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58 Best and Fun Things To Do In Roseville, Minnesota


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If you’re looking for a great base from which to explore the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, look no further than Roseville!

This little-known tourist destination is also great for anyone who enjoys shopping since Roseville is known as one of Minnesota’s major retail centers.

It also has a variety of excellent eateries that offer a range of dishes from all over the world.

If you’re looking for something to do on a budget, head to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – it’s free to enter and has some pretty amazing sights, including a polar bear!

Como Town is also right next door if you’re looking for a place that’s kid-friendly.

Want more ideas? Keep reading for a comprehensive list of recommendations below

The 58 Most Popular Things To Do In Roseville, Minnesota

58. Giraffe Feeding Station

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: St Paul MN

57. Little Lake Johanna

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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56. Langton Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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55. Valentine Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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54. Gilfillan Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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53. Como Harbor

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

Location: 1225 Estabrook Dr Street Paul MN

Web Address:   https://comozooconservatory.org/

52. Savage Lake

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

51. Thirty Twenty Estates

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

Location: 3020 Rice StreetLittle MN

Tel:  651 484 0011

50. Goldstein Museum of Design

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: 1985 Buford Ave Street Paul MN

Tel:  612 624 7434

Web Address:   http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/

49. Silver Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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48. Chua Phat An

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 475 Minnesota Ave Roseville MN

Web Address:   https://phatan.org/

47. Lake Wabasso

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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46. Unity Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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Location: Roseville MN

45. Jaycees Shelter

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7006

Web Address:   https://cityofroseville.com/189/Jaycees-Shelter

44. Pleasant Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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43. Bennett Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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42. Lake Owasso

4.2 ★★★★☆ (21 reviews)

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41. Gervais Lake

4.2 ★★★★☆ (23 reviews)

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40. Lake Josephine

4.5 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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39. Mapleview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: Roseville MN

38. McCarrons Lake

2.7 ★★★☆☆ (47 reviews)

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37. Como Park Mini-Golf by Wheel Fun Rentals

3.8 ★★★★☆ (48 reviews)

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Location: 1300 Midway Pkwy Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 487 4179

Web Address:   https://wheelfunrentals.com/mn/st-paul/como-golf/

36. Lake Johanna

4.4 ★★★★☆ (56 reviews)

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35. Cafesjian’s Carousel

4.7 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

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Location: 1245 Midway Pkwy Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 489 4628

Web Address:   http://ourfaircarousel.org/

34. Oasis Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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Location: 1700 County Road C2 W Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7006

Web Address:   http://cityofroseville.com/parks

33. Woodview Off-leash Dog Area

4.0 ★★★★☆ (76 reviews)

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Location: Larpenteur Ave W Roseville MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/dog-parks

32. Perry Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (77 reviews)

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Location: 3700 New Brighton Road Arden Hills MN

Tel:  651 792 7800

Web Address:   http://cityofardenhills.org/index.aspx

31. Lake Como

4.7 ★★★★★ (89 reviews)

30. Gibbs Farm

4.4 ★★★★☆ (93 reviews)

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Location: 2097 Larpenteur Ave W Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 646 8629

Web Address:   http://rchs.com/

29. The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (104 reviews)

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Location: 1225 Estabrook Dr Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 487 8201

Web Address:   http://comozooconservatory.org/

28. Lake Phalen

4.6 ★★★★★ (114 reviews)

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27. Autumn Grove Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (119 reviews)

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Location: 1395 Lydia Ave W Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7006

Web Address:   http://cityofroseville.com/index.aspx

26. Rosebrook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (160 reviews)

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Location: Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7006

Web Address:   https://cityofroseville.com/220/Rosebrook-Park

25. Spooner Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (195 reviews)

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Location: 350 Eli RoadLittle MN

Tel:  651 766 4029

Web Address:   https://littlecanadamn.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Spooner-Park-11

24. Langton Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (222 reviews)

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Location: 1894 County Road C2 W Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7000

Web Address:   http://ci.roseville.mn.us/

23. Minnesota State Fair Midway

4.6 ★★★★★ (227 reviews)

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Location: 1842 W Dan Patch Ave Falcon Heights MN

Tel:  651 288 4400

Web Address:   https://mnstatefair.org/location/mighty-midway/

22. Lake Owasso County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (241 reviews)

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Location: 370 Owasso Blvd N Shoreview MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/find-park/lake-owasso-county-park

21. Como Park Golf Course

4.1 ★★★★☆ (269 reviews)

Location: 1431 Lexington Pkwy N Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 488 9673

Web Address:   http://golfstpaul.org/

20. Muriel Sahlin Arboretum at Roseville Central Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (277 reviews)

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Location: 2525 Dale Street N Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7006

Web Address:   http://cityofroseville.com/index.aspx

19. Lake McCarrons County Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (427 reviews)

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Location: 1795 Rice Street Roseville MN

Tel:  651 266 0300

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/LakeMcCarrons

18. Tony Schmidt Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (435 reviews)

Location: 3500 Lake Johanna Blvd Arden Hills MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/find-park/tony-schmidt-regional-park

17. Casey Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (475 reviews)

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Location: 2101 17th Ave E North Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 747 2411

Web Address:   http://northstpaul.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Casey-Lake-Park-Facility-3

16. Lake Josephine County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (477 reviews)

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Location: 3027 Lexington Ave N Roseville MN

Tel:  651 748 2500

Web Address:   https://ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/parks-trails/find-park/lake-josephine-county-park

15. Acorn Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (543 reviews)

Location: 286 County Road C West Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7006

Web Address:   https://cityofroseville.com/194/Acorn-Park

14. Zero Gravity Trampoline Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (709 reviews)

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Location: 2292 Woodale Dr Mounds View MN

Tel:  763 231 3033

Web Address:   https://zerogravitymn.com/

13. Silverwood Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,769 reviews)

Location: 2500 County Road E Street Anthony MN

Tel:  763 694 7707

Web Address:   https://threeriversparks.org/location/silverwood-park

12. Phalen Regional Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (2,039 reviews)

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Location: 1600 Phalen Dr Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 778 0413

Web Address:   http://stpaul.gov/facilities.aspx

11. Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (6,910 reviews)

Location: 120 W Kellogg Blvd Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 293 0200

Web Address:   http://nps.gov/miss/index.htm

10. Como Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (10,500 reviews)

Location: 1199 Midway Pkwy Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 266 6400

Web Address:   https://stpaul.gov/departments/parks-recreation/como-park-zoo-conservatory/como-regional-park

Our Top picks

9. Bell Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (322 reviews)

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Location: 2088 Larpenteur Ave W Street Paul MN

Tel:  612 626 9660

Web Address:   http://bellmuseum.umn.edu/

8. Reservoir Woods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (402 reviews)

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Location: 1950 Dale Street N Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7006

Web Address:   https://cityofroseville.com/219/Reservoir-Woods

7. Harriet Alexander Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (409 reviews)

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Location: 2520 Dale Street N Roseville MN

Tel:  651 765 4262

Web Address:   http://cityofroseville.com/hanc

6. Como Town

4.2 ★★★★☆ (563 reviews)

Location: 1301 Midway Pkwy Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 487 2121

Web Address:   http://comotown.com/

5. Central Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (587 reviews)

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Location: 2540 Lexington Ave N Roseville MN

Tel:  651 792 7006

Web Address:   http://cityofroseville.com/200/Central-Park—Lexington

4. Como Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (733 reviews)

Location: 1224 1256 Midway Pkwy Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 487 8200

3. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

4.9 ★★★★★ (1,070 reviews)

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Location: 1225 Estabrook Dr Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 487 8200

Web Address:   http://comozooconservatory.org/

2. SeaQuest Roseville

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,319 reviews)

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Location: 1595 Highway 36 West Suite 578 Roseville MN

Tel:  651 330 2590

Web Address:   https://visitseaquest.com/roseville

1. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

4.6 ★★★★★ (14,029 reviews)

Location: 1225 Estabrook Dr Street Paul MN

Tel:  651 487 8201

Web Address:   http://comozooconservatory.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Roseville, Minnesota! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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