Anoka County, which comprises the northern portion of the Twin Cities regional area, is the fourth most populous county in Minnesota, and we found you plenty of resources to help make the wedding planning process go smoothly.
Major municipalities in Anoka County include Anoka, which is the county seat, Andover, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, East Bethel, Oak Grove, Ramsey, Nowthen, Hilltop, Lexington, and Ham Lake.
Anoka County has a unique blend of city, suburban, and rural areas, and with over 10,000 acres of scenic parkland and open spaces, there are plenty of locations where you can take beautiful engagement and wedding photographs.
Major parks in Anoka County include Coon Lake County Park, Mississippi West Regional Park, Sandhill Crane Nature Area, Martin-Island Linwood Lakes Regional Park, Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Parks Reserve, and Bunker Hills Regional Park, which offers horse-drawn carriage rides for special occasions.
Also, the Anoka County Parks & Recreation Department offers some elegant but affordable wedding venues, including the Blue Heron Room at Chomonix Golf Course, the Coon Rapids Dam Visitor Center, the Riedel Farm Estate, and the Wargo Nature Center, just to name a few.
Anoka County has plenty of places where you can shop, from traditional shopping malls to bustling downtown areas with family-owned stores and specialty boutiques, so you will be able to easily find everything on your wedding checklist.
Popular places to shop in Anoka County include downtown Anoka, the Amish Corner, and Riverdale Village Shopping in Coon Rapids. You could also easily take a day trip to all the major shopping venues in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Anoka County has plenty of things for you to do, so make sure you save some time to explore the area. To start, you can tour the Golden Wings Flying Museum or the Anoka County Historical Society, spend a day at Bunker Beach Water Park, or go fishing and boating on the Mississippi River.
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