4.5International Wolf Center(721 reviews) - Wolfs Are Fabulous Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Educational sites
The International Wolf Center, located in Ely, Minnesota, gives visitors a chance to learn about wolves and see them in a beautiful north woods habitat. The main attraction are three live wolves that make up our Exhibit Pack. There are also interactive exhibits and live programs in the auditorium.See more..
A comprehensive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 70 majors and fields.See more..
4.5Quarry Hill Nature Center(265 reviews) - Visiting the Quarry Hill Nature Center Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails • Educational sites
Enjoy the beauty and habitat of southeastern Minnesota by hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing the meadows, flood plain and upland forests on the 8 miles of trails covering 329 acres. Park land features a former working quarry, the Rochester State Hospital Cemetery, and a 3 acre pond. The Nature Center offers interactive displays and exhibits of the area's wildlife and natural beauty including a 1,700 gallon native-fish aquarium. Public programs on Sunday's at 1:30 pm include cave tours, live animal programs and bird banding. Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals available seasonally.See more..
4.5The Raptor Center(62 reviews) - Wonderful Experience and In-Depth Exposure to Raptors Monday: Nature & Wildlife Areas • Educational sites
Established in 1974 as part of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, The Raptor Center rehabilitates more than 700 sick and injured raptors each year, while helping to identify emerging environmental issues related to raptor health and populations. An internationally renowned education facility, The Raptor Center trains veterinary students and veterinarians from around the world to become future leaders in raptor medicine and conservation. In addition, The Raptor Center reaches more than 150,000 people annually through its unique public education programs and events. Come visit the education raptors with a TRC interpretive tour guide. Tours are offered every thirty minutes, on the half hour and hour. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Tour Admissions Ages 3-17 $3.00 Ages 18-62 $5.00 Ages 62 $3.00 U of M staff and students (with ID) are admitted free. Formal programs and other education options available.See more..
5.0Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota(45 reviews) - A great stop with lots of fun for children. Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Educational sites • Children's Museums
Located in historic downtown Mankato, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota is on a mission to ignite the natural curiosity of every child through the power of play in a dynamic, awe-inspiring environment. From the Betsy Tacy-inspired Play Porch to the mind-inspiring attractions of the two-level makers space, and with a towering Mankato Clinic Tree of Forts Climber so tall that it burst through the roof, there’s plenty to do and see for children of all ages — all within a safe, inviting, and comfortable space. The Children's Museum of Minnesota exists thanks to the support of dozens of businesses, hundreds of families, many wonderful volunteers, and the entire Greater Mankato community. Tens of thousands of visitors have already enjoyed the Museum at its previous locations since 2009. With the continued help and enthusiasm of all who have supported us, we can't wait to put smiles on many more faces -- for generations to come.See more..
4.5Wood Lake Nature Center(41 reviews) - Urban retreat. A birder’s delight Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Educational sites
Nestled amongst high rises and highways is this bucolic haven. On the day we visited we saw scarlet tanagers and wild turkeys. A hummingbird gathering tufts from dried cat-o-nine tails to feather their nest. Swallows and all sorts of other bird life. There are plenty of walking trails though on the day we visited many were under water what with our very wet spring. We will be back and often. See more..
This place is a true joy to visit. Lots of trails giving a person the opportunity to walk and be surrounded by nature. Many of the trails close at 4:30 so get there early. We plan on coming back and swinging over to Prescott, WI for lunch soon.See more..
4.5Prairie Wetlands Learning Center(17 reviews) - Great walking trails Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Educational sites
This is a great place right off the freeway to get and stretch your legs and maybe see some wildlife. The amazing prairie pot hole region is on glorious display here and this outdoor school for Fergus Falls elementary students is open to the general public. I believe there are four miles of trails that take you through prairie and pot hole environments. The staff at the Center are knowledgeable and helpful and there's small gift shop.See more..
I remember that it has a lot of artifacts & on the outside you take a hike through the grasslands around it. It is located on the north end of St. Peter, Mn. just off Hwy. 169. St. Peter was an outpost, located along the Minnesota River where back in the Frontier Days they had Fur Trade & other Tradesmen items that were sold there See more..
5.0Maureen Carlson's Center for Creative Arts(1 review) - Interested in learning Polymer Clay? You must visit MCCCA! Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries • Educational sites Maureen offers multiple classes each year for students of all abilities, children and adults alike will be able to create an awesome project using polymer clay. Maureen is one of the founders of the art of polymer clay and has written many excellent how to books on the subject. See more..
