Apartments near major Twin Cities highways at Countryside Estates offer unbeatable access to work, shopping, and recreation throughout the metro area. Located at 10101 Highway 55 in Plymouth, our Plymouth apartments with easy access to Highway 169 place you just minutes from downtown Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, and Golden Valley. Whether you're commuting to General Mills, Allianz, or Honeywell, exploring Westwood Hills Nature Center, or enjoying Medicine Lake's recreational opportunities, our strategic location in the Golden Valley neighborhood keeps you connected to everything the Twin Cities has to offer.
Your Gateway to Twin Cities Living
Transportation and Highway Access
Countryside Estates enjoys prime positioning along Highway 55 in Plymouth, providing seamless connectivity throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Highway 169 runs just west of the community, offering quick routes north toward Maple Grove and south toward Minnetonka and Eden Prairie. From our location, downtown Minneapolis is approximately 10 miles east, making the commute manageable whether you drive or use public transit options. St. Louis Park sits immediately adjacent to our Golden Valley neighborhood, while the broader Plymouth area extends west and north. Interstate 394 is easily accessible for those traveling into downtown Minneapolis or to western suburbs, while Highway 100 provides north-south connectivity throughout the metro.Nearby Shopping and Dining
Daily conveniences are never far from Countryside Estates. Waterford Park Plaza, located at the intersection of Revere Lane and 6th Avenue in Plymouth, offers grocery shopping, restaurants, and retail options all within a short drive. This shopping center serves as a one-stop destination for weekly errands and includes popular chains alongside local favorites. Golden Valley Shopping Center along Highway 55 provides additional dining and shopping choices, featuring everything from casual eateries to specialty retail stores. For larger shopping excursions, Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka offers an extensive mall experience with major department stores and diverse dining options, located just a short drive south via Highway 169.Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas
Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find abundant opportunities near Countryside Estates. Medicine Lake, covering over 900 acres, is one of Hennepin County's largest lakes and offers year-round recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, and ice fishing in winter months. French Regional Park on Medicine Lake's north shore features a public swimming beach, boat launch, picnic areas, and miles of trails for hiking and biking. Westwood Hills Nature Center in nearby St. Louis Park spans 160 acres and includes marsh areas, woodland trails, a floating boardwalk, and an interpretive center with educational programs and wildlife viewing opportunities. Plymouth boasts over 147 miles of public trails throughout the city, providing extensive options for walking, running, and cycling. Eagle Lake Regional Park and other Plymouth parks offer additional green spaces for picnicking, playground fun, and seasonal activities like cross-country skiing and sledding.Major Employers and Commuting
Countryside Estates' location makes commuting to major Twin Cities employers convenient and manageable. General Mills' world headquarters in Golden Valley at 1 General Mills Boulevard is just a short drive away, employing thousands in the metro area. Allianz Life Insurance Company, also headquartered in Golden Valley at 5701 Golden Hills Drive, is another major employer easily accessible from our community. Honeywell maintains significant operations in both Plymouth and Golden Valley, with aerospace facilities and building automation divisions providing substantial employment opportunities in the area. Beyond these local employers, our proximity to Highway 55, Highway 169, and Interstate 394 means downtown Minneapolis with its concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and professional services firms is within reasonable commuting distance. The western suburbs including Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Maple Grove also host major employers that are easily reachable from our location.
Visit Countryside Estates today to experience our prime Plymouth location firsthand. Call 763-546-2150 to schedule your tour and discover how our apartments combine affordability with unbeatable access to everything the Twin Cities offers.