St. Paul
Crusin’ Destinations
Minneapolis
Children’ s Museum 651-225-6000 10 W. Seventh St., St. Paul • www. mcm. org Hours: Tue.-Fri. 9am-4pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 9am-5pm Cost: Weekday Tickets $ 16; Weekend Tickets $ 19
Como Park
651-487-8200( Zoo) FREE 1225 Estabrook Drive, St Paul • www. comozooconservatory. org Amusement Park and Conservatory. Hours: 10am-6pm Conservatory suggested donation $ 3.00 adult- $ 2.00 child
James J. Hill House 651-297-2555 240 Summit Ave. Restored 1891 mansion. www. mnhs. org / hillhouse Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 10am-3:30pm; Sun. 11am-3:30pm Cost: Adults $ 12; Children ages 5-17 $ 8; Seniors( 65 +), Veterans, Active Military and College Students $ 10
Minnesota Air National Guard Museum 612-713-2523 670 General Miller Dr, St Paul Displays vintage aircraft and memorabilia. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on the Minnesota Air Guard Base. www. MNangmuseum. org Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-2pm. Call First. Tours scheduled 7 days in advance. Cost: $ 7, Children 2 & Under Free Visitors must present a REAL ID-compliant license, Enhanced Driver’ s License, Military ID, U. S. Passport, or other federally approved ID. Access will be denied without a proper ID.
Minnesota History Center 651-259-3000 345 West Kellogg • www. mnhs. org / historycenter Housed in one of St. Paul’ s newest and finest buildings, the History Center offers state historical exhibits, museum stores and a public library. Hours: Tues. 10am-8pm, Wed.-Sat. 10am- 5pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm. Cost: Adults: $ 15, Seniors ages 65 +; Veterans, Active military, College students $ 12; Children ages 5-17 $ 8; Children age 4 and under and Minnesota Historical Society Members Free.
Minnesota Zoo 952-431-9500 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley 35 E south to Hwy. 77, follow signs. www. mnzoo. org Hours: Sun.-Sat. 10am-4pm Cost: Adults ages 13-64 $ 19.95; Seniors over 65 $ 13.95; Children ages 3-12 $ 13.95; Children 2 and under FREE
Nickelodeon Universe 952-883-8600 Mall of America • www. nickelodeonuniverse. com Seven acres of fun at the nation’ s largest indoor family theme park. Take a ride on the speeding and spiraling Sponge Bob Square Pants Rock Bottom Plunge. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am- 9pm; Sun. 11am-7pm
St. Anthony Falls, Upper Lock & Dam 1 Portland Avenue The first dam built on the Mississippi River can be viewed from the observation deck. FREE
Historic Fort Snelling 612-725-2428, 612-726-1171 200 Tower Ave, St. Paul • www. mnhs. org / fortsnelling First fort settled on the Mississippi River. Hours: Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am- 4pm Cost: Adults $ 12; College, 65 & Over $ 10; children ages 5-17 $ 8; 4 & under FREE. Military w / ID Free.
Valleyfair Amusement Park 952-445-7600 West of 35W on Hwy. 13 • www. valleyfair. com Theme park with rides, shows and entertainment. Sun.-Thurs. 10am-8pm; Fri.-Sat. 10am-10pm Visit www. valleyfair. com for park hours and ticket prices.
Padelford Packet Boat Co. Inc. 651-227-1100 Mississippi River Cruise Harriet Island in downtown St. Paul. Sightseeing excursions on turn-of-the-century river boats 7 days a week. www. riverrides. com
State Capitol & Minnesota Historical Society 651-296-2881 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, St. Paul www. mnhs. org / capitol Building Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am- 5:00 pm; Saturday: 10:00 am- 3:00 pm Admission is free.
Science Museum of Minnesota / Omni Theater 651-221-9444 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul • www. smm. org A three-story museum which has a hands-on laser light demonstration. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 10am-5pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-8pm Cost: Adults( 18 and up) $ 34.95; Child ages 4-17 $ 24.95 Omnitheater only tickets: $ 9.95
Photo provided by Valleyfair
Photos provided by Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
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