Explore Minnesota: Attractions

Family Favorites: Fun Places to Take the Kids

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It's pretty easy to find a great place for a good time with the kids in Minnesota. Here are a few favorite places to get you started.

Catch Some Fresh Air at Minnesota's Terrain Parks

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Minnesota's downhill ski areas offer exciting snowboarding parks

Explore Minnesota Downhill Skiing

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Cruising the slopes amidst Minnesota's gorgeous scenery, feeling snowflakes brush your face, you hear the swoosh, swoosh, swoosh of your downhill skis and you're reminded of what's good about winter.

A Blast of Summer When Chill Winds Blow

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Several Twin Cities hot spots are a blast of summer when chill winds blow.

Take Your Kids for a Winter Splash

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Just because it's winter, it doesn't mean that you can't go for a dip. A real winter treat for the kids in your life is a hotel stay with lots of pool time, topped off with some action in the game room and a pizza. New in the last couple of years are several indoor water parks that add to the fun.

Meet the Fascinating Ben Franklin

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"Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World," a major exhibit at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul Nov. 27-July 4, 2010, tells the amazing story of this creative, witty man, an inventor, writer and one of our country's most intriguing founding fathers.

Outlet Shopping is the Real Deal

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Avid shoppers love a good bargain, and will find plenty of satisfaction at the three major outlet shopping centers close to the Twin Cities area.

Minnesota's Split Rock Lighthouse Turns 100

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Minnesota's Split Rock Lighthouse Turns 100
by Curt "CJ" Johnson

Professional Team Sports

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Minnesota team sports home schedule through the summer of 2010.

Lighthouse Centennial Celebrated

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Split Rock Lighthouse, perched on a cliff high above Lake Superior, is a picturesque Minnesota landmark with a dramatic tale behind it.

Dead Sea Scrolls on Exhibit at Science Museum
Film "Arabia" Showing at Omnitheater

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A major exhibit currently at the Science Museum of Minnesota in downtown St. Paul provides the rare opportunity to see ancient Hebrew scrolls that include the oldest hand-written fragments of the Bible.

Polar Bears Get New Home at Como Zoo

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The polar bear exhibit has always been one of the most popular stops at St. Paul's Como Zoo, but this summer a new, world-class space will enhance the zoo experience for both the resident bears and their visitors

Learning Vacations: Bring Home a New Skill

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Minnesota offers several opportunities to visit scenic destinations, participate in a small group learning experience, and bring home a special kind of souvenir.

New Museum Spotlights the Gunflint Trail

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The new Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center, which will open July 4, explores the rich and interesting history of the Gunflint Trail

Tall Ships Festival Sails Into Duluth

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Eight tall ships, replicas of old schooners and other sailing vessels, will sail into the port of Duluth as a highlight of a Tall Ships Festival July 29-Aug. 2.

African Animals Featured in New Minnesota Zoo Exhibit

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Faces of the African Forest is a new, permanent exhibit that will open May 29 along the Tropics Trail at the Minnesota Zoo.