# Minnesota Mancation Ideas *By James Hills — Updated March 2025* Minnesota is gearing up to welcome sports fans who will be heading to the land of 10,000 lakes later this year to check out the NFL's newest sports complex housing the Minnesota Vikings but there's tons more fun to explore in the state for those ready to explore the north woods! Ever Wanted to Drive a Russian T-54 tank? ## Drive a tank in Kasota Climb into the driver’s seat of an authentic military tank, and test out your pilot skills. Navigate around the wooded trails and terrain territory, and even crush some cars – on purpose! ## Play in an Adult Sandbox Set aside the Tonka Toys and head to [Extreme Sandbox](https://www.extremesandbox.com/), just south of the Twin Cities in Hastings. Learn to operate an excavator, bulldozer or skid steer and maneuver through obstacle courses. 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