Things to Do in Minneapolis, 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
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
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
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...
Zoo
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
Amusement Park
American
Pizza
Lunch
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
Guthrie Theater
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The new Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis's Riverfront District is more than just a place to stage productions. The building is a destination unto itself, featuring a caf‚ , an upscale restaurant...
Theater
Stage
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
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
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