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The Twin Cities are alive with activities for every family and family member. There are museums, music programs, sports programs (for children and adults), and the largest children’s theater in North America. We have waterparks, zoos, and rollercoasters—and don’t forget the annual State Fair, Aquatennial, Winter Carnival, and a delightful, holiday season Holidazzle parade. Every major professional sport has a team in the Twin Cities, and Minnesota has more golf courses per capita than any other state—over 585 courses— and is the only state to have hosted all thirteen USGA Championships.

MUSEUMS
American Swedish Institute

Bakken Museum of Electricity and Magnetism

Bell Museum of Natural History

Mill City Museum

Minnesota Children’s Museum

Minnesota History Center Museum

Minnesota Transportation Museum

Pavek Museum of Broadcasting

Schubert Club Museum of Musical Instruments

The Science Museum of Minnesota


CHILDREN'S THEATERS
The Children’s Theatre Company

Stages Theatre Company

SteppingStone Children’s Theatre

Youth Performance Company


RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

Minneapolis Riverfront

Minnesota Miniature Golf

Minnesota Zoo

The Park at the Mall of America

Underwater Adventures Aquarium

Valleyfair

Waterparks


SPECTATOR SPORTS
Horse Racing at Canterbury Park

Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Lynx

Minnesota Lightning

Minnesota Swarm

Minnesota Thunder

St. Paul Saints

University of Minnesota Gophers


RECREATIONAL SPORTS
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Adult Sports

Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Youth Sports

Minnesota Sports Federation

Minnesota Youth Athletic Services

St. Paul Parks and Recreation


MUSIC AND DANCE EDUCATION
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies

MacPhail Center for Music

Minnesota Dance Theatre and the Dance Institute

Minnesota Youth Symphonies

Zenon Dance Company and School


LIBRARIES
Hennepin County Library

Minneapolis Public Library

St. Paul Public Library


More than 40 Farmer's Markets are available in the Twin Cities area.

We have 12 food co-ops in the Twin Cities.

The Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis features more than 50 vendors offering produce, prepared foods, grocery items, and gifts from around the world.

 
Farmer's Market photo
 
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