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
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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BOOz & BROTHELs - A Haunting Aphrodisiac Tour
A walking food & drink tour through our historic Red Light District
Duluth
2.5 hrs
Brewery, Food Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Pub Crawl, Walking Tour
Duluth Ghost Tours
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Liberty Falls
Can you survive the Apocalypse? | Private Groups (min. 4 people)
St Cloud
Private Tours
Riddler's Escape
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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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Weekend Excursions
Family-friendly train ride along the St Louis River
Duluth
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
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Public Cruise
For all ages! • 1.5 Hours • Relax on the water!
Albert Lea
Boat Tour
Pelican Breeze II
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Sip & Maze
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lanesboro
6:00pm to 10pm
Big Springs Farm Pumpkin Patch
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🌙 Witching Hours at the Pillsbury Club
Reservations Required • 21+ Only
Minneapolis
1 Hour
Pillsbury Club
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Experience Duluth Explore All
Sips on Superior
1 Hour • Ages 21+
Duluth
1 Hour
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Pumpkin Paperweight Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Craft Glass Pumpkins!
Duluth
1 Hour for Groups of 1-3 People / 2 Hours for Gr
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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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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October Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Spooky Pumpkins!
Private Karaoke Suite
All Ages • Customizable Time Options • Maximum: 12 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Mountain Bike Rental
Duluth
4 Hours
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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10 Session Pack
September Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Free Pint at Bent Paddle!
Duluth
15 - 30 minutes per person
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Social Sauna
75 minutes • Starting at $40.21 per person
Duluth
75 Minutes
Cedar & Stone Sauna
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Boat Rentals Explore All
Pontoon Rental with 115 hp– Multi-Day (Delivered to your lake)
For those who settle for nothing but the best--HD Lake Maps, Electric Anchor, 115 hp. Fits up to 12.
Detroit Lakes
Boat Rental
Baxstar Fishing Guide Service
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“THE BENNY” 18’ BENNINGTON PONTOON WITH CANOPY - 25 HP MOTOR
Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Perfect for up to 7 people!
Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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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 with First Mate - Sea Ray (Excelsior)
1500lb Weight Limit • You would still need a boating license, but we would provide a 1st mate
Excelsior
2-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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2025 Bennington Top Deck with Slide
Starting at $849 • Up to 12 passengers - Tritoon - 200HP
Red Wing
Boat Rental
River Valley Power & Sport
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Bennington Ocean
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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Bareboat Charter with First Mate - Monterey 204 FSX (Wayzata)
1650lb Weight Limit • You would still need a boating license, but we would provide a 1st mate
Wayzata
2-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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Bennington Slate Gray
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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Deckboat Outing
Enjoy the best of the inland lakes of Cook County in a deckboat!
Grand Marais
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental
Sail the North Shore
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“THE ERNIE” 18' BENTLEY PONTOON WITH CANOPY - 50 HP MOTOR
Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Perfect for up to 8 people!
Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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Experience Minneapolis Explore All
Minneapolis Chain of Lakes Story Time Paddle with Wild Rumpus Books and Molly Beth Griffin
Thunder Down Under
Minneapolis
1.5
Private Tours
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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Crochet 101: The Basics
For ages 10+ • 2.5 Hours
🌙 Witching Hours at the Pillsbury Club
Reservations Required • 21+ Only
Minneapolis
1 Hour
Pillsbury Club
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Candlelight Ghost Tour
GHOST TOUR
Minneapolis
1
Kid-Friendly
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Open Studio
Prince's Side of the Street: North Minneapolis Landmarks Walking Tour
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • 6-7:30pm
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Slow Stitch: Hand Sewing Basics
For ages 8+ • 2 Hours • It all begins with a single stitch!
Classic Bucket Hat
Minneapolis
4 hours
Fiber Works MPLS
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Snowmobile Tours/Rental Explore All
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 - 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 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 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 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 - 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 - 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 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
Madonna's Flamingo Hot Tub Lounge
Private and day pass available!
Minneapolis
Private Tours
300 Clifton
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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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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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Cabin 12
Sleeps 6 • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Lower Bay HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 4 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Caddy Shack Duluth
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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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Cabin 8
Sleeps 4 • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Climbing Instruction - Private Class
Private Outdoor Guided Rock Climbing Class
Sandstone
5
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Climbing
Hard Water Sports
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Cabin 5
Sleeps 2 People • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Pappouli’s VIP Cave Rental
North Grant
Private Tours
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Lake Pepin & Red Wing Day Tour
A Mississippi River Valley Tour
Rochester
9
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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Knit Night
2.5 Hours • Drop in anytime
Minneapolis
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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Introduction to Farm Lake Fishing 101: Techniques & Tactics
2 Hours • Ages 4+
Ely
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Timber Trail Lodge
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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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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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Sunset Cruise
2 Hours • Ages 4+
Ely
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Timber Trail Lodge
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"To heal the sick" - Rochester and the Mayo Family
Tours on Wed & Sat. | Discover the Legacy of the Mayo Family, Join us for our To Heal the Sick Tour
Rochester
3 hours 30 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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Mississippi River Valley Adventure
Wildlife • Scenic Bluffs • Lake Pepin • Frontenac State Park
Rochester
8 hours
Kid-Friendly
Climbing, Hiking, Sightseeing Tour, Trolley
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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Boat and Electric Introduction
1 Hour • Ages 4+
Ely
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
Timber Trail Lodge
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