- 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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Nonprofit, member-supported museum displays paintings, sculptures, photography, and folk art that highlight Russian culture
8.7 Miles
This is an indoor park with jungle gym, pool, mini basketball courts, jumping castle, slide, and a climbing area. The padded floor for the scooters and bikes is a good place for kids to play. This is a park especially made for kids to have fun.
8.7 Miles
95%
93 votes
345 Washington Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
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Open since 1985, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts packs its schedule with music, dance, theater, educational programs, and family events. The center has a music theater, rehearsal hall, lobbies, and other spaces.
8.7 Miles
74%
54 votes
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Rice Park
109 W 4th St, 5th St / Washington St / 4th St / Market St, St. Paul, MN 55101
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Located nearby the Mississippi River, Rice Park is situated on 1.6 acres and is used for community events including a winter carnival and a children's festival. The park features a fountain, grass fields, trees and park benches.
8.7 Miles
71%
97 votes
120 West Kellogg Blvd Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102
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The Science Museum of Minnesota is a non-profit museum that has five permanent galleries that cover topics such as the human body and physical science and technology. The Mississippi river can be seen from the windows of the museum.
8.7 Miles
Designed to stimulate pretend play, Minnesota Children's Museum offers a variety of interactive displays and exhibits for children. These exhibits include climbing play structures, a miniature village, and grocery store.
8.7 Miles
100%
23 votes
345 North Washington Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
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The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is a 2,000 seat auditorium that hosts concerts by nationally known touring artists and symphonies. The theater, which opened in 1985, also offers plays and musical performances by touring Broadway companies as well.
8.8 Miles
St. Croix River runs through Afton State Park, and offers wildlife viewing opportunities on foot, or by canoe or kayak. Explore the river via a boating excursion, or make stops at historical sites and apple orchards, or one of two downhill ski areas in winter.
8.9 Miles
With its 2,500 square feet, the Amazing Mirror Maze is one of the largest mirror mazes in the world, providing unexpected twists at each corner for the entire family to enjoy.
8.9 Miles
83%
71 votes
3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
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Popular among the birdwatchers, the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge has floodplain forests, tall grass prairies, and wetlands on its more than 14,000 acres.
8.9 Miles
A park which offers swimming beach, fishing pier, lighted trails, and a play area. They also rent out kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. A GPS unit can be checked out from the Visitor Center free of charge, to be used only within the park.