TMA's 2015 Group Travel Planner

TOUR MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION

GROUP TRAVEL PLANNER

TOURS FOR EVERY SEASON & EVERY REASON WWW.TOURMN.ORG

MINNESOTA’S GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION

2015 MINNESOTA

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Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Tours & Presentations 400 North Hiawatha Avenue • Pipestone, MN 56164 • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org

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.

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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!

VISIT THE CROSSROADS OF NATIVE AMERICA

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.

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.

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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 EXPERIENCESOur 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 ASSISTANCEYou 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 ORGANIZATIONThis 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, PresidentTour Minnesota Association • Minnesota’s Group Travel Industry Organization

Partnering with:www.exploreminnesota.com

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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.

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Directors

Past President

Administrator

Mark Peterson

Brian Turbeville

Margaret Speck

Judith Malmgren

Jeanne ZwartMillie PhilippBob GlaserKathryn BelcourtTracy ShimekKelli Hoskins

Donna Bremer

Elaine M. Balk

MN Field Trip Library - Minneapolis

Wallace Carlson Printing - Minnetonka

Northfield Lines, Tours/Cruises - Northfield

The Travelers Connection - Burnsville

Southern MN Lakes Region Ass’n - ElysianMall of America - BloomingtonResults Brochure - PlymouthGrayline Tours - LakevillePadelford Riverboats - Saint PaulHistoric Theatre Group - Minneapolis

Wabasha Street Caves - Saint Paul

The Travelers Connection - Burnsville

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

Tour Minnesota AssociationPO Box 11682

Saint Paul, MN 55111952-406-8832

[email protected] • tourmn.org

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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 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Burnsville Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 12600 Nicollet Ave. Suite 100Burnsville, MN 55337Phone: 952.895.4690Email: [email protected]: www.burnsvillemn.com

Enjoy affordable, comfortable and

uncomplicated lodging options in

a forward-thinking city where you’ll

discover unique specialty shops, diverse

dining, the beautiful Ames Center for

the performing arts and much more.

Call for your FREE Visitor Guide!

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Itinerary Planning: Yes

Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes

Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes

Meet and Greet: Yes

Restrooms Available: No

Tour Guides Available: No

Receptive Services: Yes

Bloomington Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 7900 International Dr. Suite 990Bloomington, MN 55425Phone: 952.858.8500Email: [email protected]: www.bloomingtonmn.com

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Meet and Greet: Yes


Tour Guides Available: Yes


Bloomington is Home of Mall of

America® and just minutes from MSP

International Airport and all major

attractions. RFP service for groups,

motorcoach parking, and hotel shuttles

to and from MOA and MSP are all

complimentary.

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Eagan Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 1501 Central ParkwayEagan, MN 55121Phone: 866.324.2620Contact: Denise OlsenEmail: [email protected]: www.eaganmn.com

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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 DuluthAddress: 21 West Superior Street Suite 100Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 800.438.5884 x102 Contact: Mary NelsonEmail: [email protected]: www.visitduluth.com

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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Group Friendly Hotels: Yes

Group Friendly Restaurants: Yes

Meet and Greet: Yes

Restroom Available: Yes



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Explore White Bear Address: 4940 North Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110Phone: 651.653.5122Email: [email protected]: www.explorewhitebear.org

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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Meet and Greet: Yes


Rudy’s Roof Top

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Explore MinnesotaAddress: 121 7th Place EastSt. Paul, MN 55101Phone: 651.757.1873Contact: Jessica L. DodgeEmail: [email protected]: www.traveltrade.exploreminnesota.com

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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Meet and Greet: Yes

Restrooms Available: Yes



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Fargo Moorhead Convention and Visitors BureauAddress: 2001 44th Street SouthFargo, ND 58103Phone: 1.800.235.7654Contact: Jill HalvorsonEmail: [email protected]: www.fargomoorhead.org

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Meet and Greet: Yes



Receptive Services: No

Fargo Moorhead, “urban amusement at

a prairie pace.” From a pioneer village

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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Visit FaribaultAddress: 530 Wilson Ave Faribault MN 55021Phone: 507.334.4381Email: [email protected]: www.visitfaribault.com

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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Meet and Greet: Yes




Fairmont Convention &Visitors BureauAddress: 323 East Blue Earth AveFairmont, MN 56031Phone: 507.235.8585Email: [email protected]: www.visitfairmontmn.com

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.

CVB’S/DMO’S

Itinerary Planning: No



Meet and Greet: No




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Inver Grove Heights Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 5782 Blackshire Path Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076Phone: 651.451.2266Email: [email protected]: www.visitigh.com

CVB’S/DMO’S

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 MinneapolisAddress: 250 Marquette Ave S. #1300Minneapolis, MN 55401Phone: 612.767.8106Contact: Casey KluverNational Tourism Sales ManagerEmail: [email protected]: www.minneapolis.org

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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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Minneapolis Northwest Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 7100 Northland Circle N, Suite 102Minneapolis, MN 55428Phone: 763.566.7722 Email: [email protected]: www.MinneapolisNorthwest.com

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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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Roseville Visitors AssociationAddress: 1700 W. Highway 36, Suite 405Roseville, MN 55113Phone: 877.980.3002Email: [email protected]: www.visitroseville.com

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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Meet and Greet: Yes




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St. Cloud Area Convention and Visitors BureauAddress: 1411 West St. Germain StreetSt. Cloud, MN 56301Phone: 800.264.2940Contact: Jean RobbinsSt. Cloud CVBEmail: [email protected]: www.granitecountry.com

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Meet and Greet: Yes



Receptive Services: YesEnjoy beautiful Munsinger and Clemens

Gardens, the many national performers

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.

Visit Saint Paul - Official Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 175 W Kellogs Blvd, Suite 502St. Paul, MN 55102Phone: 615.265.4900Contact: Michael HernandezDirector of Member Services & Group SalesEmail: [email protected]: www.visitsaintpaul.com

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Meet and Greet: Yes



Receptive Services: YesFor 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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Address: 12600 Nicollet AvenueBurnsville, MN 55337Phone: 952.895.4685Contact: Lindsay GjerdeDirector of Sales & MarketingEmail: [email protected]: www.ames-center.com

Michael Bolton, Tracy Morgan, Tommy

Emmanuel, Lorie Line, Clint Black,

Richard Marx, Lorie Line, the Oakridge

Boys and many more.

The Ames Center houses a 1,014 seat

proscenium stage and an intimate 150

seat black box theatre. Presentations at

the Ames Center include cultural events,

dramas, comedies, dance and musical

acts from local arts organizations and

national touring artists. Past entertainers

who have performed at the Ames

Center include: Louie Anderson,

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS

Group Rates/Discounts: Yes

Minimum Number for Group Rate: 10

Complimentary Offer Available: Yes

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Bus Parking: Yes

Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot, Street

Meeting/Event Space: Yes - #5

Chanhassen Dinner TheatresAddress: 501 W 78th StChanhassen, MN 55317Mailing Address: PO Box 100Chanhassen, MN 55317-0100Phone: 952.934.1547Email: [email protected]: www.chanhassenDT.com

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Bus Parking: Yes (Free)

Type of Parking: Lot

Meeting/Event Space: Yes #500+

Since 1968, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

in suburban Minneapolis, has been

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 55103Mailing Address: 1415 Mendota Heights Road Mendota Heights, MN 55120Phone: 651.487.2121For Picnics phone: 651.487.8282Email: [email protected]: www.comotown.com

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Group Sales/Discounts: Yes

Minimum number for Group Rate: 15+

Complimentary Offer Available: No



Type of Parking: Street

Meeting/Event space: YesComo Town is an affordable family-fun

amusement park for kids ages 2 to 12.

Enjoy more than 18 rides and attractions

including the new Tiger Trax roller

coaster, Soaring Eagle zip ride, Frog

Hopper, Tilt-A-Whirl, Traffic Jam bumper

cars, and Splash Zone! an interactive

water play area.

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass ArtsAddress: 2010 E. Hennepin Ave., Building 10 Minneapolis, MN 55413Mailing Address: 2010 E. Hennepin Ave., Box 54 Minneapolis, MN 55413Phone: 612.623.3624Email: [email protected]: www.mnglassart.org

The mission of Foci Minnesota Center for

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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Minimum number for Group Rate: Any


Bus Parking: Yes


Event space: No

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Orpheum, State and Pantages TheatresAddress: 800 LaSalle Ave, Suite 120Minneapolis, MN 55402Phone: 612.373.5665Contact: Kelli HoskinsGroup Sales ManagerEmail: [email protected]: www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org

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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 SEASONPRESENTED BY HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLASeptember 8–13, 2015

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID TUTS Production, HoustonOctober 8–18, 2015

BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICALNovember 18–29, 2015

BLUE MAN GROUPDecember 18–20, 2015

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDERJanuary 5–10, 2016

DISNEY’S NEWSIESFebruary 9–14, 2016

GYPSY Broadway Re-Imagined presented by Theater Latté Da and Hennepin Theatre TrustFebruary 17 – March 13, 2016

IF/THENMarch 8–13, 2016

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATMarch 29 – April 3, 2016

THE BOOK OF MORMONMay 10–29, 2016

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTYJune 21–26, 2016

DISNEY’S THE LION KINGJuly 5 – August 7, 2016

GROUP TICKET SALES [email protected] SALE NOW!

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Address: #8 Water St. Excelsior, MN 55331Mailing Address: PO Box 671Excelsior, MN 55331Phone: 952.929.1209Contact: Terry JungersEmail: [email protected]: www.ladyofthelakescruise.com

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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Please visit us on the web or call for

more information!

Welcome Aboard!

Mall of AmericaAddress: 60 East BroadwayBloomington, MN 55425Phone: 952.883.8843Email: [email protected] Web: www.mallofamerica.com

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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 world-

class styles and selection with no sales

tax on clothing or shoes.

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Padelford RiverboatsAddress: Harriet IslandSt. Paul, MN 55107Phone: 651.227.1100Email: [email protected]: www.riverrides.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS


Minimum number for Group Rate: 25


Handicap Accessible: Please call

for details



Meeting/Event space: Yes

Padelford Riverboats offer a memorable

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!

Museum of Lake MinnetonkaAddress: Excelsior/WayzataOn Lake MinnetonkaMailing Address: 30 Water StreetExcelsior, Minnesota 55331Phone: 952.474.2115Email: [email protected]: www.steamboatminnehaha.org

After spending 54 years beneath

the surface of Lake Minnetonka,the

Steamboat Minnehaha has been

lovingly restored by volunteers to her

original 1906 glory and offers riders a

chance to relive Lake Minnetonkaís

golden age.

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Handicap Accessible: No


Type of Parking Ramp: Lot

Meeting/Event Space: No

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Pine Tree Apple OrchardAddress: 450 Apple Orchard RoadWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110 Phone: 651.429.7202Web: www.pinetreeappleorchard.com

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Group Rates/Discounts: No





Meeting/Event Space: Yes

Offers a variety of apples, homemade

bakery/dessert products, cider and

apple gift items. Family outing-wagon

rides, corn maze and PYO Pumpkins in

October. Call for schedule. Great fall

shopping stop. Strawberries available

mid-June.

Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis QueenAddress: Lake Minnetonka & Mississippi RiverMailing Address: P.O. 563 Excelsior, MNPhone: 952.474.8058Email: [email protected]: www.twincitiescruises.com

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Handicap Accessible: Yes (Limited)




Provides public cruise tours and private

charters on beautiful lake Minnetonka

and the majestic Mississippi River.

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Saint Croix VineyardsAddress: 6428 Manning Ave N. PO Box 2305Stillwater, MN 55082Phone: 651.430.3310Email: [email protected]: www.scvwines.com

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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.

Plymouth PlayhouseAddress: 2705 Annapolis Lane NorthPlymouth, MN 55441Phone: 763.383.1073 Email: [email protected]: www.plymouthplayhouse.com

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Minimum Number for Group Rate: 12+

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Meeting/Event Space: Yes #200

Plymouth Playhouse is the Midwest’s

premiere destination for original

musical comedy. This intimate 211

seat theater is a popular destination

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.

10th AnniversaryOpening Date: June 18, 2015

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The Shoppes at Arbor LakesAddress: 12459 Elm Creek BlvdMaple Grove, MN 55369Phone: 763.424.0504Email: [email protected] Web: www.shoppesatarborlakes.com

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes consists

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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Address: 120 E BroadwayBloomington, MN 55425Phone: 952.853.0603Email: [email protected] Web: www.visitsealife.com/minnesota

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Meeting/Event Space: Yes #48

(Unless you buyout Aquarium for

private event)

Experience something new with your

group - feed and touch stingrays at the

new Stingray Adventure! Also discover

thousands of creatures from sharks to

sea turtles all in SEA LIFE Aquarium at

Mall of America.

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Event space: Yes

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat ToursAddress: 220 South StTaylors Falls, MN 55084Mailing Address: P.O. Box 235Phone: 651.465.6365Email: [email protected]: www.wildmountain.com

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours offer a

historical tour of the St. Croix River Valley.

Your group tour will include a scenic

view of some of the most unique natural

rock formations in the world.

Southern Minnesota Lakes RegionMorristown + Waterville + Elysian + Madison LakeAddress: 100 3rd Street SW -PO Box 95Elysian, MN 56028-0095Phone: 800.507.7787Email: [email protected]: www.mnlakesregion.com

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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Wabasha Street Caves & Down In History ToursAddress: 215 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN 55107Phone: 651.292.1220Email: [email protected]: www.wabashastreetcaves.com

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Bus Parking: Yes


Meeting/Event space: Yes #200

Down In History is home to the Saint Paul

Gangster Tour, Twin Town Tacky Tour,

Historic Cave Tour, No Blarney Tour, Uff

Dah! Tour, and more. We make history

fun & we love groups! Call us!

ValleyfairAddress: One Valleyfair DriveShakopee, MN 55379Phone: 952.445.7600Email: [email protected] Web: www.valleyfair.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS







Meeting/Event Space: Yes - Any Size

Valleyfair is the Upper Midwest’s largest

amusement park featuring more than

75 rides and attractions, including eight

roller coasters, the family-friendly Route

76, Planet Snoopy, Dinosaurs Alive!

and the newly expanded Soak City

Waterpark.

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Gray Line - Schmitty & Sons Address: 22750 Pillsbury AvenueLakeville, MN 55044Phone: 952.985.7514Contact: Kathryn (Belcourt) ForbordCharter Manager/SalesEmail: [email protected]: www.grayline-mpls.com

TRANSPORTATION/TOUR SERVICES

Bathroom Accommodations: Yes

Group Size: All Size

Group Rates: Yes


Meet & Greet: Yes

Receptive Services: YesAs 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 high-

class service at affordable prices.

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metroConnections Inc.Address: 1650 W. 82nd St Suite 125Minneapolis, MN 55431Phone: 612.929.8687Email: [email protected]: www.awardwinningcitytours.com




Group Rate Offered: Yes

Meet and Greet: Yes


Tour Services: Yes

Guided tours include Twin Cities

Highlights, Stillwater and the Mississippi

River aboard deluxe motorcoach and/

or riverboat. Holiday Lights tours offered

in December. Tours depart from Mall of

America and select downtown hotels.

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Northfield Lines, Inc.Address: 1034 Gemini RoadEagan, MN 55121Phone: 651.203.8888Email: [email protected]: www.northfieldlines.com






Meet and Greet: Yes


Tour Services: Yes

Northfield Lines/Northfield Tours and

Cruises is you total charter, tour and

travel company. “We’re the DRIVE

behind Worry-Free Travel.” One call

does it all for motor coach chartering,

tours and customized itineraries. Motor

coach sizes range from 14 up to 58

passengers.

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Richfield Bus CompanyAddress: 9237 Grand Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55420Phone: 952.881.1111Email: [email protected]: www.richfieldbus.com

A family owned & operated charter &

tour service since 1959. Dedicated to

you, our customers, with quality service

24/7, 365 days a year, providing the

finest variety of equipment, locally &

nationwide.



Group Size: All



Meet & Greet: Yes


Tour Services: Yes

Voigt’s Motorcoach TravelAddress: Fridley, MN and St. Cloud, MNMailing Address: P.O. Box 1St. Cloud, MN 56302Email: [email protected]: www.voigtbus.com

For three generations, we have stood

behind dedication to customer

satisfaction, quality equipment, and

impeccable drivers. Our focus has

always been on making your travel

experience one you want to relive.



Group Size: All

Group Rate Offered: No


Meet & Greet: Yes

(Upon Request Only)


(Upon Request Only)

Tour Services: Yes

(Upon Request Only)

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Mystic Lake Casino HotelAddress: 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.Prior Lake, MN 55372Phone: 952.496.6528Email: [email protected]: www.mysticlake.com

ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS


Complimentary Room for

Drivers/Escorts: Yes

# of floors: 17 Elevators: Yes

Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes


Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot

Meeting/Event Space: Yes

Restaurant Onsite: Yes

Let’s go for maximum fun. Rock out

to free live music every weekend. See

the biggest stars shine in the Mystic

Showroom®. Catch the game or meet

for drinks at one of three bars and

lounges. Savor every bite at any of

seven restaurants run by a pair of world-

renowned chefs. Relax at The Spa, or

tree off on The Meadows at Mystic Lake

championship golf course. Wanna bet?

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.

Sawatdee Thai RestaurantsMinneapolis Address: 607 Washington Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55415Phone: 612.338.6451St. Cloud: 320.240.1454St. Paul: 651.528.7106Maple Grove: 763.494.5708Bloomington: 952.888.7177Eden Prairie: 952.641.5777Email: [email protected]: www.sawatdee.com

Sawatdee Thai Restaurants bring

fresh, authentic food from Thailand

to Minnesota. Taste Award-winning

Thai food and explore Thai culture.

Traditional specialties include spring rolls,

Spicy curries, and stir-fries

ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS

Group Rates/Discounts: Yes #612.338.6451

Complimentary Meal for Driver/Escorts: Yes

Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes

Bus Parking: Yes (Pay)

Type of Parking: Lot, Street

Separate Dining Space: Yes #612.338.6451

Special Foods Requests? (gluten-free)?: Yes

Do you offer box lunches to go? Yes

email: [email protected]

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

Itineraries Midwest IncAddress: 56 South 33rd Ave. #234 St. Cloud, MN 56301Phone: 320.259.1082Email: [email protected]: 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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MN FIELD TRIPS LIBRARY & EXPOAddress: 8014 Highway 55 #130

Minneapolis, MN 55427

Phone: 612.518.8353

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mnfieldtriplibrary.org

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!

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WALLACE CARLSON PRINTINGAddress: 10825 Greenbrier Road

Minnetonka, MN 55305

Phone: 952.545.1645

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.wallacecarlson.com

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 ITINERARIESSaint Paul-Minneapolis Metro Area

.............................................................................................................................................................THURSDAY• 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• 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• 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• 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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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

* 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* 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!

MN ITINERARIESFargo-Moorhead The Real Community, Culture & Cuisine

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.............................................................................................................................................................DAY ONE - AFTERNOONArrive in DuluthCheck into hotelDinner Cruise aboard the Vista; delicious plated dinner as youcruise the Duluth harbor.

.............................................................................................................................................................DAY TWOCity Tour; One of our step-on guides will meet your group atyour hotel to begin a 2 hour city tour; Tour includes SkylineDrive, Enger Park and Gardens, the Rose Garden, and historichighlights.Cost: No charge

Tour Glensheen Historic Estate - the Great Lake Estate; 39-room historic mansion on 22 acres along the shores ofLake Superior. Group should arrive 10 minutes prior to tourtime.

Lunch on own in Canal Park; Stroll the Lakewalk; Shop theunique stores. Watch ships as they enter the harbor.

Tour the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (TheDepot); a variety of museums in one building, the showcase ofour area’s history and heritage - includes the world-famousLake Superior Railroad Museum on the lower level.

Tour Great Lakes Aquarium – this freshwater aquarium offersa 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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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)

Depart Two Harbors for Split Rock Lighthouse.

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

Stop at Gooseberry Falls;Visit the unique interpretive center/museum/gift shop; View the beautiful waterfalls from the paved walkway. Cost: No charge

Depart for Duluth

Final Evening Dinner

MN ITINERARIESVisit Duluth Boats, Trains and Carriage Rides

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