Hard Hat Adventure

Play with some REALLY BIG toys. Discover the fun of operating heavy equipment. Perfect your driving skills on incredible earth moving machines. Full day or half day programs. Located in Hastings, just 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.

Mill City Museum

A National Historic Landmark built into the ruins of what was once the world’s largest flour mill. Dramatic city views and hands fun. Learn about the flour industry, the river and the growth of the city of Minneapolis.

Walker Art Center

Eleven galleries of modern and contemporary art, cinema and performance theater, plus café and gift shop. Stunning Minneapolis Sculpture Garden adjacent. Dowtown location. Walker was the first public art gallery in the upper Midwest and today is considered one of the “big five” art museums in the country.

Guthrie Theater

Catch a production at this renowned and respected regional theater. Incredible resident company of actors performing classics as well as new works. The original 1963 building was replaced in 2006 with a new state of the art theater - tours are available.

Mall of America

Fifteen minutes from downtown Minneapolis/St Paul. The most famous Mall in America. Enjoy Legoland, SeaLife Aquarium, American Girl Store and Nickolodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park.

The Metrodome

Tour this multipurpose stadium which was originally home to the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and a college team as well. It’s the third domed facility in the US and was built in 1982. Today it remains the only air-supported structure. The Vikings continue to make The Metrodome their home field but the Twins moved to Target Field an open-air stadium built specifically for them in 2010.

Tank Adventure

How about driving a former military tank? This incredible adventure takes place in Kasota, MN about an hour and a half from the Minneapolis/St Paul airport. Advance arrangements are required to drive one of their tanks and while you’re at it, how about crushing a car too!

Riverboat Cruise

The Minneapolis Queen Riverboat departs from Boom Island Park in the historic riverfront district of downtown Minneapolis. Built in 2004 this is a fun way to see the city from the river. Public and private cruises on the Mississippi are offered.

Bike Friendly Minneapolis

Minneapolis has been named “Top Bike Friendly City in the US” by Biking Magazine. There are urban trails and those that will take you along the river and outside the city. A bike share program is in place that encourages this eco/green way of travel for short distances. Busses carry bike racks. Go for a spin!

Fulton Brewing Company

Located not far from Target Field, sign up for one of their factory tours. Only 20 people can be accommodated on tours offered at 1, 2 or 3 o’clock on Saturday afternoons. Come see “ordinary guys brewing extraordinary beer.” Their tap room has additional hours on Thursday – Sunday and during Twins games. Check their website for hours.