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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
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...
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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
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
Underwater Adventures Aquarium
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Unlike some aquariums where the smallest tots sometimes have to fight for prime viewing space, Underwater Adventures puts viewers right in the middle of marine life: You'll ride a "people...
Aquarium
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
Padelford Mississippi Riverboat Tours
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The "Mighty Mississippi" is a huge part of the rich cultural and industrial history of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and what better way to experience it than by taking...
Boat Ride
Boat Tour
Theater
Sightseeing Tour
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
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
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