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Franconia Sculpture Park

29815 Unity Ave., Shafer, MN 55074
651-465-3701
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Shafer
Type: Parks
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St. Paul
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

There is something wrong with you if you don't find something that interests you here. All ages will be intrigued and will enjoy the experience. You can explore the sculptures at your own pace and they are interactive so the children can climb on them and explore. There are real artists that live there and create these sculptures so you... More

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Stacy, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013 via mobile

Must have been a farm purchased by some old hippies. Large art (house-sized) broadly spaced out so it takes some time getting through. Did not understand any of the art there, but was interesting. Like a blob of concrete in the shape of a deflated car. Nice playground for kids. Nice way to spend an afternoon for free.

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SAINT PAUL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

The sculptures change constantly; I miss my favorites but love the new surprises each time! No matter the season it's a blast! Such talent, it's unreal~and you must stay to watch the artists in action.

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Rice Lake, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

Driving home to Rice Lake from MLPS, the kids and I needed a break. We always drive past Franconia and never stop. I'm so glad we did. They loved the crazy climbing art, I loved that we weren't at yet another cheap Disney-Wanna Be place, and that they were being exposed to the ideas and inspirations of people that make... More

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Chisago City, Mn
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

Fun place to walk around.. some of the art is interactive, all very interesting to look at. Neat place to take the kids for an afternoon, or just go and have some quiet time for yourself. Very inspiring atmosphere.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2012 via mobile

We spent about an hour wandering the Park and saw some interesting sculptures. There is nothing traditional about this art. It is all fun and new. Tours via golf cart were offered for those with mobility challenges & dogs on leash are welcome. No one was in the information booth so I did not get to buy a "Start Seeing... More

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Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012

We stopped here at random, thinking it might be a mini-golf course. Instead it was a much more interesting living sculpture garden than the one in our hometown of Minneapolis! Move over Spoon and Cherry, Franconia has a suspended house!

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Arlington, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012

my family has passed this place a million times on our way to wisconsin, one day 2 years ago, we stopped there finally. I now go often, 4 times a year about, and it's always changing. I love it. the cool dr seuss type playground rules. I love it. I tend to take random friends to this throughout the year,... More

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Waconia, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Just a fun stop on the corner of two highways .. brightened our day some more ...

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

A not to be missed outdoor "art" garden that reminds me of roadside attractions of the 60's. You look, stop and ask, what the.......

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