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Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Explore the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior with this self-guided driving tour. Relive tales of harrowing shipwrecks, including the famous tragedy of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Visit historic landmarks like Glensheen Mansion and Pierre the Voyager. Marvel at the cascading waters of Gooseberry Falls State Park and cap off your journey with breathtaking views from Split Rock Lighthouse. This is a drive you simply can’t miss! Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Minneapolis Saint Paul Pedicab Tour

Explore the vibrant cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul with a personalized tour designed for groups of any size. This tour showcases stunning lakes and rich history, ensuring you enjoy a memorable experience whether you're a family or a visitor. Discover the unique charm of each city at your own pace while soaking in the sights and sounds. Tailored to your interests, this tour offers flexibility and personal touch, making it an ideal choice for those looking to truly connect with the Twin Cities. - Personalized tours available for groups of all sizes - Visit beautiful lakes and historical landmarks - Perfect for families and visitors seeking a local experience - Enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests Call 612 338 1128 or visit twintownpedicabs.com if you need more!

Minneapolis Saint Paul Pedicab Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Lake Minnetonka

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Lake Minnetonka

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Minneapolis Indoor Skydiving Admission with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

Minneapolis Indoor Skydiving Admission with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

SEA LIFE Aquarium Minnesota Admission Ticket at Mall of America

Discover marine life wonders at SEA LIFE Minnesota, an aquarium boasting more than 10,000 sea creatures. Located in the Mall of America, SEA LIFE provides the perfect break from shopping and change of scenery. Explore four themed tanks including Amazon River, Atlantis, Sturgeon Lake and Rainbow Reef. Check out the Octopus Garden, gaze eyes on the world’s largest crab species, and walk through an underwater tunnel and see the underbellies of stingrays and turtles.

SEA LIFE Aquarium Minnesota Admission Ticket at Mall of America

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Voyageurs National Park Boat Tours

Set out on a scenic boat tour through the breathtaking waters of Voyageurs National Park. This guided adventure offers not only stunning views but also a rich tapestry of history as you explore historic sites and encounter diverse wildlife, including loons, bald eagles, and black bears. Enjoy complimentary beverages as we make regular stops at convenient locations with bathroom facilities, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone. With a knowledgeable captain at the helm, this tour is perfect for nature lovers and families alike, providing a memorable day in the great outdoors. - Scenic guided boat tour through Voyageurs National Park - Small group boat tour limited to 6 guests - Spot local wildlife like loons, bald eagles, and black bears - Comfortable journey with complimentary beverages and bathroom stops - Led by an experienced captain with insights into the park's history

Voyageurs National Park Boat Tours

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15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior

7 to 9 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Minnesota's Ultimate High Ropes Course

We start our tours with Ground School for a hands-on orientation of your equipment, and training from professional guides. You'll be clipped-in the entire time, ready to tackle the adventure. Explore at your own pace. Our high ropes course is built with a series of elevated platforms, cables, ropes and obstacles that are securely attached to poles. The course is designed to challenge participants both physically and mentally. The elements require participants to balance, climb, swing and sometimes leap between platforms. Our high ropes course is located in the Minnesota River Valley, adding to the adventure and provides a scenic backdrop for your experience.

Minnesota's Ultimate High Ropes Course

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour

We start our tours with Ground School for a hands-on orientation of your equipment (harness & safety lanyards) and controlling your speed. Two professional staff guide your experience and will remain with you across all 14 lines. Over a mile of ziplining for 2.5 hours of exhiliration. The course starts in the trees, proceeds to our highest and longest lines that take your above the treetops and then you finish with our fastest ziplines. During your adventure, you'll be able to climb up a spiral staircase to the ziplines and admire the most epic views. Cross over a 170 foot suspension bridge for some exciting and stellar views.

Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Minnehaha Falls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Minneapolis

Minnehaha Falls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Minneapolis

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Boats and Burgers Cruise on Lake Minnetonka

Savor a delightful two-hour cruise on Lake Minnetonka aboard a spacious two-story yacht, featuring a narrated journey past stunning homes, parks, and marinas. Enjoy mouthwatering cheeseburgers alongside all the fixings, chips with dip, pasta salad, fresh fruit, and cookies for dessert. Beer, wine, and cocktails are available for purchase, ensuring a refreshing experience as you take in the scenic beauty of the lake. Perfect for families and friends looking for a casual dining experience on the water. - Two-hour narrated cruise around Big Island on Lake Minnetonka - Mouthwatering cheeseburgers, chips, and desserts included - Beer, wine, and cocktails available for purchase - Scheduled on Wednesdays and Sundays at designated times

Boats and Burgers Cruise on Lake Minnetonka

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Canoe National Forest Lakes (Lutsen/Grand Marais)

Canoe National Forest Lakes (Lutsen/Grand Marais)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Choose your challenge: Stay low or go high on our 5 level ropes and zipline course.

We are the only climbing and zipline course built into a forest in the state. You are surrounded by woods and have views of Lake Superior too. The course is perfect for people with varying abilities since you choose how hard you want to work. We are easy to reach with a location close to the main road. Plus, we are in the midst of the best hiking, state parks, and beaches on the North Shore. It is easy to make a full day or weekend of a visit here. We accept more than 100 climbers per day but only 20 climbers each half hour. We welcome big groups as long as we can schedule them.

Zipline and Climb in a Forest on Lake Superior's North Shore

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Paddleboard yoga on the most popular lake in Minneapolis

Paddleboard yoga on the most popular lake in Minneapolis

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Stillwater MN

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Stillwater. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll follow a Driving Map and explore the city's outskirts. The exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Stillwater MN

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Duluth MN

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Duluth. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Duluth MN

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Outdoor Escape Room in Minneapolis - Downtown East

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Downtown Minneapolis and the Mill District. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings made less than 7 days before your play date will be scheduled for local pickup. For bookings made 7+ days in advance, our team will contact you to arrange shipping.

Outdoor Escape Room in Minneapolis - Downtown East

Aerial Lift Bridge sights

See Duluth, Minnesota, from the air during a small-group helicopter tour that travels 30 miles (48 kilometers) along the north shore of Lake Superior. Settle into your comfortable window seat and enjoy spectacular birds-eye views as you fly over the Port Terminal, aerial lift bridge, and Canal Park waterways, and along the north shore, taking in views of the Glensheen Mansion, Hawks Ridge, and the Lester River.

30-Mile North Shore Helicopter Tour

18 to 22 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Great Big Game Show Minneapolis Immersive Set at Mall of America

Get ready for an experience so immersive that you will leave feeling like a game show legend! Every 60-minute game show consists of 5 rounds of mini-games that are customized to your groups skill level. Every round offers a different kind of gameplay from strategy to luck to trivia and more! Blockchain let’s you complete by answering trivia questions to connect your chain before the other team; Drawing In The Dark has you guessing what your blindfolded teammate is drawing within 45 seconds; Major Miners is where you guess the LEAST popular answer to a survey question; Spin Out gives you that iconic “spin the wheel” moment. And that’s only 4 of our 17+ mini-games that your gameshow could include!

Great Big Game Show Minneapolis Immersive Set at Mall of America

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at the Mall of America

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at the Mall of America

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Saint Paul's Soaring Sights!

See the other side of the Twin Cities, without hours of itinerary planning, during this scavenger hunt in Saint Paul. Grab a few family members and your friends for this interactive group game through the city. Play together to solve clues or go head-to-head when completing challenges unique to the player. Earn points while viewing sites such as Rice Park, the State Capitol, and the mighty Mississippi River.

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Saint Paul's Soaring Sights!

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Group Rock Climbing in Interstate Park

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Saint Paul by Zombie Scavengers

Walk around Saint Paul while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to find (in any order you choose) to help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items, as well as completing some zombie themed challenges. Figure out the best game plan to get the most points in order to survive. A remote host will chat with you during the game if you have any questions. Prove you can survive the zombie apocalypse in Saint Paul for bragging rights with all your friends!

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Saint Paul by Zombie Scavengers

1 hourFree Cancellation

St. Paul Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Navigate through the vibrant streets of St. Paul in an interactive scavenger hunt that blends adventure with history. Uncover hidden gems like the Germania Bank building and the iconic Greenman House while learning intriguing stories, including the tale of Billie Frechette and her connection to John Dillinger. This app-led activity allows you to explore at your own pace, making it perfect for families, friends, or couples looking for a unique outing. Enjoy the freedom of no reservations and a flexible schedule, all while experiencing the city's rich heritage.

St. Paul Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

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