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TOUR MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION
GROUP TRAVEL PLANNER
TOURS FOR EVERY SEASON & EVERY REASON WWW.TOURMN.ORG
MINNESOTA’S GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
2015 MINNESOTA
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Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Tours & Presentations 400 North Hiawatha Avenue • Pipestone, MN 56164 • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org
Your itineraries won’t be complete without our Native American Indian culture tours, workshops and heritage presentations in Pipestone, Minnesota… learn about Indian culture, drumming, dance, pipes, and much more. Keepers is a non-profit Native American Indian organization. We believe it is important to preserve each tribe’s unique art & culture for future generations.
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SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1 - Morning arrival in Pipestone, MN - Tribal Storytelling and histories of Pipestone - Noon Lunch (Indian Tacos by Keepers) - American Indian Dance Presentation - Guided tour of Pipestone National Monument - Attend Tribal concert: Connecting the Circle - Dinner and Overnight in Pipestone Day 2 - Tribal Cultural Immersion - Tribal Cultural Immersion Day at Leon’s Nature Preserve. Create tribal art such as pipestone carving, identify and eat tribal foods of the region, learn about traditions and ceremonies. Overnight opportunity: Assemble and stay in primitive lodge. Day 3 - Pow-Wow & Native Food Cook-off Depending on availability and time of year. Day 4 - Visit Jeffers Petroglyphs See the native carvings in the rocks that are thousands of years old. A place of respect & reverence.
Thank you for visiting the Crossroads of Native America.
PRESENTATION CHOICES • The Story of the Pipestone National Monument • Pipestone Pipes • History of Pipestone • Pow-Wow Regalia & Customs • Storytelling • Roles of Women • Wild Plant Uses • Family Life • Tribal Life Today • Growing up Indian • Tribal People Spirituality
WORKSHOP CHOICES • Pipe Making • Beadwork • Pine Needle Baskets • Leather Clothing • Pipe Bags • Beaded Bags • Pipestone Carving • Finger Weaving • Dream Catchers • Decorating a Model Tipi … and more!
VISIT THE CROSSROADS OF NATIVE AMERICA
AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY, CULTURE & HERITAGE PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS We offer customized presentations for your tour groups and at events that include storytelling, tribal history & culture, and demonstrations. Take advantage of our hands-on workshops: pipestone carving, beadwork & native foods. We can customize a program for your tour group.
TAKE OUR GUIDED TOUR OF THE PIPESTONE NATIONAL MONUMENT Come visit the Crossroads of Native America… a very unique national park. Feel the energy and listen to the history of this special place. Hear how pipestone is quarried and used. Talk to people who have worked to quarry the pipestone and see how much work it is to get out of its resting place inside mother earth. Learn of the journeys it has made around the world and how everything on mother earth is sacred… we will show you how to walk with respect and care. All ages.
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WELCOME TO MINNESOTA!Every year Minnesota hosts thousands of tour groups... just like yours! They come by bus, air and rail from all over the region, nation and internationally to visit our many state’s classic destinations and attractions. We’re appreciated for our hospitality and the many memorable itinerary experiences we offer.
EXPECT EXTRAORDINARY GROUP EXPERIENCESOur destinations, attractions and events will satisfy a huge variety of your interests... year ‘round!
• Shopping - Mall of America, enclosed & outlet malls, specialty shops, antique malls, even a 100-mile garage sale...
• Lakes, Rivers, Prairies and Forests - River & lake cruises and excursions, arboretums, gardens, scenic byways, bike trails, parks, and bountiful fresh-water fishing...
• Tribal and immigrant cultural histories - Pipestone National Monument, native pow-wows, museums, celebrations, architecture...
• Agriculture and Fresh Food Sources - Wild rice, fish farms, vegetable & exotic farms, farmers’ markets… it’s foodie heaven!
• Performance and Theatre Arts - Broadway, musical theatre, orchestras, pageants, regional and community theatre...
• Visual and Hands-on Experiences - Artist colonies, organizations & galleries offer experiences with glass, pottery, textiles, rosemaling and much more...
• Industry & Commerce - iron mines (one so huge it can be seen from outer space), woolen mills, stoneware, aircraft, food & candy, water-powered historic mills, stained-glass...
• Events - MN State Fair, MN Renaissance Festival, Saint Paul Winter Carnival, Duluth Tall Ships, food festivals, professional sports, holiday celebrations...
EXPECT EXTRAORDINARY ASSISTANCEYou can be assured that TMA members are experienced “group-friendly” professionals who take pride in offering extraordinary levels of hospitality, service and experiences. We can assist you in creating customized itineraries that will keep your tour groups talking and bring them back to you for more! We can also connect you with great receptive operators who can take your tour needs and make them work!
TMA IS AN EXTRAORDINARY GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONThis 2015 MINNESOTA GROUP TRAVEL PLANNER has been produced by TMA to assist you in creating great tours. So no matter if you’re a tour operator, a travel agent, or a group leader, we want your groups to take home extraordinary experiences and memories about Minnesota they’ll never forget! If you are wondering where to begin, call TMA at 952-406-8832, and we’ll point you in the right direction!
DON’T EXPECT ANYTHING LESS THAN EXTRAORDINARY IN MINNESOTA!
Mark Peterson, PresidentTour Minnesota Association • Minnesota’s Group Travel Industry Organization
Partnering with:www.exploreminnesota.com
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ABOUT TOUR MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION
Since 1974 TMA has become Minnesota’s group travel industry organization. With members representing more than 50 of our state’s best leisure travel destinations, we are committed to promoting our state’s many group-friendly destinations, attractions, accommodations, restaurants and travel trade support services so that you can be assured we have laid the preparations for your tours. We always encourage our members - who already have significant experience in serving group needs - to adhere to the highest levels of service, professional standards, fairness, honesty and integrity with all tour operators, travel agents, and group leaders who bring their groups to destinations throughout our entire state - no
matter who you are and where you come from.
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Directors
Past President
Administrator
Mark Peterson
Brian Turbeville
Margaret Speck
Judith Malmgren
Jeanne ZwartMillie PhilippBob GlaserKathryn BelcourtTracy ShimekKelli Hoskins
Donna Bremer
Elaine M. Balk
MN Field Trip Library - Minneapolis
Wallace Carlson Printing - Minnetonka
Northfield Lines, Tours/Cruises - Northfield
The Travelers Connection - Burnsville
Southern MN Lakes Region Ass’n - ElysianMall of America - BloomingtonResults Brochure - PlymouthGrayline Tours - LakevillePadelford Riverboats - Saint PaulHistoric Theatre Group - Minneapolis
Wabasha Street Caves - Saint Paul
The Travelers Connection - Burnsville
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Tour Minnesota AssociationPO Box 11682
Saint Paul, MN 55111952-406-8832
administrator@tourmn.org • tourmn.org
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Ames Center ..................................................................................................................................Bloomington CVB ..........................................................................................................................Burnsville CVB .................................................................................................................................Chanhassen Dinner Theatres .......................................................................................................Como Town ....................................................................................................................................Visit Duluth ......................................................................................................................................Eagan CVB .....................................................................................................................................Explore Minnesota .........................................................................................................................Explore White Bear ........................................................................................................................Fargo/Moorhead ..........................................................................................................................Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce .....................................................................................Fairmont CVB .................................................................................................................................Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts ..........................................................................................Gray Line Tours ...............................................................................................................................Historic Theatre Group ..................................................................................................................Inver Grove Heights CVB ..............................................................................................................Itineraries Midwest Inc. ..................................................................................................................Lady of the Lake ............................................................................................................................Mall of America .............................................................................................................................Meet Minneapolis ..........................................................................................................................Metro Connections .......................................................................................................................Minneapolis Northwest CVB .........................................................................................................MN Field Trip Library .......................................................................................................................The Museum of Lake Minnetonka ...............................................................................................Mystic Lake Casino Hotel .............................................................................................................Northfield Lines Inc. .......................................................................................................................Padelford Riverboats ....................................................................................................................Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen .......................................................................Pine Tree Apple Orchard ..............................................................................................................Plymouth Playhouse ......................................................................................................................Richfield Bus Company .................................................................................................................Roseville Visitors Association .........................................................................................................St Cloud CVB ..................................................................................................................................Saint Croix Vineyards ....................................................................................................................Visit Saint Paul ................................................................................................................................Sawatdee Thai Restaurants ..........................................................................................................Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium ......................................................................................................The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes .........................................................................................................Southern Minnesota Lake Region ................................................................................................Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours ......................................................................................................Valleyfair .........................................................................................................................................Voigt’s Motorcoach Travel ...........................................................................................................Wabasha Street Caves .................................................................................................................Wallace Carlson Printing ...............................................................................................................
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Burnsville Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 12600 Nicollet Ave. Suite 100Burnsville, MN 55337Phone: 952.895.4690Email: amie@burnsvillemn.comWeb: www.burnsvillemn.com
Enjoy affordable, comfortable and
uncomplicated lodging options in
a forward-thinking city where you’ll
discover unique specialty shops, diverse
dining, the beautiful Ames Center for
the performing arts and much more.
Call for your FREE Visitor Guide!
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: No
Tour Guides Available: No
Receptive Services: Yes
Bloomington Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 7900 International Dr. Suite 990Bloomington, MN 55425Phone: 952.858.8500Email: sales@bloomingtonmn.orgWeb: www.bloomingtonmn.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: No
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
Bloomington is Home of Mall of
America® and just minutes from MSP
International Airport and all major
attractions. RFP service for groups,
motorcoach parking, and hotel shuttles
to and from MOA and MSP are all
complimentary.
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Eagan Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 1501 Central ParkwayEagan, MN 55121Phone: 866.324.2620Contact: Denise OlsenEmail: denise@eaganmn.comWeb: www.eaganmn.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Home of Twin Cities Premium Outlets —
100-store upscale outlet mall – Eagan
is the fun, convenient, affordable way
to enjoy the Twin Cities Area. Minutes
from MSP Airport, Mall of America® and
downtown Minneapolis – St. Paul.
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Visit DuluthAddress: 21 West Superior Street Suite 100Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 800.438.5884 x102 Contact: Mary NelsonEmail: mnelson@visitduluth.comWeb: www.visitduluth.com
Duluth, an international port city,
welcomes groups with intriguing
attractions surrounded by gorgeous
scenery – on the shore of “great” Lake
Superior and gateway to North Shore
Drive. Step-on guides for group tours
available.
CVB’S/DMO’S
Group Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restroom Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
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Explore White Bear Address: 4940 North Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110Phone: 651.653.5122Email: info@explorewhitebear.orgWeb: www.explorewhitebear.org
Explore White Bear Lake, Minnesota’s first
resort town! We offer great dining, unique
shopping, the arts and many outdoor
festivals and activities on and around the
lake. Visit explorewhitebear.org for more
information.
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Rudy’s Roof Top
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Explore MinnesotaAddress: 121 7th Place EastSt. Paul, MN 55101Phone: 651.757.1873Contact: Jessica L. DodgeEmail: jessica.dodge@state.mn.usWeb: www.traveltrade.exploreminnesota.com
The Travel Trade unit of Explore
Minnesota markets the state as a travel
destination to tour operators, group tour
operators and travel agents. We attend
trade shows, orchestrate sales missions,
create direct mailings and advertising,
and host familiarization tours.
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
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Fargo Moorhead Convention and Visitors BureauAddress: 2001 44th Street SouthFargo, ND 58103Phone: 1.800.235.7654Contact: Jill HalvorsonEmail: jill@fargomoorhead.orgWeb: www.fargomoorhead.org
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: No
Fargo Moorhead, “urban amusement at
a prairie pace.” From a pioneer village
and a Viking ship to candy stores and
an indoor Ferris wheel, there is a perfect
itinerary waiting for your group.
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Visit FaribaultAddress: 530 Wilson Ave Faribault MN 55021Phone: 507.334.4381Email: tourism@faribaultmn.orgWeb: www.visitfaribault.com
Faribault, just 40 minutes south of the Twin
Cities on I-35. Known for our world famous
Faribault Woolen Mill, internationally
renowned Cheese Caves of Faribault and
the Cathedral of our Merciful Savior. Tour
Historic Downtown, Paradise Center for
the Arts, Academies for the Deaf & Blind,
Shattuck/St. Mary’s School, Rice County
Museum, Donahue’s Greenhouse and
many more local treasures.
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
Fairmont Convention &Visitors BureauAddress: 323 East Blue Earth AveFairmont, MN 56031Phone: 507.235.8585Email: marketing@fairmonthmn.comWeb: www.visitfairmontmn.com
Fairmont has a picturesque setting
admist a chain of five lakes, thus
offering a wide array of recreational
activities. Fairmont also offers a variety
of shopping and dining experiences for
visitors.
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: No
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: No
Restrooms Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: No
Receptive Services: No
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Inver Grove Heights Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 5782 Blackshire Path Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076Phone: 651.451.2266Email: info@visitigh.comWeb: www.visitigh.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: No
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: No
Restrooms Available: No
Tour Guides Available: No
Receptive Services: No
Inver Grove Heights is just minutes from
downtown Saint Paul, MSP International
Airport, Mall of America and Major
Attractions. Enjoy great hotel and
attraction packages, complimentary
breakfast, free parking and convenient
dining within walking distance.
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Meet MinneapolisAddress: 250 Marquette Ave S. #1300Minneapolis, MN 55401Phone: 612.767.8106Contact: Casey KluverNational Tourism Sales ManagerEmail: caseyk@minneapolis.orgWeb: www.minneapolis.org
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: No
Tour Guides Available: No
Receptive Services: Yes
World-class attractions. A multitude
of group travel services. The country’s
friendliest residents ready to serve
you once you’re here. Find it all in
Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis Northwest Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 7100 Northland Circle N, Suite 102Minneapolis, MN 55428Phone: 763.566.7722 Email: annette@mplsnw.comWeb: www.MinneapolisNorthwest.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: No
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
The Minneapolis Northwest area
offers 1,900+ guest rooms, abundant
shopping, easy access to downtown
Minneapolis, hundreds of restaurants,
and ample free parking. We look
forward to assisting you in planning your
next group tour visit.
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Roseville Visitors AssociationAddress: 1700 W. Highway 36, Suite 405Roseville, MN 55113Phone: 877.980.3002Email: info@visitroseville.comWeb: www.visitroseville.com
Roseville, Perfectly Positioned just
10 minutes to Minneapolis and Saint
Paul. Whether your groups are looking
for a shopping adventure, theater
entertainment, culinary delights or
sports excitement, you’ll find it all in and
around Roseville.
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
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St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors BureauAddress: 1411 West St. Germain StreetSt. Cloud, MN 56301Phone: 800.264.2940Contact: Jean RobbinsSt. Cloud CVBEmail: jean@granitecountry.comWeb: www.granitecountry.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: YesEnjoy beautiful Munsinger and Clemens
Gardens, the many national performers
at the Paramount Theatre and a canoe
trip down the Mississippi. Taste the many
wines and craft beers along with other
one-of-a-kind adventures.
Visit Saint Paul - Official Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 175 W Kellogs Blvd, Suite 502St. Paul, MN 55102Phone: 615.265.4900Contact: Michael HernandezDirector of Member Services & Group SalesEmail: info@visitsaintpaul.comWeb: www.visitsaintpaul.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: YesFor people seeking truly unique urban
experiences, Saint Paul is Minnesota’s
must-see capital, a Mississippi
River landmark where adventure
and inspiration meet unparalleled
innovation, transforming the ordinary
into the extraordinary.
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Address: 12600 Nicollet AvenueBurnsville, MN 55337Phone: 952.895.4685Contact: Lindsay GjerdeDirector of Sales & MarketingEmail: lgjerde@ames-center.comWeb: www.ames-center.com
Michael Bolton, Tracy Morgan, Tommy
Emmanuel, Lorie Line, Clint Black,
Richard Marx, Lorie Line, the Oakridge
Boys and many more.
The Ames Center houses a 1,014 seat
proscenium stage and an intimate 150
seat black box theatre. Presentations at
the Ames Center include cultural events,
dramas, comedies, dance and musical
acts from local arts organizations and
national touring artists. Past entertainers
who have performed at the Ames
Center include: Louie Anderson,
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 10
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes
Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot, Street
Meeting/Event Space: Yes - #5
Chanhassen Dinner TheatresAddress: 501 W 78th StChanhassen, MN 55317Mailing Address: PO Box 100Chanhassen, MN 55317-0100Phone: 952.934.1547Email: Groupsales@chanhassenDT.comWeb: www.chanhassenDT.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 12
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Meeting/Event Space: Yes #500+
Since 1968, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
in suburban Minneapolis, has been
recognized for providing quality theatre
entertainment and dining year-round.
CDT features full-length Broadway
musicals, concerts and comedy all
under one roof.
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Address: 1301 Midway Parkway Saint Paul, MN 55103Mailing Address: 1415 Mendota Heights Road Mendota Heights, MN 55120Phone: 651.487.2121For Picnics phone: 651.487.8282Email: comogm@comotown.comWeb: www.comotown.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: 15+
Complimentary Offer Available: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Street
Meeting/Event space: YesComo Town is an affordable family-fun
amusement park for kids ages 2 to 12.
Enjoy more than 18 rides and attractions
including the new Tiger Trax roller
coaster, Soaring Eagle zip ride, Frog
Hopper, Tilt-A-Whirl, Traffic Jam bumper
cars, and Splash Zone! an interactive
water play area.
Foci Minnesota Center for Glass ArtsAddress: 2010 E. Hennepin Ave., Building 10 Minneapolis, MN 55413Mailing Address: 2010 E. Hennepin Ave., Box 54 Minneapolis, MN 55413Phone: 612.623.3624Email: contact@mnglassart.orgWebsite: www.mnglassart.org
The mission of Foci Minnesota Center for
Glass Arts is to engage the Minnesota
community in the study, appreciation
and understanding of glass arts through
classes, demonstrations, workshops and
outreach events.
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: Any
Complimentary Offer Available: No
Bus Parking: Yes
Type of Parking: Lot
Event space: No
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Orpheum, State and Pantages TheatresAddress: 800 LaSalle Ave, Suite 120Minneapolis, MN 55402Phone: 612.373.5665Contact: Kelli HoskinsGroup Sales ManagerEmail: MinneapolisGroups@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.comWeb: www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: No
Meeting/Event Space: Yes - Limited
What size groups can you
accommodate? 10+Experience the best in touring Broadway
shows – from the hottest Tony Award®
winners to timeless classics you’ll want to
see again. Let us charm, challenge and
entertain your group this season!
BROADWAY ON HENNEPIN 2015–2016 SEASONPRESENTED BY HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLASeptember 8–13, 2015
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID TUTS Production, HoustonOctober 8–18, 2015
BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICALNovember 18–29, 2015
BLUE MAN GROUPDecember 18–20, 2015
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDERJanuary 5–10, 2016
DISNEY’S NEWSIESFebruary 9–14, 2016
GYPSY Broadway Re-Imagined presented by Theater Latté Da and Hennepin Theatre TrustFebruary 17 – March 13, 2016
IF/THENMarch 8–13, 2016
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATMarch 29 – April 3, 2016
THE BOOK OF MORMONMay 10–29, 2016
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTYJune 21–26, 2016
DISNEY’S THE LION KINGJuly 5 – August 7, 2016
GROUP TICKET SALES 612.373.5665MinneapolisGroups@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.comON SALE NOW!
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Address: #8 Water St. Excelsior, MN 55331Mailing Address: PO Box 671Excelsior, MN 55331Phone: 952.929.1209Contact: Terry JungersEmail: Terry@ladyofthelakecruise.comWeb: www.ladyofthelakescruise.com
Welcome to Lake Minnetonka’s historic
150 passenger paddlewheel boat
docked in beautiful downtown Excelsior.
The Lady of the Lake offers public and
private narrated tours with complete
menu and beverage selection for
groups starting from 20 passengers – 120
passengers.
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 20
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Please visit us on the web or call for
more information!
Welcome Aboard!
Mall of AmericaAddress: 60 East BroadwayBloomington, MN 55425Phone: 952.883.8843Email: mphilipp@mallofamerica.com Web: www.mallofamerica.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 20
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Mall of America (MOA) is the largest
U.S retail and entertainment complex in
Bloomington, MN. MOA is home to more
than 520 world-class ships; Nickelodeon
Universe indoor family amusement park;
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium and many
other family attractions. Enjoy world-
class styles and selection with no sales
tax on clothing or shoes.
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Padelford RiverboatsAddress: Harriet IslandSt. Paul, MN 55107Phone: 651.227.1100Email: tracy@riverrides.comWeb: www.riverrides.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: 25
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Please call
for details
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Street
Meeting/Event space: Yes
Padelford Riverboats offer a memorable
way for your group to experience the
iconic Mississippi River. With a wide
variety of public cruises or private
charters, a cruise on the Mighty
Mississippi is just a phone call away!
Museum of Lake MinnetonkaAddress: Excelsior/WayzataOn Lake MinnetonkaMailing Address: 30 Water StreetExcelsior, Minnesota 55331Phone: 952.474.2115Email: mail@steamboatminnehaha.orgWeb: www.steamboatminnehaha.org
After spending 54 years beneath
the surface of Lake Minnetonka,the
Steamboat Minnehaha has been
lovingly restored by volunteers to her
original 1906 glory and offers riders a
chance to relive Lake Minnetonkaís
golden age.
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 25
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: No
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking Ramp: Lot
Meeting/Event Space: No
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Pine Tree Apple OrchardAddress: 450 Apple Orchard RoadWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110 Phone: 651.429.7202Web: www.pinetreeappleorchard.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: No
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Meeting/Event Space: Yes
Offers a variety of apples, homemade
bakery/dessert products, cider and
apple gift items. Family outing-wagon
rides, corn maze and PYO Pumpkins in
October. Call for schedule. Great fall
shopping stop. Strawberries available
mid-June.
Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis QueenAddress: Lake Minnetonka & Mississippi RiverMailing Address: P.O. 563 Excelsior, MNPhone: 952.474.8058Email: inquiries@twincitiescruises.comWeb: www.twincitiescruises.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: 5
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes (Limited)
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Meeting/Event space: Yes
Provides public cruise tours and private
charters on beautiful lake Minnetonka
and the majestic Mississippi River.
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Saint Croix VineyardsAddress: 6428 Manning Ave N. PO Box 2305Stillwater, MN 55082Phone: 651.430.3310Email: info@scvwines.comWeb: www.scvwines.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Complimentary Offer Available: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Street
Meeting/Event space: Yes
Established in 1992, Saint Croix Vineyards
has built a reputation for producing fine
Minnesota wines. Our award-winning
wines range from the dark, intense,
oak-aged Marquette to the semi-dry La
Crescent, reminiscent of a fine German
Riesling.
Plymouth PlayhouseAddress: 2705 Annapolis Lane NorthPlymouth, MN 55441Phone: 763.383.1073 Email: groupst@plymouthplayhouse.comWeb: www.plymouthplayhouse.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 12+
(Up to 211 capacity)
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Meeting/Event Space: Yes #200
Plymouth Playhouse is the Midwest’s
premiere destination for original
musical comedy. This intimate 211
seat theater is a popular destination
offering group ticket discounts, meals,
over-night accommodations and
free parking. Conveniently located at
I-494 and Hwy 55w, 20 minutes west of
downtown Minneapolis.
10th AnniversaryOpening Date: June 18, 2015
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The Shoppes at Arbor LakesAddress: 12459 Elm Creek BlvdMaple Grove, MN 55369Phone: 763.424.0504Email: jzafft@ucr.com Web: www.shoppesatarborlakes.com
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes consists
of up scale shipping and dining in an
outdoor setting. Located one block
north of I-94/I-694 at the intersection of
Hemlock Lane and Elm Creek Boulevard
in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: 10
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Please call
for details
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Meeting/Event space: Yes
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Address: 120 E BroadwayBloomington, MN 55425Phone: 952.853.0603Email: sales@sealifeus.com Web: www.visitsealife.com/minnesota
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 10
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Meeting/Event Space: Yes #48
(Unless you buyout Aquarium for
private event)
Experience something new with your
group - feed and touch stingrays at the
new Stingray Adventure! Also discover
thousands of creatures from sharks to
sea turtles all in SEA LIFE Aquarium at
Mall of America.
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Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: 20
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: No
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Event space: Yes
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat ToursAddress: 220 South StTaylors Falls, MN 55084Mailing Address: P.O. Box 235Phone: 651.465.6365Email: info@wildmountain.comWeb: www.wildmountain.com
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours offer a
historical tour of the St. Croix River Valley.
Your group tour will include a scenic
view of some of the most unique natural
rock formations in the world.
Southern Minnesota Lakes RegionMorristown + Waterville + Elysian + Madison LakeAddress: 100 3rd Street SW -PO Box 95Elysian, MN 56028-0095Phone: 800.507.7787Email: mnlakesregion@gmail.comWeb: www.mnlakesregion.com
50 LAKES - Home of 39 mile paved
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail-along
Hwy 60 between Faribault and Mankato.
Attractions, Historic Sites, Shopping, Dining,
Scenery, Lakes, Water Sports, Fishing,
Festivals, Wildlife, Friendly People
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
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Wabasha Street Caves & Down In History ToursAddress: 215 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107Phone: 651.292.1220Email: office@wabashastreetcaves.comWeb: www.wabashastreetcaves.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: 25
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes
Type of Parking: Lot
Meeting/Event space: Yes #200
Down In History is home to the Saint Paul
Gangster Tour, Twin Town Tacky Tour,
Historic Cave Tour, No Blarney Tour, Uff
Dah! Tour, and more. We make history
fun & we love groups! Call us!
ValleyfairAddress: One Valleyfair DriveShakopee, MN 55379Phone: 952.445.7600Email: cbauer@valleyfair.com Web: www.valleyfair.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 15
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Meeting/Event Space: Yes - Any Size
Valleyfair is the Upper Midwest’s largest
amusement park featuring more than
75 rides and attractions, including eight
roller coasters, the family-friendly Route
76, Planet Snoopy, Dinosaurs Alive!
and the newly expanded Soak City
Waterpark.
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Gray Line - Schmitty & Sons Address: 22750 Pillsbury AvenueLakeville, MN 55044Phone: 952.985.7514Contact: Kathryn (Belcourt) ForbordCharter Manager/SalesEmail: info@grayline-mpls.comWeb: www.grayline-mpls.com
TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES
Bathroom Accommodations: Yes
Group Size: All Size
Group Rates: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Meet & Greet: Yes
Receptive Services: YesAs a trusted and dependable busing
service, Gray Line Minnesota, operated
locally by Schmitty & Sons Inc., takes
pride in our over 70 years of experience
in the tours and transportation industry.
Our state-of-the-art vehicles and
professional drivers guarantee our
passengers comfort, safety and high-
class service at affordable prices.
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metroConnections Inc.Address: 1650 W. 82nd St Suite 125Minneapolis, MN 55431Phone: 612.929.8687Email: tour@metroconnections.comWeb: www.awardwinningcitytours.com
TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES
Bathroom Accommodations: Yes
Group Size: All Size
Group Rate Offered: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
Tour Services: Yes
Guided tours include Twin Cities
Highlights, Stillwater and the Mississippi
River aboard deluxe motorcoach and/
or riverboat. Holiday Lights tours offered
in December. Tours depart from Mall of
America and select downtown hotels.
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Northfield Lines, Inc.Address: 1034 Gemini RoadEagan, MN 55121Phone: 651.203.8888Email: mlspeck@northfieldlines.comWeb: www.northfieldlines.com
TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES
Bathroom Accommodations: Yes
Group Size: All Size
Group Rate Offered: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
Tour Services: Yes
Northfield Lines/Northfield Tours and
Cruises is you total charter, tour and
travel company. “We’re the DRIVE
behind Worry-Free Travel.” One call
does it all for motor coach chartering,
tours and customized itineraries. Motor
coach sizes range from 14 up to 58
passengers.
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Richfield Bus CompanyAddress: 9237 Grand Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420Phone: 952.881.1111Email: info@richfieldbus.comWeb: www.richfieldbus.com
A family owned & operated charter &
tour service since 1959. Dedicated to
you, our customers, with quality service
24/7, 365 days a year, providing the
finest variety of equipment, locally &
nationwide.
TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES
Bathroom Accommodations: Yes
Group Size: All
Group Rate Offered: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Meet & Greet: Yes
Receptive Services: Yes
Tour Services: Yes
Voigt’s Motorcoach TravelAddress: Fridley, MN and St. Cloud, MNMailing Address: P.O. Box 1St. Cloud, MN 56302Email: salesdept@voigtbus.comWeb: www.voigtbus.com
For three generations, we have stood
behind dedication to customer
satisfaction, quality equipment, and
impeccable drivers. Our focus has
always been on making your travel
experience one you want to relive.
TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES
Bathroom Accommodations: Yes
Group Size: All
Group Rate Offered: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Meet & Greet: Yes
(Upon Request Only)
Receptive Services: Yes
(Upon Request Only)
Tour Services: Yes
(Upon Request Only)
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Mystic Lake Casino HotelAddress: 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.Prior Lake, MN 55372Phone: 952.496.6528Email: sales@mysticlake.comWeb: www.mysticlake.com
ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Complimentary Room for
Drivers/Escorts: Yes
# of floors: 17 Elevators: Yes
Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot
Meeting/Event Space: Yes
Restaurant Onsite: Yes
Let’s go for maximum fun. Rock out
to free live music every weekend. See
the biggest stars shine in the Mystic
Showroom®. Catch the game or meet
for drinks at one of three bars and
lounges. Savor every bite at any of
seven restaurants run by a pair of world-
renowned chefs. Relax at The Spa, or
tree off on The Meadows at Mystic Lake
championship golf course. Wanna bet?
We’ve got slots, blackjack and bingo
on one of the Midwest’s largest gaming
floors. Just 25 minutes from Mall of
America® , Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Open 24 hours.
Sawatdee Thai RestaurantsMinneapolis Address: 607 Washington Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55415Phone: 612.338.6451St. Cloud: 320.240.1454St. Paul: 651.528.7106Maple Grove: 763.494.5708Bloomington: 952.888.7177Eden Prairie: 952.641.5777Email: cyndy@sawatdee.comWeb: www.sawatdee.com
Sawatdee Thai Restaurants bring
fresh, authentic food from Thailand
to Minnesota. Taste Award-winning
Thai food and explore Thai culture.
Traditional specialties include spring rolls,
Spicy curries, and stir-fries
ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes #612.338.6451
Complimentary Meal for Driver/Escorts: Yes
Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes (Pay)
Type of Parking: Lot, Street
Separate Dining Space: Yes #612.338.6451
Special Foods Requests? (gluten-free)?: Yes
Do you offer box lunches to go? Yes
email: cyndy@sawatdee.com
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Your #1 resource guide for group travel in the upper midwest!
Itineraries Midwest IncAddress: 56 South 33rd Ave. #234 St. Cloud, MN 56301Phone: 320.259.1082Email: info@itinerariesinc.comWeb: www.itinerariesmidwest.com
Itineraries Midwest is the tour operators
#1 resource guide for sample itineraries
in the upper Midwest. The magazine
is published 3 times per year plus
hyperlinked digital magazines are
available on ItinerariesMidwest.com
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MN FIELD TRIPS LIBRARY & EXPOAddress: 8014 Highway 55 #130
Minneapolis, MN 55427
Phone: 612.518.8353
Email: mark@mnfieldtriplibrary.com
Web: www.mnfieldtriplibrary.org
A free resource service for educators
and youth group leaders for field trips.
activities, student travel, assemblies &
fundraising. We publish the MN Field
Trip GUIDE, the “Library Online”, free
e-newsletter, & annual FIELD TRIP EXPO!
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WALLACE CARLSON PRINTINGAddress: 10825 Greenbrier Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: 952.545.1645
Email: brian@wc-print.com
Web: www.wallacecarlson.com
Print is the world’s most eco-friendly
form of communication. Renewable -
Reusable - Recyclable. As Brian always
says, “choose paper, not plastic.”
WCP... your eco-friendly choice!
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MN ITINERARIESSaint Paul-Minneapolis Metro Area
.............................................................................................................................................................THURSDAY• Afternoon: Check into your hotel (Consider the Radisson Roseville – Perfectly Positioned
between Minneapolis & St. Paul)* Radisson Roseville: 651.367.3906
http://www.radisson.com/roseville-hotel-mn-55113/mnroserd• Evening: Chanhassen Dinner Theater OR a boat cruise on the Mississippi River or Lake
Minnetonka* Chanhassen Dinner Theater: Chanhassen, MN 952.934.1547
www.chanhassentheatres.com* Saint Paul: Padelford Packet Boat Co. 651.227.1100 Ext: 304 www.riverrides.com* Minneapolis/Lake Minnetonka: Paradise Charter Cruises 952.474.8058
www.twincitiescruises.com
.............................................................................................................................................................FRIDAY• Breakfast at hotel• Mid-morning: Mill City Museum 612.341.7556 www.millcitymuseum.org• Lunch: Midtown Global Market 612.876.4450 www.midtownglobalmarket.org • Afternoon: FOCI: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts 612.623.3624 www.mnglassart.org• Dinner: Hell’s Kitchen OR Taste Twin Cities Food & Drink Tours
* Hell’s Kitchen: 612.238.1427 www.hellskitcheninc.com* Taste Twin Cities: 612.280.4851 www.tastetwincities.com
• Evening: Guthrie Theater 612.225.6244 www.guthrietheater.org
.............................................................................................................................................................SATURDAY• Breakfast at hotel• Morning: Saint Paul Gangster Tour 651.292.1220
www.wabashastreetcaves.com/gangster.html • Lunch: Cossetta’s 651.222.3476 http://cossettas.com• Afternoon: Historic James J. Hill House 651.297.2555
http://sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/james-j-hill-house • Evening: Ordway Theater 651.282.3111 http://www.ordway.org/groups
.............................................................................................................................................................SUNDAY• Breakfast at hotel• Mid-morning: Behind the scenes tour of Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium at the Mall of
America* Sea Life MOA: 952.853.0603
http://www.mallofamerica.com/attractions/view/sea-life-minnesota-aquarium• Lunch/Free time at the MOA/IKEA
* Mall of America (FREE WELCOME BAGS!): 952.883.8843 http://www.mallofamerica.com
• Head home – wishing you had just one more day in Minneapolis!
Contact Information:* Visit Saint Paul: Michael Hernandez 651.265.4906 mhernandez@visitsaintpaul.com
www.visitsaintpaul.com * Meet Minneapolis: Casey Kluver 612.767.8106 caseyk@minneapolis.org
www.minneapolis.org
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You’ve seen the movie FARGO or the hit TV show on FX, but what is our city really like? It’s a community of deep rooted Scandinavian tradition, friendly people, a budding downtown and tasty food and drink to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
.............................................................................................................................................................DAY ONE - DOWNTOWN
* Start the day with the most important meal, breakfast at The Boiler Room, a restaurant in a basement just off Broadway! Enjoy sophisticated twists on nostalgic dishes while dining at one of Fargo’s newest locally owned restaurants. This restaurant is in a basement
* After a delicious breakfast, wander through Downtown Fargo’s eclectic shops featuring handmade goods, boutique clothing, artisan furniture and local art.
* Time for a movie? If not, at least snap a picture at the historic and iconic Fargo Theatre sign.
* For lunch, get a bite to eat at one of our local eateries – both quick service and fine dining options are available!
* Spend the afternoon across the river in, Moorhead, MN. Pop over to Rourke Art Museum located in a recycled Federal Building on Main Avenue in Moorhead. The Rourke features art pieces from multiple genres and showcases artwork from the museum’s founder
* Time for a break?! Head to the edge of downtown to try some of the Fargo Brewing Company’s freshly tapped beer. Fargo Brewing Company’s Tap Room is open for sampling and sits right next to their brewing space.
* End the day over at the Sons of Norway for dinner and some authentic Scandinavian entertainment.
.............................................................................................................................................................DAY TWO - AROUND TOWN* Grab your coffee and breakfast early then head over to the Red River Zoo to meet the
endangered northern climate animals who call the zoo home. * Bonanzaville is a pioneer village on 12 acres with over 40 historic building and
thousands of artifacts to explore. Take your time wandering through the exhibits and learn more about the history of Fargo.* After eating lunch, explore the Hjemkomst Center featuring the Hjemkomst Viking Ship and the Stave Church – both replicas of actual Norwegian structures.* Finish your exploration of Fargo at the Fargo Air Museum, where the exhibits are always moving because the planes still fly!
MN ITINERARIESFargo-Moorhead The Real Community, Culture & Cuisine
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.............................................................................................................................................................DAY ONE - AFTERNOONArrive in DuluthCheck into hotelDinner Cruise aboard the Vista; delicious plated dinner as youcruise the Duluth harbor.
.............................................................................................................................................................DAY TWOCity Tour; One of our step-on guides will meet your group atyour hotel to begin a 2 hour city tour; Tour includes SkylineDrive, Enger Park and Gardens, the Rose Garden, and historichighlights.Cost: No charge
Tour Glensheen Historic Estate - the Great Lake Estate; 39-room historic mansion on 22 acres along the shores ofLake Superior. Group should arrive 10 minutes prior to tourtime.
Lunch on own in Canal Park; Stroll the Lakewalk; Shop theunique stores. Watch ships as they enter the harbor.
Tour the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (TheDepot); a variety of museums in one building, the showcase ofour area’s history and heritage - includes the world-famousLake Superior Railroad Museum on the lower level.
Tour Great Lakes Aquarium – this freshwater aquarium offersa never-before-seen view of life in and around Lake Superior.
Dinner
Arrange horse-drawn carriage rides with Top Hat Carriages
.............................................................................................................................................................DAY THREE - NORTH SHORE ADVENTURE
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Board the North Shore Scenic Railroad for a one-way scenic train ride along the North Shore of Lake Superior to Two Harbors, MN and enjoy a box lunch as you travel.
Your motorcoach will meet the group at the Depot in Two Harbors, MN and continue the trip to Split Rock Lighthouse. (Our step-on guides are available to narrate along the North Shore for an additional charge)
Depart Two Harbors for Split Rock Lighthouse.
Tour Split Rock Lighthouse;A unique & historic museum, award-winning film, and tour of a restored 1910 lighthouse, overlooking magnificent Lake Superior.
Depart Split Rock
Stop at Gooseberry Falls;Visit the unique interpretive center/museum/gift shop; View the beautiful waterfalls from the paved walkway. Cost: No charge
Depart for Duluth
Final Evening Dinner
MN ITINERARIESVisit Duluth Boats, Trains and Carriage Rides
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