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Minneapolis, Minnesota for School-Age Kids

Indoor Adventures on a Grand Scale

Minneapolis-St. Paul's compact downtown areas mean that it's possible to see a lot in three days, and that's a good thing: There's a ton for kids in this age group to do.
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The Minneapolis-St. Paul area's claim to fame may be the Mall of the America, which -- with more than 500 stores, an indoor theme park, aquarium, and a miniature golf course -- is admittedly impressive. But the Twin Cities also boast a renowned theater scene, plenty of parks and green space, an urban atmosphere, and a unique and highly convenient "skyway" system that allows you to walk anywhere within a 65-block area of Minneapolis without stepping outside. (In frigid northern winters, this is a huge bonus.) While the two cities are located just across the Mississippi River from each other and are connected into one seamless metropolis, the residents will tell you they have decidedly different identities.

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Minnesota Children's Museum

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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...

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French Regional Park

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Gibbs Museum

Franklin Ave

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Indoor Adventures on a Grand Scale

A Family Vacation in Minneapolis, MN with School-Age Kids
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    Padelford Mississippi Riverboat Tours
    Padelford Mississippi Riverboat Tours
    Harriet Island
    St Paul,  MN  55107
    651-227-1100
    44.92713694444444 -93.08804694444444
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    Mall of America
    Mall of America
    5000 Center Ct
    Bloomington,  MN  55425+5505
    952-883-8600
    44.853072777777776 -93.242835
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    Minnesota Zoo
    Minnesota Zoo
    13000 Zoo Blvd
    St Paul,  MN  55124+4621
    952-431-9200
    44.766842777777775 -93.19545083333334
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    Children's Theatre Company
    Children's Theatre Company
    2400 3rd Ave S # B
    Minneapolis,  MN  55404+3597
    612-874-0500
    44.95900888888889 -93.27279194444445
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