- 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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38.7 Miles
90%
60 votes
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.
38.7 Miles
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Canterbury Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Get in on all the action at Canterbuy Downs Horse Racing Track. Live races are held regularly. Poker and table games are also available, and special events can be booked.
38.7 Miles
Coasters Drive-In Valley Fair is an amusement park that covers 90 acres and has over 75 rides and attractions, including the Soak City Waterpark that is included with admission. Valleyfair is open seasonally from mid-May through October.
38.9 Miles
96%
46 votes
1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108
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The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum pays homage to railroads of the past. The museum is known for its O-Scale exhibit, which starts at the St. Anthony Falls Mining District and ends at the Minnesota Transfer Railways switching yard.
39.1 Miles
Those enjoying horseracing can spend their time at the Canterbury Park. It has a 1 mile-long oval, and its own restaurant.
39.1 Miles
Spanning over 190 acres and accented by a huge waterfall, Minnehaha Park offers pristine areas for hiking, photography, birdwatching, fishing and other activities. During warm weather, the park is a popular picnic and concert venue.
39.2 Miles
50%
4 votes
3020 133rd St W, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Featuring 24 lanes, Louisville Lanes Bowling Center offers open, league and glow-in-the-dark bowling along with private party hosting. The center provides a bar and grill, arcade games, pool tables, dartboards and an outdoor patio.
39.3 Miles
Featuring two auditoriums, Grandview 1 & 2 is an art deco styled cinema originally built in 1933 as a single-screen theater. The theater offers first-run feature films along with a traditional theater snack bar.
39.3 Miles
Flyaways Gold Gymnastics is a gymnastics training center that provides instruction to children of all ages including off-season training for high school students. They also offer a tumbling class for dancers and cheerleaders.