- TripBuzz found 10 things to do with kids in or near Owatonna, Minnesota, including 2 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Northfield.
- From RAD Zoo (Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo) to Great Serengeti at Holiday Inn, the Owatonna area offers 53 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Water Parks, Zoos and Movie Theaters.
- Only an hour from Minneapolis, Owatonna, MN is considered the heartbeat of southern MN. Locals head to the Riversprings Waterpark in the warmer months, which is equipped with a lazy river, a body slide, and a tube slide. Hockey is a popular local sport and can be enjoyed by catching an Owatonna Express hockey game.
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3297 N County Road 45, Owatonna, MN 55060
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Also known as the Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo, the RAD ZOO is home to crocodiles, turtles, lizards, fish, birds and even invertebrates. It can host themed birthday parties.
0.6 Miles
Designed to accommodate all travelers, the Great Serengeti at Holiday Inn can meet almost every need, including Wi-Fi and up to 300 people meetings. It also has a waterpark.
0.6 Miles
This Museum remembers the children who were sent to the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children between1886 and 1945. The museum offers a tour through buildings and grounds as they existed during the orphanage era. The tour leads to the Children's Cemetery.
0.6 Miles
A city park that spans 225 acres, Kaplan's Woods Parkway offers a number of amenities: hiking and biking trails, a large picnic shelter with a grill, a beach with sand volleyball, and a boat launch.
1.8 Miles
Featuring a statue of Princess Owatonna, Mineral Springs Park is home to a mineral water spring and a waterfall. The park includes picnic areas, walking trails, horseshoe and sand volleyball courts as well as a playground.
5.8 Miles
Rice Lake State Park is a state park of Minnesota. The park surrounds Rice Lake which attracts waterfowl during migrations because of its shallow waters and marshy edges. The highlights of the park are birdwatching, canoeing, and nature observation.
0.9 Miles
A 10-screen movie theater, Northwoods Cinema 10 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers 3D movies, stadium seating, a birthday party room, auditorium rentals and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Organized in April 1966, the Little Theatre of Owatonna produces community theater shows for its patrons to enjoy. The theater shows four shows per season including comedies, dramas, and musicals.
24.7 Miles
Offering the latest in technology, Jesse James Lanes is modern bowling at its best. The lanes feature automated scoring on LCD screens, sixteen bowling lanes, a drink bar and a pro shop.
24.9 Miles
A small liberal arts college, Carleton College offers a variety of academic programs, majors, and pursuits. The college also hosts frequent artistic and cultural events, including plays, concerts, and lectures.