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American Swedish Institute
Bakken Museum
Bell Museum of Natural History
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
End O Line Railroad Park and Museum
Great Lakes Aquarium
Headwaters Science Center
US Hockey Hall of Fame
International Wolf Center
Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Lake Superior Zoo
Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
Minnesota Children’s Museum
Minnesota Discovery Center
Minnesota Transportation Museum
Minnesota Zoo
Niagara Cave
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
Paul Bunyan State Trail
Runestone Museum
Science Museum of Minnesota
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
Voyageurs National Park
The state of Minnesota in the Midwest seems like it’s designed perfectly for tons of family fun, providing plenty to do for both kids and adults alike to have a good time. Several zoos and aquariums located throughout the state provide abundant opportunities to get up close with a broad array of fascinating animals, while a wide variety of museums provide unique educational experiences. With the Hockey Hall of Fame, Voyageurs National Park, Niagara Cave, scenic boat tours, and many more attractions perfect for a family visit, there’s no shortage of things to do with kids in Minnesota.
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