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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Minnesota - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Minnesota, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
BIG RIVER JOURNEY
STEM River Program • Grades 3-5
Brooklyn Park
Mississippi Park Connection
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Picture Perfect Photo & Video
Exclusive Cat Lounge Reservation -RV
1 Hour • All Ages Welcome • Enjoy a Purrrivate Cat Paradise!
North Roseville
1 hour
Private Tours
The Cafe Meow
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Get a grip with Big Bounce Socks!
Bloomington
*The Big Bounce America - Minneapolis MN
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Messy Monsters - Public Preschool Art Class
Ages 2-6
Hopkins
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Mess Hall MN
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Weekend Excursions
Family-friendly train ride along the St Louis River
Duluth
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
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Hidden Hollows Admission
Gates Open at 7pm • Last Ticket Sold at 10pm • Rides Open until 11pm
Brainerd
Rides Open Till 11pm
Pop Up Attraction
Hidden Hollows
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Totally Criminal Cocktail Hour
$10 per Adult | 1 Hours | Who doesn’t love a good mystery?
Individual Efoil Lessons - Chisago Lakes
Ages 12+ •2 Hours • Up to 2 People
Chisago City
2 Hours
Water Activities
Glyde Watersports
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Private Party Boat Rentals
From $450.50 • All Ages • 4, 8, and 48 Hour Options • Up to 8 and 10 passengers
St Paul
4, 8, and 48 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Captain White's Boat Cruises & Rentals
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Experience Minneapolis Explore All
NAUGHTY | Holiday Light Trolley Ride
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Beginning to Spin
For ages 8+ • 2 Hours • Want to try your hand at spinning your own yarn?
Madonna's Flamingo Hot Tub Lounge
Private and day pass available!
Minneapolis
Private Tours
300 Clifton
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Sewing Machine Know-How
For ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Sewing Machine Basics
Open Studio
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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Gertrude's Video Lounge
Private • 2 Hours
Minneapolis
Private Tours
300 Clifton
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Mississippi River Gorge Adventure
3-4 Hours • Recommended age 5+ • The Mississippi's only gorge and its tallest operational lock.
Minneapolis
Canyoning, Driving Tour, Shuttle, Water Park
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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Candlelight Ghost Tour
GHOST TOUR
Minneapolis
1
Kid-Friendly
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Experience Lake Superior Explore All
Blown Ornament Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Starting at $113.80 (including taxes and fees)
Vista Fleet Season Pass
Valid for 2 adults and 4 children (12 and under)
Duluth
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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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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Duluth Waterfront Tour
All Ages Welcome • 75 Minutes
Duluth
1 Hour and 15 Minutes
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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January Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Ride The Wave!
Duluth
15 - 30 minutes per person
Lake Superior Art Glass
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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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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+
March Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person
Duluth
.5-3 hours
Lake Superior Art Glass
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November Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Snowman or Ornament!
Duluth
15 - 30 minutes per person
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Messy Monsters - Public Preschool Art Class
Ages 2-6
Hopkins
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Mess Hall MN
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Candlelight Ghost Tour
GHOST TOUR
Minneapolis
1
Kid-Friendly
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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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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Kids Birthday Party
90 Minutes • Ages 4-15 • Price includes 10 people • Starting at $432.48
St Paul
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
St. Paul - Way Cool Cooking School
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Birthday Party
90 Minutes • Ages 4-15 • Price includes 10 people • Starting at $432.48
Eden Prairie
1.5 Hours (Standard Party) to 2 Hours (Teen Part
Kid-Friendly
Eden Prairie - Way Cool Cooking School
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Summer Cooking Camp
Morning & Afternoon Sessions • 4 Days • 3 Hours/Day • Ages 7-15 • Starting at $408
Eden Prairie
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Eden Prairie - Way Cool Cooking School
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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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ALL NEW: 9th Annual Haunted History Trolley Tour
Produced by The Zephyr Theatre in partnership with Stillwater Trolley
Stillwater
Kid-Friendly
The Zephyr Theatre
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St. Paul's Cathedral Daily Guided Tour
St. Paul’s Cathedral — Daily Docent-Led Guided Tour
St Paul
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
TourPatron
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Cat Lounge Reservations - RV
1 Hour • Ages 7+ • Make a New Furry Friend!
North Roseville
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
The Cafe Meow
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Kayak Tours Explore All
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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Tandem Kayak Rental
2-3 Hour • 8 mile kayak river trip!
Cannon Falls
3 Hours
Kayak
Cannon Falls Canoe & Bike Rentals
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Yamaha VX/EX Deluxe Personal Water Craft Jet Skis Rental
1-8 hour options • Must be 18+ to rent
Kayak Rental
1 day to 2 weeks • 10 foot 1 person kayak
International Falls
Kayak
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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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 (Overnight Camping)
2 days, 1 night • 20 miles • Ideal for Experienced Paddlers
Taylors Falls
1-4 Days
Canoe, Kayak
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Tandem Sit-on-Top Kayak
Two person kayak - river or lake paddling, or take it to go!
Dundas
Kayak
Farmstead Outdoor Adventures
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Tandem Inflatable Kayak
East Annandale
Kayak
Charter Marine MN
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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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Snowmobile Tours/Rental Explore All
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 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 - 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
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 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 - 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 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 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 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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Private Tours Explore All
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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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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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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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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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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Upper Bay HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 4 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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Captained Charters
All Ages • Relax & Fish! • 4 Hour Public & Private Charters • Comfortable Amenities
Isle
We offer 4 Hour Charters online.
Private Tours
Castles Resort
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Private Party Boat Rentals
From $450.50 • All Ages • 4, 8, and 48 Hour Options • Up to 8 and 10 passengers
St Paul
4, 8, and 48 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Captain White's Boat Cruises & Rentals
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The Justus Ramsey House Donations
St Paul
Private Tours
Minnesota Transportation Museum
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