Valleyfair! in Shakopee, Minnesota, has been the Twin Cities’ major amusement park since opening in 1976. What started as a regional park along the Minnesota River eventually became an important part of American amusement park history: together with Cedar Point, Valleyfair gave the Cedar Fair company its name and became one of the foundations of the group that would later operate parks across North America.

Roller coasters are at the heart of Valleyfair, with the sprawling hypercoaster Wild Thing and the wooden coaster Renegade among the park’s biggest attractions. The classic High Roller has been part of Valleyfair since opening day, while Corkscrew represents another early chapter in the park’s history. A broad collection of thrill rides and family attractions fills out the lineup, along with the Soak City water park during the summer months.

With plenty of trees and attractions spread across its spacious grounds, Valleyfair has the relaxed feel of a park that has grown steadily over the decades. It remains a popular summer destination in Minnesota and an easy place to spend a full day between roller coasters, classic rides and the water park.

A Day at Valleyfair! – Minnesota’s Largest Amusement Park

Corkscrew

A true classic

Excalibur

The weird one

Mad Mouse

The fun wild mouse coaster

Renegade

One of the best wooden coaster

Steel Venom

The great Impulse Coaster

Wild Thing

The large roller coaster