Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Minneapolis
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
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
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
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
Visit this great place for kids and families!
204 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Visit this great place for kids and families!
55 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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
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
Visit this great place for kids and families!
4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417, United States
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
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
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
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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