- TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Monticello, Minnesota, including 23 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Elk River, St. Cloud, Maple Grove and Andover.
- From River City Extreme to Moose-Sherritt Ice Arena, the Monticello area offers 74 different types of family activities, including: Nature & Wildlife Areas, Family Fun Center, Movie Theaters and National & State Parks.
- Monticello is located in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River. Outdoor recreation is the number one draw of the city with its many parks, extensive walking and hiking trails and river activities. Hundreds of swans nest along the river each year making for a beautiful natural experience to witness.
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Located in Forest Lake, Lakeside Park provides activities for the entire family. Offering beach access, visitors can enjoy a variety of water sports including swimming and boating. There is also a designated picnic space and a playground nearby.
38.2 Miles
The Shakopee Community Center is a recreational facility that features fitness equipment, a track, fitness classes, and an ice arena. The track inside the facility can be used for running or walking.
38.2 Miles
The Shakopee Ice Arena is open 11 months out of the year for public skating, lessons, camps, tournaments, practices, and hockey games. The arena includes locker rooms, a pro-shop with skate sharpening, and bleacher seating.
38.3 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.
38.4 Miles
Those looking for thrills can always go to the Trail of Terror and enjoy one or more of its special packages: the zombie paintball, the haunted woods, or the gypsy grotto, to name just a few.
38.4 Miles
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.
38.5 Miles
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.
38.5 Miles
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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.
38.6 Miles
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43 votes
1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Both children and adults can have a lot of fun at the Valleyfair Family Amusement Park, which features family rides, thrill rides, a waterpark, a dinosaur experience, children's rides, and more.
38.7 Miles
The entire family can enjoy spending time at the Valleyfair. There are plenty of attractions and programs, including Dinosaurs Alive, Planet Snoopy, and the classic bumper cars.