Things to Do in Minnesota
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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
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
Three Bear Waterpark
North Woods, Minnesota
Indoor waterparks have become ubiquitous in northern climates over the past few years, but it can be difficult to find one that pleases the whole family. The Three Bear Lodge...
Water Park
Children's Discovery Museum
North Woods, Minnesota
This charming children's museum offers hands-on play and learning activities. The small size means it can be fit into a packed itinerary, but young children could easily spend hours...
Children's Museum
Special Collection
History Museum
Children's Theatre Company
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is renowned for its theater; catching a children's show is a must. The Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis stages awe-inspiring and award-winning professional...
Theater
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a great option if you want to see some wildlife but don't want to spend hours navigating a big zoo. Featuring aquatic animals, large...
Zoo
Forest History Center
North Woods, Minnesota
History junkies, nature enthusiasts, and aspiring lumberjacks will love this interpretive center. Kids can watch an impressive (and to very sensitive viewers, possibly scary) multi-media presentation about a town...
Science & Nature Museum
Historical Landmark
History Museum
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
Minnesota Zoo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Minnesota Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals of almost 450 species, from tigers and elephants to wolves, sea otters, and, as of 2008, grizzly bears. Animals are...
Zoo
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