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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!Bakken Museum & LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Give a dull day a jolt with a visit to the electrifying Bakken Museum & Library, located in an intriguing Tudor mansion just like the ones in spooky old Vincent Price films. Home to thousands o...
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North Mississippi Regional Park & Kroening CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis, MN North Mississippi Regional Park, on the west bank straddling the boundary between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center, offers stunning views of river and woods, and lots of wildlife, despite...
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Pepito'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 4820 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Families reign supreme at Pepito's, whether they're members of the close-knit clan that's operated the place for 35 years, or just diners there to enjoy fantastic Mexican food and inexpensive k...
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Three Rivers Park DistrictParent rating: ![]() Location: 3000 Xenium Lane North, Minneapolis, MN The district formerly known as Hennepin Parks comprises 27,000 acres of trails for hiking, in-line skating, biking, horseback riding, dog walking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, in park...
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Downtown Elk River & Rivers Edge Commons ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Main Street, Elk River, MN Elk River's historic downtown runs along Main Street, beside the Mississippi River. The three-tiered Rivers Edge Commons Park, at Jackson Avenue, features a splash fountain, gazebo, and ...
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Johnny RocketsParent rating: ![]() Location: 370 South Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN Johnny Rockets provides a 50's type atmosphere with chrome counters and stools, oldies music, all-white uniforms for wait staff, and mostly traditional 50's America drive-in food. While...
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Minneapolis Institute of ArtsParent rating: ![]() Location: 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN The Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) offers families a treasure trove of cultural opportunities. The museum's collection comprises more than 100,000 objects from diverse cultural ... |
TicketWorksParent rating: ![]() Location: 2300 Myrtle Avenue, Suite 120, Saint Paul, MN TicketWorks lets event seekers purchase tickets online for some theater, music, and other special events. No fee is charged for this service, but no refunds, returns or exchanges are all...
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TC Tix (Temporarily Closed)Parent rating: ![]() Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN |
The Cheesecake FactoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 2715 Southdale Center, Minneapolis, MN This astonishingly popular chain restaurant features a huge menu, huge portions, and often a huge wait to be seated. Its opulent exterior is an eyecatcher, and it's a comfortable place to dine with...
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PINZParent rating: ![]() Location: 7520 - 32nd Street North, Saint Paul, MN PINZ offers bowling, laser tag, an arcade, party space (with a variety of party packages for kids!), and a restaurant and bar. Check the website for special offers for families, groups, ...
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Wells Fargo History MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: Sixth Street and Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN Step off the skyway and into another era, to explore Wells Fargo's storied past, beginning with the California Gold Rush. A turn-of-the-c...
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Wilderness InquiryParent rating: ![]() Location: 808 14th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN Wilderness Inquiry is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make adventure travel accessible to everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability level. The organization offers reason...
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Storyline OnlineParent rating: ![]() Location: Minneapolis, MN On the Screen Actors Guild Foundation-sponsored Storyline Online website, kids can select from a changing roster of about a half dozen featured books, read by celebrities in polished str...
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