- Our list of the best things to do in Forest Lake, Minnesota, features the top 130 nearby activities — including 59 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Forest Lake, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Forest Lake, MN , followed by 124 popular activities in nearby cities, including St. Paul, Stillwater, Minneapolis, St. Croix Falls, Taylors Falls, Andover, Hudson, Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, Oakdale, Brooklyn Center, Woodbury and Elk River
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Built in 1914, Cafesjian's Carousel has 68 hand carved horses and 3 hand carved chariots. The 30 ton carousel also has a Wurlitzer 153 band organ that mimics the sounds of the cello, violin, flute, trombone, and trumpet.
22.2 Miles
Visitors are able to view the historic Gibbs family farm house that is the basis of the Gibbs Farms Museum. The site also features a native prairie environment, a Dakota medicine garden, and pioneer crop gardens.
22.2 Miles
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125 votes
1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103
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Focused on fostering value for living things in the public, the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory features a variety of exhibits of animals and plants. The zoo also offers facility rentals for special events, and hosts educational programs.
22.3 Miles
93%
690 votes
1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108
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Home to the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fairgrounds Minnesota is a huge expanse located in Saint Paul. The Fair draws tens of thousands of visitors annually and features rides, barnyard animals, crafts, games, delicious food and other delights.
22.3 Miles
1998 Wisconsin 87, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
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Visitors to Chateau St. Croix can take a half-hour tour to see the production, shipping and cellar areas. Visitors can also enjoy the tasting room, as well as buy wine, deli cheeses, and chocolates.
22.5 Miles
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39 votes
193 Pennsylvania Ave East, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Formerly a steam room engine maintenance facility for the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse uses exhibits to educate visitors about the history of the railway. Highlights include a roundhouse turntable and vintage steam engines.
22.6 Miles
A former Federal Court House and Post Office, the Landmark Center is now a cultural center that hosts a variety of events, including dance theater, music, public forums, and exhibitions. The center is on the National Register of Historic Places.
22.7 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.
22.7 Miles
Established in 2004, Goose Lake Farm and Winery specializes in fruit wines and grows many of their fruits on the farm. They offer wine tastings and tours of the farm with accommodations available for groups of size 45 or more.
22.8 Miles
A converted railway bed, Gateway Trail, features 18-miles of multi use trails just outside of the twin cities. Bikers, hikers, even the occasional horseback rider enjoy the paved trail and the picturesque lands it passes through.