- TripBuzz found 42 things to do with kids in or near Elk River, Minnesota, including 35 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monticello, Andover, Maple Grove and Wayzata.
- From Wild Woods Water Park to Rivers Edge Commons Park, the Elk River area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Water Parks, Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Nestled between the Elk and Mississippi Rivers, Elk River, Minnesota is located less than 40 miles north of Minneapolis and the state's capital, Saint Paul. A part of Sherburne County, Elk River is approximately forty square miles with a population over 20,000. This city is speckled with forests and hills, as well as modern amenities. This city has a small town feel with a big city perspective.
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St. Paul's locus of sports and entertainment is the Xcel Energy Center, a huge complex that easily accommodates the city's largest events. It is the home rink of the Minnesota Red Wings, and is a popular concert stage that hosts international superstars.
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A converted railway bed, Gateway Trail, features 18-miles of multi use trails just outside of the twin cities. Bikers, hikers, even the occasional horseback rider enjoy the paved trail and the picturesque lands it passes through.
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Designed to stimulate pretend play, Minnesota Children's Museum offers a variety of interactive displays and exhibits for children. These exhibits include climbing play structures, a miniature village, and grocery store.
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Saint Paul is home to the Science Museum of Minnesota, a non-profit organization dedicated to science education. It features dozens of permanent exhibits, plus regularly-changing visiting and special displays. The Science Museum of Minnesota is a popular destination for school field trips and is heavily involve…
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White Bear Av. and Frost St., Maplewood, MN
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Ramsey County Sheriff's Department Fright Farm is a haunted house that features an all adult cast of performers. The haunting experience is produced by professional craftsmen, theater artists, and law enforcement professionals.
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345 Washington Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
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Open since 1985, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts packs its schedule with music, dance, theater, educational programs, and family events. The center has a music theater, rehearsal hall, lobbies, and other spaces.
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Rice Park
109 W 4th St, 5th St / Washington St / 4th St / Market St, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Located nearby the Mississippi River, Rice Park is situated on 1.6 acres and is used for community events including a winter carnival and a children's festival. The park features a fountain, grass fields, trees and park benches.
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345 North Washington Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
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The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is a 2,000 seat auditorium that hosts concerts by nationally known touring artists and symphonies. The theater, which opened in 1985, also offers plays and musical performances by touring Broadway companies as well.
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120 West Kellogg Blvd Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
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The Science Museum of Minnesota is a non-profit museum that has five permanent galleries that cover topics such as the human body and physical science and technology. The Mississippi river can be seen from the windows of the museum.
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1847 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109
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Second-run movies are featured at the Plaza Maplewood Theatre which also includes a standard concession stand. Film showings are offered for a discount price, and the movies are all digitally projected.