TourMN.org 2016 - Tour Minnesota Association
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TourMN.org 2016 - Tour Minnesota Association
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! ............................................................................................................................................................. Communication Partnering : www.wc-print.com 3 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 [email protected] • tourmn.org 4 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 ............................................................................................................... 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S ........ 6-14 15 6 6 15 16 34 22 7 7-8 16 9 9 10 31 17 18 36 19 19 20-22 11 32 11 10 36 23 34 12 32 23 25 24 17 25 27 35 26 33 12 13 13-14 35 27 29 28 29 30 33 30,40 36 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: [email protected] 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. Burnsville Convention & Visitors Bureau CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Address: 12600 Nicollet Ave. Suite 100 Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952.895.4690 Email: [email protected] Web: www.burnsvillemn.com Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes 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! 6 CVB’S/DMO’S Address: 21 West Superior Street Suite 100 Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 800.438.5884 x115 Contact: Kim Kervina Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitduluth.com Group Friendly Hotels: Yes Group Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restroom Available: Yes Tour Guides Available: Yes Receptive Services: 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau CVB’S/DMO’S Address: 1501 Central Parkway Eagan, MN 55121 Phone: 866.324.2620 Contact: Denise Olsen Email: [email protected] Web: www.eaganmn.com 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. 7 CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S Visit Duluth CVB’S/DMO’S Address: 121 7th Place East St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651.757.1873 Contact: Jessica L. Dodge Email: [email protected] Web: www.traveltrade.exploreminnesota.com Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: Yes Tour Guides Available: Yes The Travel Trade unit of Explore Receptive Services: Yes 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. 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: [email protected] Web: www.explorewhitebear.org Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Tour Guides Available: 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. 9 CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S Explore Minnesota CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S Minne-Roadtrip CVB’S/DMO’S Address: 530 Wilson Ave Faribault MN 55021 Phone: 507.334.4381 Email: [email protected] 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 ............................................................................................................................................................. 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: [email protected] Web: www.visitfairmontmn.com Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: No Restrooms Available: Yes 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. 10 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: [email protected] Web: www.minneapolis.org Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: No Tour Guides Available: No World-class attractions. A multitude Receptive Services: Yes of group travel services. The country’s friendliest residents ready to serve you once you’re here. Find it all in Minneapolis. ............................................................................................................................................................. Minneapolis Northwest Convention & Visitors Bureau CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Address: 7100 Northland Circle N, Suite 102 Minneapolis, MN 55428 Phone: 763.566.7722 Email: [email protected] Web: www.MinneapolisNorthwest.com Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: No Tour Guides Available: Yes The Minneapolis Northwest area Receptive Services: Yes 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. 11 CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S Meet Minneapolis CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S Northfield Convention & Visitors Bureau CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Address: 205 3rd St. West, Suite B Northfield, MN 55057 Phone: 507.645.5604 Email: [email protected] Web: www.VisitingNorthfield.com Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: Yes Along the scenic banks of the Cannon Tour Guides Available: Yes River, lies charming Northfield. Whether Receptive Services: Yes 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. - Bent Brewstillery Roseville Visitors Association CVB’S/DMO’S Address: 1700 W. Highway 36, Suite 405 Roseville, MN 55113 Phone: 877.980.3002 Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitroseville.com 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 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. 12 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: [email protected] 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 Itinerary Planning: Yes Quarry Park provides visitors with a Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes unique look at the granite industry that Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes was the founding backbone of the Meet and Greet: Yes region. The park has preserved the old Restrooms Available: Yes granite quarries and the derrick exhibit Tour Guides Available: Yes that tells the story of how the granite Receptive Services: Yes Visit Saint Paul - Official Convention & Visitors Bureau CVB’S/DMO’S ............................................................................................................................................................. Itinerary Planning: Yes 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: [email protected] Web: www.visitsaintpaul.com Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: Yes Tour Guides Available: Yes Receptive Services: 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. 13 CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S 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: [email protected] 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 Group Rates/Discounts: Yes 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, Handicap Accessible: Yes 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 ............................................................................................................................................................. 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: [email protected] Web: www.chanhassenDT.com 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 Since 1968, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Meeting/Event Space: Yes in suburban Minneapolis, has been What size groups can you accommodate: recognized for providing quality theatre 500+ entertainment and dining year-round. CDT features full-length Broadway musicals, concerts and comedy all under one roof. 15 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Como Town Amusement Park ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 1301 Midway Parkway Saint Paul, MN 55103 Mailing Address: 1415 Mendota Heights Road Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Phone: 651.487.2121 For Picnics phone: 651.487.8282 Email: [email protected] Web: www.comotown.com 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 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 2400 London Rd Duluth, MN 55812 Phone: 218-728-3601 Email: [email protected] Web: www.duluthwaterpark.com Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 5 or more Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes (Free) Type of Parking: Street Meeting/Event space: Yes 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. 16 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Address: 800 LaSalle Ave, Suite 120 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612.373.5665 Contact: Kelli Hoskins Group Sales Manager Email: MinneapolisGroups@ BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com Web: www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org 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 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 17 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: [email protected] Web: www.historytheatre.com Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes Meet & Greet Services: Yes FAM/SITE Tour: Yes Elevators: Yes History Theatre entertains, educates, Ramps: Yes and inspires through creating, Allow service animals: Yes developing, and producing new and What size groups can you accommodate: existing works that provide a unique 587 lens which links our past to the present, explores our common heritage, and illuminates the diverse American experience. 18 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: [email protected] Web: www.ladyofthelakescruise.com call for more information! Welcome Aboard! ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 20 Welcome to Lake Minnetonka’s historic Complimentary Offer Available: Yes 150 passenger paddlewheel boat Bus Parking: Yes (Free) 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 ............................................................................................................................................................. Landmark Center ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 75 West 5th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Phone: 651.292.4375 Email: [email protected] Web: www.landmarkcenter.org Group Rates/Discounts: No Complimentary Offer Available: No Handicap Accessible: Yes 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 Meeting/Event Space: Yes shop, exhibition gallery, and the host of many community events. 19 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Lady of the Lake Cruises ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Mall of America other family attractions. Enjoy worldclass Address: 60 East Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 952.883.8843 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mallofamerica.com styles and selection with no sales tax on clothing or shoes. ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 20 Mall of America (MOA), located in Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Bloomington, MN is the largest retail and Handicap Accessible: Yes entertainment complex in the Western Bus Parking: Yes (Free) Hemisphere. MOA is home to more Type of Parking: Lot than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium and many ............................................................................................................................................................. ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Dick’s Last Resort Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Address: 402 South Avenue, Level 4 Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 612.276.6995 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dickslastresort.com Minimum Number for Group Rate: 25 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes (Free) “Dick’s is on the 4th Level of the Mall of Type of Parking: Lot America; come join us for some chaos! FAM/SITE Tours: Yes We’ve been redefining “Minnesota Meet & Greet Services: Yes 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 Allow service animals: Yes plenty o’ sarcasm served up daily, You What size groups can you accommodate: Betcha!” 15-400 22 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: Excelsior/Wayzata On Lake Minnetonka Mailing Address: 37 Water Street Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 Phone: 952.474.2115 Email: [email protected] Web: www.steamboatminnehaha.org Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 25 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: No Bus Parking: Yes (Free) Type of Parking: Lot 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. Northrop at the U of M ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Phone: 612.625.1578 Email: [email protected] Web: www.northrop.umn.edu Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 10 Handicap Accessible: Yes 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. 23 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Museum of Lake Minnetonka ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Ordway Center for the Performing Arts ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 345 Washington Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Phone: 651.282.3000 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ordway.org Handicap Accessible: Yes Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum # for group rate: 10 Bus Parking: Yes Type of Parking: Lot Meeting/Event Space: 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 24 Musical Theater Series ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 5185 Meadville St Excelsior, MN 55317 Phone: 952.474.5951 X 106 Email: [email protected] Web: www.oldlog.com Group Sales/Discounts: Yes What size groups can you accommodate: All sizes Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes (Free) FAM/SITE Tours: Yes One of the oldest professional theaters Allow service animals: Yes 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Address: Lake Minnetonka & Mississippi River Mailing Address: P.O. 563 Excelsior, MN Phone: 952.474.8058 Email: [email protected] Web: www.twincitiescruises.com Minimum number for Group Rate: 5 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes (Limited) Bus Parking: Yes (Free) Type of Parking: Lot Provides public cruise tours and private Meeting/Event space: Yes charters on beautiful lake Minnetonka and the majestic Mississippi River. 25 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Old Log Theatre ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Plymouth Playhouse ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 2705 Annapolis Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763.383.1073 Email: [email protected] Web: www.plymouthplayhouse.com Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 12+ (Up to 211 capacity) Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Plymouth Playhouse is the Midwest’s Handicap Accessible: Yes premiere destination for original Bus Parking: Yes (Free) musical comedy. This intimate 211 Type of Parking: Lot seat theater is a popular destination Meeting/Event Space: Yes offering group ticket discounts, meals, What size groups can you accommodate: 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 26 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 450 Apple Orchard Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Phone: 651.429.7202 Web: www.pinetreeappleorchard.com 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 120 E Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 952.853.0603 Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitsealife.com/minnesota 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 Experience something new with your Meeting/Event Space: Yes group - feed and touch stingrays at the What size groups can you accommodate: 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. 27 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: [email protected] Web: www.taylorsfallsboat.com Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 10-40 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Handicapped Friendly- please call for details Bus Parking: Yes (Free) Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours offer a Type of Parking: Lot 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. 28 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 12459 Elm Creek Blvd Maple Grove, MN 55369 Phone: 763.424.0504 Email: [email protected] Web: www.shoppesatarborlakes.com Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 10 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Please call for details The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes consists Bus Parking: Yes (Free) of up scale shopping and dining in an Type of Parking: Lot outdoor setting. Located one block Meeting/Event space: Yes north of I-94/I-694 at the intersection of Hemlock Lane and Elm Creek Boulevard in Maple Grove, Minnesota. ............................................................................................................................................................. Twin Cities Premium Outlets ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: 3965 Eagan Outlets Pkwy Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: 612.284.4595 Email: [email protected] Web: www.premiumoutlets.com/twincities.com Bus Parking: Yes Free Parking: Yes Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Handicap Accessible: 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 Meet & Greet Services: Yes Airport on Hwy 77. We offer a food Allow service animals: Yes 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 29 ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Valleyfair ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Address: One Valleyfair Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone: 952.445.7600 Email: [email protected] Web: www.valleyfair.com Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 15 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes (Free) With more than 75 rides, shows and Type of Parking: Lot attractions, Valleyfair is the largest Meeting/Event Space: Yes amusement park in the upper Midwest. What size groups can you accommodate: 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 Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Address: 215 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107 Phone: 651.292.1220 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wabashastreetcaves.com Minimum number for Group Rate: 25 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes Down In History is home to the Saint Paul Type of Parking: Lot Gangster Tour, Twin Town Tacky Tour, Meeting/Event space: Yes Historic Cave Tour, No Blarney Tour, Uff What size groups can you accommodate: Dah! Tour, and more. We make history 200 fun & we love groups! Call us! 30 TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Address: 22750 Pillsbury Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 952.985.7514 Contact: Kathryn Forbord Charter Manager/Sales Email: [email protected] Web: www.grayline-mpls.com Group Size: All Size Group Rates: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Meet & Greet: Yes Receptive Services: 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. 31 TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Gray Line Minnesota – Schmitty & Sons Transportation TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES metroConnections Inc. TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Address: 1650 W. 82nd St Suite 125 Minneapolis, MN 55431 Phone: 612.929.8687 Email: [email protected] Web: www.awardwinningcitytours.com 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. Northfield Lines, Inc. TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Address: 1034 Gemini Road Eagan, MN 55121 Phone: 651.203.8888 Email: [email protected] Web: www.northfieldlines.com Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Group Size: All Size Group Rate Offered: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Northfield Lines/Northfield Tours and Receptive Services: Yes 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. 32 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 Bloomington, MN 55420 Phone: 952.881.1111 Email: [email protected] Web: www.richfieldbus.com finest equipment available. TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Group Size: All Group Rate Offered: Yes A family owned & operated charter & Handicap Accessible: Yes tour service since 1959. Dedicated to Meet & Greet: Yes you, our customers, with quality service Receptive Services: Yes 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 TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Address: Fridley, MN and St. Cloud, MN Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1 St. Cloud, MN 56302 Email: [email protected] Web: www.voigtbus.com Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Group Size: All Group Rate Offered: No Handicap Accessible: Yes Meet & Greet: Yes For three generations, we have stood (Upon Request Only) behind dedication to customer Receptive Services: Yes 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. 33 TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES “Weekday” service to Rochester MN ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS Crowne Plaza Bloomington MSP Airport MOA hotel ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Address: 5401 Green Valley Drive Bloomington, Minnesota 55437 Phone: 952.831.8000 Email: [email protected] 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 Bus Parking: Yes (Free) Airport MOA hotel is perfect for leisure Type of Parking: Lot travelers. With a complimentary shuttle Meeting/Event Space: Yes to the airport and Mall of America, we Restaurant Onsite: Yes can get you everywhere you need to go. ............................................................................................................................................................. 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: [email protected] 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 ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS to free live music every weekend. See Group Rates/Discounts: Yes 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 Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes seven restaurants run by a pair of world- Bus Parking: Yes (Free) renowned chefs. Relax at The Spa, or Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot tee off on The Meadows at Mystic Lake Meeting/Event Space: Yes championship golf course. Wanna bet? Restaurant Onsite: Yes 34 ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS Address: 3849 Gallagher Dr Edina, MN 55435 Phone: 952.835.6440 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pinstripes.com Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Complimentary Meal for Driver/Escorts: Yes Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: 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., Minneapolis, MN 55415 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: [email protected] Web: www.sawatdee.com 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 Sawatdee Thai Restaurants bring email: [email protected] 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 35 ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS Pinstripes TRAVEL RESOURCE Itineraries Midwest Inc Address: 56 South 33rd Ave. #234 St. Cloud, MN 56301 Phone: 320.259.1082 Email: [email protected] 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. ............................................................................................................................................................. TRAVEL RESOURCE/SPONSORS MN FIELD TRIP LIBRARY & EXPO Address: 8014 Highway 55 #130 Minneapolis, MN 55427 Phone: 612.518.8353 Email: [email protected] Web: www.mnfieldtriplibrary.org WALLACE CARLSON PRINTING Address: 10825 Greenbrier Road Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: 952.545.1645 Email: [email protected] 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! 36 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 37 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 38 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 .................................................................................................................................................................. 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 39 MINNESOTA’S GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION TOUR MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION PO Box 11682 Saint Paul, Mn 55111