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Visiting Minneapolis next week- what to do?  

post #1 of 6
9/11/08 at 6:36pm
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My two kiddos and I are going on dh's business trip to Minneapolis next week. Can anyone recommend some great activities for an almost 4 yo and almost 1 yo? (the little one's happy anywhere of course!)
Thanks!!
post #2 of 6
9/11/08 at 8:02pm
ComoTown is a cute little amusement park with kiddie rides a-plenty, and it's steps away from the Como Park Zoo. The Zoo is FREE, the park is also free to get into, and the rides are very cheap.
post #3 of 6
9/11/08 at 10:00pm
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ComoTown is a cute little amusement park with kiddie rides a-plenty, and it's steps away from the Como Park Zoo. The Zoo is FREE, the park is also free to get into, and the rides are very cheap.
The Zoo asks for a donation for admission but it's not required.
  • The Science Museum of Minnesota has $3.00 admission for LO's on Mondays with paid adult admission. (downtown St. Paul) www.smm.org
  • The Children's Museum of Minnesota has LOTS of fun activities (downtown St. Paul) www.mcm.org
  • Toddler Tuesday activities at the Mall of America (free activities for kids and kids eat free at most restaurants within the mall) (Bloomington, light rail ride from downtown Mpls)http://www.mallofamerica.com/young_a..._tuesdays.aspx
  • Wild Rumpus bookstore (Linden Hills/Mpls) for storytime www.wildrumpusbooks.com
post #4 of 6
9/12/08 at 1:46pm
if you're going to be here on Tuesday or Wednesday, head to the Parenting Oasis. It's in Minneapolis. A bunch of mamas sitting around drinking coffee and bonding while their children play together. It's awesome.
post #5 of 6
9/19/08 at 3:47pm

Lots of stuff to do.

Childrens Museum in St Paul!!!

Como Zoo and conservatory. Fun for kids, but the animals aren't the happiest zoo animals because they have small, small cages.

Apple Valley zoo, much more expansive, but could be a whole day thing.

If you into malls, the Mall of America has a Leggo park and amusement park inside.

Good luck
post #6 of 6
10/8/08 at 6:24pm
I figured there had been a thread for this! We are visiting Minneapolis this weekend and are hoping to find a few things that are not all big mall related. I found the Richardson Nature Center and play area, the big zoo, and Wonderment store so far.

Any good organic cafe/restaurants (we are staying in the Bloomington area for a conference my husband is attending)? Also - food coop or local organic foods stores?
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