If you find yourself tired of the same old vacation activities and want to see or try something truly unique, you will surely be entertained at one of these Minnesota attractions. Be sure to bring your sense of adventure and your camera. Let’s go make some memories!

  1. Extreme Sandbox will provide amazing group fun. Make a reservation to learn some awesome skills and play in the real grown up sandbox.

Extreme Sandbox

  1. Get Pickin off Highway 33 lets you learn about the rocks of the Lake Superior area and pick through piles to find treasures to take home!

Get Pickin

  1. Follow the yellow-brick road to Grand Rapids to explore Garland’s childhood home and see some amazing exhibits from the Wizard of Oz.

Judy Garland Museum

  1. Sand Creek Adventures has all you need for a treetop adventure with ziplining, ropes and more for big teams or small families alike!

Sand Creek Adventures

  1. Once you’ve seen all the outdoor sights, bring the kids to adventure zone in Duluth for lazer tag, arcade games, batting cages and more. You’re sure to find something you love here!

Adventure Zone Duluth

  1. If you’re in the Twin Cities, try Big Thrill Factory in Minnetonka for unforgettable activities like bowling, later tag, a BLACK LIGHT ROPES COURSE, bump ’n’ spin cars, slides, climbing walls and so much more.

Big Thrill Factory

  1. Drive A Tank in Kasota lets you and your family drive a tank for some destructive fun. You even have the option to drive over cars and through mobile homes!

Drive A Tank

  1. The World’s Largest Twine Ball by one man in Darwin is spectacular and everything you’ve ever joked about seeing on your road trip.

Flickr/Amy Meredith

  1. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is beautiful year-round and provides picturesque scenery for family photos!

Flickr/Rhonda Fleming Hayes

  1. Another high adventure, the Character Challenge Course in Park Rapids is not only an amazing aerial challenge course but also comes with a money-back guarantee! It must be fantastic!

Character Challenge Course

  1. The Mississippi Headwaters are one of the most unique attractions because obviously, they are one of a kind. You should also explore the rest of Itasca for some more beauty, wildlife and fun.

Flickr/Ken Ratcliff

  1. The Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary means a day of adorable bears and amazing scenery.

Flickr/Amy Ross

From bears to tanks to treetops, Minnesota is set for the adventure of a lifetime. Share your adventures in MN with us on the Only in Minnesota Facebook Page!

Extreme Sandbox

Get Pickin

Judy Garland Museum

Sand Creek Adventures

Adventure Zone Duluth

Big Thrill Factory

Drive A Tank

Flickr/Amy Meredith

Flickr/Rhonda Fleming Hayes

Character Challenge Course

Flickr/Ken Ratcliff

Flickr/Amy Ross

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