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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Planning the perfect vacation in Minnesota is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in Minnesota. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
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
Hubbard House Tours
Mankato
50 minutes
Blue Earth County Historical Society
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Public Narrated Sightseeing Cruise
Starting at $22 | 2 hours | Great for families!
Kayak Rental
1 day to 2 weeks • 10 foot 1 person kayak
International Falls
Kayak
Voyageurs Outfitters
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Set of two 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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Vine to Bottle Tasting Tours
Ages 21+ • 90 Minute Tour • Behind the Scenes Experience
North Grant
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
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Stillwater Class of 2016 10 Year Reunion
10 Year Reunion
Stillwater
3 Hours
The Freight House
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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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ST-6 2025 22' Montego Bay Tritoon (4 Hour Rental) - PARKSIDE MARINA
Honda150 HP • Set-up for Tubing • Seats up to 13 people!
Kayak Tours Explore All
10 Passenger Pontoon 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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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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ACA Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring
Golden Valley
8 hours
Kayak, Water Activities
Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours
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Single Kayak Rental
Seats 1 • Ages 16+ to rent • 1-8 Hour Rental Available • From $22.88
White Bear Lake
1 Hour to 8 Hours Rentals
Kayak
Tally's Dockside
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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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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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Wild River Landing to Taylors Falls Dam
Our most popular day trip! • 3-4 hours • 10 miles
Taylors Falls
4 Hours
Canoe, Kayak
Eric's Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Solo Sit-on-Top Kayak
Single person kayak - river run, lake paddling or take it to go!
Dundas
Kayak
Farmstead Outdoor Adventures
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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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Experience Minneapolis Explore All
After School Sewing Club
For ages 8-15 beginning sewing - 6 weeks
Minneapolis
1.5 hours, 6 weeks: Sep. 13th - Oct. 28th (no cl
Kid-Friendly
Workshop
Fiber Works MPLS
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Beginning to Spin
For ages 8+ • 2 Hours • Want to try your hand at spinning your own yarn?
Classic Bucket Hat
Minneapolis
4 hours
Fiber Works MPLS
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Gertrude's Video Lounge
Private • 2 Hours
Minneapolis
Private Tours
300 Clifton
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NAUGHTY | BYOB Holiday Light Trolley Ride
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Trolley Tours
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Prince's Side of the Street: North Minneapolis Landmarks Walking Tour
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • 6-7:30pm
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Brew House Walking Tour
Sunday, September 13 • 10-11:30am
Minneapolis
1.5
Preserve Minneapolis
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Knit Night
2.5 Hours • Drop in anytime
Minneapolis
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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Intro to Pattern Sewing: Cozy Pants
Ages 16+ • 4 Hours • Pattern Sewing
Paddle Share: Nature to City Route
8.5 Miles ~3 hours
Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis
Mississippi River Paddle Share
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Experience Duluth Explore All
Paperweight Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Craft Glass Paperweights!
Duluth
1 Hour for Groups of 1-3 People / 2 Hours for Gr
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Exclusive Cat Lounge Visit (Age Requirement: 8+)
Ages 8+ • 50 Minutes • Private Group
Duluth
50 minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Wired Whisker
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Family Fun Cruise
All ages • 60 minutes
Duluth
1 Hour
Zenith Adventure | Vista Fleet
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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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Laser Shot Shooting Suite
Ages 11+ • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 6 People
Social Sauna
75 minutes • Starting at $40.21 per person
Duluth
75 Minutes
Cedar & Stone Sauna
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Wine Goblet Class
Ages 14+ • Up to 6 Participants • Make Wine Goblets!
Duluth
60 - 90 Minutes
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Premier HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 10 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Golf
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Pendant Necklace Class
Ages 14+ • 60 - 90 Minutes • Up to 6 Participants
Boat Rentals Explore All
Bareboat Charter - Monterey M4 (Excelsior)
2100lb 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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Pontoon Rental – Single Day
Reserve Detroit Lakes' most fully loaded rental pontoon. Full schedule available online.
Detroit Lakes
Up to 8 hours
Boat Rental
Baxstar Fishing Guide Service
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22 Foot Godfrey Pontoon with 90hp Yamaha
Experience ultimate leisure on our luxurious pontoon, powered by a quiet 90hp Yamaha engine
Brainerd
1-7 Days
Boat Rental
FRANTASTICK FUN RENTALS. LLC
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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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Bennington Polished Ruby
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 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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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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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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“THE TONKA” 22' SUN TRACKER PONTOON WITH CANOPY - 40 HP MOTOR
Ages 21+ up to Book • 1/2 Day-7 Days • Perfect for up to 12 people!
Carlos
Boat Rental
Lake Carlos Marina
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Captained Charter - Monterey M6 (Excelsior)
2400lb 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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Kid-Friendly 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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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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Casket Quarry Hike
Where Eco Meets Otherworldly
Duluth
60-min
Kid-Friendly
Eco Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, Hiking
Duluth Ghost Tours
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Knit Night
2.5 Hours • Drop in anytime
Minneapolis
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Fiber Works MPLS
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St. Paul's Cathedral Daily Guided Tour
St. Paul’s Cathedral — Daily Docent-Led Guided Tour
St Paul
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
TourPatron
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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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Memorial Nightlight Class
Memorial Nightlight
Duluth
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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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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Lake Pepin & Red Wing Day Tour
A Mississippi River Valley Tour
Rochester
9
Kid-Friendly
Rochester Trolley & Tour Company
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Pumpkin Paperweight Class
Ages 10+ • Up to 6 Participants • Craft Glass Pumpkins!
Duluth
1 Hour for Groups of 1-3 People / 2 Hours for Gr
Kid-Friendly
Lake Superior Art Glass
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Private Tours Explore All
Cabin 5
Sleeps 2 People • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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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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Premier HD Golf Simulator
For All Ages! • Pick Your Duration • Maximum: 10 People
Duluth
Private Tours
Golf
Caddy Shack Duluth
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Cabin 4
Sleeps 2 People • 2 Night Minimum
Faribault
2 - 7 Nights
Private Tours
Lodging
Winjum's Shady Acres Resort
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Intro to Voyageurs Boat Tour- 2-2.5 hr tour
All ages • 2 Hours • Voyageurs National Park: Peek at our Water-Based Private Tour
Ray
2–2.5 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Voyageurs Adventures
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Private Group Lake Cruise
Up to 20 people • Cruise, swim, lounge or stop at lakeside bars
Detroit Lakes
2-4 hours
Private Tours
Cruise / Large Boat, Fishing, History Tour, River Cruise
Baxstar Fishing Guide Service
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Prince The VIP Mpls / Chanhassen (Text for Availability)
$198ea. | VIP-TOUR | * 4.0 Hour Minneapolis / Chanhassen TEXT ONLY 612-710-2923
Waconia
Private Tours
The Tour MSP
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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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Corporate Team Building Event
Starting at $125/pp • 2.5 Hour Event • Total deposit booking cost $540.60
Eden Prairie
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Eden Prairie - Way Cool Cooking School
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Prince The Tour *Sightseeing Minneapolis
$148ea. | *Most Popular | * 3.0 Hours Minneapolis
Waconia
Private Tours
The Tour MSP
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