Family Entertainment
Families with children of all ages will find something the entire family can enjoy while visiting the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area. Hop on the Antique Autos ride at Valleyfair, venture around the largest underground aquarium in the world at Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, or get up-close and personal views of the world’s largest land predator, the polar bear, at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
Located in the center of Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe features seven acres of unique attractions and entertainment, including 27 great rides and attractions for guests of all ages and courage levels. Meet the Nickelodeon characters, experience new rides like the twirling SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock, visit unique retails shops and much more!
Northern Soda Company believes the perfect soda is hand-crafted in small batches by actual human beings. It’s made from fresh, high quality ingredients that are carefully selected to create incredible flavor. It’s sweetened with the perfect amount of real sugar and doesn’t have extra preservatives or bizarre chemicals. Taste all the varieties they offer and take a tour at their taproom.
The 90-foot Omnitheater within the Science Museum of Minnesota is a giant dome screen, surrounding visitors with the most stunning scenery on the planet. It takes you soaring through space and puts you face to face with Earth’s most fascinating animals. All without leaving your seat.
At Pine Tree Orchard they are committed to growing and providing the highest quality fruit in a sustainable environment. If you are looking for fresh, locally grown apples and strawberries then look no further than Pine Tree Apple Orchard. During the fall they offer weekend entertainment, pony rides, wagon rides, and a corn maze; pick your own pumpkins, a large variety of apples, homemade bakery products, caramel apples, fresh cider, gifts and more!
ProKART Indoor Racing offers year-round racing indoors and outdoors (speeds of 40mph). They offer walk-in arrive and drive racing for age 12 and up, birthday parties, private events, and “fund-racing” opportunities.
ProKART Indoor Racing offers year-round racing indoors and outdoors (speeds of 40mph). They offer walk-in arrive and drive racing for age 12 and up, birthday parties, private events, and “fund-racing” opportunities.
The Raptor Center rehabilitates around 800 sick and injured raptors each year, while helping to identify emerging environmental issues related to raptor health and populations. They also offer a variety of unique public education programs and events geared towards audiences of all ages. Visit their education winged ambassador raptors in the Dayton Education Wing courtyard, with a TRC interpretive tour guide.
Science Museum of Minnesota features hands-on exhibits, breathtaking Omnitheater films, special events, and unparalleled education programs. The museum focuses on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics education.
Explore Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, a premier family-friendly attraction with a focus on interactive fun! Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium features new displays, hands-on activities for kids and thousands of sea creatures. Come closer than you think to sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many other underwater creatures.
Twin City Model Railroad Museum is dedicated to depicting the history of railroading through scale model railroad layouts as well as telling the story of railroad history in Minnesota. Visit the building full of train layouts and exhibits of every size imaginable. Run the Thomas the Tank Engine layout and push buttons to operate features on the layouts.