- TripBuzz found 210 things to do with kids in or near Apple Valley, Minnesota, including 207 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Shakopee and Burnsville.
- From Minnesota Zoo to Apple Valley Aquatic Center, the Apple Valley area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Water Parks, Zoos, Movie Theaters and Parks.
- Approximately 20 miles from Minneapolis, Apple Valley was founded in 1969 and is now the 18th most populous city in the state. Even so, it has several unspoiled areas used for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Named the 17th best place to live in the US by Money Magazine, Apple Valley holds Apple Valley Freedom Days around the 4th of July every year.
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            Washington County Historic Courthouse provides exhibits, tours, public events, and receptions. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an important cultural, economic, and historical resource for the St. Croix Valley.        
    
    
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            Warden's House Museum was built in 1853 as the residence of the Minnesota Territorial Prison warden. The museum consists of 14 rooms decorated in the late 19th and early 20th century style. Patrons can take guided tours throughout the house.        
    
    
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            Teddy Bear Park
                
                South 2nd Street and Nelson Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
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            As the name suggests, Teddy Bear Park features giant teddy bears for children to enjoy while exploring its playground. The location also contains an amphitheater, a train and sandbox, and picnic tables.        
    
    
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                12400 James Dean Parkway, Maple Grove, MN 55369
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            The largest of the Three Rivers Parks, the Elm Creek Park Reserve has dog trails, hiking and horseback riding trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming areas, and many other amenities on its 4,900 acres.        
    
    
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                400 East Nelson Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
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            The Stillwater Trolley Company offers its clients special tours, which include narrated historic tours and special weddings among others. The tours are made with restored turn of the century trolleys.        
    
    
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            Crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater and Houlton, the Historic Lift Stillwater Bridge is one of only three lift bridges still remaining in the United States. The lift normally operates to accommodate boats every hour.        
    
    
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            The Hudson 12 Theatre is a cinema that features amenities such as stadium seating, digital sound, an ATM, a birthday party room, and 3D Digital Projection. The theater also has hearing assisted listening devices and concessions.        
    
    
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            The Falls Theater stands out for offering first rate films and concessions at reasonable prices. Customers enjoy the small town ambiance of a one-screen theater while enjoying comfortable seats and digital screenings.        
    
    
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            An indoor hockey rink open year round, the River Falls Youth Hockey Rink hosts the River Falls Youth Hockey Association. The rink also offers public skating and ice and figure skating lessons.        
    
    
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                422 E Mulberry Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
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            With Stillwater Boat Club & Rentals, visitors can rent from several varieties of pontoon boats to take out on the St. Croix River. These boats have amenities like cocktail tables, lounge seating, CD players, and more.