Located in Minnesota, Prior Lake is a flourishing town that sits to the South of the Minnesota River. Over the years, it has seen a constant influx of tourists who go to this city to enjoy the serenity of a lake town. Attractions for visitors include fishing, freshwater swimming, paddle boating, golf, tennis, water skiing, and a plethora of festivals that take place throughout the year. The fourteen lakes in the city; Arctic, Blind, Rice, Markley, Pike, Jeffers, Haas, Crystal, Howard, Campbell, Lower Prior, Upper Prior, Mystic and Spring Lake are among some of the cleanest lakes in the country and they present ample opportunities for entertainment.

For all those who love a clean beach, Sand Point and Watzl’s Point Beach are the places to go. Both the beaches have many tourist friendly attractions. Boating, swimming and water sports are popular ones. Apart from that, Sand Point Beach also has volley ball courts and picnic areas.

Prior Lake also serves as the ideal place for nature enthusiasts who want an opportunity to relax in an unadulterated environment. This city has over fifty parks and offers diversity in terms of recreational options. The Lakefront Park is one of the best, and currently holds hockey rinks, tennis courts, a baseball field, a soccer field, volley court and a basketball court. This park is often regarded as the crowning glory of the city. It was inaugurated in 2001, and since then it has become the center of the city, offering people the perfect retreat from the stress of their everyday lives.

Another popular park is the Thomas Ryan Memorial Park which pays tribute to the first citizen of Prior Lake who became a war casualty in Vietnam. Memorial Park provides the city the perfect place to celebrate Memorial Day and the Ponds Park is the sports hub of the community, with every sport being palyed in this park.

For those who need a little more than just outdoor activities, Prior Lake is also home to one of the biggest music festivals. The annual Lakefront Music Fest brings some of the biggest acts to the city and has become a staple event over the last few years. There are various other community events as well that provide visitors and residents with an opportunity to celebrate the time spent with their family.

Four of the must see tourist spots often highlighted in the city are the Mystic Lake Casino, The Meadows at Mystic Lake, Playworks and Wilds Golf Club. Playworks is a state-of-the-art recreation facility for kids. The Meadows at Mystic Lake is a golf course that has attracted many to play in this scenic park. The course is a proper eighteen-hole track with a stream in the middle which is over two thousand meters long. Wild’s Golf Club serves as a country club as well, apart from being a golfing course. All in all, Prior Lake city is a quiet retreat that is ideal for those who want to relax, unwind and enjoy nature at its best. Get Prior Lake tickets now.