- TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Monticello, Minnesota, including 23 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Elk River, St. Cloud, Maple Grove and Andover.
- From River City Extreme to Moose-Sherritt Ice Arena, the Monticello area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Nature & Wildlife Areas, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
- Monticello is located in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River. Outdoor recreation is the number one draw of the city with its many parks, extensive walking and hiking trails and river activities. Hundreds of swans nest along the river each year making for a beautiful natural experience to witness.
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Customers can treat themselves to a variety of freshly prepared hand-tossed pastas, signature entrees, and homemade desserts
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Hosting a variety of entertainment options, River City Extreme offers regular and cosmic bowling in their many lanes. In addition to pizza and burgers, the venue also serves steak dinners.
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An ice rink, the Moose-Sherritt Ice Arena hosts adult and youth hockey leagues as well as open skating times. The facility also offers a variety of lessons, camps, and instructional clinics.
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Home of the widest movie screen in the state, Monticello Theater features a variety of fun and entertaining movies. Along with recent movie releases, the theater often shows classics and family-friendly films.
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Lake Maria State Park offers hiking, backpacking, and cross-country skiing. They have a boardwalk winding through a marsh which is good for strolling. This park is home to the Blandings turtle which is one of Minnesota's threatened species.
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Open seasonally on weekends, Osowski's Flea Market & Orchard features 130 tables for vendors in its outdoor area. The market also features an indoor dining area with a variety of foods and beer on tap.
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Also known as Swan Park, Mississippi Drive Park is home to Trumpeter Swans during the colder winter months. The park is located along a river and is mainly used to view the swans, which are fed daily.
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At Monticello Community Center, there are a several amenities, such as pools, water slides, and climbing walls open to the community. The facility also has an indoor playground and fitness center.
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Most known for its campground facilities, River Terrace Park offers many amenities and opportunities for outdoor fun. This includes a convenient camp store, laundry facilities, hot showers and flush toilets.
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Featuring a recreation facility, Elk River Activity Center offers a variety of programs for seniors in the community. The facility is run by volunteers and includes classes for art, fitness, and more.
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Residing within Elk River, Lions Park is a disc golf venue. The terrain has flat, grassy surfaces with scattered trees and a pond that acts as a water hazard for the nine-hole course.