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Club 3 Degrees
http://www.club3degrees.com

This three-level, 18,000 square foot facility offers state-of-the-art sound and lighting and 1,700 person capacity. The club features local and national Christian artists and DJ's every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Admission to the lounge on the lower level is free and features pool tables, DJ’s and a wide selection of nonalcoholic bottled beverages, espresso, smoothies, desserts and bar appetizers.

Como Zoo
http://www.comozooconservatory.org/

The park, zoo and conservatory are owned by the City of Saint Paul and are a division of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation. The attractions located there include the zoo, the conservatory, an amusement park, a carousel, Lake Como, a golf course, a pool and more. The park receives more than 2.5 million visitors annually. Como Park is a free park and while no admission fee is charged for the zoo or conservatory, voluntary donations of $2 per adult and $1 child are suggested.

Mall of America (MOA)
http://www.mallofamerica.com/

Plan a day at Mall of America® to shop, play or stay. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a family vacation, get ready for an entertainment and shopping adventure. The Park at MOA™ boasts over 30 rides and attractions to complement the Mall’s 520 retail stores, 50 restaurants, and many nearby hotels.

The Park at MOA
http://www.theparkatmoa.com/

The Park at MOA, the largest indoor family amusement park in the nation, invites guests to take a whirlwind ride on the latest roller coaster, the speeding and spiraling Timberland Twister. The park is home to seven acres of fun with more than 30 remarkable rides and attractions, nine mouth watering places to eat, plenty of entertainment and, of course, shopping.

Underwater Adventures Aquarium
http://www.sharky.tv/

Underwater Adventures® Aquarium is your ticket to the fun and mystery of the deep blue sea! It's the world's largest underground aquarium. Voted World's Best Shark Encounter with over 4,500 sea creatures and a virtual submarine tour, plus a whole lot more!

Minnesota Zoo
http://www.mnzoo.org/

In Minneapolis's Apple Valley suburb, the Minnesota Zoo houses more than 2,000 animals in natural settings along five year-round trails. There's also a monorail, bird and dolphin shows, and an IMAX theater.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts
www.artsmia.org

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 1 mi south of Downtown and west of I-35 W, displays more than 80,000 works of art from every age and culture, including works by the French Impressionists, rare Chinese jade, and a photography collection from 1863 to the present. The building also houses the Children's Theatre Company, which puts on adventurous plays for all ages

Nicollet Mall

Nicollet Mall, a mile-long pedestrian mall, runs from Washington Avenue S to Grant Street E Downtown Minneapolis, with an extensive system of skyways connecting its many shops and the public library designed by world renowned architect Cesar Pelli. The Minneapolis Central Library is a modern, light-filled structure that houses a significant children's collection, a teen library center, and a coffee shop.

Centennial Lakes
http://www.centenniallakespark.com/

Centennial Lakes, a 24-acre park and pond, offers the ultimate urban escape. The park features more than 1.5 miles of paved pathways meandering around a 10-acre lake and interspersed with beautifully landscaped grounds, formal and informal seating areas, swinging benches and fountains.

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