America’s healthiest city. Outside Magazine’s best town. The nation’s top city parks. These accolades, along with many others, have been bestowed upon Minnesota in recent years—and for good reason. With more than 4,000 miles of paved bike trails, 11,000 lakes, 500 golf courses and one of the world’s longest rivers starting its journey here, outdoor recreation is in our DNA.
Valleyfair, Minnesota Zoo & Other Family Favorites in the Twin Cities
From roller coasters to river otters, there are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Whether you're traveling with preschoolers or preteens, you'll find no shortage of fun for the whole family here.
Here are just 10 family-friendly attractions to add to your list.
Just because the sun isn't out doesn't mean the swimsuits and beach towels have to go back into storage. Indoor water parks are a popular destination in Minnesota, and they're open year-round.
Between kiddie pools with fountains and little-kid slides, big-kid pools with super slides, inner tube rides, and big whirlpools for the grown-ups, water parks are a fun place to spend a snowy or rainy day (or longer for those with lodging attached).
From fine art to live eagles and cherished literature, museums across southern Minnesota celebrate the diversity of the region while catering to a variety of interests. These five sites offer a taste of the options available
Seek Out These 5 Hidden Gem Attractions in Minnesota
Where can you visit the hometown of Dorothy, see thousands of ancient Native American carvings, and find fine art next to a gas station? All of these, and other off-the-radar attractions, can be discovered only in Minnesota.
Minnesota's Roadside Attractions Are Larger Than Life
When driving through Minnesota, don't be surprised if you come across something claiming to be the "world's largest" of its kind. From animals to mythological creatures to the infamous ball of twine, roadside attractions are almost as common as the state bird. Seek out these one-of-a-kind sights on your next road trip.
Minnesota is home to a number of older stages that have been lovingly restored and continue to host live music today. Here are five notable venues where spectators can appreciate not only the talent onstage, but also the history of the venue within its community.
Play Ball at Target Field, Home of the Minnesota Twins
Target Field, the Minnesota Twins outdoor ballpark in downtown Minneapolis, is widely considered one of the best stadiums in Major League Baseball. The 40,000-seat, open-air stadium with a natural grass playing field features unbeatable views of the Minneapolis skyline, locally inspired food and drink, and loads of fun for the whole family.
Head North to See Minnesota's Breathtaking Elk Herds
People who want to hear the spine-tingling bugle of an elk often think they have to travel west to do so. But the reality is they can have that experience in Minnesota.
With nearly 500 courses in Minnesota, it can be hard to know where to plan your next golf getaway. One way to wrap several top-rated spots into one trip is by following a golf trail. Here are six high-quality courses with varying degrees of difficulty along Minnesota's scenic byways and beyond....
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