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Enjoy a full day of fun at Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's first indoor Nickelodeon theme park, with an unlimited ride wristband. Experience 26 unique rides and attractions suitable for all heights and ages at this 7-acre indoor theme park located inside the Mall of America, MN. Besides all the unique rides, enjoy some retail therapy at the park's unique shops and grab a bite to eat at one of the many dining options. Plus, meet your favorite Nickelodeon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Get your adrenaline pumping on Thrill rides such as Avatar Airbender, Brain Surge, Fairly Odd Coaster, Pepsi Orange Streak, Splat-O-Sphere, SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock. For juniors, enjoy Family and Junior rides such as PAW Patrol Adventure Bay, Back at the Barnyard Hayride, Backyardigans Swing-Along, Big Rigs, Blue’s Skidoo, Carousel, Crazy Cars, Diego’s Rescue Rider, El Circulo del Cielo, Ghost Blasters, Bubble Guppies Guppy Bubbler, La Aventura de Azul, Log Chute, Pineapple Poppers, Rugrats Reptarmobiles, Shredder’s Mutant Masher, Swiper’s Sweeper and Wonder Pet’s Flyboat. You can also experience unique seasonal events and activities throughout the year including Toddler Tuesdays®, Slime Break, Summer, Nickelodeon Booniverse, and Winter Break. Purchase your tickets today.

The Escape Game Minneapolis features 7 immersive escape rooms, including our outer space adventure, Mission: Mars, and our most challenging game, Prison Break. Once you arrive, a dedicated game guide will take you on to your adventure and help you as needed. You will have exactly 60-minutes to complete the mission in your adventure and escape. Choose to play one of seven uniquely immersive games: - The Depths: Uncover the lab's secrets! - Cosmic Crisis: Destroy the black hole! - Gold Rush: Find hidden gold in the California hills! - Prison Break: Complete a daring escape from the evil warden! - Special Ops: Mysterious Market: Uncover the truth as a secret agent! - The Heist: Recover a stolen masterpiece from an art thief! - Mission: Mars: Launch your spaceship!

Explore the magical underwater world at SEA LIFE Minnesota. Travel through the world-famous 300-foot long ocean tunnel and come face to fin with thousands of creatures like never before.  Meet the largest sharks in Minnesota, the Sand Tiger shark. Growing up to 9 feet long, Sand Tiger sharks may look scary but actually are a docile species of shark. Also, meet their adorable endangered Guitarshark babies. SEA LIFE at Mall of America is the first SEA LIFE across the globe, and only the second aquarium in North America, to have had success in breeding these critically endangered creatures. Brave the Rainforest and get close to caiman crocodiles, poison dart frogs, piranha, and more. Have the chance to meet Seemore, a rescued Green Sea Turtle, and learn more about her life story. Seemore was found off of the coast of Florida after being hit by a boat propeller. As a result of her injury, a team of animal experts devised and created a 3D-printed shell to help her swim with greater ease. With help from engineers at the University of Minnesota, the plastic shell – or “backpack” - was built, fitted, and tested on her with great success. Go on an interactive and fun journey for all ages into the diversity of marine life while playing an active role in educational and conservation efforts and inspiring others to lend their support.

Entertain the whole family with colorful creative play at the Crayola Experience at the Mall of America, The Crayola Experience offers a variety of interactive crayon-based arts activities for both child and parent to enjoy together. There are 26 hands-on attractions included in this self-guided experience, with families typically spending 3-4 hours exploring all the activities. Color crew staff are on hand to offer assistance, to ensure you enjoy this wonderful, whimsical adventure with lots of unique experiences for all different ages. Go on a wonderful, whimsical adventure with unique experiences featuring colorful Crayola creativity. Kids can turn themselves into the star of a coloring page in the photo-booth attraction. Check out the Activity Studio, where you can make a colorful craft. Enjoy a live manufacturing theatre show and let the resident Crayonologist show you how Crayola crayons are made and what makes them a cut above the rest. Take silly selfies which you can project onto a big screen and animate. Don’t forget to transform your old crayon into something new in the Melt & Mold attraction. Here at the Crayola Experience, you will be able to do everything from making personalized crayons to painting with melted crayons. New in 2021 is Scribble Scrubbies and the new Crayola Create & Play App. Color, wash, and play with your free Scribble Scrubbie – a washable, fuzzy pet, perfect for hours of creativity. The try the Create and Play App for free, with a variety of unique kid-friendly games – your little ones will have a blast caring for creatures, playing arcade-style games, and unleashing their creativity.

Join us for our Haunted Trolley Tour of Minneapolis! It is a spine-tingling journey to the most haunted sites in the City, aboard an historic trolley which itself is said to be haunted. Your knowledgeable narrator will explain the legend and the lore surrounding the most paranormal happenings in our City’s history. Prepare for mysterious sightings, strange sounds, and shadows lurking around the corners. It is THE thing to do this weekend. The tour begins and ends at a real Haunted Historic Mansion, 300 Clifton in Minneapolis. Nothing stimulates the mind like a good Ghost story. Thankfully, the Minneapolis Trolley has collected some of the most terrifying Ghost Stories here in the city of Minneapolis. From a young toddler trapped up in the ballroom of a famous mansion, to a lady in white who’s still canvassing and terrorizing her beloved neighborhood. Armed with powerful Ghost Glasses and a flickering Candle to light the way, join us on a haunted trolley tour as we venture into the unexplained. Did you hear that? Was that a Ghost? You be the judge! RATED THE #1 MINNEAPOLIS MN TOUR Feeling extra spooky? Stay the night at Haunted 300 Clifton to enhance your experience. Scroll down for more ways to experience Gertrude!

Hop on a vintage trolley and explore the heart of Minneapolis. Roll past the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems as you explore the five original districts that joined forces in the early 1900s to create the bold, bustling Minneapolis of today. Feel the rumble of the river that built empires, soak in the rich architecture that tells tales of ambition and artistry, and catch a glimpse of the people and places that made Minneapolis a national powerhouse. From the mill-powered might of the Mississippi Riverfront to the swanky theaters of Downtown, every district has its own story—and you’ll hear them all.

Step into the world of CoComelon like never before with an interactive and immersive experience that brings the beloved characters and songs to life. Families and little ones can join JJ, Cody, and their friends on a day full of fun and exploration of life-sized recreations of CoComelon’s colorful scenes. Welcome to CoComelon Playdate! An indoor playground where fun and learning come together in perfect harmony. It’s a delightful escape for both kids and parents. Let your little ones dive into a world inspired by CoComelon, where they can explore, play, and learn through exciting activities that spark creativity and create cherished family memories. Our dedicated playspace spans to almost 4,000 sq ft. Experience the magic of CoComelon like never before. Our play areas include a two-story play structure, imaginative play buildings, and open play zones that bring iconic CoComelon locations to life. Wander through JJ’s Treehouse, Melon Patch Academy, the Fire Station, Kwame’s Bakery, MacDonald’s Farm, and even hop aboard the Yellow School Bus. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet your favorite characters—JJ, Cody, and Nina. In a safe and engaging indoor environment, kids can discover, grow, and let their imaginations soar with CoComelon.

Simplify your journey between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rochester, Minnesota with a seamless one-way shared shuttle transfer. Say goodbye to the complexities of navigating public transportation as you travel comfortably in a spacious van. Avoid the crowds and sluggishness of the public transit system, and instead, enjoy a hassle-free ride to your destination. Your shuttle service conveniently loads at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 in Ground Transportation, ensuring easy access for all travelers. Whether you're arriving at MSP or departing from Rochester, your driver will be ready to greet you directly at your airport terminal or in Rochester, Minnesota, including the Mayo Clinic, and Rochester Area Hotels. Step into a climate-controlled van with ample legroom, providing you with a comfortable journey throughout. Rest assured knowing that your vehicle undergoes regular maintenance, ensuring a safe and reliable ride. Sit back, relax, and let your skilled driver handle the traffic and navigation, allowing you to focus on enjoying the journey. Arrive at your destination punctually, refreshed, and ready to embark on your next adventure.

Join us on this three hour walking tour that starts at the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center. The tour has been specially crafted to keep you comfortable whether the temperature is below freezing or blazing hot. Utilizing Minneapolis’ iconic Skyway system, this tour ducks and weaves through buildings as you learn the story of this incredible city. Minneapolis has often been called the first great American city West of the Mississippi. On this tour, you’ll follow the path of our famed river which first led the Dakota, and then Father Hennepin to this region. A dual-language portmanteau, Minneapolis comes from the Dakota word “Mni,” for water and the Greek “polis” for city. Your guide will introduce the city’s history, then you’ll make your way through the urban jungle, finding unexpected walking routes and hidden secrets about our metropolis. Crucial to any Complete Walking Tour experience is a coffee - you’ll sit down with your tour guide and have a casual chat. This interaction will offer an opportunity to share what brought you on the tour. For out-of-towners, our tour guides can give advice about visiting the Mall of America, seeing our capital city of St. Paul, or heading into the Minnesota northwoods. For locals, our tour guides can give off-the-beaten-track recommendations for hidden bars, secret cafes, and fantastic bike paths. At the conclusion of your coffee you’ll continue on exploring the city’s famed Skyways. Minneapolis is home to 9.5 miles of twisting skyways that are as labyrinthine as they are long. Our knowledge of which skyways are open on which days will help you avoid the bitterly cold Minnesota winters, should you be taking this tour in our colder months. After you weave your way through the Skyways, you’ll end up in the Warehouse District, since rebranded as Minneapolis’ North Loop. This newly-gentrified neighborhood is one of the city’s most attractive, a place where million-dollar condos sit next to hipster haven breweries, world-famous restaurants and lots of dog-walkers. The concept of the Complete Minneapolis Walking Tour is if you’re booking just one tour of Minneapolis, this is the one you need to do. After learning the full story of the city in this three hour tour, your tour guide will say “cheers” as they buy you a beer and answer any lingering questions, and you’ll leave with a newfound appreciation for all that makes this city great.

Soar over the Minnesota River Valley up to 175 feet above the ground on a thrill of a lifetime. This course is perfect for first timers or experienced zipliners, so strap in and zip down. Start your tour with Ground School for a hands-on orientation of your equipment (harness and safety lanyards) and how to control your speed. Don't fret, as two professional instructors guide your experience and remain with you across all 14 lines, which includes over a mile of ziplining for 2.5 hours of exhilaration. The course starts in the trees, proceeds to the highest and longest lines that take you above the treetops, before finishing with the fastest ziplines. During your adventure, climb up a spiral staircase to the ziplines and admire the most epic views. Cross over a 170 foot suspension bridge for some exciting and stellar views, and leave your experience feeling the adrenaline coursing through your body.