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
Cat Lounge Visit (Age Requirement: 12+)
$7.00-$10.00 • Ages 12+ • 50 Minutes
Duluth
50 minutes
Wired Whisker
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Mankato Axe Throwing - One Hour
Most Popular Experience • Ages 10+
25' Montego Bay Pontoon Boat
4 & 8 Hours | Up to 10 People | All Ages Welcomed
Stillwater
Stillwater Boat Club & Rentals
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Evening Mississippi River Cruise
CITY SIGHTSEEING
Minneapolis
1 Hour
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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The Northwoods Explorer- Coach Seats
For All Ages! • 2.5 Hours
Duluth
2.5 hours
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Schools & Youth: Experiential Learning & Adventure
Explore our agri tour! Non Profit rates starting at $22/each. Elementary Experiential Education
2-3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Character Challenge Course
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House #7 • 8? 6" x 17?
For all Ages! • 6 Hour to 5 Day Rentals Available • Sleeps up to 5 People
Wayzata
Set The Hook Guide Service LLC
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Kneeboard Rental
All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals • Carve the Lakes Area!
Grand Rapids
R&R Rental - Grand Rapids
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Book the Sauna
1 - 7 nights • Rent & Relax - A Mobile Barrel Sauna Rental Experience
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Pysanka Easter Egg
Ages 6+ • 1.5 - 2 Hours
Sea Hunter Camper • Windigo ? Grand Portage
One-Way on Sea Hunter III • 1.5 Hours • Use only if Voyageur is booked or not serving the route!
Grand Portage
2 Hours
Grand Portage Isle Royale Transportation Lines
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Majestic Mountain
Ages 6+ • 1.5 - 2 Hours
House #9 • 8? x 16?
For all Ages! • 6 Hour to 5 Day Rentals Available • Sleeps up to 4 People
Wayzata
Set The Hook Guide Service LLC
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Extreme Art Party - Recommended for ages 8+
Full of our most popular activities • 1.5 Hours
Lingcod, Rockfish on Tuesday and Wednesday
All Ages • 8 - 10 Hours • Up to 6 People per Trip
Homer
8-10 Hours
Jake's Saltwater Adventures
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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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PR - 2 up Snowmobile Rental
Drivers Must be Ages 18+ • 1-7 Day Rentals • Holds 2 People
Snowmobile Tours/Rental Explore All
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 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 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 - 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
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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Eric Test Yosemite Trip
Hella Great Trip, Dude!
Ely
7 Days
Kid-Friendly
Axe Throwing, Boat Tour, Canoe, Cooking Class, Dolphin, Escape Room, Food Tour, Laser Tag, Photography Tour, Roller Skating, Sightseeing Tour, Snowmobile, SUP, Water Activities, Wildlife, Wine, Winery, Winter Activities
Wilderness Inquiry
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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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Experience Lake Superior Explore All
Couples Exclusive! Unity Glass Class
Ages 10+
April Designer - Wild Card Designer!
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Ride The Wave!
Blown Ornament Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Starting at $113.80 (including taxes and fees)
Museum Memberships
Become or renew a membership to the railroad & museum
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Two Harbors Fall Colors Tour - First Class Dome Car
For All Ages • 6.5 Hours • Autumn Colors of the North Shore
Duluth
6.5 hours
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Donations- Draper Railroad Shop Fund
Support Lake Superior Railroad Museum!
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!
Vista Fleet Season Pass
Valid for 2 adults and 4 children (12 and under)
October Beer Tasting Train- First Class Dome Car
Ages 21+ • 2.5 Hours • One day only: October 9th, 2026
Duluth
2.5 hours
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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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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Experience Minneapolis Explore All
Crochet 101: Granny Square Finishing Session
For ages 10+ • 2.5 Hours
Evening Mississippi River Cruise
CITY SIGHTSEEING
Minneapolis
1 Hour
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Social Sauna
Social luxury relaxation • 75 minutes • Comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests
Minneapolis
75 Minutes
Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna Minneapolis
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Crochet 101: The Basics
For ages 10+ • 2.5 Hours
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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Knitting From Scratch
For ages 8+ • 2.5 Hours • Beginning Knitting Workshop
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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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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Beginning to Spin
For ages 8+ • 2 Hours • Want to try your hand at spinning your own yarn?
Sewing Machine Know-How
For ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Sewing Machine Basics
Boat Rentals Explore All
“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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“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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“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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SEADOO GTX 155
2+ Hour Rentals • Must Be 25+ to Rent • Up to 2 People
Mound
Boat Rental
Edmond Boat Rental
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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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“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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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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2011 Lund Alaskan
Duration • 3 persons MAX or maximum of 600 lbs
Deer River
Daily-Weekly
Boat Rental
Bowstring Shores Resort
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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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Pontoon Rental
Up to 6 passengers • Hourly & weekly rentals available.
Faribault
Hourly - Weekly
Boat Rental
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Private 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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Sanctuary Admission
All ages welcome • 3 Hours
Orr
Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary
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9 Passenger Pontoon Boat w/ 50 hp Rental
Drivers Must be Ages 18+ • 1-14 Day Rentals • Holds 9 People • Delivery Available!
Belle Isle ? Rock Harbor
One-Way on Voyageur II • 1.5 Hours • Inter-Island Trip
1.5 Hours
Ferry
Grand Portage Isle Royale Transportation Lines
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10 Passenger Pontoon Rental
4-8 hours • All ages
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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22' Bennington Pontoon without sea-legs
We Deliver! • Multi Day Rentals • Up to 10 People • Ages 18+ to rent
1 - 7 Days
Alexandria Jet Ski Rental
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Corner Suite
All ages • 1 - 3 Nights • Sleeps up to 2 guests
Stillwater
1 - 3 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Voyageurs Adventures
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Winter Cardinals
Ages 6+ • 1.5 - 2 Hours
23' Pontoon Rental
From $370.55 / 5 Hour Boat Rental
Mound
4 to 8 Hours
Boat Rental
Relax & Rent LLC
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