- 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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Popular among the birdwatchers, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has floodplain forests, tall grass prairies, and wetlands on its more than 14,000 acres.
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The tallest indoor waterpark in America, the Water Park of America has plenty of attractions to fill an entire day or more: a 10 stories tall slide, wave pools, hot tubs, and others, just to name a few.
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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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Outdoor enthusiasts love visiting Fort Snelling State Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park features great fishing spots, shady picnic areas, hiking trails and bike paths. The park is open daily, but overnight camping is not allowed.
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Kids and adults enjoy visiting the Minnesota Children's Museum in Saint Paul. The Museum invites children to play, explore, touch, smell, manipulate and otherwise participate in each exhibit. It is particularly popular with toddlers and very young children.
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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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The oldest surviving theater in St. Paul, the Fitzgerald Theater hosts A Prairie Home Companion. The 1,000 seat theater also hosts other events, including live comedy shows and musical acts.
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St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
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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…