Big Apple Bagels
Just one mile from the GrandStay. Big Apple Bagels has so much more in store than just our fabulous fresh bagels, muffins & cream cheeses. We offer a casual yet comfortable atmosphere which you can order to-go or dine-in. We offer a wide assortment of breakfast & lunch items, treats & beverages. www.babcorp.com

Enjoy!
Located 1 block from the GrandStay. Enjoy! is an upscale classic American cuisine with a sophisticated twist for lunch, dinner, happy hour and Sunday brunch. Come experience a little taste of Europe right here in Minnesota. Enjoy! For more information please contact the restaurant at 952-891-6569.
www.enjoy-dining.com

Kami Japanese Steak House
Located 1 block from the GrandStay. Family casual seafood and steak. For more information please contact the restaurant at 952-891-5888. www.kamifinedine.com

Old Chicago
Only 1/2 mile from the Grandstay. Hang out at Old Chicago for some really good food, a few beers and a great time. More than just Pizza and Beer! Eat, Drink, Be Yourself!™ www.oldchicago.com

Panino Brothers
Conveniently attached to GrandStay. Panino Brothers is unique to Apple Valley and serves a wide range of items including Panino sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers, salads and 30 varieties of beer on tap. Panino Brothers is open 7 days a week 11:00am to 1:00 am. For more information please contact the restaurant at 952-236-9292. www.paninobrothers.com

Wild Bill's Sports Saloon
Wild Bill's Sports Saloon offers really good fresh food all homemade in house as well as great drinks, all at an affordable price. Whether you want to watch sports on any of the 44 high definition TVs or come and party with friends Wednesday through Saturdays nights, Wild Bill's is the place for you.www.wildbills-sportssaloon.com/

The Mall of America
The Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex. Along with an extensive range of retail, restaurants and entertainment. -- www.mallofamerica.com

Valleyfair Amusement Park
The largest outdoor amusement park in the Upper Midwest, Valleyfair covers 90 acres and features over 75 rides and attractions including live musical entertainment, Whitewater Country Waterpark and Challenge Park. -- www.valleyfair.com

Minnesota Zoo
Apple Valley near Minneapolis and St. Paul. 2300 animals on 500 acres. General information, education program summary, webcams page where you can watch our sharks, dolphins and gibbons live! , a virtual tour of exhibits. -- www.mnzoo.com

The Great Clips® IMAX® Theatre
Located in Apple Valley at the Minnesota Zoo. The IMAX Theatre has the ultimate movie experience. Treat your senses to the most powerful and engaging movie experience ever created at Minnesota's largest IMAX screen. For information and show times visit -- www.imax.com then select Minnesota.

Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
Apple Valley outdoor pool with multiple swimming, play areas, and slides. -- click here for more information

Mystic Lake Casino
Featuring exciting casino table gaming, the Midwest's largest casino buffet, a championship Minneapolis golf course, and many other amenities. -- www.mysticlake.com

Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park is one of Minnesota' s largest and well known entertainment facilities. Our main attractions are horse racing, poker and blackjack. -- www.canterburypark.com

Buck Ski Hill
Buck Hill offers 15 different runs to skiers and snow boarders of all abilities, as well as snow tubing. Buck has 11 lifts including 2 Quads and a Triple chairlift. Buck also has one of the best snowmaking systems in the Midwest, enabling the area to operate even when Old Man Winter doesn't cooperate.
Buck Hill is still operated with the family in mind, offering a full range of skiing programs for the young and the young-at-heart. Buck's reputation as a quality ski area is known across the country. Our ski racing program is also nationally acclaimed. Ski magazines calls Buck the "Legendary Capitol of American ski racing." -- www.buckhill.com

Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Enjoy a meal and experience the magic of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. The Chanhassen Live Dinner Theatre dining experience includes appetizers, a dinner menu, matinee menu, dessert menu, and an impressive wine menu. -- www.chanhassentheatres.com

Valleywood Golf Course
This Municipal Championship Course is ranked as one of the ten top most challenging in Minnesota. With affordable fees and pristine rolling hills and ponds, Apple Valley is fortunate to have such a gem that surprises everyone who plays here. . -- click here for more information

GrandStay is centrally located in Apple Valley's main shopping and restaurant area. Target is within walking distance, as is Office Max, Cub Foods, drug stores, gas stations, and banks.

Mall of America
The Mall of America is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. Along with an extensive range of retail, restaurants and entertainment. Just 10 minutes away, straight up Cedar Avenue. -- www.mallofamerica.com

Legacy Village Shop
Located east of the GrandStay with restaurants and shopping. Within walking distance. -- www.legacyapplevalley.com

Burnsville Center
Three department stores, over 150 stores, 14 delicious eateries, and 3 restaurants, offers fashion, fun and food for everyone.Just 10 minutes away, west on County Road 42. -- www.burnsvillecenter.com

AgStar Financial -- www.agstar.com

Apple Valley Medical Clinic-- www.applevalleymedicalcenter.com

Dakota County Technical College -- www.dctc.mnscu.edu

Uponor -- http://www.uponor.ca/

Wings Financial -- www.wingsfinancial.co

Home Garden Expo
Yearly event features vendors displaying landscaping, remodeling, automotive, chiropractors, financial, heating, plumbing, appliances, realtors, decorating and much more.

Fourth of July Parade
Large local parade of marching bands, clowns, entertainment and politicians. On the 4th of July every year downtown Apple Valley, Minnesota.

APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA LOCAL NEWS

Sun Current

Sun Newspapers publishes 44 weekly newspapers reaching over 447,000 homes in the suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. -- www.mnsun.com

Star Tribune

Minneapolis, Minnesota major newspaper, Star Tribune, published daily. -- www.startribune.com

St. Paul Pioneer Press

St. Paul, Minnesota major newspaper, Pioneer Press, published daily. -- www.pioneerpress.com

Apple Valley Magazine

A premier lifestyle publication featuring the best of the Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 community. -- www.applevalleymag.com

This Week Newspaper

A Dakota wide newspaper and online website with sections for each city in Dakota County, Minnesota. -- www.thisweeklive.com

CBS - WCCO - Channel 4

CBS network station, locally channel 4. -- www.wcco.com

ABC - KSTP - Channel 5

ABC network station, locally channel 5. -- www.kstp.com

FOX -KMSP - Channel 9

FOX network station, locally channel 9. -- www.fox9.com

NBC - KARE11 - Channel 11

NBC network station, locally channel 11. -- www.kare11.com