- TripBuzz found 216 things to do with kids in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota, including 194 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Shakopee, Burnsville and Bloomington.
- From Lake Harriet to Target Field, the Minneapolis area offers 86 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Professional), Theaters, History Museums and Lake.
- One of the Twin Cities, and the largest of the two, is the thriving city of Minneapolis. With over 400,000 residents it is the largest city in the state and is a popular tourist destination year round. With over twenty lakes, scenic waterfalls and the Mississippi, water recreation is a large draw. Other attractions include the cities rich artistic culture, world-class dining and the local sports scene.
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After-hours event with snacks, drinks, and special activities at Hennepin County museum housed in historic mansion
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The Orpheum Theater was originally owned by the renowned singer Bob Dylan and his brother, David Zimmerman. This theater features numerous Broadway shows every year, as well as concerts, comedy shows and others plays.
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Welcoming both national and local acts, Mill City Nights is an entertainment venue with three levels of public space. It hosts over 200 events annually, including comedy nights, live concerts, private events, social gatherings, corporate meetings and fashion shows.
3.9 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.
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1625 West End Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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With the company's history dating back to more than 100 years ago, the Showplace Icon Theatre has now state of the art technologies and its own snack bar for the moviegoers to enjoy.
4.9 Miles
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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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Featuring two auditoriums, Grandview 1 & 2 is an art deco styled cinema originally built in 1933 as a single-screen theater. The theater offers first-run feature films along with a traditional theater snack bar.
5.6 Miles
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.
5.6 Miles
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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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.
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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.