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Most kids are tourists at heart, always exploring and discovering. Whether you're on a family trip or just finally planning to visit the historic, scenic, sublime, and ridiculous spots near you, we've got them all covered museums, parks, great views, tours by land, air, or sea, and more!Como ZooParent rating: ![]() Location: 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN It's thoroughly enjoyable to spend a summer day visiting Como Zoo - winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks in the...
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Marjorie McNeely ConservatoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN Strolling through the lush, colorful, and ever-changing gardens at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (formerly Como Park Conservatory), it's clear why more than 300 couples a year choose the |
Minnesota Historical SocietyParent rating: ![]() Location: 345 Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul, MN The non-profit Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) is a fabulous resource for local parents and visitors alike. MHS administers 26 historic sites, museums, living history centers... |
ValleyfairParent rating: ![]() Location: One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN Parents often dread taking kids to a pricey, bustling, hyperkinetic, kidtainment mecca like Valleyfair. But as these kinds of places go, this one's a dream. So go ahead - make their day!...
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Dave's PopcornParent rating: ![]() Location: 38th Street at Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis, MN This blink-and-you'll-miss-it little red shack open from late-May through Labor Day serves up some of the best-tasting popcorn we've ever had. Walking up to the small ordering window feels like...
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Harriet Alexander Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 2520 North Dale Street, Saint Paul, MN Hundreds of species of animal and plant life live within the nature center's boundaries, which include 52 acres of marsh, prairie, and forest lands. Visitors can explore the Interpretive Center...
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Oliver Kelley FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River, MN When visitors step onto this working 1850s farm, they can pick heirloom vegetables from the garden, chat with the farmhands, check in on the animals in the barn, churn butter, make straw hats a...
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Emma Krumbee's Orchard & RestaurantParent rating: ![]() Location: 501 East South Street (Highway 169), Belle Plaine, MN This farm-o-tainment complex is open year-round, and includes a homey restaurant and bakery; a gift shop and general store; a farmers market; an on-site hotel; and more. Seasonal activities lik...
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Edinborough Park & Adventure PeakParent rating: ![]() Location: 7700 York Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Peculiar? Ingenious? You decide. Edinborough Park - nearly an acre in size - has all the usual park amenities, including a playground, an amphitheater, a basketball court, a bab... |
Chanhassen Dinner TheatresParent rating: ![]() Location: 501 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN For nearly 40 years, Twin Citians have been trekking out to Chanhassen - no longer such a chore, now that the metro area extends out that far! - to enjoy high-quality musical theater production...
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Eagles NestParent rating: ![]() Location: 400 - 10th Street Northwest, Saint Paul, MN The Eagles Nest play area - like its city-run cousins Lookout...
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SteppingStone Theatre for YouthParent rating: ![]() Location: 55 North Victoria Street, Saint Paul, MN SteppingStone, founded in 1987, produces a six-play season of hour-long affordable, entertaining, and multi-cultural productions. The shows take place in the organization's recently reno...
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Parkers Lake ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 15205 County Road 6, Minneapolis, MN Plymouth's Parkers Lake Park features a beach, canoe rental, fishing, and concessions in summer, and in wintern, ice skating and a warming house. Trails, volleyball courts, a gard...
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