- TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Austin, Minnesota, including 7 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albert Lea.
- From Echo Lanes to Cinemagic Theatres, the Austin area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Theaters, Walking Trails and Bowling.
- Austin presses against the southern border of the state near Iowa. The moderately sized city is situated against Cedar River, and there are even two manmade lakes known as Mill Pond and East Side Lake. The largest employer in the area is a Hormel Foods Corporation factory which is mostly dedicated to the production of Spam, leading to the creation of the Spam Museum.
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The Douglas Trail is 12 ½ miles-long. Hiking, biking and horseback riding can be done during the summer, while in the winter skiing and snowmobiling is permitted.
33.1 Miles
70%
20 votes
1195 West Circle Drive S.W., Rochester, MN 55902
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The History Center of Olmsted County has on its site the Mayowood Mansion and Gardens, a museum and several other historic sites.
33.8 Miles
77%
53 votes
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.
34.2 Miles
The Plummer House can be rented for special events, such as weddings and meetings, being able to welcome up to 100 people. It is surrounded by a park.
34.2 Miles
Prairie Walls Climbing Gym is 10,000 square feet and has 27-ft climbing walls with numerous features, a dedicated bouldering area and over 100 marked routes. They also have a kids wall and they offer many classes.
34.8 Miles
Located near the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial, the Field of Fun, also known as Wood Park, features an enclosed play area for young children with a separate toddler play area. The park also has picnic areas.
35.0 Miles
The Rochester Area Family YMCA is a non-profit organization with the goal of helping families and communities come together. The facility includes a swimming pool, a fitness room, and racquetball courts.
35.1 Miles
Lime Creek Nature Center is a lovely holiday spot for nature lovers. There are facilities for trails, animal and bird-watching. Kids will enjoy their time here. The place is run by the county and is open almost everyday.
35.1 Miles
A 20-lane bowling center, Colonial Lanes offers open bowling, league play and birthday party hosting. The center provides a bar and lounge, pool tables, televisions for sports viewing, arcade games and Xtreme bowling with lighting effects and music.
35.3 Miles
Under the direction of Jere Lantz, Rochester Orchestra and Chorale are an quite an asset to the greater Rochester community. They occasionally collaborate with other choruses from the Twin Cities, and bring in guest musicians and composers.