Minneapolis/ St. Paul

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Can my Minneapolis/ St. Paul pals give me a little help? Were planning on going to Minneapolis this summer (Mid July) for a 5 day vacation. Were a family of five on a budget. Can you tell me of some restaurants that would be good priced and fun to eat at? Were going to the Rainforest Café, Hard Rock, and Mickey’s dinner. Also is there any thing fun I’m missing? Were planning on visiting:
The stone arch
Sculpture garden
Aquarium (in the mall of America)
Grand ave.
Carjian’s carousel
Minn. Zoo
Como zoo (were zoo people)
The science museum

Also what of my list is on the light rail? The kids are SO excited about trying out the light rail.
Any ideas? TIA!