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1. American Swedish Institute ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bakken Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Bell Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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4. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. End O Line Railroad Park and Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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6. Great Lakes Aquarium

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Headwaters Science Center

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. US Hockey Hall of Fame

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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9. International Wolf Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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10. Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Lake Superior Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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12. Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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13. Minnesota Children’s Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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14. Minnesota Discovery Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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15. Minnesota Transportation Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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16. Minnesota Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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17. Niagara Cave

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18. Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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19. Paul Bunyan State Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Runestone Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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21. Science Museum of Minnesota

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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22. Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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23. Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours

Tours in the Area
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24. Voyageurs National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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