- TripBuzz found 216 things to do with kids in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, including 194 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Shakopee, Burnsville and Bloomington.
- From Lake Harriet to Target Field, the Minneapolis area offers 86 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Professional), Theaters, History Museums and Lake.
- One of the Twin Cities, and the largest of the two, is the thriving city of Minneapolis. With over 400,000 residents it is the largest city in the state and is a popular tourist destination year round. With over twenty lakes, scenic waterfalls and the Mississippi, water recreation is a large draw. Other attractions include the cities rich artistic culture, world-class dining and the local sports scene.
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Visitors can explore the lavish and historic Turnblad Mansion with its rotating art exhibitions, visit the outdoor grounds and courtyard
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The Bryan Park Pool is a municipal pool that offers aqua fit classes, two waterslides, and a seventeen-inch drop slide. The pool also features a concession area and group passes that include general admission and the waterslide.
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Featuring three movies on average, Highland Theater shows the latest films in its two screens. The theater is located in a 1930s Art Deco style building, featuring neon lit displays.
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1360 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103
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A historical landmark, the Como Lakeside Pavilion has a cafe, banquet and meeting facilities, and paddle boat rentals available. It also has a lakeside stage that hosts concerts and plays during the summer months.
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Edina Country Club features an 18-hole golf course and a pro shop for visitors' golfing needs. In addition, it offers a swimming pool, several different kinds of tennis courts, and other amenities.
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Big Thrill Factory is a family entertainment center and arcade. Visitors will find an 18-hole miniature golf course, bowling, a laser tag arena, bumper cars, climbing walls, arcade games, and an in-house pizzeria.
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Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
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Shoppers come to Saint Paul's Grand Avenue in droves, attracted by its numerous shops, restaurants, coffee houses and other establishments. Grand Avenue is one of the most important commercial districts in Minnesota.
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Saint Paul is home to the Minnesota History Center, a historical and interpretive museum for adults and children. The Center features a core of permanent exhibits augmented by traveling and rotating presentations. It also contains a series of shops and booths for visiting vendors.
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Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits. The Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year and is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives.