Fun Indoor Activities Near St. Paul

Whether you’re a mom with kids, a babysitter, or just someone looking for fun indoor activities near St. Paul, we’ve got you covered. From an aerial obstacle course to laser tag, here are nine great ideas for your rainy-day activities in St. Paul or next regular outing with the kids.

• FlyOver America

Do you want the amusement park experience without the heat, lines, and the crowds? Want a ride that is safe, relatively cheap, and accessible? FlyOver America, an attraction located in the Mall of America, is a virtual flyover tour of the United States, complete with all of the sights and smells that America has to offer. From sea to shining sea, see the best of the United States without having to brave the elements.

• SMAAASH Arcade

With a two-level go-kart track, virtual reality arcade games, and all of your favorite classic arcade favorites, SMAAASH Arcade truly has something for everyone. Located on the fourth floor of the Mall of America, this arcade offers laser tag, an indoor ride that you can design yourself using virtual reality, and a state-of-the-art game lab. On the weekends, this attraction stays open until 1 am, perfect for older kids.

• Nickelodeon Universe

It wouldn’t be a complete list of rainy day activities in St. Paul without including the world’s largest, seven-acre indoor theme park, Nickelodeon Universe. With 27 rides featuring your favorite Nickelodeon characters and shows, there is something for everyone! You can also meet your favorite Nickelodeon characters on a rotating basis, making it an ideal family destination.

• The Escape Game

For older, more adventurous family members, why not try The Escape Game Minneapolis? Travel to Mars, become Special Ops and break out of prison for crimes that you didn’t commit– all without leaving the Mall of America. For sixty minutes, immerse yourself in extensive game experience, complete with puzzles, a locked door, and the ticking clock.

• Moose Mountain Mini Golf

For $10 per person, enjoy a smooth, 18-hole mini golf adventure conveniently located inside the Mall of America. The course is challenging, yet accessible for even younger children. We recommend that players arrive an estimated hour before closing time to give them the time to play all 18 holes.

• SeaLife Indoor Aquarium

Snorkel with sharks and see the Seahorse Kingdom with this expansive aquarium. With mermaid exhibits, a rainforest area, and a beautiful coral tank, the SeaLife Aquarium is sure fun for the whole family. SeaLife also offers overnight trips, so you can safely swim with the fishes under the bright lights of SeaLife Indoor Aquarium.

• Twin City Model Railroad Museum

The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon with kids, especially those that love trains. Toy trains, model trains, and a full-scale decommissioned train all reside in this museum, which spans two buildings. This museum has an element of interactivity, a “night trains exhibit,” and plenty of toy train tables for younger children. However, only part of the museum is open on the weekends, so plan your trips accordingly!

• Can Can Wonderland

A former factory turned mini golf exhibit, Can Can Wonderland is a great place to take the family on a rainy afternoon. Can Can Wonderland has a bar for adults seeking a relaxing beverage, drop-in art classes on the weekends, and a full-course, 18-hole mini golf exhibit. With every food and beverage purchase at Can Can Wonderland, the owners donate to the Minneapolis-St. Paul artists that make the venue possible.

• Aerial Ninja Obstacle Course

Have cabin fever after an extended period of rain? Help the kids blow off some steam with the Aerial Ninja Obstacle Couse, located in the Zero Gravity trampoline park—one of the best trampoline parks in St. Louis, MN. Make your way up Jacob’s ladder, swing across discs using your upper body, run across the narrow balance beam, and spider across the netting with this ninja challenge.

There are many attractions in the park that are also great things to do in the Twin Cities with kids. Whether it’s laser tag, the open trampoline courts, or the climbing wall, bond with your kids by challenging yourselves. The diversity of attractions in the trampoline park make for great things to do in St. Paul. Learn more about our attractions or book tickets,  by contacting us online or calling (763) 231-3033 for more details!