Before your kids start with that familiar whiney "I'm bored" phrase this summer, make a plan to check out some of these fun spots in Minnesota that are great boredom-busters.  And before your schedule fills up, text this story to your BFF with kids and get that playdate on the calendar!

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9 Amazing Places to Check Out in Minnesota To Avoid The "I'm Bored" Whine This Summer

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1) Toys and Fun Galore at Lark Toys in Kellogg, Minnesota

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2) Check Out the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota

READ MORE: Sad Update From National Eagle Center in Minnesota

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3) Explore the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota

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4) Say "Hi" to the Animals at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul, Minnesota

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5) Enjoy the Animals and Trails at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo in Byron, Minnesota

READ MORE: New "Baby" Animal Just Arrived at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo in Southeast Minnesota

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6) Go for a hike at Quarry Hill Nature Center in Rochester, Minnesota

7) Enjoy the outdoors at Whitewater State Park in Altura, Minnesota

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8) Enjoy a Day of Fun at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota

READ MORE: 144,000 Ladybugs Released at Popular Mall of America in Minnesota

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9) Grab a Baseball Glove and Have Fun at a Minnesota Twins game in Minneapolis!

It's a Minnesota Bucket List! 50 Things You Must Do and See in Minnesota

The land of 10,000 lakes has so many amazing places to visit and explore! Scroll through this Minnesota Bucket List of 50 places and things to do and see how many you've crossed off the list.

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25 of the Best Places to Live in the Midwest According to Livability.com

If you've been thinking of making a move, Livability.com just released a list of the top 25 best places to live in the midwest. Minnesota seems to be a hot spot too and even has a city that landed in the top 3!

See all of the criteria and reasons why each town was picked as the best at Livability.com.

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