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 site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Minnesota. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Minnesota into something truly memorable.
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
Kayak
All Ages • 1-7 Days • Holds 1 Person
Longville
Kayak
Musky House Marine
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Sanctuary Admission
All ages welcome • 3 Hours
Orr
Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary
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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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27’ Avalon Tri-toon Rental
2024 Avalon Catalina Quad Lounge | Up to 17 people MAX | Book Yours Today!!
Breezy Point
Rentals are offered in 2, 4, or 8 consecutive ho
Breezy Point Marina
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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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St. Paul's Cathedral Self-Guided Audio Tour
Official Cathedral Tour
St Paul
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
TourPatron
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Bareboat Charter with First Mate - Monterey M6
2400lb 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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Single Sea-Doo GTI 170
We Deliver! • Multi Day Rentals • Up to Three People per Jet Ski • Ages 18+ to rent
Alexandria
1 - 7 Days
Jet Ski Rental
Alexandria Jet Ski Rental
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Party Rentals
20' x 30' Inflatable Nightclub
Experience Minneapolis Explore All
Beginning to Spin
For ages 8+ • 2 Hours • Want to try your hand at spinning your own yarn?
The Geography of Childhood, Longfellow Edition Walking Tour
Saturday, July 18 • 10-11:30am
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Happy Hour with a Preservationist-Midtown Exchange (Former Sears Tower)
Thursday June 19th 6-8pm
Minneapolis
2 hours
Preserve Minneapolis
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Milwaukee Avenue Walking Tour
Thursday, June 11 • 5:30-7pm
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Paddle Share: Gorge Route
3 Miles ~1hour
Minneapolis
Mississippi River Paddle Share
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Summer Camp: Stitching Together
Select Camp Date: June 22nd
Minneapolis
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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Gilded Age Mansion Tour
ARCHITECTURE
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Bde Maka Ska: From Dakota Village to Cottage City Walking Tour
Tuesday, September 15 • 6-7:30pm
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Crochet 101: The Basics
For ages 10+ • 2.5 Hours
Lakewood Cemetery: Creating a Landscape of Memory Walking Tour
Wednesday, June 17 • 6-7:30pm
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Experience Duluth Explore All
Northwoods Dinner Train
In the SkyView Domecar • 2.5 Hours • Delicious Dinner with a View • Reservations Required
Duluth
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Vista Fleet Season Pass
Valid for 2 adults and 4 children (12 and under)
Duluth
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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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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Donations - Gallery Car Update
Support Lake Superior Railroad Museum Gallery Car
Duluth
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Donations- Steam Locomotive #332 Program
Support the Steam Program!
Duluth
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Summer BBQ Train
In the SkyView Domecar • 2.5 Hour trip up the shore • Assigned Seating
Duluth
2.5 hours
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Wine Goblet Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Lower Bay HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 4 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Social Sauna
75 minutes • Starting at $56.29 per person
Duluth
75 Minutes
Cedar & Stone Sauna
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Nightlight Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Starting at $113.80 (including taxes and fees)
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
"THE BAYLINER" - 23' Bayliner Powerboat with Canopy - 350 hp
Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Perfect for up to 8 people. Enjoy the lakes on the marina’s o
One Person Mini Catamaran
2-4 Hour • 8 mile river trip!
Cannon Falls
4 Hours
Rafting
Cannon Falls Canoe & Bike Rentals
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21’ Bentley Pontoon Rental
NEW!!! 2026 Bentley Legacy Cruise XL | Up to 8 people MAX | Book Yours Today!!
Breezy Point
Rentals are offered in 2, 4, or 8 consecutive ho
Breezy Point Marina
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“THE DARLING” 21' WEERES PONTOON WITH CANOPY - 25 HP MOTOR -
• Perfect for up to 10 people! - New floor & seating!
Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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Storytime Trolley
45 Minutes | Great for families!
Stillwater
45 Minutes
Stillwater Trolley
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1:1 Lessons
All ages • 1 Hour • Up to 2 Students
Little Canada
Shooting Range
Bwana Archery
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Hotel Room Rentals
Rooms 21 - 29 • Rooms sleep up to Four people
Ghost Groceries of Windom Park Walking Tour
Saturday, May 30 • 10-11:30am
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Bennington Regal Steel
1-14 Day Rental Options • Up to 10 Guests
Battle Lake
1-14 Day Rental Options
Scott Davis Services Inc DBA Enclave Dock & Lift
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Kayak Tours Explore All
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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Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
1-8 hour options • All ages
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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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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Double Kayak Rental
All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals • Paddle in Pairs!
Kettle River Whitewater Tour
Hard Water Sports
Sandstone
Kayak
Hard Water Sports
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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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8 Hour Rental
Single & Tandem Kayaks and SUPS • Renters must be 18+ • From Gomsrud Park
Fairmont
Kayak
Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc.
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Two Person River Canoe Rental
2-3 hour • 8 mile canoe river trip
Cannon Falls
2-3 Hours
Canoe, Kayak
Cannon Falls Canoe & Bike Rentals
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Boat Rentals Explore All
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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22 Foot Bennington Tritoon with 150hp Yamaha
Experience exhilarating fun for everyone aboard the Bennington Tritoons!
Brainerd
1-7 Days
Boat Rental
FRANTASTICK FUN RENTALS. LLC
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Bennington Granite
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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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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Bareboat Charter - Monterey M6
2400lb 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 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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Old School Fishin' Boat
3 Day minimum • On Trailer
Grey Eagle
3 Days - 2 Weeks
Boat Rental
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Bennington Monaco
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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17 Foot Lund Adventure with 90hp 4-Stroke Rental
1 day to 2 weeks
Ranier
1 day to 2 weeks
Boat Rental
Voyageurs Outfitters
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“THE MARGE” 21’ SUN TRACKER PONTOON WITH CANOPY - 25 HP MOTOR
Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Perfect for up to 10 people!
Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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Snowmobile Tours/Rental Explore All
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 - 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
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 - 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 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 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 / 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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