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About Chanhassen

Chanhassen is a part of the Carver County in Minnesota and it is known for its hygienic and affluent living style. The origin of the name comes from the Dakota word chanhasen meaning "sugar-maple tree" (chan, tree; haza, a tree with sap). The city was declared as the Second Best American City to live in 2009. The city has a rich and Eco-friendly living style, it has good educational establishments, housing and all the basic necessities of life are met here without any hassles. Actually, the city jointly belongs to the Counties of Carver and Hennepin. Major attractions of the city include its six public beaches, the seaside resorts and the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. The city remains in the festival mode all across the year and the 12 lakes that surround the city are the famous tourist spots in the city. The economy of the city revolves around the printing, fishing and tourism industry. Lately, the tourism industry has become the major contributor towards the economy of the city. The biggest schools here are Chanhassen High School and St. Hubert School. The best places worth visiting when you are in the city are Lake Ann Beach, Chanhassen Skate Park and the historical Chanhassen Dinner Theaters. Famous residents from Chanhassen include Jim Lord, Tim Mattran and Debbie Turner.

-- Latest Update 2011/01/30 by Unknown