Are you planning your next family vacation? After the travel disruptions of the past couple of years, you may be planning to stay closer to home and embark on a road trip for your next exciting family adventure. One destination that makes a perfect vacation location for families is Minnesota. This state offers many exciting places for families to visit and lots of fun things to do during your trip. So, if you have not thought about taking a vacation in Minnesota before, this is definitely an option to consider.
Take a look at some of the exciting attractions you can visit in Minnesota on your next family vacation:
SeaQuest Aquarium
You will find the SeaQuest aquarium in Roseville, which is located just minutes away from Minneapolis. SeaQuest is home to a host of animals from five continents. During your visit, you will learn all about the animals, including their ecosystems, and there is also the opportunity to try some hands-on activities. Animals at this aquarium in Minnesota include sharks, stingrays, tropical fish, caiman, birds, and many more.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park is a huge water park in Minnesota and the perfect place for fun in the water. This epic indoor water park is home to many different rides, slides, and attractions. Everybody from toddlers to teens to grown-ups will have a great time at this water park. The water park has a surf simulator, a water basketball area, plus a four-story water tree house which kids will love.
Nickelodeon Universe
Get ready for an indoor adventure at the Nickelodeon Universe theme park at the Mall of America in Minnesota. This fun-filled theme park has tons of attractions named after favorite Nickelodeon characters, such as Sponge Bob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer. There is also the opportunity to meet favorite Nickelodeon characters at the regular meet-and-greet events.
Minnesota Children’s Museum
The Minnesota Children’s Museum is located in St Paul and offers a unique place for kids to play and learn. The museum spans three floors and features 11 different play spaces for kids to explore. The museum has a role play town, sensory play space for babies and toddlers, seasonal outdoor exhibits, and more to enjoy during your visit for fun indoors and outside.
Valleyfair
Valleyfair offers fun for all the family in Minneapolis. This huge amusement park has over 75 different rides and attractions. There are rides here to suit everyone, including fast and thrilling rides for adrenaline-seekers and calmer and much more gentle rides for younger kids. The theme park is home to Planet Snoopy, which is a must-visit area of the park for Peanuts fans. Planet Snoopy has 17 Snoppy-themed rides and attractions, live shows, and character meet-and-greet opportunities. If you prefer water rides to roller coasters, you will love visiting Soak City, which is also located at Valleyfair. This attraction has a wave pool, splash areas for younger kids, and water slides, including one that features an almost vertical drop.
