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Challenge your buddies to recreational warfare at Splat Tag Inc, open seven days a week. This enormous paintball field is only 25 minutes east of Saint Paul and offers 20 unique courses at one convenient location. Battle it out with a private group reservation or join in an ongoing game.

You can let your wild ones run free at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Admission is free, although donations are suggested. See exhibits and attractions that house the big cats, the primates, the exotic birds, the hoofed creatures, the wild wolves and even polar bears. Head over to the Conservatory afterward to see, smell and possibly taste plants from all over the world.

Whether you are in the mood for extreme dramas, heart-warming tales, soulful musicals or hilarious comedies, Park Square Theatre is bound to put on entertainment that you will love. East Metro’s regional theater, Park Square has two stages under one roof and employs more than 120 of Saint Paul’s richly talented actors to put on ten shows each season.

Get the best vintage finds at Rewind Vintage, which actually sells both vintage and contemporary clothing and accessories. So, whether your style is the latest fashion or retro chic, you can find exactly what you need to complete your wardrobe. Name brand, off-brand, you name it—find it in this glamorous thrift boutique.