Stunning 53-foot waterfall with 170 acres of trails, scenic overlooks, and playgrounds. Historic buildings and limestone bluffs make it Minnesota's most photographed site. Free
📍 4801 S Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Food & Treats
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream
toddlerschoolteens
Beloved local ice cream shop serving unique, award-winning flavors. Kids love exploring creative options. Live music on Friday nights adds fun atmosphere. $
📍 1420 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Can Can Wonderland
schoolteens
Artist-designed indoor mini-golf course with unique obstacles and arcade games. Year-round fun for all ages in Northeast Minneapolis. $
📍 2211 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
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Beautiful free zoo with gorillas, polar bears, sea lions, and exotic animals. Easy stroller access with one-way layout. Open 365 days/year. Free/$
📍 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN
Unknown
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Arts & Crafts
Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA)
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Free admission, kid-friendly museum with family days, interactive art activities, and gallery hunts. Welcoming café and charming atmosphere. Free
📍 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Parks
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
toddlerschoolteens
11 acres with 60+ sculptures including the famous Spoonbridge and Cherry. Free admission, open dawn to midnight year-round. Family scavenger hunts available. Free
📍 110 Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Children's Museum
Minnesota Children's Museum
toddlerschoolteens
Three floors of interactive exhibits including a 4-story climber, laser maze, maker space, and pretend town. Kids ages 1-12 love hands-on learning through play. $
📍 10 W 7th St, St. Paul, MN
Unknown
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Parks
Nicollet Commons Park
toddlerschool
Unique splash pad with shallow stream, rock formations, water-spraying sculptures of frogs and fish. Color-changing LED lights at night. Free with concerts/events.
📍 701 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Parks
Centennial Lakes Park
toddlerschoolteens
Scenic park with paddleboats (rubber duckies!), mini golf, green spaces, and playgrounds. Winter skating in season. Perfect for active families. Free/$
📍 401 W 78th St, Bloomington, MN
Unknown
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Children's Museum
Science Museum of Minnesota
schoolteens
Hands-on science exhibits with dinosaur skeletons, interactive experiments, and IMAX theater. Perfect for curious kids school-age and older. $$
📍 120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN
Unknown
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Arcade / Gaming
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
toddlerschoolteens
Minnesota's largest aquarium with 1.3 million gallons featuring sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and a 300-foot ocean tunnel. Interactive touch pools delight all ages. $
📍 120 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN
Unknown
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Children's Museum
The Bakken Museum
schoolteens
Inspiring hands-on science and technology museum on Lake Bde Maka Ska. Static electricity exhibits, movie-making, and Ben Franklin experiments. $
📍 3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Children's Museum
The Bell Museum
schoolteens
Natural history museum with intricate wildlife dioramas and life-sized woolly mammoth. Interactive exhibits and state-of-the-art planetarium thrill kids. $
📍 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN
Unknown
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Splash Pads
Waite Park Wading Pool
toddlerschool
Zero-depth entry pool perfect for toddlers with interactive water features and shaded picnic areas. Locals' favorite splash pad with mix of pool and splash features. Free
📍 1810 34th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Arts & Crafts
Walker Art Center & Sculpture Garden
schoolteens
Free admission for kids 18 and under. Interactive family programs, BINGO games, and scavenger hunts make art accessible. Free first Saturday each month for all.
📍 1152 W 21st St, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Splash Pads
Currie Park Splash Pad
toddlerschool
Modern splash pad with sprayers kids can aim at each other. Accommodates twice the capacity of old wading pool. Perfect for cooling off in Cedar-Riverside area. Free
📍 500 S 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Arcade / Gaming
Mall of America - Nickelodeon Universe
toddlerschoolteens
Indoor amusement park with 27 rides and attractions. Roller coasters, family rides, and 4D cinema. Toddler Tuesdays and special family times available. $
📍 5000 Center Ct, Bloomington, MN
Unknown
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Library / Education
Seattle Public Library - Tuttle
toddlerschool
One of Minneapolis' vibrant public libraries with kids programs, storytimes, and maker activities. Beautiful spaces designed for families. Free
📍 217 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Unknown
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Arcade / Gaming
Como Park Amusement Park
schoolteens
Located next to Como Zoo with pinball machines, arcade games, and casual food. Retro fun atmosphere perfect for families visiting the zoo. $
📍 1301 Midway Pkwy, St. Paul, MN
Unknown
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