- TripBuzz found 151 things to do with kids in or near Coon Rapids, Minnesota, including 149 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like St. Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington and Minnetonka.
- From Bunker Beach Water Park to Grand Slam, the Coon Rapids area offers 84 different types of family activities, including: Water Parks, Batting Cages, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- Just twenty minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, MI is the thirteenth largest city in the state with a population of over 61,000 people. Coon Rapids features a series of summer concerts and performing arts each year, as well as a Fourth of July Celebration with a carnival, parade, and loads of food.
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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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9200 Quaday Avenue Northeast, Holiday Inn Minneapolis Northwest Elk River, Elk River, MN 55330
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Adjacent to the Holiday Inn, Wild Woods Water Park offers numerous slides, a log walk and lazy river for taking it easy and relaxing. The kids may also enjoy activities like basketball, a play land and a nearby snack bar where tasty treats and drinks are available for purchase.
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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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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.
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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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1360 North Lexington Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55103
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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.
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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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Located in the Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis' Lake Calhoun is a prime destination for swimming, fishing, tubing, boating, waterskiing, parasailing, kite flying and other enjoyable waterfront activities. Visitors may rent watercraft and enjoy a meal at the Tin Fish, a restaurant by the water's edge.
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Offering lessons to children of all ages, Mini-Hops Gymnastics Club has an open gym with pads and equipment to use. The classes teach children different age appropriate skills like tumbling and handstands.