Things to Do in Mankato
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Segway of Minnesota
- Minneapolis
Riders roll through lakes area on self-guided Segway tours that include a helmet and comprehensive rider orientation
AirMaxx Trampoline Park
- Eden Prairie
Up to 250 people can bounce on wall-to-wall trampolines, battle in a laser-tag arena, putt on a mini-golf course, or bowl down mini pins
Montgomery National Golf Club
- Montgomery
The grassy brainchild of architect Joel Goldstrand bobs and weaves across 6,540 yards of rolling countryside terrain
Memory Lanes
- Minneapolis
Two-hour strike-collecting session entertains groups of up to five bowlers who stave off hunger with bites of pizza & sips of soda
Claymate Creations
- Kingfield
Artist guides up to six students through lessons on how to make fun and colorful monsters from polymer clay; all supplies are provided
Amazing Mirror Maze
- Mall of America
Visitors meander and strategize their way through a disorienting and fun 2,500-square-foot mirror maze
Southern Minnesota Skydiving
- St. Mary
Patrons go through basic safety training course before making a solo skydive jump
USA Karate
- Multiple Locations
Karate classes for adults or juniors teach self-defense techniques that improve agility, coordination, and leadership skills
Mercury Mosaics
- Logan Park
Each beginner designs and assembles a mosaic, learns to cut and glue tiles, and watches a demonstration on proper grouting
Raceway to Fun
- Newport
Go-kart track, two mini-golf courses, a pool with bumper boats, and an open driving range thrill visitors of all ages
Faribault Golf Club
- Faribault
Golfers glide across 6,447-yard, tree-lined course that dates back to 1910
SGT Peterson's
- Minneapolis
Former US Air Force and Army sergeant and staff lead workouts that include speed- and agility-enhancing calisthenics
Tommy's Tonka Trolley
- Excelsior
Beginner-friendly kayaks and paddleboards float across Lake Minnetonka; instruction, life jackets, and maps provided by staff
Pump It Up Minneapolis
- Multiple Locations
Inflatable playlands host open times for kids in all age groups, and encourage tykes to jump, leap, and climb in bounce houses and slide
High Five Archery
- Stillwater
Father-and-son duo oversee range where archers practice, learn during private lessons, or join in group parties with competitive games
Pilates MN
- Plymouth - Wayzata
Students tone muscles and increase strength during reformer Pilates classes
Wheel Fun Rentals Minneapolis
- Multiple Locations
Rentable surreys, bikes, and kayaks escort people down the pristine waterways and paths winding through Duluth and Minneapolis
Jumps & Downs
- Shakopee
3,600-square-foot play center houses ball pit, inflatable obstacle courses and bounce houses, and air-hockey tables
CreeksBend Golf Course
- Cedar Lake
Prairieland course hemmed by mature trees, ponds, and wetlands meanders across 6,293 yards that ends at clubhouse in renovated 1930s barn
CM's Fitness Studio
- East Bloomington
Nationally certified instructors infuse socially driven fitness classes— including Zumba and hip-hop—with energy and global flair
Lee's Limousine
- Roseville
Limousine tours cruise through wine country, stopping at three wineries, a cheese farm, and a chocolatier to shop and try samples
Lariat Lanes
- Northwest Richfield
Groups of bowlers punish pins on one of 12 lanes & crunch into pizzas & slurp sodas in center adorned with vintage memorabilia
Shadowbrooke Golf Course
- Lester Prairie
18-hole, par 71 course pairs an open front nine with a less forgiving back nine cleaved through mature trees
MN Surf Co.
- Excelsior
All-day paddleboard rentals include a paddle, life vest, leash, and instructions, and an in-store lesson covering steering and turning
St. Paul Yoga Center
- St. Paul
Experienced instructors lead a diverse schedule of classes for all ages and experience levels, including Vinyasa, Iyengar, and kids' yoga
Minnesota PGA Golf Partners
- Minnetonka - Hopkins
Card provides discounts at over 165 courses and over 30 free rounds of golf in the "Test Drive" program; kids play free at over 50 courses
Align Pilates
- Uptown
Barre classes lauded by Minnesota Monthly mix Pilates, yoga, ballet and cardio; as well as Pilates mat classes and four yoga classes
Wayzata Bay Charters
- Excelsior
Upon boarding the 60 ft. lake cruiser, passengers receive a glass of champagne and enjoy a one-hour floating meet and mingle
Yoga Prairie
- Eden Prairie
Yoga classes teach students programs derived from Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga traditions
GolfZone
- Chaska
Putting posses traverse 18-hole mini-golf courses lined with babbling streams and rocky outcrops
The Park Tavern
- St. Louis Park
From May through October, bowlers can topple pins on one lane for one hour per day wearing complimentary rental shoes
3rd Lair SkatePark & SkateShop
- Robbinsdale - Crystal - New Hope
Skilled cement surfers teach budding skateboarders basic skills & tricks
Stained Glass by Judy
- Columbia Heights
Students fashion precut glass and jewel-like nuggets into flowers, ladybugs, and sailboats during intimate afternoon classes
Ambition Training Academy
- Eagan
Fists and feet fly during fitness and martial-arts workouts that tone muscles with cardio, kickboxing, and dance-infused Zumba movements.
Wild Oak Farm
- Franklin
Horses gallop across large indoor and outdoor arenas during private lessons for all riding abilities
Recommended Things to Do by Groupon Customers
Discover your inner Davy Crockett with today's Groupon. For $5, you get admission to the 40th Annual Minnesota Sportsmen's Show any day from Wednesday, January 13, through Friday, January 15, at the Saint Paul River Centre. Gawk at great outdoorsy goods (RVs, motor homes, travel trailers, fishing boats), attend free fishing and hunting seminars, plan your next excursion, and witness a water-skiing squirrel purchasing a motor home.
Call the ticket office to reserve seats. You may then pick up your tickets at the box office during business hours or the Will Call area on the night of the performance.
Roller derby combines the breakneck pace of NASCAR, the technical virtuosity of figure skating, and the hard-hitting action of badminton into a supersport smoothie. Your tickets get you in to see the Banger Sisters, Delta Delta Di, Kilmore Girls, and the Violent Femmes compete for first place, bragging rights, and bruises that most resemble Abraham Lincoln. Established in 2006, the North Star Roller Girls have steadily grown in popularity, becoming part of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association in 2008. Today, North Star’s travel team, the Supernovas, periodically compete for a coveted national rankings spot. Teams are propelled by traditional quad roller skates, mounds of spunk, and intimidating monikers such as “Ida Kildher” and “Maggie McFaceStomp” as they propel their point-scoring teammates past opponents.
While memberships must be activated by May 16, membership benefits last for one full year from activation.
Several years ago, Ken Smith and Chase Williams were typical door-to-door salesmen. In need of a gimmick to boost sales and a quicker mode of transport, the duo tried riding Segways and immediately fell in love. Eventually, they turned their love for the two-wheeled transporter into their current venture, All American Segway. Their company provides all manner of Segway engagement, including guided Segway tours that offer rolling educations in local history and wildlife. Customers can also discover the revolutionary devices on their own by renting out Segways for recreational use, private parties, or as a friend for a lonely office chair or shopping cart.
Located in the Dayton’s Bluff area, historic Mounds Theatre is a great spot to experience live theatre, movies, and occasional paranormal encounters. Knotareel Getaway Cruise is an interactive dinner-theater production written by Greg Eiden that features musical comedy and a gaggle of mimicking pirate parrots all named Polly. You’ll ward off scurvy thanks to the show’s dinner menu, which offers roasted chicken with herb vinaigrette, fettuccine or linguine (tossed with olive oil, fresh basil, and garlic), vegetable medley, field green salad, and chef’s choice dessert. You’ll also be supporting a good cause since the theater is home to the Portage for Youth, a nonprofit organization serving disadvantaged youth that collaborates with arts and cultural groups.
