Annandale, MN, in the heart of the great lakes, offers families a plethora of great kid-friendly activities. With a new 2023 Ford Explorer, you’ll have plenty of room for everyone in the family and their gear to enjoy all the fabulous family adventures packed with fun and excitement listed below.
1. Have a Blast on the Water
With 26 lakes within a ten-mile radius of the town, there are loads of fun on the water. Chartered Rental LLC at 984 Elm Street in East Annandale offers exciting watercraft rentals and lake tours that will entertain you and the kids for hours. Try out the jet packs, hoverboards, or flyboards if you’re a brave bunch, or go on one of their amazing jet ski tours, cruises, or fishing trips. Whatever you decide, you’ll make memories your kids will never forget.
2. Go on an Outdoor Adventure in Lake Maria State Park
The beautiful Lake Maria State Park at 11411 Clementa Avenue Northwest in Monticello, a short 12.9-mile drive from Annandale, is the ideal destination for adventurous families to explore the great outdoors. Pack your hiking and camping gear in the Ford for a weekend of exciting outdoor fun.
Hike or horseback ride through the wooded terrain to secluded backpacking campsites on the shores of remote lakes, view an abundance of wildlife along the way and get cozy around campfires roasting s’mores You and the kids can paddle on Little Mary Lake, fish from the pier, and visit the Trail Center to learn more about nature from the interpretive displays.
3. Spend Quality Family Time in Annandale Municipal Park
Pack the swimsuits, fishing tackle, and everyone’s favorite eats and treats in the Ford and head to Annandale Municipal Park at 330-400 Oak Avenue North for a day in the fresh air. Build sandcastles on the beach and take a dip in the lake.
Play basketball, go on a scenic hike, paddle on the lake, and teach the kids how to fish from the pier. The park also has a great playground where the little ones can climb, swing, and slide, and picnic shelters with grills for family barbecues.
4. Admire Vintage Cars at Veit Automotive Foundation and Museum
Take the kids to Buffalo, just over 14 miles away, to visit the fascinating Veit Automotive Foundation and Museum at 914 80th Street. The museum displays a vast array of artifacts and automotive memorabilia depicting Minnesota’s rich automobile history.
Visit the massive barns on the 500-acre property, home to an enormous collection of over 80 restored automobiles of various brands and styles, rare and unusual gas pumps, vintage neon signs from local dealerships, oil cans, and pop coolers.
Get your kids off the couch and away from the screen and discover a world of family fun right on your doorstep. Before you hit the road to go on unforgettable family outings, call Lundeen Brothers Ford of Annandale Inc. today to schedule a maintenance appointment and ensure your vehicle will get you and your family safely anywhere you want to go.
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