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The World Famous MALL OF AMERICA
The Nation’s largest shopping and entertainment complex! Includes Knott's Camp Snoopy and Golf Mountain. About an hour north of Rochester on Highway 52 North. 24th Ave at Killebrew Dr., Bloomington. (612) 883-8800. http://www.mallofamerica.com/

VALLEYFAIR AMUSEMENT PARK
The Upper Midwest's largest theme amusement park . Check out top rides such as Chaos, Corkscrew, Enterprise, Excalibur, High Roller, Looping Starship, Ripcord and Steel Venum along with many other fun things to do! Located in Shakopee, 70 miles north on Highway 52. (612) 445-7600. Open May-September. http://www.valleyfair.com/

MINNESOTA TWINS
1987 and 1991 World Champion Major League Baseball team. Watch the 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006 Central Division Champs play their exciting game at the HHH Metrodome. April-October. Tickets available at 800-33-TWINS. http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/

MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Minnesota 's National Football League team. Plays at the HHH Metrodome. September-December. Ticket information available at (612) 33-VIKES. http://www.vikings.com/

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
National Basketball Association franchise, plays 41 home games from November through April at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Ticket information available at (612) 339-HOWL. http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/

MINNESOTA LYNX
WNBA Basketball at it’s best! Come watch the LYNX host other WNBA stars at the beautiful Target Center. May-August. Call 1-877-WNBA-TIX, http://www.wnba.com/lynx/%20

SAINT PAUL SAINTS
Independent professional baseball team. Games at Saint Paul's Municipal Stadium, 1771 Energy Park Drive, just south of State Fairgrounds. June-September. Tickets and information at (651) 644-6659. http://www.saintsbaseball.com/

MINNESOTA ZOO
Features more than 1,700 animals in natural habitat exhibits. Located in Apple Valley, 20 miles southwest of downtown St. Paul. (612) 431-920. http://www.mnzoo.org/

COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY
Free zoo! Lexington at Kaufman Drive St. Paul. (651) 489-1740, floral conservatory (25¢-50¢ admission) Japanese gardens, amusement park, golf course, picturesque lake, picnic and swimming areas. http://www.comozooconservatory.org/

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA & OMNITHEATER
Thrilling movie-going experience at the Omni Theater. Participatory exhibits from dinosaurs to futuristic experiments. Wabasha at 10th St. St. Paul (651) 221-9444. http://www.smm.org/

MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL
Decorated with murals, sculpture, stencils and marble. Aurora and Constitution Avenues St. Paul. (651) 297-3521 or 296-2881. 1905 Italian Renaissance Capitol designed by Cass Gilbert. Free 45-minute tours available. Last tour leaves 1 hour before closing. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm.

HISTORIC FORT SNELLING
Relive the outpost life of early Minnesota; Fort Road at Highways 5 and 55 St. Paul. (612) 725-2413. costumed guides offer educational, humorous presentations. Open May-October.

TREASURE ISLAND CASINO
Near the historic Mississippi river-town of Red Wing. Features 600 slots and 39 blackjack tables plus dining and entertainment options. A short 45- minute drive from Rochester. (800) 222-7077. http://www.treasureislandcasino.com/

SPAM MUSEUM
This 16,500 square foot museum pays homage to the quirky joys and unprecedented excitement that SPAM has inspired since its invention in 1937. You’ll find a display about World War Two, a SPAM Exam to test your SPAM trivia knowledge, and more. http://www.spam.com/. Museum hours: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun noon-4 pm. 800-LUV-SPAM. 1937 SPAM Boulevard in Austin (40 miles west on I-90).

AMISH COUNTY TOURS
Located on the Village Green , offers mini-bus and car tours, from spring through fall. Knowledgeable guides describe the Amish lifestyle, where horse and buggy still provide transportation and homes are still lit by kerosene lamps, 507-896-2303

LAKE PEPIN
Enjoy one of the areas most beautiful lakes along the Mississippi River system. Surrounded by bluffs with great fishing, eagles soaring and beautiful scenery it truly is a postcard picture of the Midwest.

ROOT RIVER OUTFITTERS
Rent canoes, inner tubes and cycles and recumbent bicycles for two-hour or all-day trips down scenic Root River and on the Root River State Bicycle Trail. Store open 8 am-6 pm April to Oct. 507-467-3400. Inside the store is Riverside Restaurant overlooking the river. 507-467-FOOD, 102 Parkway Ave S., Lanesboro. http://www.rootriveroutfitters.com/

SCENIC VALLEY WINERY
Features fruit wines fermented from fruits grown in area. Free wine tasting. Gift items. Open Mon-Sat 10am- 5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm. 888-965 -0250. http://www.scenicvalleywinery.com/

THE OLD BARN RESORT
Located along the 60-mile paved Root River bicycle trail, this is a resort for all seasons. It features a nine-hole golf course and driving range that follow the river. Go camping outdoors, and go inside to jump into the swimming pool. Enjoy The Old Barn’s casual bar and grill located in an open-air, two-story building finished with barn wood and memorabilia. See http://www.bluffcountry.com/ 800-552-2512

NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER
Offers information on bald eagles and other types of bird-watching along Mississippi River. Outdoor observation deck at Pembroke St and Lawrence Boulevard, 152 Main Street in Wabasha. 651-565-4989, http://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/

CABELA’S MINNESOTA RETAIL STORE
In addition to offering quality outdoor merchandise, the 150,000 sq. ft. showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction , featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats. 38 miles west on highway 14 in Owatonna. http://www.cabelas.com/

MAYO CLINIC
Visit the World Famous Mayo Clinic! 200 First St. SW., Clinic tour and movie offered weekdays 10am; art and architecture tour 1:30pm Mon-Fri, Judd Auditorium. 507- 284-9258. http://www.mayo.edu/

GONDA BUILDING
Completed in 2003 , The largest building project in the Mayo Clinic’s history. Gonda is the centerpiece of Mayo’s integrated practice. It is full of outstanding artwork including numerous Chihuly art glass pieces. Gonda’s design is innovative in its approach to functional flexibility and its incorporation of sophisticated technology.

CINEMAGIC THEATRE - CHATEAU 14
Movies and Games! New, stadium seating theater with 14 DDS - Dolby Digital Sound.  With this great sound system you will feel like you're in the movie. Located on North Broadway. Check out what’s playing at http://www.chateautheatres.com/

APACHE MALL
100 stores in an enclosed mall with four major retail anchors; Macy’s, Herbergers, Sears and JC Penny, large food court. 507-288-8056. http://www.apachemall.com/

MAYOWOOD MANSION
Former home to three generations of Mayo families . Call for tour reservations: 507-282-9445. 3720 Mayowood Road SW.

PLUMMER HOUSE
Former home of Dr. Henry Plummer, an associate of Dr. Mayo from 1901 to 1936. Private tours by arrangement. 281-6161, 1091 Plummer Lane SW

SOLDIERS FIELD VETERANS MEMORIAL
This $3 million project was dedicated in 2000 and built with no tax dollar assistance. Circular, granite memorial contains names of 3,000 Southeast Minnesota veterans from Civil War through the Gulf War. Panels depict war scenes. Corner of Seventh St and Second Ave SW. http://www.soldiersfieldmemorial.org/

SKYLINE RACEWAY AND WATERPARK
Enjoy outdoor fun with go-cart racing as well as waterslides. 2250 - 40th Street SW. Call 507-287-6289 for details. http://www.skylineracewayroch.com/

DOWN BY THE RIVER MUSIC CONCERTS
Each Sunday night during the summer enjoy various musical artists as they perform in this free concert. Enjoy a fun evening down by the river! 7:00 PM beginning July 6th

PRAIRIE WALLS CLIMBING GYM
Since 1998 Prairie Walls Climbing Gym has offered state of the art indoor rock climbing. Featuring 9500 square feet of highly featured climbing surface, our walls are designed to inspire and challenge first time climbers as well as experienced climbers. 4420 19 th St NW, 507-292-0511.