Known as Trains at Bandana, this fun museum is a giant, meticulous O-scale layout featuring Twin Cities scenes and 1930-50s era trains. Housed in Bandana Square, a 100-year-old former Northern Pacific Railways office displaying real locomotives on the first floor. Admission: $10, children 4 and under are free. Read more...
Human-powered boating on the Mississippi River, starting from the heart of downtown Minneapolis and focusing on the 13 miles of waterway above St. Anthony Falls. Boat rentals, group tours and lessons. Read more...
Just an hour outside of the Twin Cities in Becker is the quaint and family-owned tree farm and orchard, Lee Peterson Tree Farm & Orchard. Featuring you-pick apples such as Honeycrisp in the fall and cut-your-own Christmas trees from five to 14 feet during the holiday season, visitors can also pay respects to the site’s veterans memorial. Read more...
Located in Downtown Minneapolis, the Guthrie is an American center for theater performance, dedicated to producing a mix of classic and contemporary plays. The facility is open to the public year-round and boasts three state-of-the-art stages, full-service restaurants and spectacular views of the Mississippi River and downtown skyline. Backstage tours are available. Founded in1963 by British theater legend Tyrone Guthrie, Read more...
One of the best preserved Victorian homes in the nation, featuring walnut woodwork, marble fireplaces and chandeliers, this was the residence of Minnesota’s first territorial governor. By the time Alexander Ramsey started constructing his lavish mansion in 1868, the area had become one of St. Paul’s finest neighborhoods. Read more...
Discover the story behind the stagecoach. Enjoy a hands-on experience beginning with the California Gold Rush, including treasure boxes and gold nuggets. Explore a turn-of-the-century bank, experience frontier transportation with an authentic 1863 stagecoach, test 19th century communications with a working telegraph and hop aboard for a simulated stagecoach ride. Guided tours available. Free admission. Read more...
See Minneapolis and St. Paul’s historic beauty aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach. Let Gray Line take you on a journey through the cities’ oldest, most exclusive neighborhoods to encounter our scenic landmarks and remarkable historic sites. Other tours include a Mississippi River Cruise and Taste Twin Cities Food & Drink Tours. All tours are hosted by a knowledgeable guide and Read more...
Founded in 1999, this museum focuses on American Indian artists now and in the past to not only preserve culture but to create bridges between people of all races. Free admission. Read more...
