Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Minneapolis

Foshay Museum and Observation Deck

Foshay Museum and Observation Deck

Historic tower with 360-degree overlook. Tours of a distinctive tower skyscraper with 360-degree views from the 31st floor (up to 30 miles).

821 S Marquette Ave 30th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Mill City Museum

Mill City Museum

Innovative look at the flour industry. History of the flour industry told through interactive exhibits in the rebuilt ruins of an old mill.

704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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.

102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States

Gold Medal Park

Gold Medal Park

Scenic public space with river views. This 7.5-acre landscaped park features a unique mound with a spiral walkway & water views.

Second Street and 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Water Power Park

Water Power Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

204 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Father Hennepin Bluff Park

Father Hennepin Bluff Park

Riverside park with trails & a bandstand. Natural 8-acre riverside park named after a Franciscan priest with trails, bridges & city views.

420 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Boom Island Park

Boom Island Park

Park with a playground & a boat dock. Riverside park featuring a playground, a boat dock & restrooms, plus walking/biking paths.

724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States

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.

725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States

Weisman Art Museum

Weisman Art Museum

Modern space with paintings & ceramics. This modern stainless steel & brick building houses American & contemporary paintings plus ceramics.

333 E River Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55455

North Commons Park

North Commons Park

Sports, playground & seasonal water park. Spacious park provides athletic fields & courts, a playground, picnic space & seasonal water park.

1801 N James Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Farview Park

Farview Park

Hilltop park with skylines views. 21-acre hilltop park featuring athletic fields, a wading pool, trails & downtown skyline views.

621 N 29th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Tower Hill Park

Tower Hill Park

Woodland & the Witch’s Hat water tower. Tranquil wooded area with a walking trail & a 1914 water tower that offers panoramic city views.

55 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Prospect Park Water Tower

Prospect Park Water Tower

Visit this great place for kids and families!

55 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Lake Nokomis Park

Lake Nokomis Park

Paddlesports, sailing & community center. Popular park providing sailing, paddlesport rentals, concessions, a community center & playground.

4955 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States

North Mississippi Regional Park

North Mississippi Regional Park

Riverside trails, a playground & fishing. River, woods & prairie grounds features diverse wildlife, trails, a big playground & a fishing pier.

5116 N Mississippi Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha Falls

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States

Como Park

Como Park

Scenic place with a lake, zoo & gardens. Trails surround a lake in this scenic, grassy park featuring a popular zoo & conservatory.

1224-1256 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103, United States

Como Town

Como Town

Rides & attractions for kids 2-12. Amusement park with traditional & interactive rides, attractions & splashing for kids age 2-12.

1301 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

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

1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103

Como Regional Park

Como Regional Park

Greenspace with a lake & picnic areas. This 450-acre public space features a zoo, lake, golf course, gardens & multiple picnic pavilions.

1199 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55118, United States

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