- 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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Lake Harriet
West 42nd St and West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Minneapolis is home to Lake Harriet, which covers almost 350 acres, plus a 67-acre coastal region. The lake features hiking trails, bike paths and two beaches. Professional lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours.
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Located on Wayzata Bay, the Wayzata Yacht Club is a club for sailing enthusiasts. The club offers boat mooring and services, instructional meetings and seminars, and a full service restaurant and bar.
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1847 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, MN 55109
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Second-run movies are featured at the Plaza Maplewood Theatre which also includes a standard concession stand. Film showings are offered for a discount price, and the movies are all digitally projected.
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State Capitol Grounds, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Built by James Steele Construction Company out of St. Paul, the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans' Memorial honors the state's Vietnam vets. The monument is designed to express honor and help people reflect on the lives that were lost.
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Home to the Wayzata Historical Society Museum, the Wayzata Depot is located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The museum is a hands-on, educational place, where visitors will see a variety of exhibits about local history.
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Big Thrill Factory is a family entertainment center and arcade. Visitors will find an 18-hole miniature golf course, bowling, a laser tag arena, bumper cars, climbing walls, arcade games, and an in-house pizzeria.
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220 Grove Lane East, Wayzata, MN 55391
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A full service stand-up paddle board seller and service provider, Wai Nani Surf & Paddle-Day Classes offers lessons for beginner and intermediate stand-up paddle boarders. The shop also hosts races.
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Saint Paul is home to the Minnesota History Center, a historical and interpretive museum for adults and children. The Center features a core of permanent exhibits augmented by traveling and rotating presentations. It also contains a series of shops and booths for visiting vendors.
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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.
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Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits. The Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events throughout the year and is also home to the Minnesota Historical Society library and archives.