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TOUR MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION
MINNESOTA’S GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
TourMN.org 2016
Minnesota Group-Friendly Destinations & Adventures
LOOK FOR THESE UPCOMING GROUP-FRIENDLY
MINNESOTA EVENTS
SAINT PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL
SAINT PAUL, JANUARY 2017
2016 RYDER CUP
September 26 – October 2, 2016
MN QUILTERS SHOW
ST. CLOUD, JUNE 2016
SUPER BOWL LII
TWIN CITIES, FEBRUARY 2018
TALL SHIPS
DULUTH, SUMMER 2016
NCAA MEN’S FINAL FOUR
MINNEAPOLIS, MARCH 2019
WELCOME TO MINNESOTA!
Every year Minnesota hosts thousands of leisure group travelers and tour groups from the region,
nation and internationally - just like yours - to visit our state’s many classic and cutting edge
destinations and attractions. We’re known for our group-friendly hospitality and memorable
itinerary experiences throughout our entire state!
EXPECT EXTRAORDINARY GROUP-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES
Our world-renowned destinations, attractions and events will satisfy your needs and creatively fill
out your itineraries... throughout the entire year!
• SHOPPING - Mall of America, outdoor and enclosed malls, outlet stores, specialty shops,
antique stores, farmers markets, pottery malls, and even a 100-mile long garage sale…
• PERFORMANCES & THE ARTS - Broadway shows, musical theatre, orchestras, dance, opera,
pageants and community theatre… often with backstage tours!
• SEASONAL & SPECIAL EVENTS - Duluth Tall Ships, Festival of Nations, Minnesota State Fair,
Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Saint Paul Winter Carnival, food festivals, crafting and
quilting events, professional sports, ethnic and holiday events.
• TRIBAL & CULTURAL HISTORY EXPERIENCES - Pipestone National Monument, tribal powwows, museums, architecture, ethnic & immigrant celebrations of all types… with
attention-commanding backstories.
• AGRICULTURE & FRESH FOOD SOURCING - Unique farm tours, wine trails, wild ricing, fish
farming, farm-totable restaurants, farmers markets, exotic animal farms.
• HANDS-ON & VISUAL EXPERIENCES - Artist organizations, stores and galleries offer
experiences with clay, glass, pottery, textiles, rosemaling, painting, sculpting and much
more!
• INDUSTRY & COMMERCE EXPERIENCES - Iron mines, woolen mills, energy tours (wind, solar,
etc), stoneware, aircraft, food & candy, historic mills, agriculture, ships, stained glass,
even a behind-the-scenes tour in a state of the art printing company!
• NATURE & RECREATION - River & lake cruises, arboretums, gardens, scenic byways, bike
trails, parks, skiing, zoos, dog-sledding, fish hatcheries, bald eagle watching and bountiful
fresh-water fishing.
EXPECT EXTRAORDINARY ASSISTANCE
Be assured that TMA members are experienced “group-friendly” professionals who take pride
in offering extraordinary levels of support services and hospitality. We can assist you in creating
customized itineraries that will keep your groups talking… and bring them back to you for more!
We can also connect you with great receptive operators who will work to make your tour a
success!
TMA IS AN EXTRAORDINARY GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
This TourMN.org 2016 Group Tour Planner has been produced by our members to help you
connect with great destination partners throughout Minnesota. If you are wondering where to
begin, call TMA at 952-406-8832, and we’ll do what we can to help!
DON’T EXPECT ANYTHING LESS THAN EXTRAORDINARY IN MINNESOTA!
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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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Co-Presidents
Mark Peterson
Kelli Hoskins
MN Field Trip Library - Minneapolis
Historic Theatre Group - Minneapolis
Vice President Brian Turbeville
Wallace Carlson Printing - Minnetonka
Secretary
Margaret Speck
Northfield Lines, Tours/Cruises - Northfield/Eagan
Treasurer
Judith Malmgren
The Travelers Connection - Burnsville
Directors
Kathryn Forbord
Denise Olsen
Millie Philipp
Monique Schaffer
Linda Twiss
Gray Line Minnesota - Lakeville
Eagan CVB – Eagan
Mall of America - Bloomington
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours - Taylors Falls
Plymouth Playhouse – Plymouth
Past President
Donna Bremer
Wabasha Street Caves - Saint Paul
Administrator
Elaine M. Balk
The Travelers Connection - Burnsville
Tour Minnesota Association
PO Box 11682
Saint Paul, MN 55111
952-406-8832
admin@tourmn.org • tourmn.org
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS ....................................... 15-30
TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES ................... 31-33
ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS ................ 22, 34-35
TRAVEL RESOURCES............................................ 36
ITINERARY DAY EXAMPLES ................................ 37-39
Ames Center ..................................................................................................................................
Bloomington CVB ..........................................................................................................................
Burnsville CVB .................................................................................................................................
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres .......................................................................................................
Como Town ....................................................................................................................................
Crowne Plaza Bloomington .........................................................................................................
Dick’s Last Resort ...........................................................................................................................
Visit Duluth ......................................................................................................................................
Eagan CVB .....................................................................................................................................
Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark ................................................................................................
Explore Minnesota Tourism ...........................................................................................................
Explore White Bear ........................................................................................................................
Fairmont CVB .................................................................................................................................
Gray Line Minnesota .....................................................................................................................
Historic Theatre Group • Orpheum, State and Pantages Theatres ........................................
History Theatre ...............................................................................................................................
Itineraries Midwest Inc. ..................................................................................................................
Lady of the Lake ............................................................................................................................
Landmark Center ..........................................................................................................................
Mall of America .............................................................................................................................
Meet Minneapolis ..........................................................................................................................
MetroConnections ........................................................................................................................
Minneapolis Northwest CVB .........................................................................................................
Minne-Roadtrip (Northfield, Owatonna and Faribault).............................................................
MN Field Trip Library & EXPO ........................................................................................................
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka • Steamboat Minnehaha ..................................................
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel .............................................................................................................
Northfield CVB ...............................................................................................................................
Northfield Lines Inc. .......................................................................................................................
Northrop at the U of M ..................................................................................................................
Old Log Theatre .............................................................................................................................
Ordway Center of Performing Arts ..............................................................................................
Padelford Riverboats ....................................................................................................................
Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen .......................................................................
Pine Tree Apple Orchard ..............................................................................................................
Pinstripes .........................................................................................................................................
Plymouth Playhouse ......................................................................................................................
Richfield Bus Company .................................................................................................................
Roseville Visitors Association .........................................................................................................
St Cloud CVB ..................................................................................................................................
Visit Saint Paul ................................................................................................................................
Sawatdee Thai Restaurants ..........................................................................................................
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium ......................................................................................................
Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, The ........................................................................................................
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours ......................................................................................................
Twin Cities Premium Outlets .........................................................................................................
Valleyfair .........................................................................................................................................
Voigt’s Motorcoach Travel ...........................................................................................................
Wabasha Street Caves .................................................................................................................
Wallace Carlson Printing ...............................................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S
Bloomington Convention &
Visitors Bureau
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Address: 7900 International Dr. Suite 990
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: 952.858.8500
Email: sales@bloomingtonmn.org
Web: www.bloomingtonmn.com
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: No
Tour Guides Available: Yes
Bloomington is Home of Mall of
Receptive Services: Yes
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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Burnsville Convention &
Visitors Bureau
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 12600 Nicollet Ave. Suite 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952.895.4690
Email: amie@burnsvillemn.com
Web: www.burnsvillemn.com
Meet and Greet: Yes
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 and
much more. Visit www.burnsvillemn.com
for more information on planning the
perfect tour!
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CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 21 West Superior Street Suite 100
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 800.438.5884 x115
Contact: Kim Kervina
Email: Kim@visitduluth.com
Web: www.visitduluth.com
Group Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restroom Available: Yes
Duluth, an international port city,
welcomes groups with intriguing
attractions surrounded by gorgeous
scenery – on the shore of “great” Lake
Superior and gateway to the scenic
North Shore Drive. Step-on guides for
group tours available.
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Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 1501 Central Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: 866.324.2620
Contact: Denise Olsen
Email: denise@eaganmn.com
Web: www.eaganmn.com
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 Duluth
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 121 7th Place East
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651.757.1873
Contact: Jessica L. Dodge
Email: jessica.dodge@state.mn.us
Web:
www.traveltrade.exploreminnesota.com
Meet and Greet: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
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.
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Rudy’s Roof Top
Explore White Bear
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 4940 North Highway 61
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: 651.653.5122
Email: info@explorewhitebear.org
Web: www.explorewhitebear.org
Meet and Greet: Yes
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.
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Explore Minnesota
Minne-Roadtrip
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 530 Wilson Ave
Faribault MN 55021
Phone: 507.334.4381
Email: nort@faribaultmn.org
Web: www.minneroadtrip.com
Bus Parking: Yes Free: Yes
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
FAM/SITE Tours: Yes
Comp Policy for Driver/Escort: Yes
Northfield, Owatonna and Faribault
Meet & Greet Services: Yes
Chambers of Commerce have
Video/DVD: Yes
partnered to form the Minne-Roadtrip, a
Elevators: Yes
great offering of arts, history and culture
Ramps: Yes
across the three close communities. Visit
Allow service animals: Yes
minneroadtrip.com for more info.
What size groups can you accommodate:
up to 100
Are you seasonal or operate all year:
Year round
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Fairmont Convention &
Visitors Bureau
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: No
Address: 323 East Blue Earth Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: 507.235.8585
Email: marketing@fairmontmn.com
Web: www.visitfairmontmn.com
Meet and Greet: No
Tour Guides Available: No
Fairmont has a picturesque setting
Receptive Services: No
amidst 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.
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CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 250 Marquette Ave S. #1300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612.767.8106
Contact: Casey Kluver
National Tourism Sales Manager
Email: caseyk@minneapolis.org
Web: www.minneapolis.org
Meet and Greet: Yes
Tour Guides Available: No
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 Bureau
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 7100 Northland Circle N, Suite 102
Phone: 763.566.7722
Email: annette@mplsnw.com
Web: www.MinneapolisNorthwest.com
Meet and Greet: 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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Meet Minneapolis
Northfield Convention & Visitors
Bureau
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 205 3rd St. West, Suite B
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507.645.5604
Email: lisa@visitingnorthfield.com
Web: www.VisitingNorthfield.com
Meet and Greet: Yes
Along the scenic banks of the Cannon
River, lies charming Northfield. Whether
you enjoy the arts, history, nature, or
shopping, you’ll find one-of-a-kind
restaurants, live music and theater,
and a variety of comfortable lodging
options.
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- Bent Brewstillery
Roseville Visitors Association
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 1700 W. Highway 36, Suite 405
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 877.980.3002
Email: info@visitroseville.com
Web: www.visitroseville.com
Meet and Greet: Yes
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.
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was quarried at the turn of the 20th
century. Buildings and memorials from all
Address: 1411 West St. Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 800.264.2940
Contact: Jean Robbins
St. Cloud CVB
Email: jean@visitstcloud.com
Web: www.VisitStCloud.com
over the U. S. feature St. Cloud granite.
Locally the Grasshopper Chapel is a
great example of local granite. It’s
another one-of-a-kind-find!
CVB’S/DMO’S
On the west side of town, the dramatic
Quarry Park provides visitors with a
unique look at the granite industry that
was the founding backbone of the
Meet and Greet: Yes
region. The park has preserved the old
granite quarries and the derrick exhibit
that tells the story of how the granite
Visit Saint Paul - Official
Convention & Visitors Bureau
CVB’S/DMO’S
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Address: 175 W Kellogs Blvd, Suite 502
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 615.265.4900
Contact: Michael Hernandez
Director of Member Services &
Group Sales
Email: info@visitsaintpaul.com
Web: www.visitsaintpaul.com
Meet and Greet: Yes
For 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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St. Cloud Area Convention and
Visitors Bureau
Center include: Louie Anderson,
Address: 12600 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952-895-4683
Contact: Madysen Moore
Sales and Promotions Coordinator
Email: mmoore@ames-center.com
Web: www.ames-center.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Ames Center
Michael Bolton, Tracy Morgan, Tommy
Emmanuel, Clint Black, Richard Marx,
Lorie Line, the Oakridge Boys and
many more.
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
The Ames Center houses a 1,014 seat
proscenium stage and an intimate 150
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 10
seat black box theatre. Presentations at
Complimentary Offer Available: Yes
the Ames Center include cultural events,
dramas, comedies, dance and musical
Bus Parking: Yes
acts from local arts organizations and
Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot, Street
national touring artists. Past entertainers
Meeting/Event Space: Yes
who have performed at the Ames
What size groups can you accommodate: 5
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 501 W 78th St
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mailing Address: PO Box 100
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0100
Phone: 952.934.1547
Email: Groupsales@chanhassenDT.com
Web: www.chanhassenDT.com
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Type of Parking: Lot
Since 1968, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
in suburban Minneapolis, has been
recognized for providing quality theatre
500+
entertainment and dining year-round.
CDT features full-length Broadway
musicals, concerts and comedy all
under one roof.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Como Town Amusement Park
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 1301 Midway Parkway
Mailing Address: 1415 Mendota Heights
Road Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Phone: 651.487.2121
For Picnics phone: 651.487.8282
Email: comogm@comotown.com
Web: www.comotown.com
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: 15+
Complimentary Offer Available: No
Type of Parking: Street
Como Town is an affordable family-
Meeting/Event space: Yes
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.
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Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 2400 London Rd
Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-728-3601
Email: jfawcett@zmchotels.com
Web: www.duluthwaterpark.com
Minimum number for Group Rate: 5 or
more
Type of Parking: Street
Located along the shores of Lake
Superior in Duluth, MN our hotels are
at the center of your exciting new
sightseeing destination. We’re happy
to help with accommodations and
itinerary. One call does it all.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 800 LaSalle Ave, Suite 120
Phone: 612.373.5665
Contact: Kelli Hoskins
Group Sales Manager
Email: MinneapolisGroups@
BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com
Web: www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org
Bus Parking: No
Meeting/Event Space: Yes - Limited
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
2016–2017 SEASON
PRESENTED BY HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST
GROUP TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
CABARET
SWEENEY TODD
October 18–23, 2016
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF
THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
November 29–December 4, 2016
FUN HOME
Broadway Re-Imagined
presented by Theater Latté Da
and Hennepin Theatre Trust
March 1–26, 2017
MATILDA
March 28–April 2, 2017
December 13–18, 2016
WICKED
THE BODYGUARD
April 12–May 14, 2017
January 10–15, 2017
MAMMA MIA!
RENT
February 7–12, 2017
June 6–11, 2017
THE KING & I
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
July 11–16, 2017
February 28–March 5, 2017
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Orpheum, State and
Pantages Theatres
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
telling real stories about real people
HISTORYTHEATRE.COM  651-292-4320
LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL
History Theatre
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 30 10th St E
St Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651.292.4320
Email: groups@historytheatre.com
Web: www.historytheatre.com
Bus Parking: Yes
FAM/SITE Tour: Yes
Elevators: Yes
History Theatre entertains, educates,
Ramps: Yes
and inspires through creating,
developing, and producing new and
existing works that provide a unique
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lens which links our past to the present,
explores our common heritage, and
illuminates the diverse American
experience.
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passengers. Please visit us on the web or
Address: #8 Water St.
Excelsior, MN 55331
Mailing Address: PO Box 671
Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone: 952.929.1209
Contact: Terry Jungers
Email: Terry@ladyofthelakecruise.com
Web: www.ladyofthelakescruise.com
call for more information!
Welcome Aboard!
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
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
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Landmark Center
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 75 West 5th Street
Phone: 651.292.4375
Email: admin@landmarkcenter.org
Web: www.landmarkcenter.org
Group Rates/Discounts: No
Complimentary Offer Available: No
Bus Parking: No (editorial: extremely
limited)
The beautifully restored former Federal
Type of Parking: Street/Meter, nearby
Courts Building, Landmark Center, is now
public ramps
home to two free museums, a café, gift
shop, exhibition gallery, and the host of
many community events.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Lady of the Lake Cruises
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Mall of America
other family attractions. Enjoy worldclass
Address: 60 East Broadway
Phone: 952.883.8843
Email: mphilipp@mallofamerica.com
Web: www.mallofamerica.com
styles and selection with no sales tax on
clothing or shoes.
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Mall of America (MOA), located in
Bloomington, MN is the largest retail and
entertainment complex in the Western
Hemisphere. MOA is home to more
than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon
Universe indoor family amusement park;
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium and many
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Dick’s Last Resort
Address: 402 South Avenue, Level 4
Phone: 612.276.6995
Email: MWilliams@dlrmc.com
Web: www.dickslastresort.com
“Dick’s is on the 4th Level of the Mall of
America; come join us for some chaos!
FAM/SITE Tours: Yes
We’ve been redefining “Minnesota
Nice” one sucker at a time since
Video/DVD: Yes
2011. Come on in and let us abuse
Elevators: Yes
you, ‘cause that’s what we do best!
Ramps: Yes
We’ve got Buckets O’ Good Grub and
plenty o’ sarcasm served up daily, You
Betcha!”
15-400
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: Excelsior/Wayzata
On Lake Minnetonka
Mailing Address: 37 Water Street
Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
Phone: 952.474.2115
Email: mail@steamboatminnehaha.org
Web: www.steamboatminnehaha.org
Handicap Accessible: No
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 Minnetonka’s
golden age.
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Northrop at the U of M
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 84 Church St SE,
Phone: 612.625.1578
Email: nropgrps@umn.edu
Web: www.northrop.umn.edu
Bus Parking: Yes
Type of Parking: Ramps, garages, lots,
and some neighborhood street/meter.
Located in the heart of the U of M Twin
Parking reservations are available.
Cities campus, Northrop presents worldclass dance and music performances,
lectures by world leaders, films, exhibits,
and more with an on site cafe and
coffee bar.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Museum of Lake Minnetonka
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Ordway Center for the Performing
Arts
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 345 Washington Street
Phone: 651.282.3000
Email: groups@ordway.org
Web: www.ordway.org
Minimum # for group rate: 10
Bus Parking: Yes
The Ordway features a wide variety of
performances that encompass the finest
in musical theater, world music, dance,
and vocal artists in its 1,900 seat music
theater and 1,100 seat concert hall.
ORDWAY2016-17
LERNER & LOEWE’S
PAINT YOUR WAGON
WEST SIDE STORY
AUG 9-21, 2016
Sponsored by Travelers
APR 4-16, 2017
An Ordway Production
BROADWAY SONGBOOK®:
BROADWAY SONGBOOK®:
REBELS ON BROADWAY
SEPT 23-25, 2016
HOLLYWOOD AND BROADWAY
MAY 14-21, 2017
IRVING BERLIN’S
WHITE CHRISTMAS
DEC 8, 2016–JAN 1, 2017
An Ordway Production
Sponsored by Frauenshuh
HEDWIG AND THE
ANGRY INCH
AN AMERICAN
IN PARIS
JUN 13-18, 2017
CIRCUS 1903
THE GOLDEN AGE OF CIRCUS
JUN 27-JUL 2, 2017
FEB 14-19, 2017
FOR A FULL SEASON LISTING
ORDWAY.ORG
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Musical Theater Series
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 5185 Meadville St
Excelsior, MN 55317
Phone: 952.474.5951 X 106
Email: maureen.kvam@oldlog.com
Web: www.oldlog.com
All sizes
FAM/SITE Tours: Yes
One of the oldest professional theaters
in the country, situated on 11 acres near
Lake Minnetonka and minutes away
from the Twin Cities. Open year round,
bringing Broadway to the western
suburbs along with seasonal children’s
shows.
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Paradise Charter Cruises and
Minneapolis Queen
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: Lake Minnetonka &
Mississippi River
Mailing Address: P.O. 563 Excelsior, MN
Phone: 952.474.8058
Email: inquiries@twincitiescruises.com
Web: www.twincitiescruises.com
Minimum number for Group Rate: 5
Handicap Accessible: Yes (Limited)
Provides public cruise tours and private
charters on beautiful lake Minnetonka
and the majestic Mississippi River.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Old Log Theatre
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Plymouth Playhouse
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 2705 Annapolis Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 763.383.1073
Email: groupst@plymouthplayhouse.com
Web: www.plymouthplayhouse.com
Minimum Number for Group Rate: 12+
(Up to 211 capacity)
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
200
free parking. Conveniently located at
I-494 and Hwy 55w, 20 minutes west of
downtown Minneapolis.
3 HOT SPOTS
UNDER 1 ROOF
Award-winning Dining
2016 - 2017
Stay & Play Packages
May 5 Aug 13
Jan 21 May 1
written by Louise Roche
Aug 17 Nov 13, 2016
& Jan 5 Apr 8, 2017
Nov 16 Dec 31
plymouthplayhouse.com
Box Office 763-553-1600x1 • Groups (10+) 763-383-1073
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 450 Apple Orchard Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: 651.429.7202
Web: www.pinetreeappleorchard.com
Group Rates/Discounts: No
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.
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SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 120 E Broadway
Phone: 952.853.0603
Email: sales@sealifeus.com
Web: www.visitsealife.com/minnesota
Experience something new with your
group - feed and touch stingrays at the
new Stingray Adventure! Also discover
48 - (Unless you buyout Aquarium for
thousands of creatures from sharks to
private event)
sea turtles all in SEA LIFE Aquarium at
Mall of America.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 220 South St
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 235
Phone: 651.465.6365
Email: boat@wildmountain.com
Web: www.taylorsfallsboat.com
Minimum number for Group Rate: 10-40
Handicap Accessible: Handicapped
Friendly- please call for details
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours offer a
historical tour of the St. Croix River Valley.
Event space: Yes
Your group tour will include a scenic
view of some of the most unique natural
rock formations in the world.
Since 1906 group tours have
enjoyed the scenic beauty of the
world famous Dalles of the St.
Croix River by excursion boat. Our
fleet of excursion boats includes
the Taylors Falls Queen and the
Taylors Falls Princess. These
authentic paddlewheel boats are
perfect to accommodate any group.
The “Princess” can carry up to
250 passengers with The “Queen”
holding up to 149. Both boats are
enclosed on the lower level with the
upper deck being open.
Your licensed boat pilot and tour
guide will point out the unique rock
formations that were left behind as
the glaciers retreated thousands
of years ago. Among the most
outstanding formations is the huge
stone cross for which the St. Croix
River was named. “St. Croix”
means Holy Cross.
Onboard Luncheons:
Box Luncheons:
Try our combination boat tour and luncheon buffet on
board one of our authentic paddlewheel river boats. Relax
for 2 hours and enjoy an outstanding luncheon while your
river boat pilot and tour guide point out the unique rock
formations and the history of the St. Croix River Valley.
Your meal includes: 5oz Chicken Breast served with dollar
buns, garlic mashed potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans,
brownie, coffee, & water. Minimum of 40 People.
Enjoy a combination boat tour and a deluxe
box lunch on board one of our boats. Join
one of our daily excursions and a deluxe box
lunch as you tour the St. Croix River Valley.
Your meal includes: deli sandwich, bag of
chips, fruit, cookie and a soda or lemonade.
Minimum of 10 people.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 12459 Elm Creek Blvd
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 763.424.0504
Email: jzafft@ucr.com
Web: www.shoppesatarborlakes.com
Handicap Accessible: Please call
for details
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes consists
of up scale shopping 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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Twin Cities Premium Outlets
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 3965 Eagan Outlets Pkwy
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone: 612.284.4595
Email: renee.lawler@simon.com
Web:
www.premiumoutlets.com/twincities.com
Bus Parking: Yes
Free Parking: Yes
FAM/SITE Tours: Yes
Twin Cities Premium Outlets is located 5
Comp Policy for Driver/Escort: Yes
miles south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Airport on Hwy 77. We offer a food
court and over 100 Outlet Stores, where
What size groups can you
accommodate? All sizes
you can save 25- 65% off every day.
Are you seasonal or operate all year:
All year
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Valleyfair
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: One Valleyfair Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952.445.7600
Email: groupsales@valleyfair.com
Web: www.valleyfair.com
With more than 75 rides, shows and
attractions, Valleyfair is the largest
amusement park in the upper Midwest.
Discover something for everyone
Any Size
from soaring roller coasters, Soak City
Waterpark, Planet Snoopy and Dinosaurs
Alive to world-class live entertainment all
in one place.
.............................................................................................................................................................
Wabasha Street Caves & Down In
History Tours
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 215 Wabasha St S,
St Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 651.292.1220
Email: office@wabashastreetcaves.com
Web: www.wabashastreetcaves.com
Bus Parking: Yes
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
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fun & we love groups! Call us!
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TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES
Bathroom Accommodations: Yes
Address: 22750 Pillsbury Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: 952.985.7514
Contact: Kathryn Forbord
Charter Manager/Sales
Email: info@grayline-mn.com
Web: www.grayline-mpls.com
Group Size: All Size
Group Rates: Yes
Meet & Greet: Yes
As 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 highclass service at affordable prices.
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Gray Line Minnesota – Schmitty &
Sons Transportation
metroConnections Inc.
Address: 1650 W. 82nd St Suite 125
Phone: 612.929.8687
Email: tour@metroconnections.com
Web: www.awardwinningcitytours.com
Group Rate Offered: Yes
Meet and Greet: 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.
.............................................................................................................................................................
Northfield Lines, Inc.
Address: 1034 Gemini Road
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: 651.203.8888
Email: mlspeck@northfieldlines.com
Web: www.northfieldlines.com
Meet and Greet: Yes
Northfield Lines/Northfield Tours and
Cruises is your total charter, tour and
Tour Services: Yes
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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from the Twin Cities and from many
other S.W. communities throughout
Minnesota. With operations based
in the Twin Cities, Rochester, and
now several satellite locations,
we’re prepared to serve you to any
Richfield Bus Company
destination throughout the U.S. in the
Address: 9237 Grand Avenue South
Phone: 952.881.1111
Email: info@richfieldbus.com
Web: www.richfieldbus.com
finest equipment available.
Group Size: All
A family owned & operated charter &
tour service since 1959. Dedicated to
Meet & Greet: Yes
you, our customers, with quality service
24/7, 365 days a year, providing the
Tour Services: Yes
finest variety of equipment, locally &
nationwide.
In addition to our deluxe Charter and
Tour services, we also offer daily
.............................................................................................................................................................
Voigt’s Motorcoach Travel
Address: Fridley, MN and St. Cloud, MN
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1
St. Cloud, MN 56302
Email: salesdept@voigtbus.com
Web: www.voigtbus.com
Group Size: All
Group Rate Offered: No
Meet & Greet: Yes
For three generations, we have stood
(Upon Request Only)
behind dedication to customer
satisfaction, quality equipment, and
(Upon Request Only)
impeccable drivers. Our focus has
Tour Services: Yes
always been on making your travel
(Upon Request Only)
experience one you want to relive.
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“Weekday” service to Rochester MN
ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS
Crowne Plaza Bloomington MSP
Airport MOA hotel
Address: 5401 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, Minnesota 55437
Phone: 952.831.8000
Email: cbauer@cpmsp.com
Web: www.cpmsp.com
Complimentary Room for
Drivers/Escorts: 50% discount on rate
# of floors: 6 Elevators: 4
Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes
The Crowne Plaza Bloomington MSP
Airport MOA hotel is perfect for leisure
travelers. With a complimentary shuttle
to the airport and Mall of America, we
Restaurant Onsite: Yes
can get you everywhere you need to
go.
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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
We’ve got slots, blackjack and bingo on
Address: 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone: 952.496.6528
Email: sales@mysticlake.com
Web: www.mysticlake.com
one of the Midwest’s largest gaming floors.
Just 25 minutes from Mall of America® ,
Minneapolis and St. Paul. Open 24 hours.
Let’s go for maximum fun. Rock out
to free live music every weekend. See
the biggest stars shine in the Mystic
Complimentary Room for
Showroom®. Catch the game or meet
Drivers/Escorts: Yes
for drinks at one of three bars and
# of floors: 17 Elevators: Yes
lounges. Savor every bite at any of
seven restaurants run by a pair of world-
renowned chefs. Relax at The Spa, or
Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot
tee off on The Meadows at Mystic Lake
championship golf course. Wanna bet?
Restaurant Onsite: Yes
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Address: 3849 Gallagher Dr
Edina, MN 55435
Phone: 952.835.6440
Email: MNinfo@pinstripes.com
Web: www.pinstripes.com
Complimentary Meal for Driver/Escorts: Yes
Bus Parking: Yes
Type of Parking: Valet
Separate Dining Space: Yes
At Pinstripes we offer fresh Italian
Special Foods Requests? Scratch Kitchen,
American Cuisine featuring seasonal,
everything is made day of to order. GF,
locally sourced ingredients. Private
Vegan, DF can all be accommodated
dining spaces for small or large groups
Do you offer box lunches to go? Yes we
and upscale bowling and bocce for
have a large catering order as well that
groups of all ages.
can be delivered anywhere or to go on
site.
.............................................................................................................................................................
Sawatdee Thai Restaurants
Minneapolis Address: 607 Washington Ave S.,
Phone: 612.338.6451
St. Cloud: 320.240.1454
St. Paul: 651.528.7106
Maple Grove: 763.494.5708
Bloomington: 952.888.7177
Eden Prairie: 952.641.5777
Email: cyndy@sawatdee.com
Web: www.sawatdee.com
Group Rates/Discounts: Yes #612.338.6451
Complimentary Meal for Driver/Escorts: 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
Sawatdee Thai Restaurants bring
email: cyndy@sawatdee.com
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
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Pinstripes
TRAVEL RESOURCE
Itineraries Midwest Inc
Address: 56 South 33rd Ave. #234
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320.259.1082
Email: info@itinerariesinc.com
Web: www.itinerariesmidwest.com
Itineraries Midwest is the travel
planner’s #1 free resource guide for
group-friendly itineraries in the Upper
Midwest. Download digital copies and
sample itineraries (including maps) at
ItinerariesMidwest.com. Published 3
times per year.
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TRAVEL RESOURCE/SPONSORS
MN FIELD TRIP LIBRARY & EXPO
Address: 8014 Highway 55 #130
Phone: 612.518.8353
Email: mark@mnfieldtriplibrary.com
Web: www.mnfieldtriplibrary.org
WALLACE CARLSON PRINTING
Address: 10825 Greenbrier Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: 952.545.1645
Email: brian@wc-print.com
Web: www.wallacecarlson.com
Plan your group travel itineraries and
onsite programs using our password-free
website, monthly email ALERTS & printed
GUIDE. Browse Minnesota’s BEST
destinations, events, performers &
assemblies - even download their
brochures from our password-free
website! Designed for planners of senior/
active adult and student/youth group
travels & activities.
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 I TI NE R AR IE S
Experience the Twin Cities
Contact TMA’s group-friendly members for personal itinerary assistance. We have included
multiple options for your convenience.
DAY ONE
.............................................................................................................................................................
Arrive mid-morning
Hotel check-in:
Lunch:
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake - Pg 34
Choose from 6 restaurants at Mystic Lake - Pg 34
Afternoon (2 options): Gray Line Tours (hotel pickup) - Pg 31
MetroConnections step-on guided TC tour (hotel pickup) - Pg 32
Evening (2 options):
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen - Pg 15
Mystic Lake Showroom® / Casino, Prior Lake - Pg 34
DAY TWO
.............................................................................................................................................................
Breakfast at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
1. A DAY OF EXPERIENCES
Morning: Landmark Center, Saint Paul - Pg 19
Lunch:
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant, Maple Grove or downtown Minneapolis - Pg 35
Afternoon (2 options): Shopping at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove - Pg 29
Printing Company Tour - Wallace Carlson Printing, Minnetonka - Pg 36
Dinner:
CVB for assistance with group dining options – Pg 12
Evening (2 options): Plymouth Playhouse, Plymouth - Pg 26
Ames Center, Burnsvillle - Pg 15
or
2. A DAY FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
AM/PM (2 options):
Valleyfair, Shakopee - Pg 30
Minne-Roadtrip – Pg 10
Evening (3 options): Cruise on Lake Minnetonka – choose one of three:
- Lady of the Lake Dinner Cruise, Excelsior – Pg 19
- Paradise Charter Dinner Cruise, Excelsior- Pg 25
- Museum of Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior- Pg 23
Contact Roseville Vistors Association for Brewery or Distillery events - Pg 12
DAY THREE
.............................................................................................................................................................
Breakfast and hotel check-out
Morning:
Wabasha Street Cave Tour, Saint Paul - Pg 30
Noon: Lunch & scenic boat cruise with Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours - Pg 28
Afternoon:
Pinetree Apple Orchard, White Bear Lake - Pg 27
Check into new hotel & freshen up
Dinner:
Pinstripes, Edina – Pg 35
Evening:
Broadway Touring Show at the Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis - Pg 17
Northrop at the U of M - Pg 23
DAY FOUR
.............................................................................................................................................................
Breakfast and hotel check-out
Morning/Afternoon: All Day at Mall of America® - Shop, Eat, Play all day in Bloomington - Pg 22
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Bloomington - Pg 27
Twin Cities Premium Outlets, Eagan - Pg 29
Head home and start planning your next tour in Twin Cities!
Watch for additional itineraries and lots more for your tour groups to do: www.tourMN.org
Contact our group-friendly CVB members for additional itinerary assistance: Pg 6-14
Twin Cities & Central MN CVBs
Bloomington CVB - Pg 6
Burnsville CVB - Pg 6
Eagan CVB - Pg 7
Explore White Bear - Pg 9
Meet Minneapolis - Pg 11
Minneapolis Northwest CVB - Pg 11
Roseville Visitors Association - Pg 12
St. Cloud CVB - Pg 13
Visit Saint Paul - Pg 13
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Southern MN CVBs
Fairmont CVB - Pg 10
Minne-Roattrip - Pg 10
Northern MN CVBs
Visit Duluth - Pg 7
MN I TI NE R AR IE S
Visit Duluth
Boats, Trains and Carriage Rides
DAY ONE - AFTERNOON
.............................................................................................................................................................
Arrive in Duluth
Check into hotel
Dinner Cruise aboard the Vista; delicious plated dinner as you
cruise the Duluth harbor.
DAY TWO
.............................................................................................................................................................
City Tour; One of our step-on guides will meet your group at
your hotel to begin a 2 hour city tour; Tour includes Skyline
Drive, Enger Park and Gardens, the Rose Garden, and historic
highlights.
Cost: No charge
Tour Glensheen Historic Estate - the Great Lake Estate; 39room historic mansion on 22 acres along the shores of
Lake Superior. Group should arrive 10 minutes prior to tour
time.
Lunch on own in Canal Park; Stroll the Lakewalk; Shop the
unique stores. Watch ships as they enter the harbor.
Tour the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (The
Depot); a variety of museums in one building, the showcase of
our area’s history and heritage - includes the world-famous
Lake Superior Railroad Museum on the lower level.
Tour Great Lakes Aquarium – this freshwater aquarium offers
a 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
.............................................................................................................................................................
2 HRS
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)
½ HR
Depart Two Harbors for Split Rock Lighthouse.
1 ½ HRS 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
1 HR
Stop at Gooseberry Falls;
Visit the unique interpretive center/museum/gift shop; View the beautiful waterfalls
from the paved walkway. Cost: No charge
1 HR
Depart for Duluth
Final Evening Dinner
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MN I TI N E R AR IE S
Visit Burnsville
Wine Women & Chocolate - Recipe for a ‘Girlfriends’ Getaway
DAY ONE - MORNING
.................................................................................................................................................................
Shop the various stores, such as American Eagle Outfitters, Hollister, JCP,
Old Navy, Sears and Macy’s, plus several others. Then, select lunch in the
Food Court, including Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, recent winner of the
popular television series, “Food Court Wars.” Pimento Jamaican Kitchen,
served its signature jerk chicken at music festivals, & community events
before appearing in the competition.
DAY ONE - AFTERNOON
..................................................................................................................................................................
Make a sweet stop at Abdallah’s Chocolates & Gifts. Sample candies
and view the hand-dipping and hand-molding process of candy
making. Each tour member receives a four-piece sampler. Move
on to Touch of Home Furnishings to shop through home décor filled
with glassware, pictures, and antiques. Booked groups receive a 10%
discount off purchases and complimentary coffee, tea and cookies.
DAY ONE - EVENING
..................................................................................................................................................................
After checking into your Burnsville hotel, enjoy a superb dinner at one of
Burnsville’s many restaurants, such as Mediterranean Cruise Café, where
belly dancers will entertain you Thursdays - Sundays. Or share a bottle
of wine at the Roasted Pear or Porter Creek Hardwood Grill. Complete
your evening with a live performance at the Ames Center. Presentations
include cultural events, dramas, comedies, dance and musical acts.
DAY TWO - MORNING
.................................................................................................................................................................
Begin your second day at Valley Natural Foods. Choose from tours
including healthy lifestyle choices or learning the value of organic
foods. Tours include food samples. Enjoy lunch at the store by selecting
from ready-made box lunches, a lunch buffet, deli items, or soups and
salads. Or, spend the morning in a hands-on cooking class at one of the
country’s premier culinary institutions, Le Cordon Bleu. Le Cordon Bleu
offers Saturday four-hour session Petit Workshops with a chef instructor.
DAY TWO -AFTERNOON
.................................................................................................................................................................
Make your way to Edelweiss Bakery for sweet treats, beautiful pastries
and artisan breads. Mark and Julie Bowles opened the Prior Lake
bakery after living in Europe. Mark wanted to give the people in his
home town the same fresh baked daily breads that Europeans are
accustomed to buying. “It’s a focal point of every town. We wanted to
be able to give that to Prior Lake, so that the local community would
feel as though they had a place to call their own,” says Mark.
DAY TWO - EVENING
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As you depart, stop at the Cedar Summit Farm. Cedar Summit Farm is the only
on-farm creamery that bottles organic milk from grass-fed cows in Minnesota.
“It’s pretty amazing how the flavor of the milk changes depending on what the
cows are eating, whether it’s clover or the more earthy alfalfa. The milk is richer in
omega 3 as a result too,” says Ryan Crum, business development and marketing
manager. Browse the farm store which has a variety of natural and certified
organic foods such as milk, cream, as well as grass-fed beef and pork products.
1-800-521-6055
www.burnsvillemn.com
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MINNESOTA’S GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
TOUR MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION
PO Box 11682
Saint Paul, Mn 55111

TourMN.org 2016 - Tour Minnesota Association

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