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Featured Tickets

Available All Year

Water Park of America

Kid flowriding indoors.

Description

Located inside the Radisson Hotel Bloomington, near the Mall of America and soaring 90 feet above the Twin Cities' skyline, Water Park of America entertains both the young and young at heart. Surf on Minnesota's only Flow Rider Surf Simulator, catch a wave in the Lake Superior wave pool or challenge your fears in America's longest indoor family raft ride at ten stories tall and over a mile long!

Website
Visit the Water Park of America website
Directions
Directions to Water Park of America
Prices
Half-day Tickets:
$16.50 (save between $2.45 and $11.45)
Full-day Tickets:
$23.00 (save between $1.95 and $16.95)

* Entrance prices vary by day.

Timber Twister

Exciting roller coaster speeding around a corner.

Description

Test your wild side on Spirit Mountain's alpine coaster! Due to its unique track system, the Timber Twister is open all year. This six-minute ride is a true hands-on experience as riders have complete control over their own speed (up to 26 mph). Don't miss out on the excitement and the breathtaking views of Lake Superior.

Website
Visit the Timber Twister website
Directions
Directions to Spirit Mountain
Ticket Locations

Tickets on sale at the Coffman Info Desk and St. Paul Info Desk.

Prices
Ticket:
$7.00 (save $1.00)

metroConnections Bus Tour Tickets

Peaceful and serene waterfall.

Description

The Twin Cities Highlights tour shows you the sights and sounds of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Website
Visit the metroConnections Bus Tour Tickets website
Prices
Ticket:
$28.00 (save $7.00)

Minnesota Children's Museum

Child playing.

Description

Explore exhibits that provide children with creative, colorful, educational, safe environments to discover exciting galleries and programs based on sound principles of learning.

Tickets brought to you by customer request.

Website
Visit the Minnesota Children's Museum website
Directions
Directions to the Minnesota Children's Museum
Prices
General Admission (ages 1-101):
$7.00 (save $1.95)

Minnesota Sea Life Aquarium

Minnesota Sea Life logo.

Description

Experience the world's largest underground aquarium right here in Minnesota! This aquarium takes you 14 feet underwater through a 300 foot-long curved tunnel that even includes a moving walkway. You will be surrounded by 1.2 million gallons of water and 4,500 living creatures including sharks, stingrays, and giant sea turtles! The tour will take you through 4 different habitats of creatures and will even allow you to stop and touch some of your favorite sea critters!

* Formerly known as Underwater Adventures.

Website
Visit the Minnesota Sea Life Aquarium website
Directions
Directions to Minnesota Sea Life Aquarium
Prices
Adult:
$14.00 (save $5.99)
Child (ages 3-12):
$7.00 (save $8.99)

* Children 3 years and younger are free.

Minnesota Zoo

Tiger lounging in grass.

Description

The Minnesota Zoo is one of the nation's top zoos located just south of the Twin Cities in Apple Valley. The zoo is currently home to more than 2,400 animals, representing 15 species on the U.S. Endangered Species Act list. Visitors to the zoo can enjoy everything from Discovery Bay and a dolphin show to playful snow monkeys.

Website
Visit the Minnesota Zoo website
Directions
Directions to the Minnesota Zoo
Prices
Adult:
$16.50 (save $1.50)
Child:
$9.00 (save $1.00)
Parking:
$4.00 (save $1.00)

Moose Mountain Miniature Golf Tickets

Rocky mountain putt-putt hole.

Description

Moose Mountain 18-hole miniature golf course at the Mall of America provides a fun experience for all ages. The new course is a whimsical adventure that will transport you straight up to the north woods of Minnesota.

Prices
General Admission:
$7.50 (save $1.45)

Nickelodeon Universe

Spongebob roller coaster.

Description

Join Spongebob, Dora the Explorer, and all of your favorite Nick Kids characters at the newly renovated Nickelodeon Universe. Take a whirlwind ride on the latest roller coaster - the speeding and spiraling Timberland Twister. The park is home to seven acres of fun with more than 30 remarkable rides and attractions, nine mouth-watering places to eat, loads of entertainment, and shopping, of course!

Website
Visit the Nickelodeon Universe website
Directions
Directions to Nickelodeon Universe
Prices
Adult All Day, Any Day Passes:
$25.99 (save $3.96)

Science Museum of Minnesota

Thinking robot.

Description

The Science Museum of Minnesota is the most popular museum in the Upper Midwest. With galleries featuring the human body, the Mississippi River, weather, physics, and world-class collections of fossils and artifacts, the Science Museum of Minnesota offers hands-on science fun for all ages. Enjoy giant-screen films in the state-of-the-art Omnitheater, colorful 3D programming in the 3D Cinema, science-themed miniature golf in the Big Back Yard and more!

Website
Visit the Science Museum of Minnesota website
Directions
Directions to The Science Museum of Minnesota
Prices
General Admission and OMNI Theater Combo (ages 13+):
$16.00 (save $1.00)

Vertical Endeavors

One man climbing an indoor rock wall.

Description

With over 18,200 square feet of climbing surface for new or expert climbers, Vertical Endeavors is one of the largest indoor rock climbing facilities in the WORLD! Experience this adventure yourself!

Website
Visit the Vertical Endeavors website
Directions
Directions to Vertical Endeavors
Prices
Day Pass:
$12.00 (save $1 on weekdays and $3 on weekends)
Day Pass with Rental:
$21.00 (save $2 on weekdays and $4 on weekends)

Available Seasonally

Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild logo.

Description

Catch a Minnesota Wild game in the Great State of Hockey. Cheer them on as they battle other NHL competitors in the amazing Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Now selling tickets for the following game dates: 1/31, 2/14, 2/28 and 3/13.

Website
Visit the Minnesota Wild website
Prices
Lower Level Ticket:
$39.00 (save $60.00)

Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves logo.

Description

Catch the Minnesota Timberwolves this season as they take on NBA competitors at the Target Center. Game dates and times.

Website
Visit the Minnesota Timberwolves website
Directions
Directions to the Target Center
Ticket Locations

Tickets on sale at the Coffman Info Desk and St. Paul Info Desk.

Prices
Premier Games:
Voucher 1 (Lower Level)
$42.00 (save $3.00)
Voucher 2 (Upper Level)
$16.00 (save $2.00)
Value Games:
Voucher 1 (Lower Level)
$32.00 (save $3.00)
Voucher 2 (Upper Level)
$12.00 (save $1.00)

Minnesota Swarm

Minnesota Swarm Logo.

Description

Enjoy an action-filled Minnesota Swarm Lacrosse game at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The Swarm provides top-level lacrosse and supports all levels of players from youth to adult and professional. Now selling tickets for the following game dates: 1/28 and 2/10 for seats in first 12 rows in Section 118.

Website
Visit the Minnesota Swarm website
Prices
Tickets in Section 118:
$24.00 (save $20.00)

The Depot Ice Rink

People lackadaisically skating on ice.

Description

Named one of the top ten best places in the United States to ice skate by USA Today and MSNBC, The Depot Rink is a historic Downtown Minneapolis train shed that now houses a modern-day, indoor rink with floor-to-ceiling glass walls showcasing views of the downtown city skyline.

Website
Visit the The Depot Ice Rink website
Directions
Directions to The Depot Ice Rink
Ticket Locations

Tickets on sale at the Coffman Info Desk and St. Paul Info Desk.

Prices
General Admission:
$6.00 (save $2.00)

Spirit Mountain

Person snow boarding.

Description

Offering 22 different runs for beginners to experts, including the largest terrain park in the Midwest, Spirit Mountain is located just minutes from downtown Duluth. As you make your way down the long winding slopes, you can enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Superior.

Website
Visit the Spirit Mountain website
Directions
Directions to Spirit Mountain
Ticket Locations

Tickets on sale at the Coffman Info Desk and St. Paul Info Desk.

Prices
Lift Ticket:
$27.00 (save $20.00)
Two-Hour Tubing Pass:
$13.00 (save $2.00)

Minnesota State Fair [Available next summer]

Lighted ferris wheel.

Description

Besides deep fried food and food-on-a-stick, the Minnesota State Fair features animals, rides, competitions, and exhibits. Whether you are two or ninety-two, you can be assured that you will find something that will pique your interest.

Website
Visit the Minnesota State Fair website
Directions
Directions to Minnesota State Fair
Available

Please check back next summer for Minnesota State Fair tickets!

Renaissance Festival [Available next summer]

Two people blowing out fire from their mouths.

Description

The legend of the 16th century comes to life at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Become part of the fantasy and magic, when kings reigned supreme and the arts flourished. Costumed characters represent village life from simple peasants to ornate Royalty. A successful blend of lively entertainment, unusual foods, unique crafts and family fun, create all the ingredients for a 16th century amusement.

Website
Visit the Renaissance Festival website
Directions
Directions to Renaissance Festival
Available

Please check back next summer for Renaissance Festival tickets!

Valleyfair [Available next summer]

Towering roller coaster!

Description

Valleyfair opened its gates in the spring of 1976. The park covers 90 acres and features over 75 rides and attractions, including a 3.5 acre waterpark. It has rides and attractions for all ages and thrill levels.

Website
Visit the Valleyfair website
Directions
Directions to Valleyfair
Available

Please check back next summer for Valleyfair tickets!

Minnesota Lynx [Available next summer]

Minnesota Lynx logo.

Description

Watch former Gopher Lindsay Whalen and the high-flying Minnesota Lynx basketball team as they take on WNBA competitors at the Target Center.

Contact Katie Reed to redeem ticket vouchers purchased at the Info Desks. (612) 673-8432 or reed@lynxbasketball.com.

Website
Visit the Minnesota Lynx website
Directions
Directions to the Target Center
Available

Please check back next summer for Minnesota Lynx tickets!

Scream Town [Available next fall]

Scary minotaur sort of creature near a tree.

Description

Scream Town is one of the Largest Halloween Haunted Attractions in Minnesota. Here you will find an entire town of fear, including the largest Minnesota haunted Corn Maze. Experience a thrilling haunt this Halloween!

Website
Visit the Scream Town website
Directions
Directions to Scream Town
Available

Please check back next fall for Scream Town tickets!

ValleySCARE! [Available next fall]

Creepy man with fire sticks.

Description

A world of horrifying mazes and shocking scare zones will bring your worst fears and phobias to life for 11 horrific nights in October 2011. A place where screams of sheer panic will pierce throughout the Minnesota River Valley.

Tickets brought to you by customer request.

Website
Visit the ValleySCARE! website
Directions
Directions to ValleySCARE!
Available

Please check back next fall for ValleySCARE! tickets!

Trail of Terror [Available next fall]

Scary man with a skull face.

Description

Prepare yourself for an unbelievable spooky thrill when you take an adventure on The Trail of Terror Haunted Hay Ride. And keep your eyes wide open when you weave your way through the horrifying maze! Don't miss out on this shocking experience!

Website
Visit the Trail of Terror website
Directions
Directions to Trail of Terror
Available

Please check back next fall for Trail of Terror tickets!

Disclaimer

Due to vendor restrictions, Student Unions & Activities Information Desks are not able to offer refunds on movie, seasonal, or discount tickets.

Redemption of tickets is subject to vendor restrictions and availability. Purchase does not guarantee entrance for a specific date or time.

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