Whenever I have visitors (weather permitting), I take them to Como Park. It is such a beautiful area with the lakes, grassy areas, and walking/biking trails. And, the FREE zoo has so many varieties of animals that there's something for everyone! Not even the bigger, more expensive Minnesota Zoo has polar bears, but they can certainly be found playing around at the Como Park Zoo! There are exhibits inside and out, but it is in a well-contained area so you don't get tired walking for miles to see all the animals. Also, because it isn't huge, you don't have to spend an entire day at the zoo--you'd still have time for a nice walk around the lake or a picnic in the park!
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