Kid Friendly Hotels in Minneapolis

For a summer vacation in Minneapolis, MN, visitors should make it a point to visit the largest amusement park in the state, ValleyFair. With traditional roller coasters, a water park, and a Peanuts/Snoopy Theme, this park is fun for adults and kids alike. From June through September, guests can sit down to a bountiful breakfast buffet every Saturday morning with the Peanuts characters at Coasters restaurant in the park for just $9.99. The Minnesota Zoo is a 20 minute drive from Minneapolis and offers special events year-round for families including spending the night in the zoo, or the opportunity to spend individual time visiting with certain animals like penguins and monkeys. All special events must be booked in advance. A quick call to the zoo can confirm which events are available on the days you are visiting. Visitors traveling to the Minnesota State Fair over Labor day can try a variety of foods from healthy wraps and burgers to Twinkies, fried pickles, candy bars, and cheese curds!   Minneapolis has been ranked one of the top Green cities in the US, with a high level of community involvement that is invested in making clean air, clean water, renewable energy sources, reliable public transit, expansive of local parks, greenbelts, and farmer’s markets a priority.  Older family members or kids who grew up on Nickelodeon will want to visit the Mary Tyler Moore Statue that stands in Nicolette Mall, where the opening sequence of the popular show was filmed. Don't miss the chance to check out the new Lego League Programs offered during the summer at the Minneapolis Children's Museum, where children have the opportunity to learn about technology while having fun with Legos.