Minutes from the Twin Cities. Minnesota Valley SRA has 6 miles of paved bike trail (Shakopee to Chaska), 35 miles of trail for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling (Chaska to Belle Plaine). For more information visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/minnesota_valley
Visit Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge any time of the year to enjoy natural habitats of Minnesota wildlife. Prairies, wetlands, bottom land forests and other woodlands provide a peek at wildlife on the edge of the Twin Cities urban community.
The Minnesota Valley History Learning Center teaches the natural and cultural heritage of the Minnesota River Valley and inspires people of all generations to understand, preserve, and learn from our shared history.
MNUFC is a professional soccer club playing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America, and which operates under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. The Club is headquartered in Golden Valley, MN. Soccer operations are located at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine, MN, and the team plays its home matches at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN.
Major League Baseball club; games played at Target Field. Spectacular and intimate breathtaking views, dazzling amenities and a staggering array of special features! Those are just a few things you can find in your experience at Target Field, the world class home of Twins Territory.
Train rides and fun for the whole family! The Minnesota Transportation Museum's (MTM) Jackson Street Roundhouse is open year-round. Housing the museum's classic collection of railroad rolling stock, memorabilia, and exhibits, the roundhouse is also the base of the museum's railroad restorations.
Everyone's talking about the Wolves! The NBA team plays at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis.
There were 10,635 "State Schoolers" between 1886 and 1945 -- kids orphaned, abandoned, or abused and sent to the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Relive history through the Orphanage Museum with pictures, artifacts, and personal stories. Don’t miss the newly restored Cottage 11, State School Kids' Memorial, Children's Cemetery, Flag Pole Plaza, and Rock Garden. Our outdoor audio tour will guide you across the campus, with stories of children’s lives here.
