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
Picture Perfect Photo & Video
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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Snow Shoe - Kids
Perfect for snowy trails, family adventures, and winter outdoor fun.
Crosby
4 Hours - Multi-Day Rentals
Rentals
Red Raven
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Intro to Pattern Sewing: Cozy Pants
Ages 16+ • 4 Hours • Pattern Sewing
Craft Cocktail Table Reservation
Fridays 4:00, 5:30, & 6:00PM; Saturdays 2:30; 4:00 & 5:30 PM
Sunset Sled Tour
All Ages • 3.5 ~ 4 Hours
Ely
3.5–4 hours
Cast Outdoor Adventures
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Southbay Pontoon • Standard
1-10 Week Rentals • Up to 10 People • Driver: 21+ • Passengers: All Ages
Lake Park
J & K Marine - Cormorant
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Advance Sales One Session Wristband Will begin July 1st - They will still be available at the event
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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22' Deluxe Pontoon Boat
Up To 10 Passengers • 2-10 Hour Rental Available • All ages
White Bear Lake
2 Hours to 8 Hours Rentals
Tally's Dockside
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Experience Duluth Explore All
Tent Sites
Well Maintained Tent Sites • Immerse Yourself in Nature!
Duluth
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Rates Available
Lodging
Buffalo House
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Mountain Bike Rental
Duluth
4 Hours
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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The Duluth Zephyr - Coach Seats
For All Ages! • 1 Hour & 15 Minutes • Most Popular!
Duluth
1 hour & 15 minutes
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Sips on Superior
1 Hour • Ages 21+
Duluth
1 Hour
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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October Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Spooky Pumpkins!
October Beer Tasting Train - Coach Seats
Ages 21+ • 2.5 Hours • October 9th • Samplings included
Duluth
2.5 hours
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Casket Quarry Hike
Where Eco Meets Otherworldly
Duluth
60-min
Kid-Friendly
Eco Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, Hiking
Duluth Ghost Tours
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The Harbor Bundle
Sightseeing Cruise & E-Bike Experience
Duluth
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Laser Shot Shooting Suite
Ages 11+ • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 6 People
Museum Admission
All Day Access • Explore Duluth Train History! • Optional Pre-purchase
Duluth
All Day Access
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Kids Cooking Class
Ages 7-15 • 1.5 - 3 Hours • Starting at $102.71 per child
St Paul
1.5- 3 Hours
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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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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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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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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All Kids Bounce
All Ages 15 & Younger + Participating Parents/Carers
Bloomington
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Pop Up Attraction
*The Big Bounce America - Minneapolis MN
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Half-Day Custom Trips
4 Hours • Ages 4+
Ely
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Timber Trail Lodge
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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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Autumn Along the Mississippi River
A Perfect Autumn Day Along the Mississippi River
Rochester
7 hours
Kid-Friendly
Eco Tour, Environmental Attraction, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Trolley, Wildlife
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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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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Kayak Tours Explore All
ACA Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring
Golden Valley
8 hours
Kayak, Water Activities
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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Self Guided Paddling Tour (Intermediate)
All day • 1 or 2 people • 1 Canoe or 1 Kayak
International Falls
Kayak
Voyageurs Outfitters
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Double Kayak Rentals
1-8 hour options • All ages
Tandem Inflatable Kayak
East Annandale
Kayak
Charter Marine MN
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Double Kayak Rental
All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals • Paddle in Pairs!
Single Kayak Rental
All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals • Explore At Your Own Pace!
Float Fest 2026 - Presented by Bolton & Menk
A Celebration of the Mississippi River, from the Mississippi River!
Brooklyn Park
9:30 - 4:00 PM
Canoe, Kayak, Rafting, SUP, Wellness
Mississippi River Paddle Share
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Single Kayak Rental
2-3 Hour • 8 mile kayak river trip!
Cannon Falls
3 Hours
Kayak
Cannon Falls Canoe & Bike Rentals
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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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Private Tours Explore All
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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Giant Smash Extravaganza
Ages 10+ • 2 Hours • Up to 10 People
Sauk Rapids
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Rage Room
Emotion in Motion
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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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Lodge Room 1 & 2
All ages • 1 - 3 Nights • Sleeps up to 6 guests
Ray
1 - 3 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Voyageurs Adventures
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Architect Harry Wild Jones Designs in Tangletown Walking Tour
Saturday, July 18 • 1-2:30pm
Minneapolis
1.5
Private Tours
Preserve Minneapolis
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Fury Frenzy
All Ages • 25 Minutes • 1-2 People
Sauk Rapids
25 Minutes
Private Tours
Emotion in Motion
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Mystic Lake Amphitheater | VIP Experience
4 VIP tickets, luxury SUV transportation, premium seating, and VIP venue access.
Stewartville
6 hours
Private Tours
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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Prince The Tour *Sightseeing Minneapolis
$148ea. | *Most Popular | * 3.0 Hours Minneapolis
Waconia
Private Tours
The Tour MSP
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Cabin 8
Sleeps 4 • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Snowmobile Tours/Rental Explore All
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
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 - 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 / 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 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 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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Experience Lake Superior Explore All
July and August Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Free scoop at Love Creamery!
Duluth
15 - 30 minutes per person
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Blown Ornament Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Starting at $113.80 (including taxes and fees)
Group Rates (10+ People)
Discount for 10+ paid tickets (including at least 1 paid adult) on a single booking
Duluth
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
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Glass Earrings Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
November Designer Experience - Snowman or Ornament
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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Summer BBQ Dinner Train
In the SkyView Domecar • 2.5 Hour trip up the shore • With Yummy BBQ & Dessert Too
Duluth
2.5 hours
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Make It All!
Ages 10+ • 1.5 to 3 Hours • Make all 3 beginner items in one class!
Duluth Waterfront Tour
All Ages Welcome • 75 Minutes
Duluth
1 Hour and 15 Minutes
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Couples Exclusive! Unity Glass Class
Ages 10+
Wine Goblet Class
Ages 14+ • Up to 6 Participants • Make Wine Goblets!
Duluth
60 - 90 Minutes
Lake Superior Art Glass
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