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Vertical EndeavorsParent rating: ![]() Location: 855 Phalen Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN This indoor rock climbing facility has it all: hundreds of climbing routes along more than 18,200 square feet of vertical climbing surface; 50 top ropes, 15 of which are equipped with auto-bela...
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Longfellow Park and Recreation CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 3435 - 36th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Longfellow Park, in the heart of strong, friendly neighborhood, features a playground, wading pool, tennis courts, walking paths, a football field, and in the winter, ice rinks. The ...
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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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Eagan Art HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 3981 Lexington Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN The city-run Eagan Art House offers classes, summer camps, and family workshops exploring drawing, cartooning, jewelry-making, pottery, and other arts and crafts. The center also offers ...
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Textile CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 3000 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN The Textile Center - a national center for the promotion of fiber art - comprises a gallery, store, library, and educational programming (including mobile youth programs). The Joan M... |
Deuxmensions Dance Theatre & SchoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 4402 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Deuxmensions offers classical ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement, and modern dance classes for ages three and up during school-year and summer sessions, with performance opportunities in Dece...
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Eagan Community Center & The BlastParent rating: ![]() Location: Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Saint Paul, MN The Blast is a two-story space-themed play center located inside the Eagan Community Center. It features a galaxy of slides, tunnels, tubes, and more. Kids under 10 or over 12 mu... |
Apple Valley Teen CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Saint Paul, MN Teens in grades six to 12 have exclusive reign over the Apple Valley Teen Center, a unique facility managed by Apple Valley Parks & Recreation where kids can socialize, dance, play, and ...
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Wise Swim SchoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 5992 149th Street West, Saint Paul, MN Wise Swim School offers year-round swim instruction for kids ages six months and up (ages six-36 months, with a parent). Classes cover basic skills to preparation for competition. The fa...
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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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Roller GardenParent rating: ![]() Location: 5622 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN The Roller Garden is one of those places that stayed the same long enough to come back in style, and now, after 30 years, seems charmingly retro-cool rather than tattered. Roller... |
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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