Valleyfair

Shakopee, Minnesota, just outside of the Twin Cities

1.800.FUN.RIDE

Valleyfair offers a number of admission options and prices including single- and two-consecutive-day-passes (the two-day passes are only slightly higher than the one-day passes), and a discounted after-5 p.m. ticket. Reduced rates are available for children and seniors. Admission is free for ages 2 and under. Soak City Waterpark is included with admission. Season passes for Valleyfair and all Cedar Fair parks are available.

From the north: I-35W South to the Shakopee or Hwy 13 exit. Hwy 13 to county road 101N to Valleyfair.

From the east: I-494W to 169S to Shakopee or County Road 101 exit to Valleyfair.

From the west: I-494S to 169S to Shakopee or County Road 101 exit to Valleyfair.

From the south: I-35W north to the Shakopee or Hwy 13S exit. Hwy 13 to county road 101N to Valleyfair.

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Nice collection of wooden coasters including Renegade, the classic High Roller, and the hybrid wood and steel Excalibur. Valleyfair's well-regarded Wild Thing hypercoaster soars over 200 feet and reaches a top speed of 74 mph. Other attractions include the Power Tower freefall ride, the 185-foot Steel Venom impulse coaster, the Xtreme Swing thrill ride, and a good collection of rides for younger kids. Shows include live musical productions and an IMAX large-screen movie theater.

New for 2011
Planet Snoopy
The park will rename and expand its kiddie area with six new Snoopy-themed rides and seven re-themed rides.

The adjacent Soak City Waterpark is included with admission to Valleyfair. At 3.5 acres, it is relatively small, but does offer a wave pool, body slides, tube slides, the 4-person Hurricane Falls raft ride, the Raging Rapids action river, and the interactive water play structure, Splash Station.

Minnesota's biggest park, Valleyfair offers a great collection of roller coasters and thrill rides. The signature Wild Thing hypercoaster offers a particularly thrilling experience. The park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair, which also includes Cedar Point and Knott's Berry Farm in its portfolio; however, Valleyfair doesn't feature the Snoopy characters found at those other parks.

General admission includes access to the adjacent Whitewater Country Waterpark, although the area is small and lacks a wave pool and some of the other attractions typically found at water parks. Valleyfair does offer activities for younger children, including the KidWorks area with pint-sized rides and an interactive Foam Ball Factory. Valleyfair has live stage shows, as well as an onsite IMAX theater that shows large-screen films and is included with the general admission. Up-charge attractions include go-karts, mini-golf, and the RipCord freefall Sky Coaster.