Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Coon Rapids

Lilli Putt

Lilli Putt

Long-running mini-golf course with rides. This longstanding attraction offers a mini-golf course, go karts & bumper boats.

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The Fun Lab

The Fun Lab

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Little Playdate

Little Playdate

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Central Park of Maple Grove

Central Park of Maple Grove

Green space with play areas for all ages. Urban park with a playground for all ages, plus a seasonal, interactive fountain & ice-skating loop.

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Maple Grove Arboretum

Maple Grove Arboretum

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MiniSota Play Cafe

MiniSota Play Cafe

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Silverwood Park

Silverwood Park

Lakeside spot with a gallery & trails. Scenic green space with lake views, an art gallery, an outdoor amphitheater & hiking trails.

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Graeser Park - Historic Wayside Rest

Graeser Park - Historic Wayside Rest

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Secret Headquarters at Betty Danger's Country Club

Secret Headquarters at Betty Danger's Country Club

Quirky American eatery. Kooky, retro spot for American fare, cocktails, Ferris wheel dining & mini-golf.

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MN Firefighters Museum

MN Firefighters Museum

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Clifton E. French Regional Park playground

Clifton E. French Regional Park playground

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Clifton E. French Regional Park

Clifton E. French Regional Park

Lakeshore spot for water sports & hikes. Lake-based spot with swimming, fishing, lighted trails, large playground, boat launch & picnicking.

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Bell of Two Friends

Bell of Two Friends

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Millennium Garden

Millennium Garden

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Mill Ruins Park

Mill Ruins Park

Park featuring historic mill remains. City park built around a historic old mill, featuring interpretive signs, walking & biking paths.

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Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

Many birds & wildflowers, plus trails. 18-acre curated botanical garden with over 500 plant & 130 bird species, plus guided & self-guided trails.

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Bell Museum

Bell Museum

Riverside museum with a planetarium. Large museum with diverse animal dioramas & a planetarium also offers educational programs.

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Muriel Sahlin Arboretum at Roseville Central Park

Muriel Sahlin Arboretum at Roseville Central Park

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Harriet Alexander Nature Center

Harriet Alexander Nature Center

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Spoonbridge and Cherry

Spoonbridge and Cherry

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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Notable modern sculptures & landscaping. An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists.

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The Seeds of Jimothy

The Seeds of Jimothy

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Westwood Hills Nature Center

Westwood Hills Nature Center

Tranquil preserve with trails & wildlife. 160-acre nature park featuring prairie, forest & marsh areas, with trails & an educational center.

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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Picturesque zoo & botanical gardens. Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions.

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Be with Me Playseum Minnesota

Be with Me Playseum Minnesota

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Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha Falls

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Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Children's Museum

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Landmark Center

Landmark Center

Ornate spot for art & history exhibits. Completed in 1902, this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits.

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Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota

Interactive exhibits & educational films. Museum since 1907 exploring the sciences via hands-on exhibits & movies in an IMAX dome theater.

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Wabasha Street Caves

Wabasha Street Caves

Massive cave network with events & tours. Banquet, convention & event space set in a sprawling, subterranean cave network, with guided tours.

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Wood Lake Nature Center

Wood Lake Nature Center

Wildlife area with a floating boardwalk. Nature center with various habitats offering wildlife viewing from trails & a floating boardwalk.

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Augsburg Adventure Park

Augsburg Adventure Park

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Edinborough Park

Edinborough Park

Huge indoor playground & fitness areas. Indoor rec center with an elaborate kid's playground, swimming pool, running track & fitness area.

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Dodge Nature Center – Main Property

Dodge Nature Center – Main Property

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Activate Bloomington

Activate Bloomington

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Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

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FlyOver America

FlyOver America

Simulator ride at Mall of America. Mall of America ride using special effects to simulate flight over landmarks & scenic landscapes.

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Richardson Nature Center

Richardson Nature Center

Nature trails & recreational activities. Scenic nature center offering trails & wide range of recreational activities, plus community events.

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Nowhere Entertainment

Nowhere Entertainment

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Normandale Japanese Garden

Normandale Japanese Garden

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The Works Museum

The Works Museum

Children's interactive science museum. Children's museum with hands-on experiments & exhibits related to science, technology & engineering.

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Rock Island Swing Bridge

Rock Island Swing Bridge

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Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve

Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve

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Holz Farm Park

Holz Farm Park

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The Little Village

The Little Village

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