The Top 20 Attractions in Carver County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Carver County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Carver County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Carver Park Reserve Trail
Highlight • Trail
Carver Park is the perfect spot for river recreation on the Clackamas River. It sits where Clear Creek meets the Clackamas, just off Springwater Road in Carver. This expansive park …
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Minnesota River Bluffs Trail — Bridge 101
Highlight • Bridge
Over the years, I have taken so many photos of this bridge that I am surprised I never proposed it as a komoot highlight. Every time I approach this bridge, I am taken by its scenic beauty.
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Highlight • Natural
The largest, most diverse horticultural site in all of Minnesota, this is the originating home of the honeycrisp apple variety! The oldest part of this arboretum was built in 1907; …
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Sunny Lake
Highlight • Lake
Sunny Lake, nestled within Carver Park Reserve, offers a picturesque biking experience. Conveniently positioned along the Baker Carver Regional Trail, you can enjoy a pleasant loop around the lake's tranquil …
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Engler Boulevard, Broadway Street, and Cassava Road Intersection
Highlight • Trail
Just to the northwest of this automobile intersection is the intersection of two bike and pedestrian trails, the Minnesota River Bluffs Trail and the Chaska Ravine Trail.
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View of Lake Waconia from the Dakota Trail
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy a view of Lake Waconia from a comfortable bench.
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The Silo (Downhill Features)
Highlight • MTB Park
The Silo is the newest trail section at Monarch. It's one heck of a climb to get there - don't be ashamed if you walk part of it. Ride at …
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The Winery at Sovereign Estate
Highlight • Restaurant
The Winery at Sovereign Estate, located in Waconia, Minnesota, is a 30-acre vineyard that sits on a high hillside overlooking Lake Waconia. The estate cultivates and produces its own wines …
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Seminary Fen Scientific and Natural Area
Highlight • Natural Monument
Minnesota SNAs are designated to permanently protect native plant communities, rare species, and geological features. Approximately 170 SNA SNAs are strategically located throughout Minnesota to safeguard the unique species and geological characteristics associated with the various biomes.
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Davinci's Wing
Highlight • Monument
This is a sculpture created by Pat McDonald, created at his farm in 2015, and moved after his death to this spot in 2017 after the McDonald family donated it …
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