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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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
Full Suspension Dream Bike - Salsa Blackthorn Carbon - Large
Located in downtown Crosby near the Cuyuna Lakes trail system.
Crosby
4 Hours - Multi-Day Rentals
Bike Rental
Red Raven
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Open Studio
Isanti Watersports
Enjoy this relaxing scenic float. You must complete the online waiver using link in Confirmation.
Isanti
Private Tours
Country Camping
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Rock Climbing Anchors Class
Sandstone
3.5
Climbing
Hard Water Sports
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Day Pass
Starting at $10 | Ends at end of the business day | Must be 18+
Chisholm
30West Fitness & Recreation
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MTM Memberships
Join the MTM Family! • Preserve history, inspire visitors, & keep the spirit of railroads alive!
St Paul
Minnesota Transportation Museum
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Exclusive Cat Lounge Reservation - NH
1 Hour • All Ages Welcome • Enjoy a Purrrivate Cat Paradise!
New Hope
The Cafe Meow - New Hope
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Schools & Youth: Experiential Learning & Adventure
Explore our agri tour! Non Profit rates starting at $22/each. Elementary Experiential Education
Park Rapids
2-3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Character Challenge Course
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On Stage at The Freight House
Our '26-27 Season begins November 21 — Get your tickets TODAY!
ST-7 SYLVAN PartyFish Cruiser Tritoon (8 Hour Rental) - PARKSIDE MARINA
Yamaha 150 HP • Set-up for Tubing & Fishing • Seats up to 12 people!
Private Tours Explore All
Private Terrace Sauna
75 minutes • Starting at $93.98 per person
Duluth
75 Minutes
Private Tours
Cedar & Stone Sauna
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Splatter Painting
For all ages! • 1 Hour • Up to 10 People
Sauk Rapids
2 Hours
Private Tours
Rage Room
Emotion in Motion
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17' Ice Castle Range Runner (2024)
Single Night $450 - 2 Night Weekends $825 + tax/fees · Sleeps up to 6 People · $500 Deposit Required
Detroit Lakes
1-7 Days
Private Tours
Castle
Baxstar Fishing Guide Service
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Upper Bay HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 4 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Private Sauna / Cold Plunge Session
Ages 7+ • 2 Hour Passes • Thursday - Sunday
Independence
2 Hours
Private Tours
Winter Activities
Sauna Camps
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Smash Room
Ages 10+ • 55 Minutes • Up to 8 People
Sauk Rapids
55 Minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Rage Room
Emotion in Motion
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Private Karaoke Suite
All Ages • Customizable Time Options • Maximum: 12 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Premier HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 10 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Golf
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Lodge Room 2
All ages • 1 - 3 Nights • Sleeps up to 2 guests
Ray
1 - 3 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Voyageurs Adventures
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Lodge Room 1
Clean, comfortable and simple: 1br/1ba, A/C, Smart T.V. 2-Full-sized beds, shared kitchen, deck
Ray
1 - 3 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Voyageurs Adventures
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Nightlight Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Craft Glass Nightlights!
Duluth
1 Hour for Groups of 1-3 People / 2 Hours for Gr
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Paperweight Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Craft Glass Paperweights!
Duluth
1 Hour for Groups of 1-3 People / 2 Hours for Gr
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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St. Paul's Cathedral "Sunday's Best" VIP Guided Tour
90-minute docent-led behind-the-scenes experience
St Paul
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
TourPatron
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Family Cooking Class (Ages 3-6)
Adult & Child Pair • 1.5 Hours • Adults ages 16+ • Starting at $118.93
St Paul
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
St. Paul - Way Cool Cooking School
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Exclusive Cat Lounge Visit (Age Requirement: 8+)
Ages 8+ • 50 Minutes • Private Group
Duluth
50 minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Wired Whisker
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Memorial Paperweight Class
Memorial Paperweight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Pablo’s Kids Art Classes
Let your child explore their creativity, build confidence, and have fun at Cheers Pablo!
Coon Rapids
2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Cheers Pablo - Coon Rapids
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Family Flamework Class
Ages 4+ • 90 Minutes • Bring the whole crew for glassblowing fun!
Duluth
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Autistic Workshop
Coon Rapids
1
Kid-Friendly
Cheers Pablo - Coon Rapids
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A Day at the Minnesota State Fair
Join Rochester Trolley and Tour Co. on Saturday Aug. 28th, 2027!
Rochester
12 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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Snowmobile Tours/Rental Explore All
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 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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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 / 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 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
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 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 - 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 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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Experience Duluth Explore All
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Workshops, classes and local events to check out while you're in town.
Laser Shot Shooting Suite
Ages 11+ • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 6 People
March Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person
Duluth
.5-3 hours
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Fall Golf League Registation
Fall 2 Person Golf League Best Ball
Duluth
55
Private Tours
Golf, Rentals, Sports, Winter Activities
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Premier HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 10 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Golf
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Nordic Ski Rental
Duluth
8 Hours
Ski
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Six Month Membership
10 Session Pack
6 month Golf Individual Membership
Nov-April 6mth Individual Membership
Canal Park Tour
For all ages! • Each Carriage fits up to 6 • 20 Minutes
Kayak Tours Explore All
Solo Sit-Inside Kayak
Single person kayak - river or lake paddling or pick-up and go!
Dundas
Kayak
Farmstead Outdoor Adventures
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Sunrise River Landing to Taylors Falls Dam
Ideal for Experienced Paddlers • 6-8 hours • 20 miles
Taylors Falls
6-8 Hours
Canoe, Kayak
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Fishing Boat Rental
4-8 hours • All ages
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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Two Person Kayak Rental
1 day to 2 weeks • 2 person kayak
International Falls
Kayak
Voyageurs Outfitters
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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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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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Double Kayak Rentals
1-8 hour options • All ages
Kayak Rental
4-8 hours - All ages - Please call 651-769-3343 for additional times
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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6 Passenger Pontoon Rental
4-8 hours • All ages
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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Experience Minneapolis Explore All
After School Sewing Club
For ages 8-15 beginning sewing - 6 weeks
Minneapolis
1.5 hours, 6 weeks: Sep. 13th - Oct. 28th (no cl
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
Fiber Works MPLS
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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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Slow Stitch: Hand Sewing Basics
For ages 8+ • 2 Hours • It all begins with a single stitch!
Candlelight Ghost Tour
GHOST TOUR
Minneapolis
1
Kid-Friendly
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Stitch On!
Ages 8+ • 2.5 Hours • Beginning Sewing Workshop
Pillsbury Club Ghost Hunt
GHOST HUNT
Minneapolis
2
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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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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The Final Fall Float—Costumes & Kayaks
2.5 Hrs • Recommend age 5 and up • The coolest way to see (and hear) the city from the water!
Minneapolis
1.5-2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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NAUGHTY | Holiday Light Trolley Ride
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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