Explore Things to Do in Minnesota
Welcome to Minnesota - the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", where natural beauty, vibrant cities, and year-round adventure await. Paddle or fish on crystal-clear waters, explore the rugged North Shore of Lake Superior, and hike through scenic state parks filled with forests, waterfalls, and wildlife. Discover the cultural energy of Minneapolis-St. Paul with its world-class museums, theaters, and dining, or unwind in charming small towns rich with Midwest hospitality. Whether you’re enjoying summer festivals, fall color tours, winter sports, or spring blooms, Minnesota offers unforgettable experiences in every season.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Minnesota. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Minnesota into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in Minnesota to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
22' Crest Pontoon Boat
4 & 8 Hours | Up to 10 People | All Ages Welcomed
Stillwater
Stillwater Boat Club & Rentals
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Heart of Minneapolis (HOM) Tour
2.5 Hrs • Recommend age 5 and up • Experience the coolest way to see the city from the water.
Minneapolis
Boat Tour, Factory Tour, Harbor Tour, Photography Tour, Water Park
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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Season Passes
Build your own 2026 Membership! • Adult & Children Passes • Ages 2+
Brainerd
Wildlife, Zoo
Safari North Wildlife Park
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Stillwater Food Tour
Gather. Break Bread. Experience Stillwater.
Stillwater
3 Hours
Food Tour
Stillwater Food Tour
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Step Through - 4'11" to 6'1"
For ages 15+ • Great for families! • 1-8 Hr Rentals • Experience Mendota Heights & the Mississippi!
Mendota Heights
Pedego Mendota Heights
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Wednesday Wine & Cheese Pontoon Tour
Wine and Cheese Pairing • 1.5 Hours • Ages 21+
White Bear Lake
1.5 Hours
Tally's Dockside
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Public Cruise
For all ages! • 1.5 Hours • Relax on the water!
Albert Lea
Boat Tour
Pelican Breeze II
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River Birch RV Site
Water and Electric Hookups
Garrison
Private Tours
Glowacki's Resort
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Intro to Pattern Sewing: Classic Wrap Skirt
Ages 16+ • 4 Hours • Pattern Sewing
Experience Lake Superior Explore All
The Duluth Passport
Three Attractions for about the price of two • Adults & Children (3-13)
Duluth
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Memorial Paperweight Class
Memorial Paperweight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Couples Exclusive! Unity Glass Class
Ages 10+
The Duluth Zephyr - First Class Dome Car
For All Ages! • 1 Hour & 15 Minutes • Limited Space!
Duluth
1 hour & 15 minutes
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Museum Admission
All Day Access • Explore Duluth Train History! • Optional Pre-purchase
Duluth
All Day Access
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Kids Pendant Class
Ages 4-11 • Up To 30 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Duluth
30 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Donations- General Railroad Museum Donation
Support Lake Superior Railroad Museum!
Duluth
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Blown Ornament Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Starting at $113.80 (including taxes and fees)
June Designer Event
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Get free tickets to the Great Lakes Aquarium!
July and August Designer Event
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Ice Cream Bowls!
Boat Rentals Explore All
Resort Boat
Daily Rentals • Fits 3 Passengers or 500 LBS
Deer River
Daily-Weekly
Boat Rental
Bowstring Shores Resort
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2025 Bennington Top Deck with Slide
Starting at $849 • Up to 12 passengers - Tritoon - 200HP
Red Wing
Boat Rental
River Valley Power & Sport
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Bareboat Charter - Monterey M6
2400lb Weight Limit • Must have 2 years boating experience & ALL RENTERS must boating license/permit
Excelsior
2, 3, 4 Hours and 1/2, Full Day Available
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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2026 Bennington Quad Bench Tri Toon
Starting at $395 • Up to 12 passengers - Tritoon - 200HP
Red Wing
Boat Rental
River Valley Power & Sport
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Bareboat Charter - Monterey 204 FSX
1650lb Weight Limit • Must have 2 years boating experience & ALL RENTERS must boating license/permit
Excelsior
2, 3, 4 Hours and 1/2, Full Day Available
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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Captained Charter - Monterey 204 FSX
1650lb Weight Limit • Does not require boating license/experience driving a boat • Captain provided
Excelsior
2-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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Bennington Polished Ruby
1-14 Day Rental Options • Up to 10 Guests
Battle Lake
1-14 Day Rental Options
Boat Rental
Scott Davis Services Inc DBA Enclave Dock & Lift
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Boat Lift
Daily Rentals • Boat Storage Lift
Deer River
Daily-Weekly
Boat Rental
Bowstring Shores Resort
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Bennington Granite
1-14 Day Rental Options • Up to 10 Guests
Battle Lake
1-14 Day Rental Options
Boat Rental
Scott Davis Services Inc DBA Enclave Dock & Lift
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Deckboat Outing
Enjoy the best of the inland lakes of Cook County with a cross between a pontoon and a power boat.
Grand Marais
4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental
Sail the North Shore
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Experience Minneapolis Explore All
Victory Memorial Drive Tour Walking Tour
Sunday, July 12 • 1-2:30pm
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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City of Birds
3 Hrs • Recommended age 5+ • A downriver paddle with a dramatic change in scenery.
Minneapolis
Kayak
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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Secrets of Minneapolis Trolley Tour
Minneapolis
1.5
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Pattern Sewing: Summer Blouse
The Corin Top from Grainline Studio
Minneapolis
3 hours
Fiber Works MPLS
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Lost Fast Food Joints of Longfellow
Saturday, June 27 • 10-11:30am
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Evening Mississippi River Cruise
CITY SIGHTSEEING
Minneapolis
1 Hour
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Knit Night
2.5 Hours • Drop in anytime
Minneapolis
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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Thunder Down Under
Minneapolis
1.5
Private Tours
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Island Park Walking Tour
Saturday, August 22 • 10-11:30am
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Happy Hour with a Preservationist-Midtown Exchange (Former Sears Tower)
Thursday June 19th 6-8pm
Minneapolis
2 hours
Preserve Minneapolis
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Private Tours Explore All
Bennington Regal Steel
1-14 Day Rental Options • Up to 10 Guests
Battle Lake
1-14 Day Rental Options
Scott Davis Services Inc DBA Enclave Dock & Lift
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10 Session Pack
Single Kayak Rental
All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals • Explore At Your Own Pace!
TikiTap Cruise-Excelsior (up to 14 guests)
Private Cruise • Up to 14 Passengers • Most Popular!
Excelsior
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
PaddleTap
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Canoe Rental
1 day to 2 weeks • 17’ Red Nova Craft Canoe ⦁ 2 Passengers
Ranier
1 day to 2 weeks
Voyageurs Outfitters
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Local Paddle - Half-Day Rental ~ NO SHUTTLE
2 hours • Paddle on the St. Croix River
Taylors Falls
2 Hours
Kayak
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Southbay Pontoon • Standard
3-6 Day Rentals • Up to 12 People • Driver Must Be 21+ • Passengers: All Ages
Lake Park
J & K Marine - Cormorant
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Monogram Flowers
Ages 6+ • 1.5 - 2 Hours
Haunted Lakewalk - What Lies Beneath
The November Witch keeps many secrets… What Lies Beneath — 75 mins
Duluth
75 mins
Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Duluth Ghost Tours
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Bentley Legacy 220 Cruise XL(R) Pontoon w/Suzuki 90
Must be 25+ to rent • 15 people or 2550 lbs • Perfect for cruising our local lakes
Kayak Tours Explore All
Kayak Daily Rental
Duluth
Kayak
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Self Guided Paddling Tour (Beginner)
All day • 1 or 2 people • 1 Canoe or 1 Kayak
International Falls
Kayak
Voyageurs Outfitters
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City of Birds
3 Hrs • Recommended age 5+ • A downriver paddle with a dramatic change in scenery.
Minneapolis
Kayak
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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Double Kayak Rental
Seats 2 • Ages 16+ to rent • 1-8 Hour Rental Available
White Bear Lake
1 Hour to 8 Hours Rentals
Kayak
Tally's Dockside
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Wild River Landing to Taylors Falls Dam
Our most popular day trip! • 3-4 hours • 10 miles
Taylors Falls
4 Hours
Canoe, Kayak
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Kayak Rental Wayzata
Lake Minnetonka Kayak Rental • Ages 12+
Wayzata
Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities
Wai Nani Surf & Paddle
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Solo Sit-on-Top Kayak
Single person kayak - river run, lake paddling or take it to go!
Dundas
Kayak
Farmstead Outdoor Adventures
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Whitewater Rafting Trip
Ages 11+ • 2-2.5 Hours • Up to 6 people per raft!
Cloquet
Kayak
Minnesota Whitewater
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Kayak Rental • Excelsior
Kayak Rental Lake Minnetonka • Ages 12+
Excelsior
Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities
Wai Nani Long
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Experience Duluth Explore All
Exclusive Cat Lounge Visit (Age Requirement: 8+)
$50-$80 • Ages 8+ • 50 Minutes • Private Group
Duluth
50 minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Wired Whisker
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Canal Park Dreadnought Ghost Walk
A Full 3-hr Immersive Journey + live EVP Paranormal Investigation (no add-ons required)
Duluth
75 mins
Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Duluth Ghost Tours
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Family Flamework Class
Ages 4+ • 90 Minutes
Duluth
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Lake Superior Art Glass
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September Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person
The Duluth Zephyr - Coach Seats
For All Ages! • 1 Hour & 15 Minutes • Most Popular!
Duluth
1 hour & 15 minutes
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Memorial Paperweight Class
Memorial Paperweight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Glass Earrings Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Water & Electric Sites • 8ft. - 50ft.
Campers 8ft. - 50ft. • 30 and 50 AMP • Book Now!
Duluth
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Rates Available
Buffalo House
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Weekend Excursions
Family-friendly train ride along the St Louis River
Duluth
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
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The Duluth Zephyr - First Class Dome Car
For All Ages! • 1 Hour & 15 Minutes • Limited Space!
Duluth
1 hour & 15 minutes
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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