Places of Interests, Attractions and Things to do

Alexander Ramsey House
265 S. Exchange Street
Paul, MN 55102
651-296-8760
Take a tour of this exquisite Victorian home, the former residence of the first governor of the territory, Paul Ramsey.

Bell Museum of Natural History
University Ave. SE and 17th Ave. SE
10 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-7083
The most popular spot in the museum is the Touch and See Room. Here you can try on deer antlers and sheep horns. Anything you want to know? Just ask one of their knowledgeable staff. The mission of the museum is to educate about natural history using their collections and research.

Folsom House
272 West Government Street
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
651-465-5535
A former home of a state representative and senator, this charming house is a wonderful example of New England architecture.

Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
333 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-9494
In 1934, Lotus Coffman, the former president of University of Minnesota envisioned: "This is a dream of long-standing on my part... I would have every student at the University of Minnesota and every individual in this community, exposed as frequently as possible to the things that make life worth living, to the cultural inheritance of the human race." Completed in 1993, Mr. Coffman's dream had come true. The Weisman Art Museum is now home to the largest collection of American painters Marsden Hartley and Alfred Maurer. Also on display are works by Georgia O'Keefe and Max Weber among others.

Historic Fort Snelling
Fort Snelling History Center
St. Paul, MN 55111
612-726-1171
Back in the 1800's, Fort Snelling was the last of the United States outposts. Now you can experience life the way it was in 1827: talk with some soldiers or even help mend clothes.

James J. Hill House
240 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-297-2555
Amazing! This house measures 36,000 square feet over 5 floors. Mr. James J. Hill was the man who developed the railroad system that connected the Canada to the Rocky Mountains and eventually to the Pacific Ocean. The secret of his success? "Work, hard work, intelligent work, and then more work".

Mall Of America
60 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425-5550
800-879-3555 or 612- 883-8843
This shoppers' destination has been open for a few years and is a great place for the whole family. With so much to do and see, everyone will be pleased with this choice. However, there's lots more to do than just go shopping including nightclubs, restaurants, movies and more. The best way to find out is to go see for yourself!

NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway
352 South Avenue
Bloomington, MI 55425
612-854-7700
Ever wanted in the same "NAS-CARs" as the real ones? With the most sophisticated technology, that's just what is happening here. Now you can be the driver and race against others, just as real races are done, except there is no danger of accidents. You will feel the car jolting and the motion of spinning around but you can't get hurt. What could better?

Golf Mountain
This 18-hole course overlooks the Camp Snoopy (the amusement park) and is intertwined with seven waterfalls and two running streams.

Camp Snoopy
This amusement park is in the Mall of America and is open year round. There are 8 places to eat, more than two dozen rides, a rock-climbing wall and, of course, the weather is constant year round. Hop on the ferris wheel, or take a carousel ride, but don't miss this one.

Under Water World
This one-of-a-kind aquarium is like no other with four primary water exhibits in the Mall. In this aquarium, the fishes and water surround you. Look up and see water just like scuba diving. The aquarium is home to over 350 different species including Lake Sturgeons, Alligators and even Sharks.

LEGO Imagination Center
It's free! All the kids have to do is have fun. Build a tower, build an airplane, or let their imaginations run wild -- the sky's the limit. Look around and get some great ideas on what to build from the many giant Lego sculptures already constructed.

Great Cars and Great Trucks
Design your own Chrysler car, take a virtual test drive, check out the concept cars of the future and stop by the souvenir shop for unique memories of your visit.

Minneapolis Planetarium 300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-630-6150
See the stars as clear as can be! Just sit back, relax and enjoy the tour of the heavens.

Minnesota History Center
345 Kellogg Blvd. W.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-296-6126
A wonderful place for the whole family, the History Center lets you and your family learn everything "From A to Z" about Minnesota. There's also a tour through the museum and hands-on exhibits for all to enjoy.

Minnesota State Capitol
75 Constitution Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-2881
Take tours of the Capitol Building, its art and architecture, learn about Minnesota's women in government and the Civil War. After you're finished touring, watch how a bill becomes a law. http://www.mnhs.org/places/sites/msc/index.html

Minnesota Institute of Arts
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
888-MIA-ARTS
The doors opened in the autumn of 1914 bringing culture to the newly founded Minneapolis. Almost 75 years later, a re-grand opening of the museum displayed 74 galleries containing 4,000 objects. Today, visitors find everything from Africa and the Pacific Islands, to Asia and the Americas. There is even a family center that includes children sized bathrooms, playing area and an eating area.

Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo Blvd.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
612-432-9000
Get your safari hat out and take a tour of the 2,300 animals from around the world. Explore the ocean for sharks, escape to the rain forest for a glimpse of the leopards, hike on the trail to observe the wolves. Afterwards, visit the IMAX theatre to let your imagination run wild in its comfortable seats.

Oliver H. Kelley Farm
15788 Kelley Farm Rd.
Elk River, MN 55330
612-441-6896
Learn how to farm! Experience working in the fields, plowing and planting seeds, as it was in the 1860s. Discover how technology changed the agricultural industry.

Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W. Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
651-221-9444
The grand re-opening in 1999 invited visitors to a newly improved building that overlooks the Mississippi River. At the Human Body Gallery, you'll see what makes up a human being. Other exhibits include dinosaurs and fossils, a laser show and even an Omnitheatre. With so much to do and see, the whole family is sure to be pleased.

St. Anthony Falls
25 Main St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-627-5433
Take a 2-mile self-guided tour of the riverfront. You'll see the only major waterfall on the Mississippi and discover the area's heritage of geography and industry.

Sibley Historic Site
1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy.
Mendota, MN 55150
651-452-1596
Explore the home of the first governor of the state of Minnesota. Built in the 1830's, the site shows how Mr. Sibley, along with his neighbor Jean Baptiste, helped define what Minnesota and St. Paul have become today.