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
Parent & Child Class Ages 3-6
Adult & Child Pair • 1.5 Hours • Adults ages 16+ • Starting at $118.93
Eden Prairie
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Eden Prairie - Way Cool Cooking School
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Sea Doo GTI 130 Jet Ski Rental
Drivers Must be Ages 18+ • 1-14 Day Rentals • Holds 2 People
September Designer Experience
All Ages • Approximately 15 to 30 Minutes per person
Fall Festival Individual Daily Admission
Use for Daytime Admission any open date!
Lanesboro
Big Springs Farm Pumpkin Patch
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Seadoo GTX
Long term rental discounts • Seats up to 3 people
Grey Eagle
24 Hours - 1 Month
Jet Ski Rental
2SledsAndaTrailer.com
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Winona Minnesota Mississippi River Tour
22' Bennington Pontoon with sea-legs 50hp
We Deliver! • Multi Day Rentals • Up to 10 People • Ages 18+ to rent
Alexandria
1 - 7 Days
Boat Rental
Alexandria Jet Ski Rental
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Weekly Mountain Bike Rentals
Full Suspension. Full Adventure.
Hopkins
7 Day
Bike Rental
Tonka Cycle & Ski
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ST-8 Sylvan Cruise & Fish Pontoon (4 Hour Rental) - PARKSIDE MARINA
Yamaha 90 HP • Set-up for Relaxing & Fishing • Seats up to 10 people!
Connelly Firecracker Learner Ski
Ages 5-10
Experience Lake Superior Explore All
Memorial Nightlight Class
Memorial Nightlight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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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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Glass Icicle Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 minutes • Up to 6 Participants
The Duluth Zephyr - First Class Dome Car
For All Ages! • 1 Hour & 15 Minutes • Limited Space!
Duluth
1 hour & 15 minutes
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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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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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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Memorial Paperweight Class
Memorial Paperweight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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The Duluth Zephyr - Coach Seats
For All Ages! • 1 Hour & 15 Minutes • Most Popular!
Duluth
1 hour & 15 minutes
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Kids Pendant Class
Ages 4-11 • Up To 30 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Duluth
30 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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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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Boat Rentals Explore All
Captained Charter - Monterey M6 (Wayzata)
2400lb Weight Limit • Does not require boating license/experience driving a boat! • Captain provided
Wayzata
2-8 Hours
Boat Rental
Tonka Boat Rentals
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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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Captained Charter - Larson (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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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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Captained Charter - Monterey 204 FSX (Wayzata)
1650lb Weight Limit • Does not require boating license/experience driving a boat • Captain provided
Wayzata
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
International Falls
1 day to 2 weeks
Boat Rental
Voyageurs Outfitters
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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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2026 Bennington Quad Bench Tri Toon
Starting at $395 • Up to 12 passengers - Tritoon - 200HP
Red Wing
Boat Rental
River Valley Power & Sport
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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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2026 Bennington Quad Bench Tri Toon
Starting at $395 • Up to 12 passengers - Tritoon - 200HP
Red Wing
Boat Rental
River Valley Power & Sport
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Kayak Tours Explore All
Kayak Rental Wayzata
Lake Minnetonka Kayak Rental • Ages 12+
Wayzata
Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities
Wai Nani Surf & Paddle
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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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Kayak Rental • Excelsior
Kayak Rental Lake Minnetonka • Ages 12+
Excelsior
Kayak, Rentals, Water Activities
Wai Nani Long
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Fishing Boat Rental
4-8 hours • All ages
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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Full-Day Rental ~ No Shuttle
All day • Explore the St. Croix River north of the Taylor Fall’s Dam
Taylors Falls
All day until 8pm
Canoe, Kayak
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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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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Kayaks
All Ages • 1 Hour -7 Days • Enjoy the lake with our kayaks!
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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10 Passenger Pontoon Rental
4-8 hours • All ages
Chisago City
Kayak
Captain Shawn's Rentals
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Experience Duluth Explore All
The Pier Tragedy Tour
Tragic stories of Duluth’s Canal & Bridge
Duluth
Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Duluth Ghost Tours
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Group Rates (10+ People)
Discount for 10+ paid tickets (including at least 1 paid adult) on a single booking
Duluth
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
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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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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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The Duluth Zephyr - First Class Dome Car
For All Ages! • 1 Hour & 15 Minutes • Limited Space!
Duluth
1 hour & 15 minutes
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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The Harbor Bundle
Sightseeing Cruise & E-Bike Experience
Duluth
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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Private Terrace Sauna
75 minutes • Starting at $90.75 per person
Duluth
75 Minutes
Private Tours
Cedar & Stone Sauna
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October Beer Tasting Train - Coach Seats
Ages 21+ • 2.5 Hours • October 9th • Samplings included
Duluth
2.5 hours
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Social Floating Sauna
75 minutes • Starting at $56.29 per person
Duluth
75 Minutes
Cedar & Stone Sauna
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Pendant Necklace Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Half-Day Custom Trips
4 Hours • Ages 4+
Ely
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Timber Trail Lodge
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Three-Quarter Day Custom Trips
6 Hours • Ages 4+
Ely
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Timber Trail Lodge
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Autistic Workshop
Coon Rapids
1
Kid-Friendly
Cheers Pablo - Coon Rapids
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Family Cooking Class (Age 7-15)
2 Hours • Experience for Adult and Child • Adult ages 16+ • Starting at $172.99
St Paul
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
St. Paul - Way Cool Cooking School
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Kids Birthday Party
90 Minutes • Ages 4-15 • Price includes 10 people • Starting at $432.48
St Paul
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
St. Paul - Way Cool Cooking School
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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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Buffalo Roundup - Custer State Park
Join the Stampede! Witness South Dakota’s Famous Buffalo Roundup | Sept. 24-26, 2026
Stewartville
3 Days / 2 Nights
Kid-Friendly
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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All Kids Bounce
All Ages 15 & Younger + Participating Parents/Carers
Bloomington
3 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Pop Up Attraction
*The Big Bounce America - Minneapolis MN
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Smash Room
Ages 10+ • 55 Minutes • Up to 8 People
Sauk Rapids
55 Minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Rage Room
Emotion in Motion
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Family Cooking Class (Ages 3-6)
Adult & Child Pair • 1.5 Hours • Adults ages 16+ • Starting at $118.93
St Paul
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Cooking Class
St. Paul - Way Cool Cooking School
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Private Tours Explore All
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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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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Cabin 9
Sleeps 4 • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Sunset Boat Tour
All ages • 2 Hours • Private Sunset Boat Tour of Lake Kabetogama
Ray
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Voyageurs Adventures
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Caboose Crewz Package + Museum (75 Min)
Great for groups! • Includes railroad museum • Saturdays in July/August
Duluth
1 hour & 15 minutes
Private Tours
Train
North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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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 5
Sleeps 2 People • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Captained Charters
All Ages • Relax & Fish! • 4 Hour Public & Private Charters • Comfortable Amenities
Isle
We offer 4 Hour Charters online.
Private Tours
Castles Resort
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Private Candle Making Experience at Southdale Center
12 to 24 Guests • 3 Hours • Ages 10+
Edina
Private Tours
T.S. Home Studio
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River Birch RV Site
Water and Electric Hookups
Garrison
Private Tours
Glowacki's Resort
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