Minnesota State Capitol (15 min) Built in 1905 this beaux arts influenced building serves as the seat of the state s government.
Minnesota History Center (16 min) Music recordings a simulated tornado & other interactive exhibits featured at state history museum. Afton State Park (18 min) Expansive park featuring a swimming beach campsites & a variety of wildflowers. Battle Creek Regional Park (10 min) Busy park offering a summer aquatic center pavilion playground off-leash dog area & paved trails. Minnesota Children S Museum (16 min) Playful interactive exhibits for younger kids including a look at state habitats & a rooftop park. James J. Hill House (17 min) Visitors can take guided tours of this rugged stone mansion completed in 1891 for a railway magnate. Mississippi National River And Recreation Area (17 min) 72 waterfront miles with canoe & riverboat trips hiking biking fishing bird-watching & a center. Explore Minnesota (15 min) Park lake art river and golf Landmark Center (16 min) Completed in 1902 this ornate former government building now houses art & history exhibits. Cathedral Of Saint Paul (16 min) A replica of St. Peter s in Rome this 1915 beaux arts church features a copper dome & rose window. Lake Elmo Park Reserve (6 min) Hilly preserve featuring opportunities from camping to boating to horseback riding on 2 165 acres. Como Park Zoo U0026 Conservatory (23 min) Scenic zoo & conservatory housing various animals plus gardens & kid-friendly attractions. |