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About Golden Valley
Golden Valley is an established first-ring suburb directly west of Minneapolis, home to General Mills' headquarters and the Theodore Wirth Regional Park's western half. Housing is largely 1950s–70s ramblers and split-levels on generous lots, with some executive neighborhoods near Wirth Park.
Home prices in Golden Valley
Home prices in Golden Valley vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Golden Valley
- Theodore Wirth Regional Park
- Brookview Golf Course and Community Center
- General Mills headquarters campus (visible landmark).
- Louisiana Oaks Park
- Medley Park
- Golden Valley Farmers Market (seasonal).
- Bassett Creek trails.
- Downtown Minneapolis skyline views from the I-394 corridor.
Commuting from Golden Valley
- Metro Transit bus service along I-394 and Hwy 55; I-394 express lanes.
- Major corridors: I-394, Hwy 55 (Olson Memorial Hwy), Hwy 100, I-494.
- Approximate drive to downtown Minneapolis: **~10 minutes** (approximate); to downtown St. Paul: **~20 minutes** (approximate).
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Metro Transit bus service along I-394 and Hwy 55; I-394 express lanes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.