Things to Do with Kids in Minneapolis, MN

  • 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.
  • 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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Visitors can explore the lavish and historic Turnblad Mansion with its rotating art exhibitions, visit the outdoor grounds and courtyard
5.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 1020 S Woodlawn Avenue, Bloomington, MN 47401 MoreLess Info
The Bryan Park Pool is a municipal pool that offers aqua fit classes, two waterslides, and a seventeen-inch drop slide. The pool also features a concession area and group passes that include general admission and the waterslide.
5.9 Miles
71% 17 votes
Movie Theaters 760 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55116 MoreLess Info
Featuring three movies on average, Highland Theater shows the latest films in its two screens. The theater is located in a 1930s Art Deco style building, featuring neon lit displays.
6.0 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.
6.0 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.
6.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 5100 Wooddale Avenue, Edina, MN 55424 MoreLess Info
Edina Country Club features an 18-hole golf course and a pro shop for visitors' golfing needs. In addition, it offers a swimming pool, several different kinds of tennis courts, and other amenities.
7.4 Miles
58% 50 votes
Family Fun Center SE Corner of hwy 7 and 101, Minnetonka, MN 55345 MoreLess Info
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.
8.1 Miles
94% 319 votes
Historic Sites 240 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
Erected by railroad magnate James J. Hill, the James J. Hill Mansion is an imposing stone structure in Saint Paul. It covers 36,500 square feet, has 13 bathrooms and 5 floors. It also contains a pipe organ.
8.2 Miles
88% 190 votes
Neighborhoods St. Paul, MN MoreLess Info
Shoppers come to Saint Paul's Grand Avenue in droves, attracted by its numerous shops, restaurants, coffee houses and other establishments. Grand Avenue is one of the most important commercial districts in Minnesota.
8.2 Miles
95% 410 votes
History Museums 345 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
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.
8.2 Miles
86% 35 votes
History Museums 345 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul, MN 55102 MoreLess Info
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.
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