The Bell Museum is Minnesota’s state natural history museum, founded in 1872 and serving learners of all ages for over 150 years. Visit our world-renowned wildlife dioramas, experience the hands-on Touch and See Lab, and tour the cosmos in the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium. 612-626-9660 | bellinfo@umn.edu | bellmuseum.umn.edu Read more...
No visit to Wisconsin would be complete without a visit to the 54-acre Memorial Park in Arcadia. Located only a couple hours from the Twin Cities, this park offers the unique opportunity to walk through United States history along the Soldiers Walk while being surrounded by natural beauty. Soldiers Walk, the featured attraction of the park, is a 500-meter walk Read more...
This 7-acre indoor amusement park features more than 25 rides, arcade games and attractions, including a SpongeBob roller coaster, Rugrats bumper cars and more Nick-themed fun. Free general admission with rides sold separately. Read more...
Gothic Revival Estate on 4.5 acres, including the house, carriage barn and octagon icehouse, built during the Civil War by William and Mary LeDuc. Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors and veterans, $5 students, ages 6-17 and Members of Dakota County Historical Society and active military members free. Read more...
A fun, interactive experience designed for kids ages 6 months to 10 years. Admission: $12.95 ages 1 and older, younger than 1 year and members free. Read more...
One of only a handful of urban national wildlife refuges in the United States, with approximately 50 mammals and more than 220 species of birds. The Visitor Center features exhibits, wildlife videos, frequent events and an art gallery. Read more...
Whether it’s for a lunch, brunch or dinner cruise, a corporate event or wedding reception, Queen of Excelsior cruises provide a beautiful, breezy setting on picturesque Lake Minnetonka. Amenities include professional chefs serving fine cuisine, a dance floor and sound system. Read more...
Similar to some of the wine and canvas workshops that have been popping up, Board and Brush offers a painting workshop on a wooden board, perfect for your rustic home, and a small bar on site while you paint. With six locations in the metro, you’re bound to find one near you. Read more...
OGC is a one-of-a-kind, premier firearms range, training and retail facility. You can find them centrally located in downtown Osseo. The state-of-the-art, indoor, 20-lane range features everything you’ll need for in-depth, comprehensive defensive training. Read more...
Located on the first railroad line west of the Mississippi River to connect Minneapolis with Chicago, Milwaukee Road employees referred to this little depot, as the ‘Princess’ because of its delicate gingerbread canopy. Free admission. Read more...
