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TOUR MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION
MINNESOTA’S GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
2015 MINNESOTA
GROUP TRAVEL PLANNER
TOURS FOR EVERY SEASON & EVERY REASON
WWW.TOURMN.ORG
Photo courtesy of Padelford Riverboat Company
VISIT THE CROSSROADS OF NATIVE AMERICA Your itineraries won’t be complete without our Native
American Indian culture tours, workshops and heritage
presentations in Pipestone, Minnesota… learn about Indian
culture, drumming, dance, pipes, and much more. Keepers is
a non-profit Native American Indian organization. We believe
it is important to preserve each tribe’s unique art & culture for
future generations.
TAKE OUR GUIDED TOUR OF
THE PIPESTONE NATIONAL MONUMENT
Come visit the Crossroads of Native America… a very unique
national park. Feel the energy and listen to the history of this
special place. Hear how pipestone is quarried and used. Talk
to people who have worked to quarry the pipestone and see
how much work it is to get out of its resting place inside
mother earth. Learn of the journeys it has made around the
world and how everything on mother earth is sacred… we
will show you how to walk with respect and care. All ages.
AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY,
CULTURE & HERITAGE
PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS
We offer customized presentations for your tour
groups and at events that include storytelling,
tribal history & culture, and demonstrations. Take
advantage of our hands-on workshops: pipestone
carving, beadwork & native foods. We can
customize a program for your tour group. SAMPLE ITINERARY Day 1 - Morning arrival in Pipestone, MN
- Tribal Storytelling and histories of Pipestone
- Noon Lunch (Indian Tacos by Keepers)
- American Indian Dance Presentation
- Guided tour of Pipestone National Monument
- Attend Tribal concert: Connecting the Circle
- Dinner and Overnight in Pipestone
Day 2 - Tribal Cultural Immersion
- Tribal Cultural Immersion Day at Leon’s Nature
Preserve. Create tribal art such as pipestone carving,
identify and eat tribal foods of the region, learn
about traditions and ceremonies. Overnight
opportunity: Assemble and stay in primitive lodge.
Day 3 - Pow-Wow & Native Food Cook-off
Depending on availability and time of year.
Day 4 - Visit Jeffers Petroglyphs
See the native carvings in the rocks that are thousands
of years old. A place of respect & reverence.
Thank you for visiting the
Crossroads of Native America.
PRESENTATION CHOICES
• The Story of the Pipestone
National Monument
• Pipestone Pipes
• History of Pipestone
• Pow-Wow Regalia & Customs
• Storytelling
• Roles of Women
• Wild Plant Uses
• Family Life
• Tribal Life Today
• Growing up Indian
• Tribal People Spirituality
WORKSHOP CHOICES
• Pipe Making
• Beadwork
• Pine Needle Baskets
• Leather Clothing
• Pipe Bags
• Beaded Bags
• Pipestone Carving
• Finger Weaving
• Dream Catchers
• Decorating a Model Tipi
… and more!
Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Tours & Presentations
400 North Hiawatha Avenue • Pipestone, MN 56164 • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org
WELCOME TO MINNESOTA!
Every year Minnesota hosts thousands of tour groups... just like yours! They come by bus, air
and rail from all over the region, nation and internationally to visit our many state’s classic
destinations and attractions. We’re appreciated for our hospitality and the many memorable
itinerary experiences we offer.
EXPECT EXTRAORDINARY GROUP EXPERIENCES
Our destinations, attractions and events will satisfy a huge variety of your interests... year ‘round!
• Shopping - Mall of America, enclosed & outlet malls, specialty shops, antique malls, even
a 100-mile garage sale...
• Lakes, Rivers, Prairies and Forests - River & lake cruises and excursions, arboretums,
gardens, scenic byways, bike trails, parks, and bountiful fresh-water fishing...
• Tribal and immigrant cultural histories - Pipestone National Monument, native pow-wows,
museums, celebrations, architecture...
• Agriculture and Fresh Food Sources - Wild rice, fish farms, vegetable & exotic farms,
farmers’ markets… it’s foodie heaven!
• Performance and Theatre Arts - Broadway, musical theatre, orchestras, pageants,
regional and community theatre...
• Visual and Hands-on Experiences - Artist colonies, organizations & galleries offer
experiences with glass, pottery, textiles, rosemaling and much more...
• Industry & Commerce - iron mines (one so huge it can be seen from outer space), woolen
mills, stoneware, aircraft, food & candy, water-powered historic mills, stained-glass...
• Events - MN State Fair, MN Renaissance Festival, Saint Paul Winter Carnival, Duluth Tall
Ships, food festivals, professional sports, holiday celebrations...
EXPECT EXTRAORDINARY ASSISTANCE
You can be assured that TMA members are experienced “group-friendly” professionals who take
pride in offering extraordinary levels of hospitality, service and experiences. We can assist you
in creating customized itineraries that will keep your tour groups talking and bring them back to
you for more! We can also connect you with great receptive operators who can take your tour
needs and make them work!
TMA IS AN EXTRAORDINARY GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
This 2015 MINNESOTA GROUP TRAVEL PLANNER has been produced by TMA to assist you in
creating great tours. So no matter if you’re a tour operator, a travel agent, or a group leader,
we want your groups to take home extraordinary experiences and memories about Minnesota
they’ll never forget! If you are wondering where to begin, call TMA at 952-406-8832, and we’ll
point you in the right direction!
DON’T EXPECT ANYTHING LESS THAN EXTRAORDINARY IN MINNESOTA!
Mark Peterson, President
Tour Minnesota Association • Minnesota’s Group Travel Industry Organization
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Partnering with:
www.exploreminnesota.com
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www.wc-print.com
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
President
Mark Peterson
Vice President Brian Turbeville
MN Field Trip Library - Minneapolis
Wallace Carlson Printing - Minnetonka
Secretary
Margaret Speck Northfield Lines, Tours/Cruises - Northfield
Treasurer
Judith Malmgren The Travelers Connection - Burnsville
Directors
Kathryn Forbord
Bob Glaser
Kelli Hoskins
Millie Philipp
Tracy Shimek
Jeanne Zwart
Grayline Tours - Lakeville
Results Brochure Distributing - Minneapolis
Historic Theatre Group - Minneapolis
Mall of America - Bloomington
Padelford Riverboats - Saint Paul
Southen MN Lakes Region Ass’n - Elysian
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S ........ 6-13
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS ....................................... 14-23
TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES ................... 24-27
ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS ................ 28
TRAVEL RESOURCES............................................ 29
Ames Center ..................................................................................................................................
Bloomington CVB ..........................................................................................................................
Burnsville CVB .................................................................................................................................
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres .......................................................................................................
Como Town ....................................................................................................................................
Visit Duluth ......................................................................................................................................
Eagan CVB .....................................................................................................................................
Explore Minnesota Tourism ...........................................................................................................
Explore White Bear ........................................................................................................................
Fargo/Moorhead CVB ..................................................................................................................
Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce .....................................................................................
Fairmont CVB .................................................................................................................................
Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts ..........................................................................................
Gray Line Tours ...............................................................................................................................
Historic Theatre Group • Orpheum, State and Pantages Theatres ........................................
Inver Grove Heights CVB ..............................................................................................................
Itineraries Midwest Inc. ..................................................................................................................
Lady of the Lake ............................................................................................................................
Mall of America .............................................................................................................................
Meet Minneapolis ..........................................................................................................................
MetroConnections ........................................................................................................................
Minneapolis Northwest CVB .........................................................................................................
MN Field Trip Library & EXPO ........................................................................................................
The Museum of Lake Minnetonka • Steamboat Minnehaha ..................................................
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel .............................................................................................................
Northfield Lines Inc. .......................................................................................................................
Padelford Riverboats ....................................................................................................................
Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen .......................................................................
Pine Tree Apple Orchard ..............................................................................................................
Plymouth Playhouse ......................................................................................................................
Richfield Bus Company .................................................................................................................
Roseville Visitors Association .........................................................................................................
St Cloud CVB ..................................................................................................................................
Saint Croix Vineyards ....................................................................................................................
Visit Saint Paul ................................................................................................................................
Sawatdee Thai Restaurants ..........................................................................................................
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium ......................................................................................................
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes .........................................................................................................
Southern Minnesota Lake Region ................................................................................................
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours ......................................................................................................
Valleyfair .........................................................................................................................................
Voigt’s Motorcoach Travel ...........................................................................................................
Wabasha Street Caves .................................................................................................................
Wallace Carlson Printing ...............................................................................................................
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CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU/DMO’S
Bloomington Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Address: 7900 International Dr. Suite 990
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: 952.858.8500
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bloomingtonmn.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: Yes
Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes
Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Bloomington is Home of Mall of
Restrooms Available: No
America® and just minutes from MSP
Tour Guides Available: Yes
International Airport and all major
Receptive Services: Yes
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
Address: 12600 Nicollet Ave. Suite 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952.895.4690
Web: www.burnsvillemn.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Meet and Greet: Yes
Enjoy affordable, comfortable and
uncomplicated lodging options in
Tour Guides Available: No
a forward-thinking city where you’ll
discover unique specialty shops, diverse
dining, the beautiful Ames Center for
the performing arts and much more.
Call for your FREE Visitor Guide!
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Address: 21 West Superior Street Suite 100
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: 800.438.5884 x102
Contact: Mary Nelson
Web: www.visitduluth.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
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 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
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
Explore Minnesota
Address: 121 7th Place East
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651.757.1873
Contact: Jessica L. Dodge
Web: www.traveltrade.exploreminnesota.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
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
Address: 4940 North Highway 61
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: 651.653.5122
Web: www.explorewhitebear.org
CVB’S/DMO’S
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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CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 2001 44th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 1.800.235.7654
Contact: Jill Halvorson
Web: www.fargomoorhead.org
Meet and Greet: Yes
Fargo Moorhead, “urban amusement at
a prairie pace.” From a pioneer village
Receptive Services: No
and a Viking ship to candy stores and
an indoor Ferris wheel, there is a perfect
itinerary waiting for your group.
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Fargo Moorhead Convention and
Visitors Bureau
Visit Faribault
Address: 530 Wilson Ave
Faribault MN 55021
Phone: 507.334.4381
Web: www.visitfaribault.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Meet and Greet: Yes
Faribault, just 40 minutes south of the Twin
Cities on I-35. Known for our world famous
Faribault Woolen Mill, internationally
renowned Cheese Caves of Faribault and
the Cathedral of our Merciful Savior. Tour
Historic Downtown, Paradise Center for
the Arts, Academies for the Deaf & Blind,
Shattuck/St. Mary’s School, Rice County
Museum, Donahue’s Greenhouse and
many more local treasures.
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Fairmont Convention &
Visitors Bureau
Address: 323 East Blue Earth Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: 507.235.8585
Web: www.visitfairmontmn.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Itinerary Planning: No
Meet and Greet: No
Fairmont has a picturesque setting
admist a chain of five lakes, thus
offering a wide array of recreational
activities. Fairmont also offers a variety
of shopping and dining experiences for
visitors.
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CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 5782 Blackshire Path
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Phone: 651.451.2266
Web: www.visitigh.com
Itinerary Planning: No
Meet and Greet: No
Inver Grove Heights is just minutes from
downtown Saint Paul, MSP International
Airport, Mall of America and Major
Attractions. Enjoy great hotel and
attraction packages, complimentary
breakfast, free parking and convenient
dining within walking distance.
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Meet Minneapolis
Address: 250 Marquette Ave S. #1300
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612.767.8106
Contact: Casey Kluver
National Tourism Sales Manager
Web: www.minneapolis.org
CVB’S/DMO’S
Meet and Greet: Yes
World-class attractions. A multitude
of group travel services. The country’s
friendliest residents ready to serve
you once you’re here. Find it all in
Minneapolis.
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Inver Grove Heights
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Minneapolis Northwest
Address: 7100 Northland Circle N, Suite 102
Phone: 763.566.7722
Web: www.MinneapolisNorthwest.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
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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- Bent Brewstillery
Roseville Visitors Association
Address: 1700 W. Highway 36, Suite 405
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 877.980.3002
Web: www.visitroseville.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
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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Address: 1411 West St. Germain Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 800.264.2940
Contact: Jean Robbins
St. Cloud CVB
Web: www.granitecountry.com
CVB’S/DMO’S
Enjoy beautiful Munsinger and Clemens
Gardens, the many national performers
Meet and Greet: Yes
at the Paramount Theatre and a canoe
trip down the Mississippi. Taste the many
wines and craft beers along with other
one-of-a-kind adventures.
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Visit Saint Paul - Official
CVB’S/DMO’S
Address: 175 W Kellogs Blvd, Suite 502
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 615.265.4900
Contact: Michael Hernandez
Director of Member Services &
Group Sales
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
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Ames Center
Address: 12600 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: 952.895.4685
Contact: Lindsay Gjerde
Director of Sales & Marketing
Web: www.ames-center.com
Michael Bolton, Tracy Morgan, Tommy
Emmanuel, Lorie Line, 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 - #5
who have performed at the Ames
Center include: Louie Anderson,
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Address: 501 W 78th St
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mailing Address: PO Box 100
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0100
Phone: 952.934.1547
Web: www.chanhassenDT.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Bus Parking: Yes (Free)
Since 1968, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Type of Parking: Lot
in suburban Minneapolis, has been
Meeting/Event Space: Yes #500+
recognized for providing quality theatre
entertainment and dining year-round.
CDT features full-length Broadway
musicals, concerts and comedy all
under one roof.
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Address: 1301 Midway Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Mailing Address: 1415 Mendota Heights Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Phone: 651.487.2121
For Picnics phone: 651.487.8282
Web: www.comotown.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Sales/Discounts: Yes
Minimum number for Group Rate: 15+
Complimentary Offer Available: No
Type of Parking: Street
Como Town is an affordable family-fun
Meeting/Event space: Yes
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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Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Address: 2010 E. Hennepin Ave., Building 10
Mailing Address: 2010 E. Hennepin Ave., Box 54
Phone: 612.623.3624
Website: www.mnglassart.org
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Minimum number for Group Rate: Any
Bus Parking: Yes
The mission of Foci Minnesota Center for
Event space: No
Glass Arts is to engage the Minnesota
community in the study, appreciation
and understanding of glass arts through
classes, demonstrations, workshops and
outreach events.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Como Town Amusement Park
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Orpheum, State and
Pantages Theatres
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
What size groups can you
accommodate? 10+
Experience the best in touring Broadway
shows – from the hottest Tony Award®
winners to timeless classics you’ll want to
see again. Let us charm, challenge and
entertain your group this season!
BROADWAY ON HENNEPIN
2015–2016 SEASON
PRESENTED BY HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S GYPSY
Broadway Re-Imagined presented by
CINDERELLA
September 8–13, 2015
DISNEY’S
THE LITTLE MERMAID
TUTS Production, Houston
October 8–18, 2015
Theater Latté Da and Hennepin Theatre Trust
February 17 – March 13, 2016
IF/THEN
March 8–13, 2016
BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE
KING MUSICAL
JOSEPH AND THE
AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT
BLUE MAN GROUP
THE BOOK OF MORMON
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE
TO LOVE & MURDER
THE BRIDGES
OF MADISON COUNTY
DISNEY’S NEWSIES
DISNEY’S THE LION KING
November 18–29, 2015
March 29 – April 3, 2016
May 10–29, 2016
December 18–20, 2015
January 5–10, 2016
June 21–26, 2016
July 5 – August 7, 2016
February 9–14, 2016
ON SALE NOW!
GROUP TICKET SALES 612.373.5665
[email protected]
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Address: #8 Water St.
Excelsior, MN 55331
Mailing Address: PO Box 671
Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone: 952.929.1209
Contact: Terry Jungers
Web: www.ladyofthelakescruise.com
Please visit us on the web or 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
passengers.
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Mall of America
Address: 60 East Broadway
Phone: 952.883.8843
Web: www.mallofamerica.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Mall of America (MOA) is the largest
U.S retail and entertainment complex in
Bloomington, MN. MOA is home to more
than 520 world-class ships; Nickelodeon
Universe indoor family amusement park;
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium and many
other family attractions. Enjoy worldclass styles and selection with no sales
tax on clothing or shoes.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Lady of the Lake Cruises
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Museum of Lake Minnetonka
Address: Excelsior/Wayzata
On Lake Minnetonka
Mailing Address: 30 Water Street
Excelsior, Minnesota 55331
Phone: 952.474.2115
Web: www.steamboatminnehaha.org
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Handicap Accessible: No
After spending 54 years beneath
Type of Parking Ramp: Lot
the surface of Lake Minnetonka,the
Meeting/Event Space: No
Steamboat Minnehaha has been
lovingly restored by volunteers to her
original 1906 glory and offers riders a
chance to relive Lake Minnetonkaís
golden age.
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Padelford Riverboats
Address: Harriet Island
St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 651.227.1100
Web: www.riverrides.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Minimum number for Group Rate: 25
Handicap Accessible: Please call
Padelford Riverboats offer a memorable
for details
way for your group to experience the
iconic Mississippi River. With a wide
variety of public cruises or private
charters, a cruise on the Mighty
Mississippi is just a phone call away!
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Paradise Charter Cruises and
Minneapolis Queen
Address: Lake Minnetonka &
Mississippi River
Mailing Address: P.O. 563 Excelsior, MN
Phone: 952.474.8058
Web: www.twincitiescruises.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Handicap Accessible: Yes (Limited)
Provides public cruise tours and private
charters on beautiful lake Minnetonka
and the majestic Mississippi River.
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Pine Tree Apple Orchard
Address: 450 Apple Orchard Road
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Phone: 651.429.7202
Web: www.pinetreeappleorchard.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Group Rates/Discounts: No
Offers a variety of apples, homemade
bakery/dessert products, cider and
apple gift items. Family outing-wagon
Meeting/Event Space: Yes
rides, corn maze and PYO Pumpkins in
October. Call for schedule. Great fall
shopping stop. Strawberries available
mid-June.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
10th Anniversary
Opening Date: June 18, 2015
Plymouth Playhouse
Address: 2705 Annapolis Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 763.383.1073
Web: www.plymouthplayhouse.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
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
Meeting/Event Space: Yes #200
offering group ticket discounts, meals,
over-night accommodations and
free parking. Conveniently located at
I-494 and Hwy 55w, 20 minutes west of
downtown Minneapolis.
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Saint Croix Vineyards
Address: 6428 Manning Ave N. PO Box 2305
Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651.430.3310
Web: www.scvwines.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Established in 1992, Saint Croix Vineyards
has built a reputation for producing fine
Minnesota wines. Our award-winning
wines range from the dark, intense,
oak-aged Marquette to the semi-dry La
Crescent, reminiscent of a fine German
Riesling.
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Address: 120 E Broadway
Phone: 952.853.0603
Web: www.visitsealife.com/minnesota
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Experience something new with your
group - feed and touch stingrays at the
new Stingray Adventure! Also discover
Meeting/Event Space: Yes #48
thousands of creatures from sharks to
(Unless you buyout Aquarium for
sea turtles all in SEA LIFE Aquarium at
private event)
Mall of America.
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The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 12459 Elm Creek Blvd
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 763.424.0504
Web: www.shoppesatarborlakes.com
Handicap Accessible: Please call
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes consists
for details
of up scale shipping and dining in an
outdoor setting. Located one block
north of I-94/I-694 at the intersection of
Hemlock Lane and Elm Creek Boulevard
in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Southern Minnesota Lakes Region
Morristown + Waterville + Elysian +
Madison Lake
Address: 100 3rd Street SW -PO Box 95
Elysian, MN 56028-0095
Phone: 800.507.7787
Web: www.mnlakesregion.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Meet and Greet: Yes
50 LAKES - Home of 39 mile paved
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail-along
Hwy 60 between Faribault and Mankato.
Attractions, Historic Sites, Shopping, Dining,
Scenery, Lakes, Water Sports, Fishing,
Festivals, Wildlife, Friendly People
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Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours
Address: 220 South St
Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 235
Phone: 651.465.6365
Web: www.wildmountain.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Handicap Accessible: No
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.
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Address: One Valleyfair Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952.445.7600
Web: www.valleyfair.com
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Valleyfair is the Upper Midwest’s largest
amusement park featuring more than
75 rides and attractions, including eight
Meeting/Event Space: Yes - Any Size
roller coasters, the family-friendly Route
76, Planet Snoopy, Dinosaurs Alive!
and the newly expanded Soak City
Waterpark.
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Wabasha Street Caves & Down In
History Tours
ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Address: 215 Wabasha St S,
St Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 651.292.1220
Web: www.wabashastreetcaves.com
Down In History is home to the Saint Paul
Bus Parking: Yes
Gangster Tour, Twin Town Tacky Tour,
Historic Cave Tour, No Blarney Tour, Uff
Meeting/Event space: Yes #200
Dah! Tour, and more. We make history
fun & we love groups! Call us!
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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS
Valleyfair
TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES
Gray Line - Schmitty & Sons
Address: 22750 Pillsbury Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: 952.985.7514
Contact: Kathryn (Belcourt) Forbord
Charter Manager/Sales
Web: www.grayline-mpls.com
Bathroom Accommodations: Yes
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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Address: 1650 W. 82nd St Suite 125
Phone: 612.929.8687
Web: www.awardwinningcitytours.com
Group Rate Offered: Yes
Meet and Greet: Yes
Guided tours include Twin Cities
Highlights, Stillwater and the Mississippi
Tour Services: Yes
River aboard deluxe motorcoach and/
or riverboat. Holiday Lights tours offered
in December. Tours depart from Mall of
America and select downtown hotels.
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Northfield Lines, Inc.
Address: 1034 Gemini Road
Eagan, MN 55121
Phone: 651.203.8888
Web: www.northfieldlines.com
Northfield Lines/Northfield Tours and
Meet and Greet: Yes
Cruises is you total charter, tour and
travel company. “We’re the DRIVE
Tour Services: Yes
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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metroConnections Inc.
Richfield Bus Company
Address: 9237 Grand Avenue South
Phone: 952.881.1111
Web: www.richfieldbus.com
Group Size: All
A family owned & operated charter &
Meet & Greet: Yes
tour service since 1959. Dedicated to
you, our customers, with quality service
Tour Services: Yes
24/7, 365 days a year, providing the
finest variety of equipment, locally &
nationwide.
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Voigt’s Motorcoach Travel
Address: Fridley, MN and St. Cloud, MN
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1
St. Cloud, MN 56302
Web: www.voigtbus.com
Group Size: All
Group Rate Offered: No
For three generations, we have stood
Meet & Greet: Yes
behind dedication to customer
(Upon Request Only)
satisfaction, quality equipment, and
impeccable drivers. Our focus has
(Upon Request Only)
always been on making your travel
Tour Services: Yes
experience one you want to relive.
(Upon Request Only)
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Address: 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone: 952.496.6528
Web: www.mysticlake.com
We’ve got slots, blackjack and bingo
on one of the Midwest’s largest gaming
floors. Just 25 minutes from Mall of
America® , Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Open 24 hours.
Let’s go for maximum fun. Rock out
ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS
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
Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes
seven restaurants run by a pair of world-
renowned chefs. Relax at The Spa, or
Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot
tree off on The Meadows at Mystic Lake
Meeting/Event Space: Yes
championship golf course. Wanna bet?
Restaurant Onsite: Yes
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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
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
Sawatdee Thai Restaurants bring
Do you offer box lunches to go? Yes
fresh, authentic food from Thailand
email: [email protected]
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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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
TRAVEL RESOURCE
Your #1 resource guide for group
travel in the upper midwest!
Itineraries Midwest Inc
Address: 56 South 33rd Ave. #234
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320.259.1082
Web: www.itinerariesmidwest.com
Itineraries Midwest is the tour operators
#1 resource guide for sample itineraries
in the upper Midwest. The magazine
is published 3 times per year plus
hyperlinked digital magazines are
available on ItinerariesMidwest.com
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TRAVEL SUPPORT/SPONSORS
MN FIELD TRIP LIBRARY & EXPO
Address: 8014 Highway 55 #130
Phone: 612.518.8353
Web: www.mnfieldtriplibrary.org
WALLACE CARLSON PRINTING
Address: 10825 Greenbrier Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: 952.545.1645
Web: www.wallacecarlson.com
A free resource service for educators
and youth group leaders for field trips,
activities, student travel, assemblies &
fundraising. We publish the MN Field
Trip GUIDE, the “Library Online” free
e-newsletter, & annual FIELD TRIP EXPO!
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 N E R AR IE S
Saint Paul-Minneapolis Metro Area
THURSDAY
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Afternoon: Check into your hotel (Consider the Radisson Roseville – Perfectly Positioned
between Minneapolis & St. Paul)
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Radisson Roseville: 651.367.3906
http://www.radisson.com/roseville-hotel-mn-55113/mnroserd
Evening: Chanhassen Dinner Theater OR a boat cruise on the Mississippi River or Lake
Minnetonka
*
Chanhassen Dinner Theater: Chanhassen, MN 952.934.1547
www.chanhassentheatres.com
*
Saint Paul: Padelford Packet Boat Co. 651.227.1100 Ext: 304 www.riverrides.com
*
Minneapolis/Lake Minnetonka: Paradise Charter Cruises 952.474.8058
www.twincitiescruises.com
FRIDAY
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Breakfast at hotel
Mid-morning: Mill City Museum 612.341.7556 www.millcitymuseum.org
Lunch: Midtown Global Market 612.876.4450 www.midtownglobalmarket.org
Afternoon: FOCI: Minnesota Center for Glass Arts 612.623.3624 www.mnglassart.org
Dinner: Hell’s Kitchen OR Taste Twin Cities Food & Drink Tours
*
Hell’s Kitchen: 612.238.1427 www.hellskitcheninc.com
*
Taste Twin Cities: 612.280.4851 www.tastetwincities.com
Evening: Guthrie Theater 612.225.6244 www.guthrietheater.org
SATURDAY
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Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Saint Paul Gangster Tour 651.292.1220
www.wabashastreetcaves.com/gangster.html
Lunch: Cossetta’s 651.222.3476 http://cossettas.com
Afternoon: Historic James J. Hill House 651.297.2555
http://sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/james-j-hill-house
Evening: Ordway Theater 651.282.3111 http://www.ordway.org/groups
SUNDAY
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Breakfast at hotel
Mid-morning: Behind the scenes tour of Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium at the Mall of
America
*
Sea Life MOA: 952.853.0603
http://www.mallofamerica.com/attractions/view/sea-life-minnesota-aquarium
Lunch/Free time at the MOA/IKEA
*
Mall of America (FREE WELCOME BAGS!): 952.883.8843
http://www.mallofamerica.com
Head home – wishing you had just one more day in Minneapolis!
Contact Information:
*
Visit Saint Paul: Michael Hernandez 651.265.4906 [email protected]
www.visitsaintpaul.com
*
Meet Minneapolis: Casey Kluver 612.767.8106 [email protected]
www.minneapolis.org
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MN I TI NE R AR IE S
Fargo-Moorhead
The Real Community, Culture & Cuisine
You’ve seen the movie FARGO or the hit TV show on FX, but
what is our city really like? It’s a community of deep rooted
Scandinavian tradition, friendly people, a budding downtown
and tasty food and drink to satisfy even the most
discerning palates.
DAY ONE - DOWNTOWN
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Start the day with the most important meal, breakfast
at The Boiler Room, a restaurant in a basement just off
Broadway! Enjoy sophisticated twists on nostalgic dishes
while dining at one of Fargo’s newest locally owned
restaurants. This restaurant is in a basement
After a delicious breakfast, wander through Downtown
Fargo’s eclectic shops featuring handmade goods,
boutique clothing, artisan furniture and local art.
Time for a movie? If not, at least snap a picture at the
historic and iconic Fargo Theatre sign.
For lunch, get a bite to eat at one of our local eateries –
both quick service and fine dining options are available!
Spend the afternoon across the river in, Moorhead, MN.
Pop over to Rourke Art Museum located in a recycled
Federal Building on Main Avenue in Moorhead. The Rourke
features art pieces from multiple genres and showcases
artwork from the museum’s founder
Time for a break?! Head to the edge of downtown to try
some of the Fargo Brewing Company’s freshly tapped
beer. Fargo Brewing Company’s Tap Room is open for
sampling and sits right next to their brewing space.
End the day over at the Sons of Norway for dinner and
some authentic Scandinavian entertainment.
DAY TWO - AROUND TOWN
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Grab your coffee and breakfast early then head over to the Red River Zoo to meet the
endangered northern climate animals who call the zoo home.
Bonanzaville is a pioneer village on 12 acres with over 40 historic building and
thousands of artifacts to explore. Take your
time wandering through the exhibits and learn
more about the history of Fargo.
*
After eating lunch, explore the Hjemkomst
Center featuring the Hjemkomst Viking Ship
and the Stave Church – both replicas of
actual Norwegian structures.
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Finish your exploration of Fargo at the Fargo
Air Museum, where the exhibits are always
moving because the planes still fly!
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MN I TI N E R AR IE S
Visit Duluth
Boats, Trains and Carriage Rides
DAY ONE - AFTERNOON
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Arrive in Duluth
Check into hotel
Dinner Cruise aboard the Vista; delicious plated dinner as you
cruise the Duluth harbor.
DAY TWO
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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
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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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MINNESOTA’S GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
TOUR MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION
PO Box 11682
Saint Paul, Mn 55111
TOURS FOR EVERY SEASON & EVERY REASON
WWW.TOURMN.ORG
FINAL FOUR : MINNEAPOLIS, MARCH 2019
SUPER BOWL : TWIN CITIES, FEBRUARY 2018
TALL SHIPS : DULUTH, FALL 2016
MN QUILTERS SHOW : ST. CLOUD, JUNE 2016
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