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Travel & Tourism
Visit Lakeville
Our community, known for its rich
scenic beauty, is perfectly placed on
I-35 with close proximity to major Twin
Cities tourist attractions including the
Mall of America, Minnesota Zoo and
Valleyfair. It’s no wonder over 175,000
visitors choose Lakeville’s hotels
annually for overnight trips and
business travel.
Visitors can fully enjoy our lakes,
beaches, fishing piers, tournament
fields, parks, extensive trail system,
recreational amenities and nearby
golf courses. Other points of interest
include an arts center, specialty shops,
historic downtown, festivals and
events, eateries, breweries, an escape
room and curling club.
LAKEVILLE TOURISM
Tourism is an important contributor to our economy. Dollars spent by our visitors are directly
circulated back into the community where they are spent. Tax dollars coming from outside of
our community and other states, help reduce our residents tax burden.
Tourism is the 3rd largest retail sales industry in Minnesota accounting for $969 million
of state sales tax and 265,000 jobs or 11% of the state total private sector employment.
Over 71 million people visit the state annually spending $15 billion - more than
$41 million a day!
The Lakeville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was founded in April 1996 as a division of the
Lakeville Chamber. The CVB is a private, 501(c)3 not for profit organization funded by a local
3% lodging tax.
TOURISM BY THE NUMBERS
LAKEVILLE STATS
Annual Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . 175,000
Meeting Room Capacity . . . . . . up to 1,000
Hotel Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Hotel Employment . . . . . . . . . 110
VISITOR SPENDING
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24%
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21%
Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17%
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16%
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . 16%
Second Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . 6%
LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Dakota County Tourism Gross Sales . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dakota County Hospitality Employment . . . . . . . . .
Metro Area Tourism Gross Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metro Area Hospitality Employment . . . . . . . . . . .
Source: Explore Minnesota Tourism
$895,165,376
18,543
$10,276,652,464
172,262
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