Things To Do
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
If you are staying at the Courtyard by Marriott in Maple Grove, you will be right in the heart of The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, an upscale outdoor mall with popular brands like Lululemon and Trader Joe’s, plus charming & cozy fire pits—great for going for a stroll, casual shopping, grabbing a coffee, or enjoying a nice meal!
Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee is a Minnesota classic! This is our go-to coffee spot. The perfect place to cozy up and enjoy a hot (or cold!) beverage or a yummy bite to eat. Pro tip: they offer free refills on black coffee if you choose to stay awhile!
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Elm Creek Park Reserve is the Twin Cities’ largest park, and it turns into a full-on winter wonderland from December to March. If you are into snow tubing, sledding, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, or winter hiking, we would definitely recommend!
Brick & Bourbon
We come here often! This is the best spot for crafty cocktails and hearty comfort food.
Malone's Bar & Grill
Great place to watch sports and enjoy a nice meal and beverage. Our favorite part is the free popcorn machine!
Kingdom Coffee
If you know us, you know we love our coffee! Stop by Kingdom Coffee, a highly-rated local coffee shop serving premium, in-house roasted coffee, located close by in Arbor Lakes. Bonus points for their cute mugs and comfy seats!
Fish Lake Regional Park
Fish Lake makes for a great winter playground! Have a blast ice fishing, winter hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. You will find Ellie running on the paved trails here almost every day. :)
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar
Fabulous restaurant serving an upscale mix of American fare and sushi.
Maple Tavern
Awesome place for apps (their cheese curds are amazing), burgers, sandwiches, wings, or an ice-cold beer!
Central Park Ice Skate Loop
Beautiful, well-maintained loop perfect for ice skating! Free admission — bring your own skates or rent a pair. They have a warming house with a fireplace and a snack bar (which serves hot cocoa, of course).
The Lookout Bar and Grill
Stop by this bar to experience a fun environment with delicious comfort food, great drinks, and live music — all in a warm, Northwoods-style setting.
Grackle
Grackle is a family-owned scratch kitchen & craft cocktail bar in Arbor Lakes. We love their house-made dipping sauces!