"The Most Livable City in America," St. Paul, Minn., is known for its beautiful skyline, cultural and music festivals and four-season sports. Although there is plenty to do for adults, children are not left wanting in this Twin City.
No matter if its mid-summer or the dead of winter, children in St. Paul have no reason to be bored or uninspired. With beautiful and historic parks and educational and recreational facilities, kids have plenty to learn and experience while visiting or growing up in this Midwestern city.
This beautiful conservatory and zoo was built in the 1930s and slowly grew into the extensive gardens and animal exhibits it currently presents. An extensive animal collection that includes large cats, primates, tropical animals, rare birds and African mammals, children will be enthralled for hours while looking and learning about animals from around the world.
A leader in "green" design, Como Conservatory houses indoor and outdoor gardens, featuring a wide selection of flora both domestic and global. Classes and special exhibitions for kids and adults are scheduled throughout the year, so there are plenty of reasons to go back again and again.
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55103
651-487-8200
comozooconservatory.org
A place to explore and experience, the Minnesota Children's Museum features several interactive areas that will inspire and involve children for hours. With special areas for toddlers and older children, staff help get kids involved with various habitat areas, be creative at an outdoor "art park" and learn about recycling in the "World Works" area. Special story times and classes are held throughout the year; get email alerts so you don't miss anything.
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 W. Seventh St.
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-225-6001
mcm.org
With exhibits to thrill the curious of all ages, the Science Museum of Minnesota is home to traveling shows like the Titanic and Dead Sea Scrolls shows but also plays host to plenty of things to thrill the young ones. Summer programs include activities like learning to decode secret messages, hunting for treasures, learning about gases in the atmosphere and even using Legos to build simple machines. A great place to hold a birthday party, take a special class or just simply check out a movie at the Omnitheater, your kids will be excited when they hear they are going to the Science Museum.
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-221-9444 or 800-221-9444
smm.org
