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
Pendant Necklace Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
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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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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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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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
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
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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July and August Designer Event
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Ice Cream Bowls!
June Designer Event
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Get a free 6 pack of eggs from Locally Laid!
Pendant Necklace Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
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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Memorial Paperweight Class
Memorial Paperweight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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October Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Spooky Pumpkins!
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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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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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
Arts Era Party - A Painting Party
Perfect for the Creative Artist • 1.5 Hours
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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Paint Pouring
Minnesota Loon
Ages 6 and up! 1.5-2 Hours
Coon Rapids
Cheers Pablo - Coon Rapids
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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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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
Warm Winter Cabin
Ages 6+ • 1.5 - 2 Hours
ST-I 2025 22' Montego Bay Deluxe Seating Tritoon (4 Hour Rental)
Honda150 HP • Set-up for Tubing • Seats up to 13 people!
Minnesota Sunset
Ages 6+ • 1.5 - 2 Hours
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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Moonlit Fairy Glow
Ages 6+ • 1.5 - 2 Hours
Adventure Package
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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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
Eric Test Yosemite Trip
Hella Great Trip, Dude!
Ely
7 Days
Kid-Friendly
Axe Throwing, Boat Tour, Canoe, Cooking Class, Dolphin, Escape Room, Food Tour, Laser Tag, Photography Tour, Roller Skating, Sightseeing Tour, Snowmobile, SUP, Water Activities, Wildlife, Wine, Winery, Winter Activities
Wilderness Inquiry
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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 - 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!
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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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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Fishing Boat Rental
4-8 hours • All ages
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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Apostle Islands Paddle, Pinot, and Porter
Bayfield
4 Days
Kayak
Wilderness Inquiry
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10 Passenger Pontoon Rental
4-8 hours • All ages
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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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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