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Maple Grove Weaver Lake Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

★★★★★ 5 (4)

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St Michael Splash Pad

★★★★☆ 4.8 (42)

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Maple Grove Eastman Nature Center

★★★★☆ 4.9 (470)

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St Paul Big Top Putt Putt

★★★★★ 5 (184)

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ProKART Indoor Racing

ProKART has cultivated a serious league racing scene, with dedicated racers returning multiple times per week on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays—and it's earned a reputation as the cheapest form of racing available in the state.

The Fair on 4

Located within the Mall of America, offering go-karting alongside arcade games, axe throwing, and entertainment experiences
Versatile event space that has hosted diverse events including company holiday parties and even wedding receptions

Pro Kart Indoors

Offers both indoor and outdoor go-kart tracks, providing a versatile racing experience
Hosts a Winter Grand Prix Series, suggesting seasonal racing events

Lilli Putt

Operates seasonal special events including 'Haunted Mansion' and 'Night of The Wolf', transforming the venue into immersive themed experiences beyond their regular attractions
This independent venue has maintained operations long enough to be described as a 'longstanding attraction' while continuously expanding its offerings from classic mini-golf to include escape rooms, go-karts, bumper boats, and arcade games

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Offers specialized Sensory Sunday accommodations on the third Sunday of each month from 8am-10am, providing a dedicated sensory-friendly experience for guests with sensory sensitivities
The venue requires purchase of Urban Air-branded grip socks ($3.99) for all participants, which is a notable operational requirement frequently mentioned in customer reviews

Grand Slam

Is a sprawling indoor entertainment complex offering an unusually comprehensive range of activities including batting cages, laser tag, mini golf, a trampoline park, bumper cars, and arcade games all under one roof
The venue has become a popular destination for children's birthday parties, with laser tag and mini golf being among the most frequently mentioned activities in reviews (135 and 128 mentions respectively)

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Grand Slam Family Fun Center

Has been operating for over 25 years in Coon Rapids, MN, establishing itself as a long-standing local entertainment destination
Features a medieval-themed mini golf course, providing a unique aesthetic experience compared to standard mini golf layouts

Slick City Action Park

Offers specialized Sensory Hours with lowered music, smaller crowds, and a relaxed atmosphere specifically designed for guests with sensory sensitivities, making it one of the few family entertainment centers with dedicated accessibility programming
The venue features an Adults Only Night (18+ exclusive evening) in addition to standard family programming, offering a unique after-hours experience for adult visitors

The Fun Lab

Is a massive 22,500 square feet indoor entertainment facility offering a diverse mix of 9+ different activity types including laser tag, VR, bumper cars, ropes course, laser maze, arcade, Valo Arena, XD dark ride, and Ballocity - making it one of the most comprehensive multi-activity venues rather than a single-focus escape or mystery experience
The venue operates on a no-admission-charge model with optional unlimited attraction passes starting at $19.99 and free parking, allowing guests to drop in anytime and pay only for activities they choose to participate in

WhirlyBall Twin Cities

Features WhirlyBall courts that combine bumper cars, basketball, and competitive gameplay - a proprietary hybrid sport unique to WhirlyBall franchise locations
The venue employs an award-winning chef to prepare elevated food and drinks, elevating it beyond typical recreation center fare with a full bar featuring local brews

Bowlero Eden Prairie

Features 32 high-quality bowling lanes with online reservation system allowing bookings up to 8 days in advance, enabling customers to secure their preferred lanes ahead of time
The venue offers a Summer Season Pass membership program providing 2 free games of bowling daily plus free shoe rental, making it an economical option for frequent bowlers during the summer months

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Offers a 25% discount on weekday birthday parties (Monday-Friday) with code BDAY25, making it an economical option for weekday celebrations with a minimum of 10 jumpers
The venue features a suspended obstacle course and trampoline walls angled at approximately 75 degrees that allow visitors to bounce off vertical surfaces

DUCK!

Houses Minnesota's largest modern Asian-themed claw machine arcade
The venue offers unique off-site event hosting services that include portable claw machines and bubble tea for business gatherings and personal celebrations

Game Show Studio Roseville

Features Hollywood-style production with professional hosts (Eric, Jacksee, and Wooley) who customize game show experiences, allowing personalization of questions and answers for private parties
The venue offers flexible catering options including custom food and drink menus, BYOB options, cash or all-inclusive bars, and bartending services available for additional charge, making it versatile for various event types

Eagles Nest Indoor Playground

Features a 23-foot-high Web Tower Challenge and a 36-foot-long Quadruple Wave Slide, making it one of the larger indoor playground structures for children 12 and under
Offers an unusually flexible party model with exclusive Sunday rentals for up to 80 people at $500, allowing for large private events with dedicated facility access

Great Big Game Show Minneapolis

Located on the third floor of Mall of America in East Bloomington, making it one of the few dedicated game show experience venues integrated within a major shopping mall
Features a game show set with authentic lights, sounds, and energy that replicates the experience of being on a real television game show

Game Show Battle Rooms - Minneapolis (St. Louis Park)

Battle Rooms has achieved a perfect 5-star rating across 10,903 reviews, making it an exceptionally highly-rated entertainment venue
The venue features live game show hosts (such as Doug, Justin, Chase, Emila, Devon, and Gabby) who actively engage with guests and provide entertainment during experiences

Nowhere Entertainment

Offers a tiered haunted house experience with four different intensity levels: a low-scare lights-on option, classic spine-tingling haunt, extreme 18+ experience, and seasonal Haunted Holiday shows, allowing visitors of all fear tolerance levels to participate
The mini golf course features 13 themed holes including creative setups like Frankenstein's Castle, a New York alleyway, and a blacklight Circus Midway, indicating custom-designed attractions rather than standard mini golf layouts

Zero Gravity Adventure Park

Features a Human Claw Machine attraction, an unusual addition to typical family entertainment centers that transforms the arcade game experience into a full-body interactive activity
The venue operates a dedicated toddler area separate from the main trampoline and activity zones, addressing a specific challenge parents face when supervising children of different ages simultaneously

Kids Empire Roseville

Features a completely separate 3 and under toddler area with designated infant facilities, designed to isolate younger children from older kids' play areas
The venue was recently opened on December 20, 2025 (grand opening date), making it a newly established location in the Roseville area

Mission Manor Escape Rooms

The 'Asylum' room is a flagship experience that reviewers consistently highlight as particularly immersive and challenging, with guests noting it goes 'way beyond expectations' and creates an addictive quality that brings players back for other rooms
Staff are trained to provide strategic hints and guidance (referred to as 'puzzle masters' or 'game masters') that help groups succeed while maintaining challenge, with reviewers praising their enthusiasm and supportive approach during difficult moments

Good Times Park

Features a massive jumping pillow (referred to as 'Jazzy Jumper' or 'bouncy bubble') that is highlighted as a signature attraction where children can literally fly into the air, making it a standout feature among indoor playgrounds
The facility operates on a self-supervised model with remote activity monitoring rather than on-site staff presence, making it an unusually hands-off approach for a family entertainment center where parents have full responsibility for child supervision

Crayola Experience Mall of America

Features a Pick Your Pack wall with over 400,000 crayons available in 74 different colors, allowing visitors to create custom crayon boxes
Annual passes are priced at $44.99 per person with a current promotion offering 3 months free through May 17, and the cost of a daily admission ticket can be applied toward an annual pass purchase

Como Town

Is located directly adjacent to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, creating a combined family destination where visitors can experience both an amusement park and zoo in one trip
The venue offers an affordable entry point with day passes starting at just $14, making it one of the most budget-friendly amusement park options for families

Two Bit Game Room

Operates exclusively by appointment only, making it an exclusive adult-oriented arcade experience rather than a walk-in venue
The arcade features a large collection of 80+ games, all available on free play mode so players don't need to use quarters, with many games over 30 years old

Sun Ray Lanes

Has been a staple of the upper east side of St. Paul for over 50 years, maintaining well-kept facilities throughout its long history
The venue operates over 30 leagues with different levels of commitment, making it a significant bowling hub for the St. Paul community

CLAW LAND

Features a rotating plushie selection that changes every couple of weeks, keeping the inventory fresh and giving repeat visitors new challenges and prize options
The venue offers a prize trade-in system that allows customers to exchange won plushies for larger prizes, creating a multi-level reward system that incentivizes repeat visits

Trapped Puzzle Rooms

Operates multiple interconnected locations including The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe, which features a continuous narrative experience across escape rooms with an integrated thematic cafe and bar
The venue offers 9 unique escape rooms across its locations with plans for expansion, plus extended experiences including remote/virtual escapes, audio escapes, and takeout puzzle boxes for customers who complete all physical rooms

Great Wolf Lodge | Minnesota

Lodge Minnesota features a year-round indoor water park with both a wave pool and lazy river, operating continuously despite Minnesota's harsh winters
The resort offers an all-inclusive model where water park access is included with hotel suite bookings from arrival day open through departure day close, with day passes also available for non-overnight guests

North Commons Water Park

Offers free admission for Minneapolis residents ages 17 and younger living in Areas of Concentrated Poverty, making it an accessible community resource
The park features a 3-story water slide, which is a notable centerpiece attraction for this municipal outdoor water park

Great River Water Park

Offers free admission on Sunday afternoons (12-5pm) through the Rondo Community Open Swim program, running January 4 - April 26
The facility features a zero-depth entry pool area designed specifically for younger children, allowing gradual entry into the water

Venetian Waterpark

Is an indoor, year-round water park themed after Venice, Italy, located within a Holiday Inn in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Water slides are only operational Friday through Sunday (weekends), while pools and spa remain open daily

Splash Valley Water Park

Recently underwent major upgrades and was renamed, featuring a newly renovated facility with expanded attractions including a large splash pad area, zero-depth wading pools, and 6 adult slides (some with tubes) in addition to existing amenities
The park offers a daily tots-only swim time from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for children 6 and under, providing a dedicated safe space for the youngest swimmers

Wild Woods Water Park

Features water slides that visitors describe as 'quite impressively fun and thrilling,' indicating they are a notable attraction despite the park's overall compact size
The water park offers a convenient cashless payment system allowing guests to charge food and purchases directly to their hotel room, eliminating the need to carry a wallet

New Hope Aquatic Park

Features a lazy river, which is a popular attraction frequently mentioned in reviews (10 mentions), making it a key amenity that sets it apart from basic community pools
The park maintains a highly-regarded swim lesson program with multiple instructors (Ms. Cassie, Ava, Sofia, Celeste, Theo, Amelie, Grace, and Elliott), indicating a well-structured aquatic education offering

Hastings Water Park

Offers 'Tons of Tots' program providing exclusive use of the zero-depth area for children 5 and under during 9:30-11:30am, creating a dedicated safe space for the youngest swimmers
The park features 'Floatie Fest Sundays' where swimmers can bring flotation devices (rafts, balls, toys) that are normally prohibited, offering a special weekly attraction

Mounds View Splash Down Splash Pad

Is a free community water facility, making it an accessible option for families looking for low-cost summer recreation
The facility is well-designed for multi-activity recreation, combining a splash pad, playground, picnic areas, and open grassy space in one location, allowing families to spend extended time at the venue

Oak Hill Park Splash Pad

Is larger than most splash pads that visitors have attended, according to guest reviews
Free admission for St Louis Park residents with ID; $1 cash entry for non-residents

Highland Park Aquatic Center

Offers free summer youth swimming lessons exclusively for Saint Paul residents, making it accessible for local youth development
The facility features a 50-meter lap pool with chair lift accessibility and a children's activity pool with zero-depth entry, demonstrating comprehensive ADA accessibility

Manor Park Splash Pad

Is located in close proximity to multiple major Minneapolis parks and attractions, including Minnehaha Falls, Mill Ruins Park, Lake Harriet Regional Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and Minnehaha Regional Park
The splash pad features a button/sensor activation system to control water flow

Orono Park Splash Pad

Is a comprehensive recreation facility featuring a splash pad, playground, skate park, sand volleyball courts, beach access, fishing dock, boat launch, and canoe rentals all in one location
The park has achieved a 4.7-star rating from 13 reviews, with visitors particularly praising the splash pad's multiple water features and cleanliness of facilities

Round Lake Splash Pad

Features a small beach area adjacent to the splash pad and playground, making it a multi-activity venue combining water play, sand play, and traditional playground equipment
The splash pad is specifically designed for very young children, as evidenced by reviews noting it being 'perfect' for toddlers around 18 months old

City of Delano Splashpad

Offers affordable season passes starting at $35 for individuals, making it an economical option for frequent summer visitors
The splashpad provides kitchen rental for an additional $25, allowing groups to bring their own food during private or semi-private rentals

Delano Central Park

Features climbing rocks and playground equipment described as unique amenities 'you won't find at other basic parks,' making it an exceptionally well-equipped facility for a city of Delano's size
The park hosts a major regional 4th of July celebration with a fireworks show that reviewers specifically praised as 'the best Fourth of July fireworks,' drawing visitors from across the region

St. Louis Park Rec Center

Offers skate sharpening services at cheap local prices, with turnaround times as quick as one hour during busy periods
The facility features a sand pit alongside its water park amenities, combining beach and pool experiences in one location

Jump Start Adventure Park Chanhassen

Adventure Park features neon-themed attractions including a Neon Adventure Maze, Neon Race Slides, and Neon Rope Course, creating an immersive glow-in-the-dark experience unique among trampoline parks
The park offers a unique pricing model where adults are not required to pay admission, only children, making it more affordable for family group visits

Pump It Up Eden Prairie Kids Birthdays and More

Up Eden Prairie offers 100% private parties where the entire fun zone is reserved exclusively for the group, allowing uninterrupted play without sharing space with other visitors
Party Pros staff members handle complete party setup and execution, including photography throughout the event with photos displayed on TV during snack time, so parents can fully enjoy the party without managing logistics

Minnesota Zoo

The Minnesota Zoo spans 485 acres, making it a substantial preserve for exhibiting both local and global animal species
The zoo operates year-round in both summer and winter seasons, allowing visitors to observe how animals behave in different seasonal conditions

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Offers completely free admission year-round, with no entrance fees for either the zoo or the conservatory
The zoo attracts over 2 million visitors annually despite its free admission model

Sustainable Safari

Houses 200+ animals across 98+ species, including unusual exotic animals like continental giant rabbits, African porcupines, and capybaras in a hands-on interactive setting
Offers a unique mobile program service that brings animal encounters directly to schools and care centers, in addition to on-site visits

Como Park

Attracts over 2 million visitors annually and offers completely free admission with no parking fees, making it one of the most accessible zoo and conservatory experiences in the region
The attraction features the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory with specialized exhibits including a Japanese Garden, Tropical Encounters, and seasonal flower shows, combining zoo and botanical garden experiences in one location

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Features a DNA strand climb exhibit, a unique hands-on climbing activity that physically represents DNA structure for educational engagement
Houses live animals including chinchillas, hamsters, and bunnies in dedicated animal rooms, providing direct animal interaction experiences

Scheels' Aquarium

Managed by the non-profit Math Science Nucleus, this is a hidden gem natural history museum focused on teaching local geology and paleontology with exhibits featuring fossils and specimens from the East Bay area
Features the Wes Gordon Fossil Hall with Irvingtonian Fossils and exhibits spanning the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic periods, including a Sabertooth Cat replica

Mall of America®

America maintains an indoor climate at 70 degrees year-round, creating a controlled environment for year-round comfort regardless of Minnesota's seasonal weather extremes
Nickelodeon Universe theme park is located inside the mall with dozens of rides and Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets, making it one of the largest indoor amusement parks in the United States

Bell Museum

The Touch & See Lab features 10,000-year-old fossils alongside living plants and animals, allowing visitors to interact directly with Pleistocene-era specimens
The museum's wildlife dioramas prominently feature extinct Pleistocene megafauna including a woolly mammoth, which reviewers identified as 'the star of the show'

Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience

Snake Discovery features YouTube personalities Emily and Ed who host meet-and-greet events on weekends (1-4pm Saturdays-Sundays), attracting fans of their educational reptile YouTube channel to the physical location
The attraction offers over 75 exhibits of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, including an interactive alligator tunnel that visitors can crawl through

Musk Ox

The musk ox, the zoo's namesake animal, are no longer present at the attraction due to Minnesota's warming climate
Wild horses are now featured at the zoo and can be observed more effectively from the Treetop Trail than from ground level

Wildlife Science Center

The Wildlife Science Center specializes in rescued animals that would otherwise have limited chances of survival, functioning as both an educational facility and an animal rescue operation
Guide-led tours at the center include staff explanation of ethology (animal behavior), providing educational content beyond typical animal observation

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

The museum features a 30' x 50' O-scale model train layout of the Twin City area, one of the largest interactive model railroad displays in the region
The museum maintains model train layouts across multiple scales from Z gauge (smallest) to G gauge (largest), providing rare diversity in scale representation

Mill City Museum

The museum is built within the rebuilt ruins of the Gold Medal Mill, which experienced a devastating fire in 1991 that destroyed most of the building, and the mill itself closed in 1965
The Flour Tower is an innovative elevator show that depicts scenes of the old mill in action, serving as both a tour introduction and interactive exhibit

MN Firefighters Museum

The museum offers an unusual flat-rate party pricing model of $250 for the first 35 attendees, then $5 per additional person, making it an economical venue for larger children's birthday parties with exclusive use of the entire facility
Interactive exhibits include hands-on experiences such as sliding down an actual fireman's pole, cranking a pump, steering a ladder mechanism, and climbing into and 'driving' real fire trucks, providing immersive firefighting education

The Minnesota Vikings Museum

Features a 360-degree video theater as a primary exhibit, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in Vikings history from all angles
Spans six decades of franchise history with historical artifacts and exhibits documenting the Minnesota Vikings from their founding through present day

Oliver Kelley Farm

Is a working 1860s farmstead that operates as a living history museum where visitors can participate in seasonal farming activities that change with the agricultural calendar
The farm features an immersive film experience about food and farming history in its visitor center, connecting historical farming practices to modern food systems

University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

The arboretum spans 1,137 acres of scenic display gardens, trails, and natural areas, making it a major horticultural resource in Minnesota
Features a live osprey camera, offering visitors real-time wildlife viewing and education about local bird species

The Landing - MN River Heritage Park

The one-mile River Trail at The Landing offers some of the best bird watching in the Twin Cities area
The historic village is arranged as a timeline spanning from the preterritorial era through the late 1800s, allowing visitors to walk through chronological periods of Minnesota River valley settlement

Primates House

Free admission to the zoo, making it an exceptionally accessible educational attraction for families of all economic backgrounds
Features a diverse primate collection with multiple species that visitors consistently highlight as the most engaging exhibit, praised for the animals' intelligence and climbing abilities

Large Cats

The Large Cats building features Amur Tigers, of which only approximately 600 exist in captivity and around 450 remain in the wild, with populations reported to be growing
The zoo offers free admission with donations encouraged, making it an accessible educational attraction for all ages

Minnesota Children's Museum

The museum features a world debut special exhibit called 'Monsters on Vacation' opening June 23, making it the first venue to showcase this exhibit
The museum spans three floors of hands-on interactive exhibits designed for all ages, with specialized areas including a dedicated Sprout zone for ages 0-3 and themed playrooms that rotate seasonally

The Works Museum

The museum features a massive K'Nex ball machine that took 6 months to construct, with a secret mechanical event that triggers every 15-30 minutes
Offers hands-on engineering education using real tools and everyday materials, allowing children to engage in authentic maker activities rather than simulation-based learning

Science Museum of Minnesota

Founded in 1907, the Science Museum of Minnesota has been operating for over 115 years, making it one of the early science museums established in the United States
The museum features an IMAX dome theater (omnitheater) that is included with general admission, offering immersive film experiences on rotating programming

Museum of Illusions - Mall of America

Features a vortex tunnel exhibit that is specifically mentioned in visitor reviews as a notable interactive installation
Includes an infinity room exhibit, a technically sophisticated optical illusion that creates the perception of infinite space

The Bakken Museum

Was founded by Earl Bakken, the inventor of the pacemaker and co-founder of Medtronic, who purchased the historic West Winds mansion to house his collection of electrical artifacts and pacemaker technology
The museum features a collection of pacemakers spanning from the earliest designs to modern technology, documenting the medical innovation that has benefited millions of heart patients worldwide

Be with Me Playseum Minnesota

Me Playseum features 20+ themed 'Cityshops' including unique stations like a space launch center, time travel environment, and specialized creation bars (Art, Bakery, Science, and Soap), offering a comprehensive role-play experience across multiple themed zones
The venue operates on a screen-free, hands-on model with all-day admission for a flat $15 per person (ages 1-100), allowing visitors to leave for lunch and return on the same wristband, making it unique among children's museums for flexibility and accessibility

Tropical Encounters

Features a Zonkey (zebra-donkey hybrid) among its animal collection, a rare animal cross that is not commonly seen in petting zoos
Offers a specialized 'Unicorn experience package' that allows visitors, particularly children, to have a magical encounter with horses styled as unicorns

Gorilla Forest

Features separate family and bachelor group enclosures, with zookeepers explaining the management rationale for maintaining distinct social groups
The gorilla enclosures offer dual viewing experiences - from inside the Primates Building and from outdoor benches - allowing visitors multiple perspectives of the animals

Minneapolis Institute of Art

General admission is completely free with a pay-what-you-wish model, making it accessible regardless of visitor income, while housing a collection of over 100,000 artworks spanning 5,000 years
The museum features a special annual Art in Bloom event that combines masterworks of art with elaborate floral interpretations, described by visitors as a signature spring tradition

Walker Art Center

Features over 16,000 contemporary art works by nearly 5,000 artists in its collection
The iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is a signature outdoor artwork that draws repeat visitors

Tactical Urban Combat Mall of America

Combat at Mall of America features game mechanics inspired by popular video games, including weapon upgrades and health restoration from teammates, creating a Call of Duty-style gameplay experience
The arena offers multiple game modes including both tactical laser tag and Nerf battle arenas within the same venue, providing diverse gameplay options

Tactical Urban Combat - Eden Prairie

Offers both Tactical Laser Tag and Nerf Battle Arena game modes in a single independent facility, allowing groups to experience multiple combat gameplay styles
Entire facility can be rented privately for exclusive group events, with facilitators guiding groups through a series of different games with varying objectives

PINZ

Features Hologate VR arena system with multiplayer games including robot combat, zombie battles, dragon fights, and virtual dance battles - a sophisticated VR laser tag experience beyond traditional laser tag
Operates as an independent bowling alley (not a franchise) while offering an integrated entertainment complex with laser tag, arcade games, restaurant, and bar in 5,000 square feet

Mac Attack Laser Tag

Operates as a mobile laser tag venue, bringing gameplay to backyards, indoor locations, and outdoor environments rather than being confined to a single arena location
The venue features state-of-the-art laser tag guns equipped with realistic fire effects, reload mechanics, muzzle flashes, laser sighting, and hit recognition sound effects

Sandbox VR

Uses full-body VR technology rather than traditional laser tag guns, offering a more immersive experience where players' entire bodies are tracked in virtual environments
The venue features licensed entertainment experiences including Stranger Things: Catalyst, Squid Game Virtuals, and Rebel Moon: The Descent, integrating popular Netflix and media franchises into the gameplay

ClimbZone at Mall of America

Offers multiple climbing walls with varying difficulty levels suitable for climbers ranging from young children to experienced climbers
The venue maintains a high customer satisfaction rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews, with particularly positive feedback about staff expertise and safety protocols

River City Extreme

Features a two-story laser tag arena, making it a multi-level competitive space
The venue offers a Tuesday and Thursday $2.22 Special, providing a significant discount promotion on specific days

Puttery

Features three immersive themed 9-hole courses with distinct design concepts: Art Museum (ancient statues and pop art), Conservatory (nature with redwoods, cacti, cherry blossoms), and Library (age-old shelves, globe, prehistoric displays)
The venue operates a dual business model combining full-service dining with mini golf, featuring a scratch-made kitchen with chef-inspired dishes, craft cocktails, and 3 on-site bars, enabling simultaneous drinking and gameplay

Can Can Wonderland - St. Paul

All 18 mini golf holes are unique creations designed by local artists and engineers, showcasing innovation and creativity rather than standard course design
Located in a historic building, Can Can Wonderland combines mini golf with an extensive vintage arcade game collection featuring classic games like pinball, Pac-Man, and skee-ball alongside newer games

Puttshack - Edina

Features a point-based scoring system rather than traditional stroke-based golf, where interactive elements like 'True or False' holes with TV displays award bonus points, making it possible for any player to win regardless of golf skill
Offers 4 different 9-hole courses at the Edina location, allowing players to experience varied layouts and challenges within the same venue

Puttshack - Minneapolis

Features proprietary Trackaball™ technology that automatically tracks every stroke, hazard, and bonus point, making it a high-tech mini golf experience where players aim for the highest score rather than lowest
Offers three unique nine-hole mini golf courses with interactive gameplay elements including bonus point opportunities on green-lighted holes and negative points for marked hazards

Big Stone Mini Golf

Features a mini Stonehenge sculpture and life-size games like giant chess with 3-foot-high pieces, combining mini golf with an interactive sculpture garden experience
The course operates on a cash-only payment system (no credit cards or debit cards accepted), with the nearest ATM located 5 minutes away in Mound

Moose Mountain Adventure Golf

Is located on the third level of the Mall of America, making it one of the most long-standing entertainment installations at the mall according to visitor reviews
The course features custom-crafted design with life-size moose and horses, plus cartoon vehicles including a logging truck, steam train, and bi-plane themed around an old-time north woods aesthetic

Dinosaur Dred Scott Miniature golf

The course is 25% larger than competitor mini golf courses, providing a more spacious playing experience
Features nine water hazards integrated throughout the 18-hole course, including at least one hole with a ramp specifically designed to help players avoid water obstacles

Centennial Lakes Mini Golf

Features real grass putting surfaces with no artificial obstacles like wood, brick, or rock walls - a rarity in mini golf course design
Course includes holes exceeding 100 feet in length, significantly longer than typical mini golf holes

Rock Of Ages Blacklight Minigolf

Ages features blacklight minigolf with an 18-hole course themed through different music eras spanning from the 1950s to present day, creating a glow-in-the-dark experience that combines two entertainment concepts
The course offers free admission for children five years of age or under with purchase of one regular admission, making it an accessible family entertainment option

Cascade Bay Water Park

Mini golf at Cascade Bay is integrated into a full water park experience with lazy river, zero-entry pool, and multiple water slides, making it a multi-attraction destination rather than a standalone course
The park offers exceptional value pricing at $74 for six all-day passes, which reviewers note is significantly cheaper than comparable water parks

Wheel Fun Rentals Mini Golf

Features a playful and challenging mix of difficulty levels across its 18 holes, with hole 16 noted as particularly challenging and not very playable according to reviews
The course offers significant group discounts with $2 off per person for groups of 15 or more, and Annual Pass Members receive 50% savings on mini golf rounds

Golf Zone

Features a Northwoods-themed 18-hole indoor mini golf course with creative hole designs shaped after Minnesota wildlife, including holes named 'Bear Paw,' 'Northern Lights,' 'Walleye,' and 'Snail' that are architecturally designed to match their names
Equipped with TopTracer Range Launch Monitors in 32 heated driving range stalls that feature up to 10 mini games and 26 world-renowned golf courses with full ball flight visibility

Midwest Golf Dome

Serves as a year-round indoor golfing facility in Minnesota, addressing the region's harsh winter weather by providing winter practice opportunities for golfers
The facility features recently installed new mats and maintains large ball buckets, indicating recent facility upgrades and investment in equipment quality

Big Top Putt Putt

Is an independent mini golf course located in a mall in St. Paul, MN, offering year-round indoor play—a significant advantage in Minnesota's climate
The course features unique, individually designed holes with decorative statues and props, with patrons expressing interest in learning the origins of these decorative elements

King Park Mini Golf

Is completely free to play, requiring visitors to bring their own putters and golf balls - an unusual operational model that prioritizes accessibility over equipment rental revenue
The 9-hole course has an unconventional par structure with only Hole 1 as Par 1 and Hole 4 as Par 3, while all remaining holes are Par 2, resulting in a total course par of 18

Skateville Family Rollerskating Center

Features a unique wooden rotunda with curved boards skating floor, distinguishing it from standard rectangular rink designs
Offers rollerskate and inline skate rentals in sizes ranging from toddler through adult, accommodating the full age spectrum

Richfield Ice Arena

Features two regulation ice sheets (200 feet by 85 feet each), allowing simultaneous public skating and hockey programs
The arena offers a free winter walking track with complimentary admission during public skate times (typically Monday-Thursday noon-1:30pm), combining fitness and skating activities

Roseville Ice Arena

Features a free indoor walking track where 7 laps equals 1 mile, providing a unique amenity for non-skaters and fitness enthusiasts
The rink offers specialized Adult Long Blades skating sessions, indicating a dedicated program for advanced recreational skaters

New Hope Ice Arena

The Mighty Ducks was filmed at New Hope Ice Arena, making it a notable filming location for the popular hockey movie
The arena features two Olympic-sized ice rinks, each measuring 200 feet by 85 feet, allowing simultaneous figure skating and hockey programs

Minnesota Made Ice Center Edina

Is recognized for having some of the best ice conditions in the region, with reviewers comparing it favorably to NHL rinks
The facility hosts tournaments and serves as a community gathering space, with staff organizing creative event experiences like a makeshift doggy-daycare during weekend tournaments

West St Paul Ice Arena

Features a distinctive wooden arena construction, noted by visitors as 'really cool' with wooden elements throughout the facility
The rink operates with an unusual seasonal closure pattern, closing completely from February 16 through May 1 and again from May 25 onward, despite being designated as year-round

Cottage Grove Ice Arena

Features 3 separate rinks, making it a multi-rink facility suitable for simultaneous programming of different skating disciplines
The arena operates year-round and transitioned to new scheduling software starting October 1, 2025, indicating recent modernization of their operations

Plymouth Ice Center

Features 3 ice rinks in close proximity to each other, demonstrating thoughtful facility planning and design
The facility hosts major hockey tournaments, including the Green Giants Championship 2025

Osseo Ice Arena

Is well-maintained with consistently high cleanliness standards, as noted in multiple reviews praising its upkeep despite being a well-used facility
The arena features variable temperature zones, with a designated warm seating area available for those who find the rink too cold, addressing a common complaint about ice arenas

Velocity Hockey Center - Osseo & Maple Grove

Features a nice upstairs viewing area, making it convenient for spectators to watch games and practice sessions
Offers year-round ice time operations, providing continuous access to ice for hockey training and learn-to-skate programs

Corcoran Ice Rink

Is an outdoor seasonal rink featuring a warming house, making it a notable amenity for outdoor skating comfort
Ice is resurfaced daily Monday-Friday and weekend mornings when conditions permit, requiring temperatures around 0 to -10°F and a 6-inch ice base establishment period

Coon Rapids Ice Center

The ice maintenance team is highly praised for maintaining immaculate ice quality, with reviewers specifically commending their professional upkeep
The rink features an on-site skate sharpening service at the concession stand, noted by reviewers as exceptional

Brooklyn Park Ice Arena

Skate sharpening service available 7 days a week with 10-minute turnaround
Arena 2 features off-ice ballet and stretching programs with mirrored walls and ballet bars

Burnsville Ice Center

Operates two separate rinks, with Rink 1 being notably larger and better-designed than the smaller Rink 2, providing flexibility for different programs and skill levels
The facility offers year-round indoor skating with diverse programming including Learn to Skate, hockey programs, figure skating, and developmental hockey, making it a comprehensive skating destination

Fogerty Ice Arena

Features an electric Zamboni instead of gas-powered, eliminating fuel odors during ice maintenance
Houses both ice hockey and curling facilities under one roof, with dedicated curling leagues including Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced, and Bonspiel competitions

Cheap Skate Roller Center

Adjusts its weekday operating hours based on the Anoka-Hennepin School District (District 11) calendar from September through summer, creating a dynamic schedule tied to the local school year
The rink maintains a high customer satisfaction rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 1,155 reviews, with consistently positive sentiment regarding overall experience

Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club

Located within the Eden Prairie Community Center, not the high school, which is a common point of clarification for visitors

Braemar Arena

Hosts Da Beauty League, a popular adult hockey league featuring nonstop puck action with running clock format and pucks dropping every 20 seconds, attracting visitors from out of state like Wisconsin
The arena offers Dream Adaptive Skating programs during spring sessions, providing specialized skating instruction for individuals with disabilities

Shakopee Ice Arena

Is a new facility featuring two ice sheets, making it one of the nicest two-sheet rinks according to visitor reviews
The arena is a multifunction venue that combines ice skating with weight training, exercise room, skate sharpening services, and skate rentals all in one facility

Minnetonka Ice Arena

Known for the longest and most consistent amount of figure skating freestyle hours among local rinks
Features a notably good sound system, mentioned positively in multiple reviews

Dakotah! Ice Center

Hosts the MN Armed Forces Hockey Tournament, a charity military tournament that has become a notable annual event
The rink features notably warmer temperatures than typical ice arenas while maintaining quality ice conditions, making it more comfortable for spectators during extended events

Bloomington Ice Garden

Operates three sheets of ice year-round, referred to as BIG1, BIG2, and BIG3 in the scheduling system, allowing simultaneous hosting of multiple programs and tournaments
The rink hosts an annual 'Skating With the Stars' ice show featuring themed nights including Disney Night, Prince Night, Broadway Night, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute, with tickets priced at $6-$12

The Ridgeview Rink

Operates on a seasonal schedule from mid-December through mid-February and closes after mid-February due to late-winter sun causing frost boils and unsafe ice conditions
Hockey sticks and pucks are prohibited on the general skating rinks, restricting their use to designated hockey program areas only

Velocity Hockey Center

Specializes in half-ice and 3v3 hockey games, making it a specialized training facility for youth hockey development despite its compact size
The facility recently underwent a revamp of its locker rooms, upgrading amenities for its user base

Blake School Ice Arena

Features a beautiful arched roof design, described as an attractive architectural element of the hockey barn
Ice is immaculately maintained according to visitor reviews, suggesting high-quality rink operations

Pagel Ice Arena

Features two separate rinks with different temperature conditions, with Rink 1 being notably colder than Rink 2, requiring spectators to dress warmly or bring blankets even during summer games
The arena has limited warming areas that require reservations, forcing spectators to bring winter jackets even in summer months to watch games comfortably

Pagel Activity Center

Operates year-round, providing ice skating opportunities in all seasons in Minnesota
The rink maintains a standard NHL-sized ice surface of 200'x85' and offers organized hockey programs

Hayes Arena

Offers summer ice time availability from mid-June to mid-September, which is unusual as most ice rinks operate primarily during winter months
The rink provides Learn To Skate programming, making it an accessible venue for beginners

Bryant Square Park Ice Skating & Hockey Rink

Park features a dual-season design with winter ice skating that transforms into a summer splash pool, offering year-round recreational activities
The rink is noted as 'typically one of the best rinks in the city' with consistently praised ice quality according to reviews

Weaver Lake Park Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

Park features a multi-season recreational complex with an outdoor ice skating rink, beach for swimming, playground with multiple slides and swings, fishing dock, basketball court, and walking/biking paths
The rink maintains a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with plenty of space, according to visitor reviews and pro tips

Minnetonka Ice Area Rink B

Rink B maintains a warmer temperature than many other ice rinks, making it more comfortable for youth hockey players and skaters
Despite being the secondary rink in the building, Rink B includes seating and is specifically designed to accommodate hockey games and practices

Pamela Park Ice Rink

The rink underwent a $3,000,000 upgrade approximately 2 years before the review was written, significantly modernizing the facility
Is located in the same park where the Edina Jr League Baseball Championship was won in 1966, representing decades of community use

Central Park Ice Skating Loop

Features refrigerated ice with Zamboni resurfacing approximately every two hours, ensuring consistent ice quality
The rink is an unusually long outdoor skating loop at 810 feet long and 20 feet wide, designed as a leisure-only facility with designated lanes for skaters of different skill levels

Wesley Park Ice Skating Rink

Two separate sheets of ice available - one open sheet and one with boards and nets for hockey
Warming house underwent roof renovation in 2018

Delano Area Sports Arena

The Delano Area Sports Arena features both indoor and outdoor ice rinks, with reviewers noting the outdoor ice appears particularly impressive
The indoor rink is notably one of the coldest ice arenas visitors have experienced, with multiple reviewers describing it as exceptionally cold despite operational heaters

Breck School Anderson Ice Arena

The rink features a warmer viewing area located above the office, allowing spectators to watch games in a more comfortable temperature while the main arena maintains cold conditions optimal for hockey play
The arena is notably cold for spectators—reviewers consistently report needing blankets and warm clothes, with one reviewer who typically dresses in sandals and t-shirts at rinks describing it as 'pretty chilly'

Parade Ice Garden

Features 3 separate ice rinks under one roof, making it a multi-rink facility for simultaneous skating, hockey, and training sessions
The venue hosts the TCQHA (Twin Cities Queer Hockey Association) league, making it an inclusive community hockey hub for LGBTQ+ players

Lily Lake Arena

Features heated bleachers with seating for 40-50 people, addressing the venue's notably cold environment
The rink is housed in a pole shed style building and has been operating for years as an old school hockey rink with well-maintained ice

Roseville Skating Center

Operates both an indoor ice arena and an outdoor oval with separate schedules and pricing, offering year-round indoor skating and seasonal outdoor skating with summer inline skating and skate park access
The outdoor oval offers a 10-session punch card at $70 (normally $90 value), providing approximately 22% savings compared to standard admission pricing

Lincoin Park Outdoor Skating Rinks

Located in St Paul Park, Minnesota with nearby access to multiple major attractions including Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory, and Como Regional Park
Outdoor seasonal ice skating rink known for hosting family-friendly events including fireworks displays

Maplewood Figure Skating Club

Operates year-round, offering continuous skating programs including Learn to Skate, Hockey, and Figure Skating throughout all seasons
The club hosts three signature special events annually: Spring Show, Fall Classic, and Synchro Classic

Polar Ice Arena

Was built in the early 1960s and maintains a vintage aesthetic while remaining well-maintained, featuring a nostalgic atmosphere that appeals to the community
The rink features a mural honoring notable hockey figures including Bret Hedican and Ms. Hockey Ally Thundstrom

TRIA Rink St. Paul

Features giant windows that provide city views of the surrounding St. Paul area, creating a unique skating experience with natural light and urban scenery
The rink maintains exceptional cleanliness standards, with cleanliness being the most frequently mentioned topic across customer reviews (12 mentions)

Aldrich Ice Arena

Offers extensive accessibility features including wheelchair accessible entrances, designated disability parking on the north side, ADA-compliant restrooms on the concourse level, elevators between levels, and accessible seating in top rows with excellent rink views
The arena provides substantial free parking capacity with 854 cars across a 10-acre lighted lot, plus overflow options at Woodland Hills Church and Goodrich Golf Course parking lot

Tartan Arena

Features a fully heated Blue Room upstairs with views of the ice that can be rented for personal purposes, offering an alternative to regular bleacher seating
The arena hosts an annual duck toss event during the mite jamboree for East Metro Stars, described by reviewers as 'the best'

Gustafson Phalen Arena

Is exceptionally cold compared to typical ice rinks, with reviewers describing it as 'THE COLDEST rink' they've ever skated in, cold enough that one skater experienced frostbite on their cheek after practice during below-zero outdoor temperatures
The arena has an unusually high step onto the ice that requires advance preparation, particularly challenging for young children, and reviewers specifically recommend arriving early to acclimate to this feature

Pleasant Arena

Underwent significant insulation upgrades to address historical temperature control issues, transforming from an unbearably cold facility (reaching -30°F inside during winters) to one of the warmest rinks in St Paul
The rink operates year-round and serves both figure skating and general skating programs, with the figure skating program (St Paul Figure Skating Club) being particularly notable for its competitive atmosphere and strong coaching team

Charles M. Schulz-Highland Arena

Named after Charles M. Schulz, the legendary cartoonist who created Peanuts
Features two regulation-sized ice rinks (85' x 200' each) with different operational schedules: North rink operates year-round while South rink operates seasonally from mid-October through mid-March

Phalen Recreation Center

Operates a year-round outdoor ice hockey rink and provides free rental skates to the public
The rink is located adjacent to Phalen Regional Park, an expansive facility featuring paved trails, a free beach, golf course, and sports courts, creating a comprehensive recreational complex

Westwood Park Ice Hockey and Skating Rink

The rink operates on a seasonal schedule from mid-December through mid-February, closing in February due to late-winter sun causing frost boils and honeycombing in the outdoor ice surface
Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted on the general skating rink, restricting the equipment allowed during public skate sessions

Billy Lindsay Dinomights Ice Rink Arena

The rink features 'Hockey under the bridge' - a unique skating experience mentioned in reviews, suggesting distinctive architectural or environmental positioning
Located near five major Minneapolis attractions including Minnehaha Falls, Mill Ruins Park, Lake Harriet Regional Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and Lyndale Park, making it part of a significant cultural and recreational hub

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