- TripBuzz found 42 things to do with kids in or near Elk River, Minnesota, including 35 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Monticello, Andover, Maple Grove and Wayzata.
- From Wild Woods Water Park to Rivers Edge Commons Park, the Elk River area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Water Parks, Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Nestled between the Elk and Mississippi Rivers, Elk River, Minnesota is located less than 40 miles north of Minneapolis and the state's capital, Saint Paul. A part of Sherburne County, Elk River is approximately forty square miles with a population over 20,000. This city is speckled with forests and hills, as well as modern amenities. This city has a small town feel with a big city perspective.
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Set in the ruins of an abandoned flour mill, the Mill City Museum is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its primary building was formerly the world's greatest flour mill. The museum is dedicated to the relationship between the flour industry and the city of Minneapolis.
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Excelsior Commons Beach is a 13 acre beach-side park offering a variety of recreational opportunities as well as being venue to several seasonal special events. Attractions include picnic areas, a playground, a baseball field, public restrooms, and open docks.
28.3 Miles
Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater is a high-caliber theater that presents straight plays, musicals and monologue shows. Tickets are available online and at the box office. The Guthrie Theater also offers dinner theater at intervals throughout the year.
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A program created to train and educate high school students in the performing arts, Minnetonka Theater provides quality, live stage plays, musicals and other entertainment for the local community to enjoy.
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West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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One of Minneapolis' most striking features is the Stone Arch Bridge, a beautiful and majestic bridge that spans the Mississippi River. The bridge is particularly lovely at night, when recessed lighting illuminates the undersides of its arches.
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900 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
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The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was a sports stadium with a fiberglass fabric roof that was supported by air pressure. Before closing on December 29, 2013, it was the home of the Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins and the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings.
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Offering boat excursions, Lady of the Lake Cruise travels along Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior. Each public cruise is narrated, additionally, a paddlewheeler can be rented for weddings, receptions or birthday celebrations.
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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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Old Log is a theater for stage productions of contemporary musicals and plays. It produces children's shows during summer and the holiday season. It is one of the longest running theater companies in the country and is known for their quality productions.
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With three theaters available, Exclesior Dock Cinema 3 offers the latest films in its historic auditoriums. The concession stand serves popcorn with real butter. The outside of the theater has two large camera sculptures next to the name.