Shakopee, MN

Shakopee sits 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis along the Minnesota River, connected primarily by US Highway 169 running north-south and State Highway 101 east-west. Most visitors arrive via 169 from the Twin Cities or southern Minnesota, while locals use Highway 101 to reach Eden Prairie and Chanhassen. The city experiences typical Minnesota continental climate with cold winters and humid summers. Valleyfair amusement park anchors the community, with its roller coasters visible from Highway 169.