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Vertical Endeavors

St. Paul

Vertical EndeavorsVertical Endeavors is one of the largest indoor rock climbing facilities in the world. With over 18,200 square feet of climbing surface, Vertical Endeavors is the place to climb! Over 60 separate ropes provide hundreds of climbing routes. An excellent beginner area is..

Valleyfair

Shakopee

Valleyfair n 1976, Valleyfair premiered as a turn-of-the-century amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota with 20 rides and attractions on 26 acres. What a difference 32 years makes. Now, the park boasts more than 75 rides and attractions on 90 acres and is the largest amusement park in..

International Wolf Center

Ely

International Wolf CenterTake a walk on the wild side when you tour our interpretive facility and learn how wolves use those big ears, big eyes and those infamous big teeth. You'll meet our resident ambassador wolves and learn how they communicate, play, hunt and eat. See what they're doing right..

Lake Superior Zoo

Duluth

Lake Superior ZooVisit fascinating animals from around the world at the Lake Superior Zoo. Situated in Fairmont Park in West Duluth, the zoo sits on over 16 Ã¯Â¿Â½Ã¯Â¿Â½ acres at the base of Spirit Mountain. The rocky hillside, majestic pines and the picturesque Kingsbury Creek, which winds down..

Great Lakes Aquarium

Duluth

Great Lakes AquariumGreat Lakes Aquarium is a non-profit freshwater aquarium located in Duluth, MN. GLA is home to a variety of species found primarily in the Great Lakes Basin. Additional exhibits showcase animals from both freshwater and marine habitats around the world. Visit us to..

Minnesota Zoo

Apple Valley

Minnesota Zoo Our mission is to connect people, animals and the natural world., which means we're dedicated to inspiring people to act on behalf of the environment. To accomplish this, we provide award-winning recreational, educational and conservation programs, locally, nationally and..

Underwater Adventures Aquarium

Bloomington

Underwater Adventures AquariumCome nose to nose with 5,000 sea creatures including stingrays, jellyfish, octopus, seahorses and more! New for 2009: Seahorse Kingdom featuring seahorses from around the world, and a Hands-On Rock Pool.

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Saint Paul

Como Park Zoo and ConservatoryThe attractions located here include the zoo, the conservatory, an amusement park, a carousel, Lake Como, a golf course, a pool and more. The park receives more than 2.5 million visitors annually. Como Park is a free park and while no admission fee is charged for the zoo or..

Saint Louis County Heritage and Arts Center

Duluth

Saint Louis County Heritage and Arts Center You haven't seen Duluth until you've explored the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center's Historic Union Depot, better know as simply the Depot. This former Union Railroad Depot was built in 1892 by the Boston firm of Peabody, Stearns and Furber. By 1910, the Union..

Forest History Center

Grand Rapids

Forest History CenterRecreated turn-of-the-century logging camp After the exhibits, visit the logging camp where you'll find the camp blacksmith, saw filer, clerk, cook and lumberjacks. Then, board the moored river "wanigan," a floating cook shack used when the logs and men headed downstream..

North West Company Fur Post

Pine City

North West Company Fur Post Step out of the modern visitor center into the recreated world of 1804, where you can stop at the Ojibwe encampment and learn how the seasonal living of the Ojibwe changed when Europeans arrived.

Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center

Minnesota

Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive CenterThe Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center provides interpretation of the Hjemkomst Viking Ship, Hopperstad Stave Church Replica, Red River Valley Exhibition and hosts traveling exhibits in 7,000 sq. feet of temporary exhibition space. The interpretive center offers tours,..

Oliver H. Kelley Farm

Elk River

Oliver H. Kelley Farm Step onto a working 1860s farm. Pick heirloom vegetables from the garden, visit the farmhands and animals at the barn, or churn butter and see what's cooking in the farmhouse.

American Swedish Institute

Minneapolis

American Swedish InstituteStep into the heart of Swedish America. The American Swedish Institute is a historic house, museum, and cultural center located near downtown Minneapolis. Swedish immigrant newspaperman Swan J. Turnblad founded the Institute in 1929. The Turnblad mansion, which houses..

Lac Qui Parle Mission

Montevideo

Lac Qui Parle MissionA mission and fur post overlooked the Minnesota River 150 years ago and today the mission still stands. Joseph Renville, an explorer and fur trader whose mother was Dakota and father was French, established a fur post on the river in 1826 near a wide portion called Lac qui..

Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center

west of Waseca

Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center he Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center (Farmamerica) was commissioned in 1978 by the legislature to preserve and promote the strong heritage of Minnesota agriculture. This is done through experiential learning at a 120-acre site which encourages guests to take an..

Grand Portage

Grand Portageor over 400 years Ojibwe families of Grand Portage have tapped maples every spring on a ridge located just off Lake Superior. During the summer, Ojibwe fishermen harvest in the same areas their forefathers have. Before the United States and Canada existed, the trading of..

Big Splash Minnesota Indoor Waterpark

Alexandria

Big Splash Minnesota Indoor WaterparkTons of water fun await you in our huge 38,000 square foot Minnesota indoor waterpark featuring three exhilarating 4-story slides that twist and turn and take you on a journey inside and outside the waterpark, "Lazy River" floating inner tube ride, tropical whirlpool spa,..

Wild Mountain Waterpark

Taylors Falls

Wild Mountain WaterparkVoted Best Family fun in the Metro Area! Several Water Rides, Alpine Slides, including a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain & Go-Karts. Green grass, picnic areas & Free Parking make this a great facitlity for everyone! No need to purchase a ticket unless you..

Cascade Bay

Eagan

Cascade BayCascade Bay,the largest outdoor Municipal waterpark in the Midwest offers 5 waterslides, zero-depth entry pool, lazy river, full concession stand and a 9-hole miniature golf course! Attractions all ages will enjoy!

Headwaters Science Center

Bemidji

Headwaters Science CenterOver 50 hands-on exhibits and a collection of over 40 live animal species are available for touching and holding make this a perfect destination for kids of all ages and adults. Located in downtown Bemidji, the Center is dedicated to science education and the appreciation..

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

Duluth

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor CenterFilm shows, model ships and exhibits featuring the commercial shipping of Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior Harbor. At Canal Park you are within yards of giant lake carriers and foreign ships as they pass under the world-famous Aerial Lift

Ironworld Discovery Center

Chisholm

Ironworld Discovery CenterIronworld's museum features permanent and traveling exhibits about Iron Range history, including interactive displays that help explain and explore taconite mining and the people who worked in the region's mines. An exhibit about the geology of the region can be found in..

Stearns History Museum

St. Cloud

Stearns History Museum Stop by today to see "A T-Rex Named Sue", on exhibit through Jan 3, 2010. This exhibit combines thrilling science, engaging educational activities, and blockbuster appeal. At 42 ft long and 12 ft high, Sue is the largest, most complete, and best preserved T Rex ever..

Minnesota Fishing Museum and Education Center

Little Falls

Minnesota Fishing Museum and Education Center The MINNESOTA FISHING MUSEUM is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to preserving the heritage and history of freshwater fishing in Minnesota.

Mille Lacs Indian Museum

Onamia

Mille Lacs Indian Museum The Mille Lacs Indian Museum offers exhibits dedicated to telling the story of the Band. Trace their journey to settle in Northern Minnesota, learn about their fate during a period of treaties made and broken, and follow their story up to the present. Videos, computer..

Runestone Museum

Alexandria

Runestone Museum Welcome to the Runestone Museum, located in downtown Alexandria, Minnesota. We invite you to stop by and tour historic Fort Alexandria, take your picture with the country's biggest viking, and see the world famous Kensington Runestone. For awhile you will live in the..

Minnesota Transportation Museum

Paul

Minnesota Transportation Museum The Minnesota Transportation Museum invites travelers of all ages to experience the changing world of transportation.The Minnesota Transportation Museum is constantly evolving. Come experience any one of our interactive exhibits, take a train, caboose, or bus ride, or..

Science Museum of Minnesota

Saint Paul

Science Museum of Minnesota The Science Museum of Minnesota, founded in 1907, is a large regional science museum located on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown St. Paul. The Science Museum's programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science education center, extensive..

Minnesota Children's Museum

St. Paul

Minnesota Children's Museum Minnesota Children's Museum is at the heart of where fun meets learning. It's where kids can touch, climb, splash, crawl, push, pull, and press it all. Children ages 6 months through 10 years and their adult guests can explore seven galleries packed with extraordinary..

Bakken Library and Museum

Minneapolis

Bakken Library and Museum"The Bakken is a center for education and learning that furthers the understanding of the history, cultural context, and applications of electricity and magnetism in the life sciences and their benefits to contemporary society."

Minnesota Museum of American Art

St. Paul

Minnesota Museum of American Art The MMAA was founded as an art school in 1927, when it formally incorporated as The Saint Paul School of Art. Collecting works of art, for instructional purposes, began in the late 1930's. Over time, the acquisition of additional paintings, works on paper, sculpture, and..

Bell Museum of Natural History

Minneapolis

Bell Museum of Natural HistoryThe Bell Museum of Natural History is a portal to experiences that bring people closer to the natural world. It is a small, personable place with big ideas, an historic state treasure, and a landmark destination. It is a familiar point-of-entry to the resources of the..

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

Walnut Grove

Laura Ingalls Wilder MuseumEnjoy learning the history of the Ingalls family in Walnut Grove at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Gift Store. The museum's collections are housed in a series of interesting buildings, including an 1898 depot, a chapel, an onion-domed house, dugout display, little red..

Pipsqueaks Indoor Playground

Rochester

Pipsqueaks Indoor PlaygroundPipsqueaks, Rochester's INDOOR play zone, is designed for children kindergarten-age and younger to play under parental/guardian supervision. A community partnership between the Rochester Park & Recreation Department and the United Way of Olmsted County Inc., Pipsqueaks..

Whistling Wold Mini Golf

Crosslake

Whistling Wold Mini GolfDiscover the lakes area's newest 18 hole mini-golf. Located in a scenic wooded setting, with waterfalls, meandering stream, and pond. Play the World Famous "Northern Pike Hole." Hit your final shot into the outhouse and win a free game.

A Maze N Farm

Eden Valley

A Maze N FarmAt the A maze'n Farmyard our goal is that every child has a positive experience with the animals. Our facility is set up so that every child has the opportunity to not only pet, feed, and see the animals but also the ability to go in among the baby animals and hold them;..

Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Duluth

Lake Superior Railroad Museum You haven't seen Duluth until you've explored the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center's Historic Union Depot, better know as simply the Depot. Admission includes exhibits of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, the St. Louis County Historical Society and Veterans..

End O Line Railroad Park and Museum

Currie

End O Line Railroad Park and MuseumThe preservation of something which is changing and often, in these areas, disappearing is the purpose of the End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum. Hear the old steam locomotive puff and chug throughout the countryside. Hear the puffing and chugging accented by the steam..

Paul Bunyan State Trail

Minnesota

Paul Bunyan State Trail The Paul Bunyan Trail, over 100 miles in length, covers a large area. The trail now includes 80 paved miles. With 7 segment maps and over 14 individual city maps and descriptions.

Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature Center

Hastings

Carpenter St Croix Valley Nature CenterAt Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center, we believe in fostering appreciation and inspiring stewardship of the natural world through quality environmental education, conservation practices, and outdoor experiences for all visitors. The beautiful setting, interesting..

Jeffers Petroglyphs

Comfrey

Jeffers PetroglyphsAmid the prairie grasses are islands of uncovered rock, where American Indians left carvings petroglyphs humans, deer, elk, buffalo, turtles, thunderbirds, atlatls and arrows. They tell a story that spans 5,000 years. The glyphs served many functions, including recording..

The Mississippi

Saint Paul

The Mississippi Established in 1988, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area includes 72 miles of the Mississippi River stretching from the cities of Dayton and Ramsey to just south of Hastings.

Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental

Taylors Falls

Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak RentalConveniently located approximately one hour from the Twin Cities, Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental is prepared to outfit you and your family/group with the equipment you will need to enjoy a wonderful day in the Minnesota great outdoors.

Wild Mountain Winter Recreation Area

Taylors Falls

Wild Mountain Winter Recreation Area

Niagara Cave

Harmony

Niagara Cave Niagara Cave is one of the most fascinating and unique geological attractions in the Midwest. During the one-hour guided tour, visitors will witness a waterfall, nearly 60 feet high, stalactites both delicate and massive, calcite flowstone, fossils that have been dated to..

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours

Taylors Falls

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat ToursDaily Scenic Boat Tours available 7 days a week from May - to Mid October. Dinner Cruises available on Fri & Sat evenings. Picnic Cruises available on Wed evenings. A great family owned and run business on the beautiful and scenic St Croix River in Taylors Falls.

Hockey Hall of Fame

Eveleth

Hockey Hall of FameVisit United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in person and experience the thrilling game action and inspiring achievements via physical displays, exhibits, video, theater and memorabilia.

Mille Lacs Lake

Isle

Mille Lacs LakeThe Mille Lacs Lake area is Cool in Summer! Hot in Winter! But to really appreciate our area, stay awhile, because most of our secrets are shared only with those who take the time to get to know us.

Wildwood RV Park and Campground

Shafer

Wildwood RV Park and CampgroundWildwood Campground offers a variety of campsites, with enough activities within minutes to provide days of fun! Enjoy our self guided nature trail, cool off in our swimming pool, enjoy mini golf, basketball, volleyball or horseshoes. Wildwood Campgrounds offers you a..

Museum of Questionable Medical Devices

St. Paul

Museum of Questionable Medical Devices Devious Displays of Quackery, Fraud, Deceit and Deception -- the largest collection of medical chicanery and mayhem ever assembled under one roof. Step right up !!

Museum Of Spam

Austin

Museum Of SpamThe SPAM Museum. See it for yourself in all its 16500 square feet of majestic glory. The SPAMÃ¢Â learning inside is immense. Prepare your mind and your station wagon!