My son has an eagle obsession at the moment so I took him down to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. It's about an hour and a half south of the Cities and you drive down along the Mississippi River.
If you haven't been to the National Eagle Center, I think it's worth a trip. Especially if you have a bird-loving kid. The center takes in non-releasable bald and golden eagles to help them survive and to teach others about these magnificent birds. While it's a small museum, it has a lot to offer. Catch one of their live eagle programs to learn all about these birds and get an up-close visit with one of the four eagles currently residing at the museum. We got to see Was'aka eat a rat for lunch right in front of us!
You can visit all of the eagles on their nesting perches right inside the museum. Sitting along a huge window wall to keep an on the river, these birds are amazing to see in real life. There are activities throughout the museum that allow you compare your skills against the eagles and learn all about their habitat. Step inside the eagles nest to get an idea of their size.
The museum is nestled right along the Mississippi river and you can walk along the river to spot some of the local eagles and their nests.
They're open from 10am-5pm everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and Easter Sunday.
Admission: $10
Veterans: $9
Youth (4–17): $7
3 & Under: FREE
MEMBERS: FREE
