A great place to take the family--especially kids is the A Maze 'n Farmyard near Eden Valley, MN. There is so much to do and something for all ages.
Of course there is a barn filled with animals that you can feed and some that can be held.
Some will eat right from your hand.
There is a cool bird house filled with parakeets. You can buy sticks with bird seed on them. The birds will flock to your sticks!
Outside you will find more animals. Some you can feed, some just to look at. There is also a bridge that spans a huge pond of koi.
Besides all of the farm animals the Farmyard also has some pretty cool slides.
Pony rides and a corn pit are always a hit with the younger ones too!
A challenging activity for the bigger ones is the maze. You wind your way through the maze to find the four corners and the middle tower. There is also a little kiddie maze.
Try your golfing skills on the mini golf course.
The Farmyard has a playground and picnic area. You can bring in your own food and beverages or purchase them from their air conditioned gift shop building. This building also has a room filled with bounce house inflatables.
All of this is included in your admission price. For more info check out their website: www.amazenfarmyard.com or call 320.453.6901
If you've got a little time and want to explore a little outside of Saint Cloud here are some fun close by places to visit.
*Amaze'N Farmyard Fun farm animals and maze and more. Eden Valley on Hwy. 55 320-453-6901 amazenfarmyard.com
*Charles A. Lindbergh State Park, Charles Lindbergh House and Museum. Little Falls. mnhs.org/lindbergh Park 320-616-2525 House 320-616-5421
*Clear Waters Outfitting Company Clearwater. Spend a day on the Mississippi. 320-558-8123 cwoutfitting.com
*Hemker Park & Zoo Freeport. Zoo with some exotic animals. 320-836-2426 hemkerzoo.com
*Lake Wobegon Regional Trail. Hiking, Biking and Rollerblading. lakewobegontrails.com
*Art and Heritage Place St. Joseph. Museum, gallery and gift shop with handmade gifts by the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict. 320-363-7100 sbm.osb.org
*Two Rivers Campground and Tubing. 18 miles north of St. Cloud. 320-584-5125 tworiverscampground.net
*St.John's Abbey & University Nature Trail. 12 miles of trail through prairie, forest and wetlands. Prairie and wetlands boardwalk. 320-363-3163 csbsju.edu/arboretum
*El Rancho Manana Campground and Riding Stable. Near Richmond. Horseback riding, hayrides, camping and mountain bike trails. call for reservations 320-597-2740 CAMPelrancho.com
*Rum River Barn & Vineyard. Milaca. 612-801-0546 rumriverbarn.com
