Indoor Activities to Enjoy in the Twin Cities This Winter

January 6th, 2025 by Counselor Realty

Indoor Activities to Enjoy in the Twin Cities This Winter | Counselor Realty

Right now, it's cold near Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale, and it's fun to take advantage of the weather and go sledding, skiing, or ice skating. But it's also nice to have somewhere to go to escape the cold while still getting out of the house and experiencing the surrounding area. Your family can try plenty of indoor activities in the Twin Cities this winter. Here are some of our favorites.

Can Can Wonderland - 755 Prior Ave. N Suite #004, St. Paul, MN 55104
Repurposed from an old can factory, Can Can Wonderland is now a fantastical space with a variety of games and activities. Their indoor miniature golf course features 18 colorful holes designed by local artists. They also have an arcade featuring 125 games, all included in the price of admission, plus live music and other events throughout the week!
Minneapolis Institute of Art - 2400 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
The exhibits at the Minneapolis Institute of Art are breathtaking. The exhibits span 5,000 years of history and cultures from all over the world. Now through March, At the Moulin Rouge displays the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec, capturing the famous French nightclub in the 19th century. The Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room has everything from paintings to sculptures to carpets and silks from Tibet, dating back to the 1300s. Open Tuesday through Sunday, admission is free, though reservations are required for special events and exhibitions.
Cheap Skate Roller Center - 3075 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
If the thought of ice skating chills you to the bone, try roller skating instead at Cheap Skate Roller Center. Located near Coon Rapids homes for sale, they have tons of events for children and adults alike. Check out adult skating lessons Mondays at 6 p.m., followed by Monday Funday, where anyone 16+ can skate the night away to your favorite hit songs. If you have younger kids, bring them to Tiny Tot Skate Saturdays at 10 a.m., or come to Family Night Thursdays and bring everybody!
Science Museum of Minnesota - 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
School may be on winter break, but there are still plenty of opportunities to learn—and have fun in the process! The Science Museum of Minnesota is an incredible resource for all sorts of activities, covering every type of science. Science Superheroes introduces you to cool scientists and the projects they're working on, from archaeology to x-rays. The Human Body Gallery shows you your organs up close and personal and illustrates what happens when you sneeze. The Virtual Reality Transporter takes you to all sorts of worlds, from outer space to ancient seas, making it feel like you're actually there. Whatever interests you, there's something at the Science Museum of Minnesota to pique your curiosity.
Tropics Water Park - 4580 Victoria St. N, Shoreview, MN 55126
You wouldn't think of waves and water slides as indoor activities, but they are at Tropics Water Park. It's part of the Shoreview Community Center, near Shoreview homes for sale, designed to help you escape from the cold to a tropical paradise. It's decked out like a beach, from palm trees to beach umbrellas to giant "sea creatures" floating in the pool. It features water basketball and water volleyball, an interactive water play structure for smaller children, and an incredible water slide.

This is just a taste of what the Twin Cities have to offer in winter and throughout the year. Call today to find your new home!

Categories: Twin Cities

Tags: Things to Do, Counselor Realty, St. Paul MN, Minneapolis MN, Local Businesses, Coon Rapids MN, Shoreview MN

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