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State Fairgrounds Minnesota

1265 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN 55108-3109
(651) 288-4400
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Ranked #9 of 58 attractions in Saint Paul
Type: State Parks
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Marshall, MN
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We were there at the State Fair two years ago. I like the people watching but it is rather crowded. You can find some great entertainment throughout the grounds, but it definitely is for a younger crowd because of all the walking necessary to cover the whole grounds. I would say that it is difficult to do in one day.

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Hudson, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Who doesnt love the fairgrounds; you can see the funniest people walking around, eat food on a multitude of different sticks, see farm animals, concerts, and everything in between! During the off-season, the fairgrounds is a good place to walk around too.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This is a good state fair though to be honest, I'm not a big "fair" guy. The food is excellent and it has entertainment to satisfy just about everyone. I stay one day and that's about it for me. Another thing we do is to take a bus in (I think for $5) and take the same one out. The... More

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Crystal, Minnesota, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

ok if you are able, you must go to the state fair, its a tradition! the MN State fair is clean, friendly, has something to keep even the most picky person entertained for days. It's FUN and the food is delicious, must get deep fried cheese curds, and mini doughnuts, and a made from scratch everyday malted milk shake, oh... More

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Hudson, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Every year, I print off the map of the fairgrounds, and looking through the unique food list, and activities, mark on the map the 'must haves', so we can get to them faster! This is the one occasion that we eat our way through the day. There are so many delicious foods, that my kids and I share an order... More

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St Paul, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

MN State Fair = Amazing! So much food, so many people, so many games and rides, love going and go every single year! Wouldnt miss it!

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Eagan, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

What is the Minnesota State Fair know for??? Everything on a stick! We're also known for great music bands at night, and one of the biggest turn outs in the country! I know this is probably one of the biggest highlights of my summer every year!

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North Branch, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We have been going to the State Fair for years. We always go twice and sometimes we go three times. Depends how tired we get and how hot the weather is.

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Chisago City, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Annual tradition. I've been attending the fair since there was actually farm machinery on "machinery hill". Since those good ol days, it has turned into the great MN people watching and annual eating extravaganza. Love the variety of foods. (Favorite is the gizmo)

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

The Mn state fair is the best state fair ever! Waking is long, but once there, a lot to to and even try for foods we dont normally eat here. The kids can go to a "butterfly house" and get one that will turn into a butterfly! Tons to do, of course there are rides!

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