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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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Planning the perfect vacation in Minnesota is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Minnesota. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.

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

4.9
Pendant Necklace Class

Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants

Duluth
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Tuesday/Saturday Sigurd Olson’s Guided Listening Point Tour

For all ages! • 2 Hours • A Journey Through Wilderness & Legacy

2 Hours
Guided Tour
Listening Point Foundation
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Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak

Two person kayak - river or lake paddling, or take it to go!

Kayak
Farmstead Outdoor Adventures
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Ages 21+
5
Messy Adults - Public Class

Adult Painting Experience • 21+ Only

Hopkins
Up to 2 Hours
Mess Hall MN
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MTM Memberships

Join the MTM Family! • Preserve history, inspire visitors, & keep the spirit of railroads alive!

Osceola
Minnesota Transportation Museum
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Kid-Friendly
Ages 5+
Unlocking the Falls

2-2.5 Hours • Recommended age 5+

Minneapolis
2-2.5 hours, depending on conditions and group n
Kid-Friendly
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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2024 Polaris 650 INDY Adventure

Ages 21+ to Rent • Great for Friends!

Park Rapids
Up North Power & Sports
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Twelfth Night

A Zephyr production! Written by William Shakespeare

1 hr 45 min
The Zephyr Theatre
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Guided Ice Fishing Trip

Book a Trip For 1-8 People (Or More!) • 4 Hour Trips Starting at $395

Detroit Lakes
Fishing
Baxstar Fishing Guide Service
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5
Social Sauna

75 minutes • Starting at $56.29 per person

Duluth
75 Minutes
Cedar & Stone Sauna
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Experience Lake Superior Explore All

4.3
Museum Admission - Combo Rate Discount

Half-off with train tickets • All Day Access • Use before or after excursion

Duluth
All Day Access
Museum
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Lake Superior Sawtooth - MN

Ages 6+ • 1.5 - 2 Hours

Woodbury
Cheers Pablo - Woodbury
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Ages 16+
4.3
Lilac Lovefest Din & Gin

In the SkyView Domecar • 2.5 Hour Excursion • Reservations Required

Duluth
2.5 Hours
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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4.9
July and August Designer Event

All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Ice Cream Bowls!

Duluth
Lake Superior Art Glass
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4.9
June Designer Event

All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Get a free 6 pack of eggs from Locally Laid!

Duluth
Lake Superior Art Glass
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4.9
Pendant Necklace Class

Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants

Duluth
Lake Superior Art Glass
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4.3
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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Kid-Friendly
Ages 10+
4.9
Memorial Paperweight Class

Memorial Paperweight

Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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4.9
October Designer Experience

All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Spooky Pumpkins!

Duluth
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Boat Rentals Explore All

Bareboat Charter with First Mate - Larson (Excelsior)

1500lb Weight Limit • You would still need a boating license, but we would provide a 1st mate

2-8 Hours
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

2-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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Bennington SG

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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Ages 18+
Resort Boat

Daily Rentals • Fits 3 Passengers or 500 LBS

Deer River
Daily-Weekly
Boat Rental
Bowstring Shores Resort
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Bennington O

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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2017 20? Sweetwater Pontoon

Daily Rentals • 8 passengers or maximum of 1350 lbs

Deer River
Daily-Weekly
Boat Rental
Bowstring Shores Resort
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2016 Lund Rebel

Daily Rental • 4 persons MAX or 800 lbs maximum

Deer River
Daily-Weekly
Boat Rental
Bowstring Shores Resort
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2019 Lund Adventure

Daily Rental • 4 persons MAX or 800 lbs maximum

Deer River
Daily-Weekly
Boat Rental
Bowstring Shores Resort
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Private
The Point on Rainy

Vacation Home Rental • Up to 10 Guests • 7 Night Rentals

International Falls
Rent for 7 Nights
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Rainy Lake Houseboats
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“THE JAMAICA” 22' Jamaica Pontoon with Canopy - 50 hp motor

Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Plush seats & perfect for up to 11 people!

Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All

Bentley Bolt Tritoon

Must be 25+ to rent • 9 people or 1530 lbs • Perfect for cruising our local lakes

23
Musky House Marine
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5
Arts Era Party - A Painting Party

Perfect for the Creative Artist • 1.5 Hours

Hopkins
Mess Hall MN
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Ellsworth Rock Gardens Adventure Tour

Seven Hours • One of the Park's Most Remarkable Viewpoints

7 Hours
Boat Tour
Rainy Lake Houseboats
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4.9
Whitewater Rafting Trip

Ages 11+ • 2-2.5 Hours • Up to 6 people per raft!

Cloquet
Kayak
Minnesota Whitewater
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Jon Fujita Island Tour

Three Hours • Quiet Spaces to Escape City Life

3 Hours
Boat Tour
Rainy Lake Houseboats
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Classic (Straight Bar) - minimum 5'6"

For ages 15+ • Great for families! • 1-8 Hr Rentals • Experience Mendota Heights & the Mississippi!

Mendota Heights
Pedego Mendota Heights
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Private Tours Explore All

Classic (bar across) - 5'6" and taller

For 5'11" and taller • 1-8 Hr Rentals • Enjoy Nine Mile Creek Trail and explore Normandale

Eden Prairie
Pedego Twin Cities
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ST-I 2025 22' Montego Bay Deluxe Seating Tritoon (4 Hour Rental)

Honda150 HP • Set-up for Tubing • Seats up to 13 people!

Lake City Boat Club
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Grand Sightseeing Tour

All ages welcome • 1 hour and 45 minutes • Most popular!

Duluth
1 Hr 45 Min
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Skidoo Renegade Sport 600 ACE XS

24 Hours up to a Month! • Single Rider

Grey Eagle
24 Hours - 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Bennington SG

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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4.5
Stavrianos 2024

Light, crisp, tropical fruit, lemon with a dry finish

North Grant
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
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Snowmobile Tours/Rental Explore All

Skidoo Renegade Sport 600 ACE XS / Skidoo MXZ 600 ACE XP

24 Hours up to a Month! • Discounted packages!

Grey Eagle
24 Hours up to 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Skidoo Grand Touring Sport 600 ACE - Gen 4 Rev Chassis

24 Hours up to a Month! • 1-2 Riders

Grey Eagle
24 Hours - 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Skidoo Grand Touring Sport 600 ACE - XS Chassis / Skidoo Renegade Sport 600 ACE XS

24 Hours up to a Month! • Discounted packages!

Grey Eagle
24 Hours up to 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Skidoo MXZ 600 ACE XP

24 Hours up to a Month! • Single Rider

Grey Eagle
24 Hours - 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Skidoo Renegade Sport 600 ACE XS

24 Hours up to a Month! • Single Rider

Grey Eagle
24 Hours - 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Skidoo Grand Touring Sport 600 ACE - Gen 4 Rev Chassis / Skidoo MXZ 600 ACE XP

24 Hours up to a Month! • Discounted packages!

Grey Eagle
24 Hours up to 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Skidoo Grand Touring Sport 600 ACE - XS Chassis

24 Hours up to a Month! • 1-2 Riders

Grey Eagle
24 Hours - 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Skidoo Grand Touring Sport 600 ACE - Gen 4 Rev Chassis / Skidoo Grand Touring Sport 600 ACE - XS Chassis

24 Hours up to a Month! • Discounted packages!

Grey Eagle
24 Hours up to 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Skidoo Grand Touring Sport 600 ACE - Gen 4 Rev Chassis / Skidoo Renegade Sport 600 ACE XS

24 Hours up to a Month! • Discounted packages!

Grey Eagle
24 Hours up to 1 Month
Snowmobile
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Kayak Tours Explore All

Double Kayak Rental

All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals • Paddle in Pairs!

Park Rapids
Kayak
R&R Rental
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8 Hour Rental

Single & Tandem Kayaks and SUPS • Renters must be 18+ • From Gomsrud Park

Kayak
Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc.
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Solo Sit-Inside Kayak

Single person kayak - river or lake paddling or pick-up and go!

Kayak
Farmstead Outdoor Adventures
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4 Hour Rental

Single & Tandem Kayaks and SUPS • Renters must be 18+ • From Gomsrud Park

Kayak
Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc.
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Ages 16+
4
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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Kayak Rental Wayzata

Lake Minnetonka Kayak Rental • Ages 12+

Wayzata
Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities
Wai Nani Surf & Paddle
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Ages 21+
Apostle Islands Paddle, Pinot, and Porter

Bayfield
4 Days
Kayak
Wilderness Inquiry
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4.9
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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