TMA's 2015 Group Travel Planner

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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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

Jeanne Zwart Millie Philipp Bob Glaser Kathryn Belcourt Tracy Shimek Kelli Hoskins

Southern MN Lakes Region Ass’n - Elysian Mall of America - Bloomington Results Brochure - Plymouth Grayline Tours - Lakeville Padelford Riverboats - Saint Paul Historic Theatre Group - Minneapolis

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 administrator@tourmn.org • 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 .........................................................................................................................

Explore White Bear ........................................................................................................................

Fargo/Moorhead ..........................................................................................................................

Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce .....................................................................................

Fairmont CVB .................................................................................................................................

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts ..........................................................................................

Gray Line Tours ...............................................................................................................................

Historic Theatre Group ..................................................................................................................

Inver Grove Heights CVB ..............................................................................................................

Itineraries Midwest Inc. ..................................................................................................................

Lady of the Lake ............................................................................................................................

Mall of America .............................................................................................................................

Meet Minneapolis ..........................................................................................................................

Metro Connections .......................................................................................................................

Minneapolis Northwest CVB .........................................................................................................

MN Field Trip Library .......................................................................................................................

The Museum of Lake Minnetonka ...............................................................................................

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel .............................................................................................................

Northfield Lines Inc. .......................................................................................................................

Padelford Riverboats ....................................................................................................................

Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen .......................................................................

Pine Tree Apple Orchard ..............................................................................................................

Plymouth Playhouse ......................................................................................................................

Richfield Bus Company .................................................................................................................

Roseville Visitors Association .........................................................................................................

St Cloud CVB ..................................................................................................................................

Saint Croix Vineyards ....................................................................................................................

Visit Saint Paul ................................................................................................................................

Sawatdee Thai Restaurants ..........................................................................................................

Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium ......................................................................................................

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes .........................................................................................................

Southern Minnesota Lake Region ................................................................................................

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours ......................................................................................................

Valleyfair .........................................................................................................................................

Voigt’s Motorcoach Travel ...........................................................................................................

Wabasha Street Caves .................................................................................................................

Wallace Carlson Printing ...............................................................................................................

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Address: 7900 International Dr. Suite 990 Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 952.858.8500 Email: sales@bloomingtonmn.org 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 Email: amie@burnsvillemn.com Web: www.burnsvillemn.com

CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes

Enjoy affordable, comfortable and

Restrooms Available: No

uncomplicated lodging options in

Tour Guides Available: No

a forward-thinking city where you’ll

Receptive Services: Yes

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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Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau

Address: 21 West Superior Street Suite 100 Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 800.438.5884 x102 Contact: Mary Nelson Email: mnelson@visitduluth.com Web: www.visitduluth.com

CVB’S/DMO’S Group Friendly Hotels: Yes Group Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restroom Available: Yes Tour Guides Available: Yes

Duluth, an international port city,

Receptive Services: Yes

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 Email: denise@eaganmn.com 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.

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Visit Duluth

Address: 121 7th Place East St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651.757.1873 Contact: Jessica L. Dodge Email: jessica.dodge@state.mn.us Web: www.traveltrade.exploreminnesota.com

CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: Yes

The Travel Trade unit of Explore

Tour Guides Available: Yes

Minnesota markets the state as a travel

Receptive Services: Yes

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 Email: info@explorewhitebear.org Web: www.explorewhitebear.org

CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes

Explore White Bear Lake, Minnesota’s first

Tour Guides Available: Yes

resort town! We offer great dining, unique shopping, the arts and many outdoor festivals and activities on and around the lake. Visit explorewhitebear.org for more information.

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Explore Minnesota

CVB’S/DMO’S

Address: 2001 44th Street South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: 1.800.235.7654 Contact: Jill Halvorson Email: jill@fargomoorhead.org Web: www.fargomoorhead.org

Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: Yes

Fargo Moorhead, “urban amusement at

Tour Guides Available: Yes

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

Address: 530 Wilson Ave Faribault MN 55021 Phone: 507.334.4381 Email: tourism@faribaultmn.org Web: www.visitfaribault.com

CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes

Faribault, just 40 minutes south of the Twin

Restrooms Available: Yes

Cities on I-35. Known for our world famous

Tour Guides Available: Yes

Faribault Woolen Mill, internationally

Receptive Services: Yes

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 Email: marketing@fairmonthmn.com Web: www.visitfairmontmn.com

CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: No Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: No

Fairmont has a picturesque setting

Restrooms Available: Yes

admist a chain of five lakes, thus

Tour Guides Available: No

offering a wide array of recreational

Receptive Services: No

activities. Fairmont also offers a variety of shopping and dining experiences for visitors.

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Visit Faribault

CVB’S/DMO’S

Address: 5782 Blackshire Path Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Phone: 651.451.2266 Email: info@visitigh.com Web: www.visitigh.com

Itinerary Planning: No Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: No

Inver Grove Heights is just minutes from

Restrooms Available: No

downtown Saint Paul, MSP International

Tour Guides Available: No

Airport, Mall of America and Major

Receptive Services: No

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 Email: caseyk@minneapolis.org Web: www.minneapolis.org

CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: No

World-class attractions. A multitude

Tour Guides Available: No

of group travel services. The country’s

Receptive Services: Yes

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

Address: 7100 Northland Circle N, Suite 102 Minneapolis, MN 55428 Phone: 763.566.7722 Email: annette@mplsnw.com Web: www.MinneapolisNorthwest.com

CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes

The Minneapolis Northwest area

Restrooms Available: No

offers 1,900+ guest rooms, abundant

Tour Guides Available: Yes

shopping, easy access to downtown

Receptive Services: Yes

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 Email: info@visitroseville.com Web: www.visitroseville.com

CVB’S/DMO’S Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes

Roseville, Perfectly Positioned just

Restrooms Available: Yes

10 minutes to Minneapolis and Saint

Tour Guides Available: Yes

Paul. Whether your groups are looking

Receptive Services: Yes

for a shopping adventure, theater entertainment, culinary delights or sports excitement, you’ll find it all in and around Roseville.

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Minneapolis Northwest Convention & Visitors Bureau

Address: 1411 West St. Germain Street St. Cloud, MN 56301 Phone: 800.264.2940 Contact: Jean Robbins St. Cloud CVB Email: jean@granitecountry.com Web: www.granitecountry.com

CVB’S/DMO’S

Enjoy beautiful Munsinger and Clemens

Tour Guides Available: Yes

Gardens, the many national performers

Receptive Services: Yes

Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes Restrooms Available: 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 Convention & Visitors Bureau

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 Email: info@visitsaintpaul.com Web: www.visitsaintpaul.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

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

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 Email: Groupsales@chanhassenDT.com Web: www.chanhassenDT.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 12 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

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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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS

Ames Center Address: 12600 Nicollet Avenue Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952.895.4685 Contact: Lindsay Gjerde Director of Sales & Marketing Email: lgjerde@ames-center.com Web: www.ames-center.com

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: comogm@comotown.com Web: www.comotown.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 15+ Complimentary Offer Available: No Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes (Free) Type of Parking: Street

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 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Mailing Address: 2010 E. Hennepin Ave., Box 54 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Phone: 612.623.3624 Email: contact@mnglassart.org Website: www.mnglassart.org

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: Any Complimentary Offer Available: No Bus Parking: Yes Type of Parking: Lot

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

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

Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: No Meeting/Event Space: Yes - Limited What size groups can you accommodate? 10+

Experience the best in touring Broadway shows – from the hottest Tony Award® winners to timeless classics you’ll want to see again. Let us charm, challenge and entertain your group this season!

BROADWAY ON HENNEPIN 2015–2016 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 MinneapolisGroups@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com

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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS

Orpheum, State and Pantages Theatres

Address: #8 Water St. Excelsior, MN 55331 Mailing Address: PO Box 671 Excelsior, MN 55331 Phone: 952.929.1209 Contact: Terry Jungers Email: Terry@ladyofthelakecruise.com Web: www.ladyofthelakescruise.com

Please visit us on the web or 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 passengers.

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Mall of America Address: 60 East Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 952.883.8843 Email: mphilipp@mallofamerica.com Web: www.mallofamerica.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 20 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes

Mall of America (MOA) is the largest

Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

U.S retail and entertainment complex in

Type of Parking: Lot

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

Address: Excelsior/Wayzata On Lake Minnetonka Mailing Address: 30 Water Street Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 Phone: 952.474.2115 Email: mail@steamboatminnehaha.org Web: www.steamboatminnehaha.org

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 25 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: No Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

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 MinnetonkaĂ­s golden age.

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Padelford Riverboats Address: Harriet Island St. Paul, MN 55107 Phone: 651.227.1100 Email: tracy@riverrides.com Web: www.riverrides.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 25 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Please call

Padelford Riverboats offer a memorable

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way for your group to experience the

Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

iconic Mississippi River. With a wide

Type of Parking: Street

variety of public cruises or private

Meeting/Event space: Yes

charters, a cruise on the Mighty Mississippi is just a phone call away!

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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS

Museum of Lake Minnetonka

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS

Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen Address: Lake Minnetonka & Mississippi River Mailing Address: P.O. 563 Excelsior, MN Phone: 952.474.8058 Email: inquiries@twincitiescruises.com Web: www.twincitiescruises.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 5 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes (Limited) Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

Provides public cruise tours and private

Type of Parking: Lot

charters on beautiful lake Minnetonka

Meeting/Event space: Yes

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 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes

Offers a variety of apples, homemade

Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

bakery/dessert products, cider and

Type of Parking: Lot

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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Plymouth Playhouse Address: 2705 Annapolis Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763.383.1073 Email: groupst@plymouthplayhouse.com Web: www.plymouthplayhouse.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS 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 #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 Email: info@scvwines.com Web: www.scvwines.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Complimentary Offer Available: No Handicap Accessible: Yes Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

Established in 1992, Saint Croix Vineyards

Type of Parking: Street

has built a reputation for producing fine

Meeting/Event space: Yes

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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ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS

10th Anniversary Opening Date: June 18, 2015

Address: 120 E Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 Phone: 952.853.0603 Email: sales@sealifeus.com Web: www.visitsealife.com/minnesota

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 10 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes

Experience something new with your

Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

group - feed and touch stingrays at the

Type of Parking: Lot

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 Email: jzafft@ucr.com Web: www.shoppesatarborlakes.com

Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 10 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Please call

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes consists

for details

of up scale shipping and dining in an

Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

outdoor setting. Located one block

Type of Parking: Lot

north of I-94/I-694 at the intersection of

Meeting/Event space: Yes

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 Email: mnlakesregion@gmail.com Web: www.mnlakesregion.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Itinerary Planning: Yes Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes

50 LAKES - Home of 39 mile paved

Restrooms Available: Yes

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail-along

Tour Guides Available: Yes

Hwy 60 between Faribault and Mankato.

Receptive Services: Yes

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 Email: info@wildmountain.com Web: www.wildmountain.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 20 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: No 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.

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Address: One Valleyfair Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone: 952.445.7600 Email: cbauer@valleyfair.com Web: www.valleyfair.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Minimum Number for Group Rate: 15 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes

Valleyfair is the Upper Midwest’s largest

Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

amusement park featuring more than

Type of Parking: Lot

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 Email: office@wabashastreetcaves.com Web: www.wabashastreetcaves.com

Group Sales/Discounts: Yes Minimum number for Group Rate: 25 Complimentary Offer Available: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes

Down In History is home to the Saint Paul

Bus Parking: Yes

Gangster Tour, Twin Town Tacky Tour,

Type of Parking: Lot

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

Address: 22750 Pillsbury Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 952.985.7514 Contact: Kathryn (Belcourt) Forbord Charter Manager/Sales Email: info@grayline-mpls.com Web: www.grayline-mpls.com

TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Group Size: All Size Group Rates: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes Meet & Greet: Yes Receptive Services: 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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TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES

Gray Line - Schmitty & Sons

Address: 1650 W. 82nd St Suite 125 Minneapolis, MN 55431 Phone: 612.929.8687 Email: tour@metroconnections.com Web: www.awardwinningcitytours.com

TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Group Size: All Size Group Rate Offered: Yes Meet and Greet: Yes

Guided tours include Twin Cities

Receptive Services: Yes

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 Email: mlspeck@northfieldlines.com Web: www.northfieldlines.com

TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Group Size: All Size Group Rate Offered: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes

Northfield Lines/Northfield Tours and

Meet and Greet: Yes

Cruises is you total charter, tour and

Receptive Services: Yes

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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TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES

metroConnections Inc.

Address: 9237 Grand Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Phone: 952.881.1111 Email: info@richfieldbus.com Web: www.richfieldbus.com

TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Group Size: All Group Rate Offered: Yes Handicap Accessible: Yes

A family owned & operated charter &

Meet & Greet: Yes

tour service since 1959. Dedicated to

Receptive Services: Yes

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 Email: salesdept@voigtbus.com Web: www.voigtbus.com

TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES Bathroom Accommodations: Yes Group Size: All Group Rate Offered: No Handicap Accessible: Yes

For three generations, we have stood

Meet & Greet: Yes

behind dedication to customer

(Upon Request Only)

satisfaction, quality equipment, and

Receptive Services: Yes

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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TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES

Richfield Bus Company

Address: 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.

Prior Lake, MN 55372 Phone: 952.496.6528 Email: sales@mysticlake.com 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

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

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., 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: cyndy@sawatdee.com Web: www.sawatdee.com

ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS Group Rates/Discounts: Yes #612.338.6451 Complimentary Meal for Driver/Escorts: Yes Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes Bus Parking: Yes (Pay) Type of Parking: Lot, Street Separate Dining Space: Yes #612.338.6451 Special Foods Requests? (gluten-free)?: Yes

Sawatdee Thai Restaurants bring

Do you offer box lunches to go? Yes

fresh, authentic food from Thailand

email: cyndy@sawatdee.com

to Minnesota. Taste Award-winning Thai food and explore Thai culture.

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ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Itineraries Midwest Inc

TRAVEL RESOURCE

Your #1 resource guide for group travel in the upper midwest!

Address: 56 South 33rd Ave. #234 St. Cloud, MN 56301 Phone: 320.259.1082 Email: info@itinerariesinc.com Web: www.itinerariesmidwest.com Itineraries Midwest is the 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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WALLACE CARLSON PRINTING Address: 10825 Greenbrier Road Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: 952.545.1645 Email: brian@wc-print.com 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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TRAVEL SUPPORT/SPONSORS

MN FIELD TRIPS LIBRARY & EXPO Address: 8014 Highway 55 #130 Minneapolis, MN 55427 Phone: 612.518.8353 Email: mark@mnfieldtriplibrary.com Web: www.mnfieldtriplibrary.org

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) * 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 mhernandez@visitsaintpaul.com www.visitsaintpaul.com * Meet Minneapolis: Casey Kluver 612.767.8106 caseyk@minneapolis.org 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. * 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)

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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

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Depart for Duluth Final Evening Dinner 31

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