Things to Do with Kids in Northfield, MN

  • TripBuzz found 59 things to do with kids in or near Northfield, Minnesota, including 54 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burnsville, Lakeville, Prior Lake and Hastings.
  • From Jesse James Lanes to Northfield Historical Society Museum, the Northfield area offers 86 different types of family activities, including: Mountain Biking, Bowling, Colleges & Universities and History Museums.
  • Located in south east Minnesota, centered around the Cannon River, is the city of Northfield. The area has an extensive parks and recreation landscape, with over thirty five local parks. The historical community was a site of a failed Jesse James robbery in 1876 and hosts the annual The Defeat of Jesse James Days, drawing tourists from surrounding areas.
  • TripBuzz found 59 things to do with kids in or near Northfield, Minnesota, including 54 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Burnsville, Lakeville, Prior Lake and Hastings.
  • From Jesse James Lanes to Northfield Historical Society Museum, the Northfield area offers 86 different types of family activities, including: Mountain Biking, Bowling, Colleges & Universities and History Museums.
  • Located in south east Minnesota, centered around the Cannon River, is the city of Northfield. The area has an extensive parks and recreation landscape, with over thirty five local parks. The historical community was a site of a failed Jesse James robbery in 1876 and hosts the annual The Defeat of Jesse James Days, drawing tourists from surrounding areas.
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27.9 Miles
83% 71 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425 MoreLess Info
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.
28.2 Miles
56% 506 votes
Water Parks 1700 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy an indoor water park and hotel along with an arcade at the Waterpark of America. The park features a lazy river, wave pool, raft rides, and a variety of water slides.
28.4 Miles
72% 18 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, MN 55438 MoreLess Info
Part of the Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area is a ski resort featuring 3 lifts and 9 trails. Attractions also include two terrain parks, ski and snowboard lessons, and competitive racing.
28.5 Miles
94% 32 votes
Historic Sites 2187 East Highway 101, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
Murphy's Landing was established in 1969 and it covers 88 acres. It is a living museum, which depicts the life in the 19th century, with authentic building and demonstrations. There are also trails on this site.
28.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 1255 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
The Shakopee Community Center is a recreational facility that features fitness equipment, a track, fitness classes, and an ice arena. The track inside the facility can be used for running or walking.
28.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1255 Fuller St S, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
The Shakopee Ice Arena is open 11 months out of the year for public skating, lessons, camps, tournaments, practices, and hockey games. The arena includes locker rooms, a pro-shop with skate sharpening, and bleacher seating.
29.0 Miles
83% 141 votes
National & State Parks 101 Snelling Lake Rd, St. Paul, MN 55111 MoreLess Info
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.
29.1 Miles
82% 73 votes
Playgrounds 7700 York Ave. S, Edina, MN 55435 MoreLess Info
This is an indoor park with jungle gym, pool, mini basketball courts, jumping castle, slide, and a climbing area. The padded floor for the scooters and bikes is a good place for kids to play. This is a park especially made for kids to have fun.
29.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paintball 8200 Old Highway 169 Blvd, Jordan, MN 55352 MoreLess Info
With eight different fields to play on and a variety of rental packages available, Action Packed Paintball Games offers a variety of choices to enthusiasts. This dedicated paintball park also has grills and a picnic area available as well.
29.2 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 3020 133rd St W, Shakopee, MN 55379 MoreLess Info
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.
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