9 Amazing Spots To Check Out in Minnesota This Spring

9 Amazing Spots To Check Out in Minnesota This Spring

As soon as "Spring Break" shows up on the kids' calendar, it feels like everyone in Minnesota packs up their swimsuits to fly off to Mexico or some beach for Spring Break.  That's not my family.  In fact, my kid came up to me the other day and said,  "Mom, are WE doing anything fun for Spring Break?"

I'm not exactly sure what my kid has in mind but I thought I'd try to find something in the area that he'd love.  In all of my Googling, I found quite a few fun places, events, and spots that any kid would love.  There is one that I really want to do...just not sure how to get out of work to make it happen yet.  Just in case you are doing a staycation too, I'll share the list below to save you a bit of searching:

Visit Lark Toys!

• Bring some cash because this is one toy store you will definitely have kids begging for a toy. Rides on the hand-carved carousel are fun for the whole family too...and it is so cool to see!
• Lark Toys - 63604 170th Ave, Kellogg, MN 55945 (Get Directions)
• Visit the Lark Toys website for hours

Check Out the National Eagle Center

• See eagles soar through the air in Wabasha and also at the exhibits inside.
• National Eagle Center -50 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha, MN 55981 (Get Directions)
• Visit the National Eagle Center website for hours and more info.

Explore the Minnesota Zoo

• The Minnesota Zoo is located in Apple Valley and is a great place to take the family for a full day of fun.  Right now, there are even dolphins at the Minnesota Zoo!
• Minnesota Zoo -13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Get Directions)
• Visit the Minnesota Zoo website for hours and to see if tickets are available.

Say "Hi" to the Animals at Como Park Zoo

• One of Minnesota's gems is Como Zoo.  You'll enjoy a full day of fun visiting all of the animals like gorillas, giraffes, and so many more!  And the best park, it is free!
• Como Park Zoo & Conservatory -1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103 (Get Directions)
• Learn more about Como Park Zoo and Conservatory on their website.

Enjoy the Animals and Trails at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

• If you are looking for a really close zoo to Rochester, Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo in Bryon is your destination.  There are some great animals that you can see very close.
• Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo -5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920 (Get Directions)
• Learn more about Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo on its website.

Go for a hike at Quarry Hill Nature Center

• Rochester has so many amazing trails and parks that you can explore. One that our family loves is Quarry Hill Nature Center. The trails are great and it is fun to hike up to where the fossils are and go on a hunt.
• Quarry Hill Nature Center -701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906 (Get Directions)
• Learn more at the Quarry Hill Nature Center website.

Enjoy the outdoors at Whitewater State Park

• If you are up for a little drive, Whitewater State Park isn't too far away and is a great place to check out some trails too!
• Whitewater State Park -19041 MN-74, Altura, MN 55910 (Get Directions)
• Learn more at Whitewater State Parks website

Hang out at the Mall of America

• One of the hot spots during Spring Break in Minnesota is obviously the Mall of America.  Check out The Lego Store, enjoy the rides at Nickelodeon Universe, have fun at the Crayola Experience or wave at the fish at the aquarium.
• Mall of America: 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 (Get Directions)
• Learn more at the Mall of America website.

Go to a Minnesota Twins game!

• Here's what I would LOVE to do...go to opening day on April 6th for the Minnesota Twins!
• Minnesota Twins at Target Field:1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (Get Directions)
• Learn more at the Minnesota Twins website.

If you are needing a few other ideas, check out the list below of bucket list places to see in Minnesota.

What other staycation ideas do you have? I’d love to hear them. Send me a message on my Facebook page - Jessica On The Radio - or DM me on Instagram.