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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Minnesota - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Minnesota, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
21 foot Tahoe/Grand Island TMLTZ Pontoon Rental
1 day to 2 weeks • 21' Tahoe/Grand Island Tri-Toon with 115 Mercury ⦁ 10 Passengers
Private Party Pontoon Rentals
From $425 • All Ages • 4, 8, and 48 Hour Options • Up to 9 and 12 passengers
4, 8, and 48 Hour Options
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Captain White's Boat Cruises & Rentals
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Kayak Lesson
2-3 Hours • All ages • Call to Book
Minneapolis
Kayak
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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18'6" Alumacraft Trophy w/ Yamaha F150 4/stroke outboard.
Must be 25+ to rent • 7 people or 960 lbs • Ski, fish or cruise in style!
Hotel Room Rentals
Rooms 21 - 29 • Rooms sleep up to Four people
Mother's Day Public Cruise
Starting at $18 | 2 hours | Celebrate mom with a beautiful lake cruise!
Cooking & Baking Kits
Starting at $85 • Cooking, Baking & Cocktail Kits (Pick Up in Eden Prairie or Shipping Available)
Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie - Way Cool Cooking School
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The Justus Ramsey House Donations
Osceola
Private Tours
Minnesota Transportation Museum
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Experience Minneapolis Explore All
Knit Night
2.5 Hours • Drop in anytime
Minneapolis
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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Evening Mississippi River Cruise
CITY SIGHTSEEING
Minneapolis
1 Hour
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Summer Camp: Masks & Costumes
Select Camp Date: August 10th
Minneapolis
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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City of Birds
3 Hrs • Recommended age 5+ • A downriver paddle with a dramatic change in scenery.
Minneapolis
Kayak
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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Intro to Pattern Sewing: Cozy Pants
Ages 16+ • 4 Hours • Pattern Sewing
Slow Stitch: Hand Sewing Basics
For ages 8+ • 2 Hours • It all begins with a single stitch!
Sewing Machine Know-How
For ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Sewing Machine Basics
Crochet 101: Granny Square Finishing Session
For ages 10+ • 2.5 Hours
Minneapolis
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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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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Mississippi River Gorge Adventure
3-4 Hours • Recommended age 5+ • The Mississippi's only gorge and its tallest operational lock.
Minneapolis
Canyoning, Driving Tour, Shuttle, Water Park
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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Experience Lake Superior Explore All
Pendant Necklace Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
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!
December Designer Experience - Snowman or Ornament
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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Murder Mystery Express - First Class Dome Car Dinner & Show
Ages 16+ • 2.5 Hours • Dinner • Murder Mystery Show
Duluth
2.5 hours
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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June Designer Event
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Get a free 6 pack of eggs from Locally Laid!
Summer Family Fun
Duluth Huskies Baseball Ticket + Vista Fleet Sightseeing Ticket
Duluth
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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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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Memorial Nightlight Class
Memorial Nightlight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Kids Pendant Class
Ages 4-11 • Up To 30 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Private Tours Explore All
Gagnon Museum & Sculpture Garden Tour
Rochester
Charles E. Gagnon Museum & Sculpture Garden
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North Shore Vacation Home
Sleeps 6 • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Daisy Farm → Grand Portage
One-Way on Voyageur II • 6.5 Hours • For Campers & Multi Day Trips
6.5 Hours
Ferry
Grand Portage Isle Royale Transportation Lines
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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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ST-2 2026 22' Montego Bay Tritoon (4 Hour Rental) - LAKE CITY MARINA
Honda140 HP • Set-up for Tubing • Seats up to 13 people!
Pappouli’s Wine Tasting Experience
Ages 21+ • One Hour
North Grant
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
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Evening In Paris
Ages 6 and up 1.5 hours -2 Hours
Coon Rapids
Cheers Pablo - Coon Rapids
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3 Day Adventure at Six Flags Great America
Pack Your Bags for Roller Coasters, Laughs & Lasting Memories! | August 21-23, 2026
Stewartville
3 Days / 2 Nights
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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Weekend Sauna Rental
Ages 5+ • 3 Day Rentals • We bring the comfort to you!
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
July and August Designer Event
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Ice Cream Bowls!
Donations- Draper Railroad Shop Fund
Support Lake Superior Railroad Museum!
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Cat Lounge Visit (Age Requirement: 12+)
$7.00-$10.00 • Ages 12+ • 50 Minutes
Duluth
50 minutes
Wired Whisker
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Daisy Farm → Chippewa Harbor
One-Way on Voyageur II • 30 Minutes • Inter-Island Trip
30 Minutes
Ferry
Grand Portage Isle Royale Transportation Lines
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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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Classic (bar across) - 5'10" and taller
For 5'10" and taller • 1-8 Hr Rentals • Enjoy Nine Mile Creek Trail and explore Normandale
Cabin 5
Sleeps 3 People • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Light Appetizer Rhythm & Blues Cruise with Lisa Wenger
Lisa Wenger & Friends Tickets start at $38.95 ea. excluding fees
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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Kayak Tours Explore All
Kettle River Whitewater Tour
Hard Water Sports
Sandstone
Kayak
Hard Water Sports
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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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Kayak Rental
4-8 hours - All ages - Please call 651-769-3343 for additional times
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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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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Double Kayak Rentals
1-8 hour options • All ages
Two Person Kayak Rental
1 day to 2 weeks • 2 person kayak
Ranier
Kayak
Voyageurs Outfitters
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Single Kayak Rental
All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals • Explore At Your Own Pace!
Grand Rapids
Kayak
R&R Rental - Grand Rapids
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Voyageurs "Best Of" Boat Tour
All ages • 5 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Ray
5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Kayak
Voyageurs Adventures
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Tandem Inflatable Kayak
East Annandale
Kayak
Charter Marine MN
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Boat Rentals Explore All
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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Honeymooner
Up to 2 Guests • 3 to 10 Night Rentals
International Falls
Rent from 3 to 10 Nights
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Rainy Lake Houseboats
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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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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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16 Foot Lund Alaskan tiller with 60hp 4-stroke Rental
1 day to 2 weeks
1 day to 2 weeks
Boat Rental
Voyageurs Outfitters
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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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2025 23' Tahoe LTZ Pontoon | Frisco
From $450 / 5 Hour Boat Rental
Mound
4 to 8 Hours
Boat Rental
Relax & Rent LLC
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“THE TONKA” 22' SUN TRACKER PONTOON WITH CANOPY - 60 HP MOTOR
Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Perfect for up to 14 people!
Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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Bennington PR
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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Private Charters
3, 4, and 6 Hour Options • $750+ • Up to 6 people
Smith Bay
3+ hours
Private Tours
Boat Rental
Island Mood Charters LLC
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