Things to Do in Minnesota
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Mall of America
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Even if your family isn't the shop-til-you-drop sort, you'll find plenty to do at the largest indoor mall in the United States. Featuring a variety of shopping...
Shopping Mall
Mill City Museum
Minneapolis, Minnesota
If you're wondering if the history of flour milling could possibly be interesting -- especially to kids, then you must not have visited the Mill City Museum, which tells the story...
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This world-class museum offers art and artifacts from all over the world, spanning ancient times to the present. Throughout the museum, you'll find "Interactive Learning Stations" which use text...
Art Museum
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Finally, a relaxed environment where you can take in some art while your kids run around and climb on sculptures. (Yes, they're actually encouraged to do so!) This beautiful 11...
Scenic Landmark
Art Gallery
Minnesota Children's Museum
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Minnesota Children's Museum, with its "playing is learning" mantra, gives little kids an opportunity to play in a "world" that's built to their scale. From hands-on activities that...
Science & Nature Museum
Children's Museum
Minnesota History Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Part of the Historical Society, the museum showcases exhibits and large-scale renderings of the recent past to as far back as when the state was still a territory...
History Museum
Nordic Ridge Gardens
North Woods, Minnesota
A trip to the Upper Midwest just wouldn't be complete without sampling the old-fashioned fun of a produce farm. In early summer, pick strawberries (or just buy some and...
Hayride
Petting Zoo
Garden
The Park at MOA
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The largest indoor mall in the United States is home to a 7-acre amusement park boasting rides for kids of every age. The roller coasters and thrill rides are...
Amusement Park
Science Museum of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Whether your kid is into dinosaurs, dirt, or DNA, there's something here that'll float her boat (and speaking of, kids can climb inside a real tugboat in the Mississippi River...
Science & Nature Museum
Stone Arch Bridge
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A self-descriptive bridge running over the Mississippi River below St. Anthony Falls, the granite-and-limstone walkway is open year-round...
Scenic Landmark
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