Things to Do in Minnesota
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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
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
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
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
Landmark Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
A former federal courthouse that now offers live music, dance, and other performing arts events...
Visitors Center
Cycle, Path & Paddle
North Woods, Minnesota
Known for its gorgeous fall foliage, wildlife, trees, and pristine waters, the heart of the Minnesota North Woods vacation experience is its back-to-nature recreation like skiing, fishing, kayaking...
Bicycling
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brightly colored papier-mach‚ masks and huge-headed puppets make the original productions eye-popping, but don't expect mindless entertainment here: The productions have a message, sometimes political in nature...
Theater
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
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