The arboretum opens at 9:00am, feel free to get here earlier and venture on their snowshoe trails or cross-country ski trails. But don't forget to check out the amazing giftshop.
If you have a sweet tooth or just want to try 100 different kinds of root beer, head on down to Minnesota's Largest Candy Store! It's about a 30 minute drive from the Arboretum but it is well worth the drive!
If you're a fan of art, travel to the legendary Minneapolis Institute of Art! It's open 10:00am to 5:00pm and I highly recommend! About 35 minute drive from the Arboretum.
If you are looking for a place to shop at a plethora of stores, look no further than the famous Mall of America! Open 10:00am to 9:00pm, plenty of time to find something you're interested in or the late Christmas present you forgot to buy. It's only about 28 miles from the MN Arboretum.