Burnsville, Minnesota
Burnsville is a city of 64,463 people in Dakota County, Minnesota, founded in 1855.
Why visit Burnsville
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 123 parks and trails, 194 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Buck Hill, Ames Center, Emil J. Oberhoffer House and Gideon H. Pond House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Burnsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burnsville
Burnsville is a city 15 miles (24 km) south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County, Minnesota. The city is situated on a bluff overlooking the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Burnsville and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States, with about 3.7 million residents. At the 2020 census the population was 64,317.
From the Wikipedia article Burnsville, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Buck Hill
Ski area · 2.8 mi
Small ski area since 1954 offering equipment rentals, lessons & snow tubing, plus a restaurant.
15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Su,PH 09:00-21:00
Bloomington Ferry Trail Bridge
Bridge · 5.8 mi
Pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Minnesota, United States
Cedar Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 4.9 mi
Bridge between Bloomington and Eagan, Minnesota
Dan Patch Line Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
I-35W Minnesota River bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge between Bloomington and Burnsville, Minnesota
Museums and landmarks8
Emil J. Oberhoffer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Lakeville, Minnesota
Gideon H. Pond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Minneapolis Saint Paul Rochester & Dubuque Electric Traction Company Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Railway station in Burnsville, the United States of America
Maka Yusota
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Bloomington Historical Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
2215 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center
Museum · 4.0 mi
11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington
Parks, trails and playgrounds123
Minnesota Zoo
Park · 4.0 mi
Zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Park · 5.6 mi
Public park in Dakota County, Minnesota
Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Nature preserve with trails and environmental learning opportunities.
12799 Chowen Avenue South, burnsville
111 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes194
BUCK '54 BAR & GRILL
Restaurant · Bar And Grill, American · 2.7 mi
15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville
Mo-Fr 14:00-22:00, Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
Blue Ox Sandwich Factory
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
14270 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00
Brick & Bourbon
Restaurant · Burger, American, Barbecue, Pasta · 4.2 mi
14883 Florence Trail, Apple Valley
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
Constellation Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Dessert · 4.1 mi
14800 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley
Tu-Sa 07:00-15:00
Curiouser Coffee & Conservatory
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 4.2 mi
14889 Florence Trail
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 3.5 mi
7805 150th Street West, Apple Valley
Mo,Tu,Su 05:00-24:00, We-Sa 05:00-02:00
Dragon Star Buffet
Restaurant · Asian · 1.4 mi
14103 Irving Avenue South, Burnsville
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Grand Szechuan
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.1 mi
10602 France Avenue South, Bloomington
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su...
Hawaii Poke Bowl
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 3.7 mi
7594 150th Street West, Apple Valley
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
182 more on the map.
History
The Mdewakanton Dakota were the earliest inhabitants, arriving by the Minnesota River, following water fowl and game animals. Around 1750, as part of the greater migration of the Mdewakanton from their ancestral area around Mille Lacs Lake to the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, Chief Black Dog established his band at a permanent village at the isthmus between Black Dog Lake (which is named after him) and the Minnesota River, near the present site of the Black Dog Power Plant. Early settlers reported the village's population as over 250 Dakota. At the south end of Burnsville, Crystal Lake, recorded as "Minne Elk", was used for fishing, leisure and burial. It was also a gathering spot where Dakota watched deer or bucks drink at the lake from the top of Buck Hill, which was named by early settlers who witnessed this activity. Three large burial mounds were discovered after European settlement.
From the History section of Burnsville, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
America's Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1101 Burnsville Parkway West, Burnsville
Churches and places of worship32
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 2.3 mi
651 Southcross Drive East, Burnsville
Berean Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
309 County Road 42 East, Burnsville
Crystal Lake Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 2.4 mi
521 West 150th Street, Burnsville
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church & School
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
151 County Road 42 East
Hosanna Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.7 mi
9600 - 9850 163rd Street West, Lakeville
Mary Mother of the Church
Church · Catholic · 3.0 mi
3333 Cliff Road East, Burnsville
Shopping46
Gas and EV charging33
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare22
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
625 East Nicollet Boulevard, Burnsville
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology - Burnsville
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
501 East Nicollet Boulevard
Map of Burnsville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 8°F | 1.1 in | 10.5 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 12°F | 0.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 2.7 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 1.6 in | 7.0 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 14°F | 1.0 in | 7.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Farmington 3 Nw Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dakota County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-05-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Apple Valley 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Bloomington 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Minneapolis 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- St. Paul 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Blaine 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Anoka 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Andover 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Big Lake 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Burnsville Heart of the City, davumaya, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Garage Burnsville, Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
- Burnsville City Hall & Police, Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
- Ames Center Burnsville Minnesota, Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0
- Burnsville Heart of the City station, Eóin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025 ICE Immigration Operation in Burnsville, Minnesota in December 2025, Chad Davis., CC BY 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 01, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center food court 01, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 03, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 02, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center Sears 02, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 09, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 07, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center flooring 01, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 10, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 05, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 08, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center Sears 01, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 06, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center JCP 02, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center JCP 01, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center food court 02, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 04, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center food court 05, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center food court 03, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center food court 04, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center concourse 11, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burnsville Center Sears 03, Crispus MSP, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buck Hill in summer, Baseball Bugs, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oberhofferhouse, Appraiser at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orchard Gardens Depot 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gideon H. Pond House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grayson DeWolfe, Schmarye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grayson!, Schmarye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stones red and yellow, Ryan Claussen, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2005 Dodge Magnum RT & 1970 Plymouth Road Runner (35128038216), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2005 Dodge Magnum RT & 1970 Plymouth Road Runner (35168106975), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Orange Line bus, Eóin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amazon Basics USB cable, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TO-5 Heatsinks, Tpdwkouaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
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