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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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The Children's Theatre CompanyParent rating: ![]() Location: 2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN The Children's Theatre Company (CTC) has long been recognized as North America's flagship theater for young people and families, as well as a major cultural and artistic resource in Minn...
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Minnesota Air National Guard MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: Air Guard Base, 670 General Miller Drive, Saint Paul, MN The Minnesota Air National Guard Museum displays about 20 different aircraft in an outdoor Air Park on the active base, including fighters, transports, trainers, and helicopters. Inside ...
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The Science Museum of MinnesotaParent rating: ![]() Location: 120 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN The Science Museum offers visitors a wealth of hands-on activities, engaging exhibits, weekend science-in-action demonstrations, breathtaking large-format films, and a mind-boggling arra...
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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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Vali-Hi Drive-In TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 11260 Hudson Boulevard North, Lake Elmo, MN Vali-Hi, one of the last drive-in theaters in the metro area, screens triple features (regardless of weather) in season. Concessions and an arcade are sure to keep kids entertained, even...
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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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Xcel Energy CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 199 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN The Xcel Energy Center is much more than just the home of the wildly popular Minnesota Wild NHL team, which regularly sells out the arena's 18,000-plus seats for home games. The six-acre...
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Baker Park ReserveParent rating: ![]() Location: 2301 County Road 19, Maple Plain, MN Baker Park Reserve's 2,700 acres on Lake Independence comprise the Baker National Golf Course (lessons available), a creative play area, swimming beaches, fishing pier, picnic areas, mor...
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The Depot RinkParent rating: ![]() Location: 225 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN The indoor rink at the refurbished Old Milwaukee Road Depot is a unique place to skate. Set inside a restored Renaissance Revival-style truss-roofed train shed dating from 1899, it features flo...
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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 |
Twin City Model Railroad MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 222, Saint Paul, MN Train-loving kids will swoon over the wonderful 3,000-square-foot O-scale operational model railroad here, but even non-enthusiasts will be impressed at the painstaking craftsmanship on ...
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Mill City Farmers MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 704 - 2nd Street South, Minneapolis, MN The Mill City Farmers Market operates on Saturday mornings from early-May to mid-October, with special events scheduled throughout the season...and a gorgeous downtown riverside location that's...
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Midtown Global MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN A lot of hopes are pinned on this midtown market with an international flair. It's located on the first floor of the old Sears building - now rechristened the Midtown Exchange - and is part of ...
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