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
Week Long Sauna Rental
Ages 5+ • One Week Rentals • We bring the comfort to you!
Winona Minnesota Mississippi River Tour
Pappouli’s VIP Cave Rental
North Grant
Private Tours
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
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Corporate Team Building Event
Starting at $125/pp • 2.5 Hour Event • Total deposit booking cost $540.60
Eden Prairie
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Eden Prairie - Way Cool Cooking School
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Wild River Landing to Taylor Falls Dam (Overnight Camping)
Most popular overnight trip! • 3-4 hours of paddling time • 10 miles
Taylors Falls
6-8 Hours
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Halloween Story Time Canoe Paddle with Wild Rumpus
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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7 Passenger 60 HP Pontoon Boat Rental
Drivers Must be Ages 18+ • 1-14 Day Rentals • Delivery Available!
Grand Rapids
R&R Rental - Grand Rapids
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Fun Slide
All Ages • All-Day Orchard Fun • U-Pick Apples, Hayrides & Family Activities
Lakeville
All day access!
Applewood Orchard
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Boat Rentals Explore All
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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Bareboat Charter - Larson (Excelsior)
1500lb Weight Limit • Must have 2 years boating experience & ALL RENTERS must boating license/permit
Excelsior
2, 3, 4 hours, half day, or full day
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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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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Bareboat Charter - Monterey M4 (Excelsior)
2100lb 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 M4 (Excelsior)
2100lb 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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22 Foot Godfrey Pontoon with 90hp Yamaha
Experience ultimate leisure on our luxurious pontoon, powered by a quiet 90hp Yamaha engine
Brainerd
1-7 Days
Boat Rental
FRANTASTICK FUN RENTALS. LLC
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“THE PRINCE” 22' PRINCECRAFT PONTOON WITH CANOPY - 115 HP MOTOR
Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Perfect for up to 12 people!
Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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Bareboat Charter - Sea Ray (Excelsior)
1500lb 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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“THE TONKA” 22' SUN TRACKER PONTOON WITH CANOPY - 40 HP MOTOR
Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Perfect for up to 12 people!
Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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24 Foot Godfrey Tri Toon with 200HP Yamaha
Experience our stunning 24-foot Godfrey Tritoon with a powerful 200hp Yamaha engine
Brainerd
1-7 Days
Boat Rental
FRANTASTICK FUN RENTALS. LLC
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Private Tours Explore All
SPECIAL NEEDS - Santa Allan Visit
Bloomington
Private Tours
The Santa Experience
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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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Premier HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 10 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Golf
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Grand Marais Harbor Sail
Reserve a sailboat for a private charter with up to six people.
Grand Marais
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Sail the North Shore
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Detective Lockwood
Help Stop the Green Reaper! | Private Groups (min. 2 people)
St Cloud
Private Tours
Riddler's Escape
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Messy Families(ages 5+) - Public Class
Parents Stay to Create or Drop and Pick up
Hopkins
Private Tours
Mess Hall MN
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Corner Suite
All ages • 1 - 3 Nights • Sleeps up to 2 guests
Ray
1 - 3 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Voyageurs Adventures
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SPECIAL NEEDS - Santa Pat Visit
Bloomington
Private Tours
The Santa Experience
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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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Experience Duluth Explore All
October Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Spooky Pumpkins!
Duluth
15 - 30 minutes per person
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Weekend Excursions
Family-friendly train ride along the St Louis River
Duluth
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
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Glass Earrings Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Cruiser Bike Rental
Duluth
4 Hours
Bike Rental
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Tent Sites
Well Maintained Tent Sites • Immerse Yourself in Nature!
Duluth
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Rates Available
Lodging
Buffalo House
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March Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person
Duluth
.5-3 hours
Lake Superior Art Glass
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December Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Holiday Ornaments and Snowmen!
Duluth
15 - 30 minutes per person
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Traverse Paddleboard Rental
Equipment Rentals • All Ages
Duluth
Half Day (4 Hours) & Full Day (8 Hours)
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Social Sauna
75 minutes • Starting at $40.21 per person
Duluth
75 Minutes
Cedar & Stone Sauna
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Experience Lake Superior Explore All
Make It All!
Ages 10+ • 1.5 to 3 Hours • Make all 3 beginner items in one class!
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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Glass Earrings Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Glass Flower Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants •
Wine Goblet Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Duluth
60 - 90 Minutes
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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March Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person
Duluth
.5-3 hours
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Glass Icicle Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Duluth
60 - 90 Minutes
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Couples Exclusive! Unity Glass Class
Ages 10+
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
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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Messy Monsters - Public Preschool Art Class
Ages 2-6
Hopkins
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Mess Hall MN
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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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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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MEA/October Break Release Days
Minneapolis
7 hrs
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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Sizzlin' Chicago
Experience the Windy City Like Never Before! Join us June 21-25, 2027 for our Sizzlin' Chicago Tour
Stewartville
5 Days
Kid-Friendly
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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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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Historic Tour
Starting at $8.00 | Experience the charm and beauty of Stillwater! | Ages 3+
Stillwater
45 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Stillwater Trolley
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Parent & Child Class Ages 3-6
Adult & Child Pair • 1.5 Hours • Adults ages 16+ • Starting at $118.93
Eden Prairie
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Eden Prairie - Way Cool Cooking School
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Duluth Winter Village Tour
Discover Duluth’s Winter Wonderland: A Festive Getaway of Lights, and Holiday Magic! Dec. 3-6, 2026
Stewartville
4 Days / 3 Nights
Kid-Friendly
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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Experience Minneapolis Explore All
Sewing School: The Zipper Pouch
Ages 16+ • Pattern Sewing for Beginners
Minneapolis
3 hours
Fiber Works MPLS
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Madonna's Flamingo Hot Tub Lounge
Private and day pass available!
Minneapolis
Private Tours
300 Clifton
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Picture Perfect Photo & Video
Gertrude's Video Lounge
Private • 2 Hours
Minneapolis
Private Tours
300 Clifton
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NAUGHTY | Holiday Light Trolley Ride
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Stitch On!
Ages 8+ • 2.5 Hours • Beginning Sewing Workshop
NICE | Holiday Light Trolley Ride
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Candlelight Ghost Tour
GHOST TOUR
Minneapolis
1
Kid-Friendly
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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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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