- TripBuzz found 99 things to do with kids in or near Forest Lake, Minnesota, including 96 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Stillwater and Taylors Falls.
- From Flyaways Gold Gymnastics to Lake Side Park, the Forest Lake area offers 81 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Parks, Gymnastics and Theaters.
- Located on one of Minnesota's 100 largest lakes, Forest Lake, MN is also the source of the Sunrise River. Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes in Forest Lake with the lake's high population of walleye, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, perch, and muskie. The city also hosts the annual Fishapolooza, an ice fishing tournament.
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Along with bowling, Brunswick Zone XL offers an arcade room, laser tag and billiard tables for added fun and entertainment. A full-service bar and grill provides tasty concessions as well as beers and spirits for adult guests.
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Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a large public zoo. It features hundreds of animals from throughout the world, a large carousel, a children's amphibian encounter exhibit and an extensive series of formal gardens.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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96%
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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.
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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.