- 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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Welcoming both national and local acts, Mill City Nights is an entertainment venue with three levels of public space. It hosts over 200 events annually, including comedy nights, live concerts, private events, social gatherings, corporate meetings and fashion shows.
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Since construction was completed in 1990, the Target Center, has been home to Minnesota's professional basketball and hockey teams. In addition, the venue hosts the hottest concerts and live entertainment acts in the country.
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Located in the Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis' Lake Calhoun is a prime destination for swimming, fishing, tubing, boating, waterskiing, parasailing, kite flying and other enjoyable waterfront activities. Visitors may rent watercraft and enjoy a meal at the Tin Fish, a restaurant by the water's edge.
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Featuring a sculpture garden, Loring Park houses a variety of fountains in unique shapes, a highlight being a dandelion fountain. The William Berry House, a historic Victorian home, is located on the park's grounds.
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Featuring terrain including grasslands, woodlands and wetlands, Bryant Lake Regional Park is home to wildlife like deer and waterfowl. It offers hiking trails, picnic and play areas, a disc golf course and lake access for swimming, fishing and boating
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One of the most extensive routes in the area is the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. It features over 40 miles of bike trails that run throughout the entire city in addition to the general driving route for cars.
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Covering 50 acres, Silver Lake is basically a freshwater reservoir which acts as a heat sink, cooling down the electrical power plant. During the summer, canoes and paddleboats can be rented from the nearby park.
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West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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St. Anthony Falls was long used as a main source of power during the 1700s and 1800s, but damage in the late 1800s led the US Army Corps of Engineers to make improvements to stabilize the falls. There is currently a self-guided two mile loop trail and visitor center.
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Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater is a high-caliber theater that presents straight plays, musicals and monologue shows. Tickets are available online and at the box office. The Guthrie Theater also offers dinner theater at intervals throughout the year.
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Set in the ruins of an abandoned flour mill, the Mill City Museum is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its primary building was formerly the world's greatest flour mill. The museum is dedicated to the relationship between the flour industry and the city of Minneapolis.