2021 LetsDoMN Adventure Guide

2021

GUIDE HEALTHY ADVENTURES FOR FAMILIES, COMPANIES & TOUR GROUPS!

Healthy Adventures MN Landscape Arboretum

Tours & Cruises Paradise Charter Cruises

MN Bike/Hike Destinations with trail maps

15 Handy MN Bike/Hike Trail Maps

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DIRECTORY A Touch of Magic Entertainment Amaze’n Farmyard America’s Fun Science American Swedish Institute Base Camp - Camp Northern Star Blue Earth Brian Richards, Educational Magician Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Clayton County (IA) Conquer Ninja Gyms Crayola Experience® at MOA® Dazzling Dave, Nat’l Yo-Yo Master Eagles Nest Indoor Playground Explore Dakota County Gertens Fundraising High Touch High Tech Science Historical Experiences by Arn Kind Hokyoji Retreat Center International Wolf Center Iron Range Tourism Jellyfish Entertainment Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac KidsDance Landmark Center Mall of America® MN Children’s Museum MN IRONMAN Bike Ride MN Landscape Arboretum MN Renaissance Festival North Shore Adventure Park Paradise Charter Cruises Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park Schubert Museum Sea Life at Mall of America® SeaQuest Roseville Shoreview Community Center Sidekick Theatre Skyrock Farm & Carousel Snapology STEM Builders® Learning Centers The Jolly Pops

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An exciting bike destination for all ages.

Waconia, with its lake front view, features many parks, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, wineries, breweries and a distillery. Located just west of Minneapolis, Waconia offers miles of scenic gravel and paved country roads, with easy access to the Dakota, LRT and Luce Line trails.

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SPRING

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• Most diverse tree collection in Minnesota • 12 miles of hiking trails • U of M apples for sale at the AppleHouse

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• Farm at the Arb interpretive site • One-hour narrated tram tours • Season of Trees scavenger hunts

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WINTER

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Set in the rolling Mississippi River valley of the southeastern Twin Cities area, Inver Grove Heights offers miles of scenic paved trails with connections to other trail systems. For mountainbiking, check out Salem Hills and other exciting off-road courses.

Below are some recommendations to help plan your next visit.

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Holiday Inn Express

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Microtel Inn & Suites C 5681 Bishop Avenue

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651.552.0555 WEBSITE

Coratel Inn & Suites D 5492 Robert Trail

Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 651.414.9893 WEBSITE

Harmon Park Reserve for Mountain Biking

Salem Hills Mountain Biking Park

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single track riding in Minnesota 1642 Upper 55th St. East WEBSITE

Inver Wood Golf Course & Foot Golf F A premier course for both sports in

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1850 70th Street East 651.457.3667 WEBSITE

Bike King

G Bicycle shop for all your cycling needs, with knowledgeable and friendly staff.

6489 Cahill Ave 651.457.7766 WEBSITE

North Valley Park for Disc Golf

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course is set beautifully in the wooded hillside. Passes available for a nominal fee by calling City of IGH 651.450.2585.

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4465 66th Street 651.450.2587 WEBSITE

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9-hole executive golf course that offers a wooded setting with fantastic vista views.

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Trail in a beautiful scientific and natural area, this is the newest trailhead facility.

111th Street East WEBSITE

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Following your ride, re-fuel at one of over 30 dining options in Inver Grove Heights. From brews to burgers, tacos to treats, ipho to ice cream, sandwiches to sushi, Inver Grove Heights has an awesome collection of dining spots.

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About SeaQuest

SeaQuest is the ultimate land and sea adventure for families and children of all ages. Hand-feed Flash the Sloth; feel the shell of Stormin’ Norman the giant sulcata tortoise; snorkel with stingrays and sharks; take a selfie with Marina the Mermaid; and interact with over 1,200 animals from five continents!

NEW 20% off pricing $3.96 FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS AND $5.56 FOR REG GUEST

TEACHERS ARE ALWAYS FREE!

All tours are 60-90 minutes. Guided tour minimum: 15 guests (considerations can be made for special needs, senior, and Scout groups). Tours groups are limited to 25 total people (students & chaperones) per Educator. A $50.00 deposit will be charged if they eat lunch in the event room and it is left dirty. Each group is led by a TM trained for field trips. After the guided tour, groups are welcome to continue exploring SeaQuest as long as their schedule allows.

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