Twin Cities and Metro Minnesota Tourism
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Minnesota Zoo - Apple Valley, Minnesota
Minnesota Zoo - Apple Valley, Minnesota
The zoo is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
There are 445 species at the zoo and 2,449 animals. Learn all about the animals at the Minnesota Zoo! Explore the Zoo’s Minnesota Trail, Northern Trail, Tropics Trail, Discovery Bay, and the new Wells Fargo Family Farm on a virtual tour; then plan to come and spend the day with them. Read more
Minnesota State Capital - St. Paul, Minnesota
Minnesota State Capital - St. Paul, Minnesota
The capital is a beautiful building with a great deal of interesting history. Take a tour of the building and learn about how the laws are made, where the legislatures work and the capital art and history information and if weather permits walk out to the golden horses. Read more
Mall of America - Bloomington, Minnesota
Mall of America - Bloomington, Minnesota
Probably the top tourist spot in Minnesota (next to the lakes) is the Mall of America with its more than 520 stores, 20 sit down restaurants, 30 fast food restaurants and 36 specialty food stores there is a great choice at the mall. Read more
Minneapolis/St. Paul Lakes Area - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul Lakes Area - Minneapolis/St. Paul,
There are 929 lakes in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and one river running through the cities. The most well known and frequented lakes are
ValleyFair - Shakopee, Minnesota
ValleyFair - Shakopee, Minnesota
This 90 acres amusement park with 75 rides will offer you a memorable time with your family or friends. Not only will you be thrilled with all the rides but there is entertainment too, the shows are included in the admission price so be sure to go and enjoy them. The Waterpark is open for your entertainment too when the temperature is above 65 degrees. Read more
The Science Museum of Minnesota - St. Paul, Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota - St. Paul, Minnesota
Sitting on the banks of the MIssissippi River in downtown St. Paul the Science Museum of Minnesota offers everyone an opportunity to explore the wonders of science, see fabulous displays and participate in activities offered. Read more
Minneapolis Riverfront District - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis Riverfront District - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The oldest district in Minneapolis has a great deal to offer from historical sites to the hip cafe’s and theater. Walking along the river on the paved walkways will allow you to dream of how things used to be and how things will be in the future. Read more
Mill City Museum - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mill City Museum - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The museum takes you on a trip through the time when Minneapolis was growing due to them being the flour milling capital. Because of it’s domination of the milling process it was known as "Mill City." Mill City Museum is the latest addition to the Minnesota Historical Society’s network of museums and historic sites. Read more
Walker Art Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Walker Art Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Walker Art Center has a broad range of artistic opportunities for you to enjoy from artists in residence to dance. There is a sculpture garden for you to stroll through and classes and workshops you can take to learn about art. Read more
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - Chanhassen, Minnesota
Join the millions that have enjoyed a great play and fabulous dinner at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Since it’s opening in 1968 the theatre have been more than 200 plays shown, it is the nations largest dinner theatre, and the largest privately owned restaurant in Minnesota. It couldn’t have succeeded without providing great service and a great time for those that attend. Read more
