Things to Do with Kids in Andover, MN

  • TripBuzz found 115 things to do with kids in or near Andover, Minnesota, including 109 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnetonka and Elk River.
  • From Andover Lanes to Rapids Archery Club, the Andover area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Children's Play Area and Movie Theaters.
  • Formally one of the stops for the Great Northern Railway, Andover is approximately 30 minutes from Minneapolis. It did not officially become a city until 1974. The city holds the Andover Family Fun Fest near the beginning of July every year, where families gather for a parade, fireworks, street dancing, 5k and more.
  • TripBuzz found 115 things to do with kids in or near Andover, Minnesota, including 109 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnetonka and Elk River.
  • From Andover Lanes to Rapids Archery Club, the Andover area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Children's Play Area and Movie Theaters.
  • Formally one of the stops for the Great Northern Railway, Andover is approximately 30 minutes from Minneapolis. It did not officially become a city until 1974. The city holds the Andover Family Fun Fest near the beginning of July every year, where families gather for a parade, fireworks, street dancing, 5k and more.
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18.3 Miles
93% 690 votes
Parks 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108 MoreLess Info
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.
18.5 Miles
93% 160 votes
Farms & Ranches 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 MoreLess Info
Besides the 25 varieties of apples grown, the Pinte Tree Apple Orchard also is a strawberry farm. It has on its site its own bakery.
18.6 Miles
93% 71 votes
Movie Theaters 1625 West End Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 MoreLess Info
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.
18.7 Miles
93% 1417 votes
Zoos 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
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.
18.7 Miles
94% 49 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 1245 Midway Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
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.
18.7 Miles
90% 60 votes
Lake 1360 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
A historical landmark, the Como Lakeside Pavilion has a cafe, banquet and meeting facilities, and paddle boat rentals available. It also has a lakeside stage that hosts concerts and plays during the summer months.
18.7 Miles
76% 125 votes
Zoos 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
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.
18.7 Miles
91% 34 votes
Parks 1431 Lexington Pkwy N, St. Paul, MN 55103 MoreLess Info
Como Park is a community park that is home to the Como Park Zoo, an 18-hole golf course, and a lakeside pavilion. The park supports activities including fishing, kayaking, running, and wildlife viewing.
19.3 Miles
91% 340 votes
History Museums 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 MoreLess Info
The American Swedish Institute was founded in 1929 by Swan J. Turnblad. The castle currently serves as a combination museum and historic home with a variety of exhibits and programs on Swedish culture.
19.3 Miles
96% 46 votes
Specialty Museums 1021 Bandana Boulevard East #222, St. Paul, MN 55108 MoreLess Info
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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