonrapids

This Indian restaurant is suitable for a casual meal, whether you're dining alone, with family, or on a relaxed date. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and about $15-$30 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant

Food & Drink

Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant

Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant is a good spot for a casual, affordable meal. Expect to spend about an hour and $15-$30 per person, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
The Well Sports Tavern & Grill

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.

FoodCocktailsSports
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Hardware Store

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.

CocktailsLive musicFood
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Hopkins Center For the Arts

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.

Live musicArtsViews
$0–$50 typical2 hr visiteasy parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 17 of the 45 analyzed Coon Rapids places fit sunset spots.
  • 24% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 88% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Scenic, Educational, Adventurous.

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