Top Things to do in Minnesota
Top Hotels in Minnesota
- 1. South Pier Inn on the Canal
- 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Duluth
- 3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
- 4. Celeste St Paul
- 5. Radisson Blu Mall of America
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
- 8. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 9. Best Western Plus Superior Inn
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minneapolis Bloomington W
What to do and see in Minnesota, United States: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
Restaurants in Minnesota
1. Cook's Country Connection
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Petting Farm, Learning Center, Event Venue. We have all types of farm animals from alpaca to yak that are friendly and eager to say "hi". We have a large playground and picnic area. The farm is also available to rent for your own private gathering. A great place for families to unplug and go outside!!
Reviewed By toml857
Very well done! Our family loves visiting the animals and playing on the playground! The baby goats are amazing!
2. Minnesota Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 809 reviews
Reviewed By AlJazeera812 - Farmington, United States
We always love coming to this zoo it is always clean and the monorail is great on hot days to get around and see an aerial view of some of the enclosures. They always have a great variety of animals on display and in the farm area you get to see all kinds of Baby Animals often. So far my kids love coming here still and I'm sure that day will come when they no longer want to go to the zoo with their parents but until then we're gonna try and squeeze every trip we can in.
3. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,074 reviews
Located in historic Como Park, this popular zoo, especially known for its California sea lion exhibit, also features a great cat display, gorillas and giraffes.
Reviewed By Smiliemn - Saint Paul, United States
Como Park is always a great place to visit. I always enjoy walking through the conservatory and seeing what flowers are in the sunken garden or what’s currently flowering. The zoo is fun as well, although weekends in the summer get crowded. The seal harbor is currently under construction, so if you go soon, you won’t see the Sparky Show. It looks like it will be beautiful when the new Seal Harbor is finished so be sure to check it out!
4. Sibley Park Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By sx2dude - Mankato, United States
This is just a nice park to relax at. Plenty of stuff for the kids to do and play on. Kind of a farm type zoo plus koi Ponds and awesome gardens
5. Hemker Park and Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Hemker Park & Zoo is open from May 1 - October 31. We are open from 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Reviewed By AlexVDP45 - De Pere, United States
My wife and I were told of this little zoo while in St. Cloud for dinner. We arrived to find it very secluded, but packed to the brim with exotic animals one would not expect to find in Minnesota. Penguins, giraffes, primates, and so much more. We also got to feed the giraffes while we were there! You can tell that the people that own the zoo take care of all the animals and take pride in what they do.
6. Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
7. Trowbridge Creek Zoo
8. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By ToyMan675 - Millersville, United States
On a cold rainy afternoon, in December, we decided to visit the Conservatory and a small part of the Zoo. We had a wonderful walk through the beautiful Conservatory and then had a walk through the Primate Building (amazing gorillas) and the African Hoofed Stock Building. This is a wonderful place to visit and it is FREE! Please remember to drop a donation at the entrance.
9. SeaQuest Roseville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
SeaQuest Roseville will take its guests on an adventure through rainforests, deserts and the depths of the seas. With exciting exhibits and activities for families and children of all ages, you'll be able to get wet with the stingrays, feed birds and reptiles, encounter the caimans, marvel at the sharks, take shellfies with the snakes and much more. Creating an unforgettable experience for every guest by connecting them with amazing animals from all over the planet.
Reviewed By 447mickiew - Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States
Such a fun place to interact with many kinds of animals! The staff was super friendly and helpful! My kids really enjoyed their visit and are already to come back!
10. Great Lakes Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 588 reviews
The only aquarium in the U.S. that focuses on freshwater exhibits, this three-story waterfront structure is ready for public viewing after a year and a half and almost $34 million. Plenty of interactive exhibits and re-created habitats are fun and educational for children.
Reviewed By caryneu999 - Cloquet, United States
Get place to bring the family to look at different types of fresh water fish, turtle, and other creatures. They educational things as well. My 3 YEAR OLD LOVED IT.
