Things to Do in Minnesota
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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
Landmark Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A former federal courthouse that now offers live music, dance, and other performing arts events...
Visitors Center
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
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
Historic Fort Snelling
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Find out what life was like in an 1820s military fort. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Fort Snelling has been restored to a living history museum. Costumed...
History Museum
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
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
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
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