Twin Cities and Metro Minnesota Tourism

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Back to the 50’s Weekend - St. Paul, Minnesota

Back to the 50’s Weekend - St. Paul, Minnesota

This annual event put on by the Minnesota Street Rod Assocation hosts more than 10,000 street rods, customs, classics, and restored vehicles, all dating from 64 and earlier. Read more

Minnesota State Fair - St Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota State Fair - St Paul, Minnesota

"The Great Minnesota Get-Together."  That’s what the Minnesota State Fair is known as to those that attend.  It is said to be the largest state fair in the nation for the number of days it runs.  The spectacular live entertainment scheduled in the grand stand, the livestock exhibits and completion, the exhibits of new and exciting things in the varied industries building and throughout the ground along with the exhilarating rides on the midway make this a fabulous place for both the locals and the visitors to spend not only one day, but a few days, if possible. Read more

Monuments to Life Tour - Anoka, Minnesota

Monuments to Life Tour - Anoka, Minnesota

Early in October the Anoka County Historical Society hosts the annual tour of three cemeteries of the community that have the history of the area all laid out on the headstones located there. Read more

Ghosts of Anoka Tour - Anoka, Minnesota

Ghosts of Anoka Tour - Anoka, Minnesota

This walking tour of downtown Anoka will have you wondering if there really are ghosts!  The weaving together of the historical information about the community and the life and times of the past and the current things like the rocking chair rocks with no one sitting in it, Read more

Bunker Hills Regional Park - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Bunker Hills Regional Park - Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Bunker Hills has a wide range of different activities for the whole family to enjoy while on your Minnesota Vacation.  You can go to the largest outdoor water park in the area where the 25,000 square foot wave pool and an enormous water park area are waiting for you.  There are different sized waterslides, a large adventure pool with zero depth entry and a large interactive play area. Read more

The Children’s Theater Company - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Children’s Theater Company - Minneapolis, Minnesota

If your child has ever expressed an interest in theater arts and you live in Minneapolis, you have the perfect opportunity to let them explore that interest. The Children’s Theater Company (CTC) can be found at 2400 Third Avenue South in Minneapolis. The Company was founded in 1965 and has become a premier children’s theater and cultural entertainment opportunity for area residents. Read more

Minnesota History Center - St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota History Center - St. Paul, Minnesota

The Minnesota History Center is the ideal place to learn about Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits featuring large-scale objects, hands-on experiences and multimedia presentations. A vast collection of books, pamphlets, etc., on the subject of the state’s past history can be accessed in the History Center’s comprehensive library. Read more

Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, Minnesota

The Minnesota Zoo is located at 13000 Zoo Boulevard in Apple Valley, MN. This zoo has over 2300 animals of 447 different species. Their mission is "to connect people, animals and the natural world." They are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, so you can feel comfortable knowing you are supporting a zoo which abides by certain rules and provides the best environment possible for the animals that make the zoo their home. Read more

Minnesota Historical Society - St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota Historical Society - St. Paul, Minnesota

The Minnesota Historical Society is located at 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. in St. Paul, MN. Their goal is to both preserve and share Minnesota history with residents and visitors through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, educational programs, twenty-five historical sites and book publishing. Read more

Minnesota Children’s Museum - St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota Children’s Museum - St. Paul, Minnesota

The Minnesota Children’s Museum exhibits have been specifically designed to encourage learning through play. Seven themed galleries allow children from infants through ten years of age hands-on opportunities to learn, play and have lots of fun. Read more

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