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
SUP Rental • Excelsior
Lake Minnetonka Paddleboard Rentals Ages 12+
Excelsior
Rentals, SUP, Water Activities
Wai Nani Long
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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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9' x 25' Slip 14 NO POWER (Leech Lake)
Overnight to 7 Day Slip Rentals
Historic Tour
Starting at $8.00 | Experience the charm and beauty of Stillwater! | Ages 3+
Stillwater
45 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Stillwater Trolley
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Dead Man's Chest
Search for the Cursed Treasure.
ST-1 2026 22' Montego Bay Tritoon (4 Hour Rental) - LAKE CITY MARINA
Honda140 HP • NOT Set-up for Tubing • Seats up to 13 people!
Sea Hunter Camper • Grand Portage → Windigo
One-Way on Sea Hunter III • 1.5 Hours • Use only if Voyageur is sold out or not serving the route!
Grand Portage
1.5 Hours
Ferry
Grand Portage Isle Royale Transportation Lines
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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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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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Experience Lake Superior Explore All
Family Fun Cruise
All ages • 60 minutes
Duluth
1 Hour
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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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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Donations- Steam Locomotive #332 Program
Support the Steam Program!
Duluth
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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The Pizza Party Express - Coach Seats
For All Ages! • 2.5 Hours up the shore and back • Reservation Required
Duluth
2.5 hours
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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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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Deckboat Outing
Enjoy the best of the inland lakes of Cook County in a deckboat!
Grand Marais
4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Rental
Sail the North Shore
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Father's Day BBQ Luncheon
All Ages • 75-mins or 2.5 Hours • Treat Dad to BBQ and Trains!
Duluth
2.5 hours
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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June Designer Experience - Glass Ducks!
All Ages • 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Free tickets to the Great Lakes Aquarium!
Duluth
15 - 30 minutes per person
Lake Superior Art Glass
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July and August Designer Event
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Ice Cream Bowls!
Two Harbors Fall Colors Tour - Coach Seats
For All Ages • 6.5 Hours • Autumn Colors of the North Shore
Duluth
6.5 hours
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
The Great North
Ages 6 and up! 1.5 - 2 Hours
Coon Rapids
Cheers Pablo - Coon Rapids
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Full Suspension Dream Bike - Salsa Spearfish - Extra Large
Located in downtown Crosby near the Cuyuna Lakes trail system.
Crosby
4 Hours - Multi-Day Rentals
Bike Rental
Red Raven
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Paint Pouring
Full Suspension Dream Bike - Norco Revolver Gen 4 130 - Large
Located in downtown Crosby near the Cuyuna Lakes trail system.
Crosby
4 Hours - Multi-Day Rentals
Bike Rental
Red Raven
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Wakeboard Rental - Long Length
All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals
Captained Charter - Monterey 205 (Excelsior)
1800lb Weight Limit • Does not require boating license/experience driving a boat! • Captain provided
Excelsior
2-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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Moonlit Paris
Coon Rapids
Cheers Pablo - Coon Rapids
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9' x 25' Slip 13 NO POWER (Leech Lake)
Overnight to 7 Day Slip Rentals
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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Experience Duluth Explore All
Premier HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 10 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Golf
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Sunset Dinner Cruise
All ages • 2 hours
Duluth
2 Hours
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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The Harbor Bundle
Sightseeing Cruise & E-Bike Experience
Duluth
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Tent Sites
Well Maintained Tent Sites • Immerse Yourself in Nature!
Duluth
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Rates Available
Lodging
Buffalo House
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October Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person • Spooky Pumpkins!
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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Fall Golf League Registation
Fall 2 Person Golf League Best Ball
Duluth
55
Private Tours
Golf, Rentals, Sports, Winter Activities
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Canal Park After Dark: Spirits & Investigation
Brothels, buildings, the Bridge and a live EVP investigation in the heart of Canal Park
Duluth
2 hours
Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Duluth Ghost Tours
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Donations- Draper Railroad Shop Fund
Support Lake Superior Railroad Museum!
Duluth
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Private Tours Explore All
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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Unit 8199 22' Manitou
22' Pontoon • 60 HP Yahama • 11 Passenger
Hackensack
Foster Recreational Rentals
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Memorial Paperweight Class
Memorial Paperweight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Local Paddle - Half-Day Rental ~ NO SHUTTLE
2 hours • Paddle on the St. Croix River
Taylors Falls
2 Hours
Kayak
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Full Suspension Dream Bike - Orbea Occam SL - Medium
Located in downtown Crosby near the Cuyuna Lakes trail system.
Crosby
4 Hours - Multi-Day Rentals
Bike Rental
Red Raven
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Caboose Crewz Package + Museum (2.5 Hours)
Up to 10 people • Includes railroad museum • Saturdays in July/August
Duluth
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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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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Full Suspension Dream Bike - Rocky Mountain Element - Medium
Located in downtown Crosby near the Cuyuna Lakes trail system.
Crosby
4 Hours - Multi-Day Rentals
Bike Rental
Red Raven
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4th of July - Day Cruise
2 Hours
Excelsior
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Wayzata Bay Charters
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Two Person Kayak Rental
1 day to 2 weeks • 2 person kayak
Ranier
Kayak
Voyageurs Outfitters
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Paddle Share: Nature Route
Nature Route 7.5 Miles ~ 2 hours 30
Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis
Kayak
Mississippi River Paddle Share
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Double Kayak Rental
All Ages • 1-14 Day Rentals • Paddle in Pairs!
Grand Rapids
Kayak
R&R Rental - Grand Rapids
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Kayak
All Ages • 1-7 Days • Holds 1 Person
Longville
Kayak
Musky House Marine
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Kettle River Whitewater Tour
Hard Water Sports
Sandstone
Kayak
Hard Water Sports
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Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
1-8 hour options • All ages
Sunrise River Landing to Taylors Falls Dam
Ideal for Experienced Paddlers • 6-8 hours • 20 miles
Taylors Falls
6-8 Hours
Canoe, Kayak
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Fishing Boat Rental
4-8 hours • All ages
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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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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Kayak Rental
1 day to 2 weeks • 10 foot 1 person kayak
Ranier
Kayak
Voyageurs Outfitters
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Boat Rentals Explore All
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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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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Bareboat Charter - Monterey 204 FSX (Wayzata)
1650lb 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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Bareboat Charter - Monterey M6 (Wayzata)
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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Old School Fishin' Boat
3 Day minimum • On Trailer
Grey Eagle
3 Days - 2 Weeks
Boat Rental
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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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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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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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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Captained Charter - Sea Ray (Excelsior)
1500lb Weight Limit • Does not require boating license/experience driving a boat! • Captain provided
Excelsior
2-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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Captained Charter - Monterey M4 (Excelsior)
2100lb Weight Limit • Does not require boating license/experience driving a boat! • Captain provided
Excelsior
2-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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