Minneapolis Queen

Our Exciting 90-minute excursions along the Mississippi River offer great views of the skyline and historic riverfront area of Minneapolis, We also offer Cocktail, Dinner and Brunch cruises and Private Charters for groups from 20-125. The Minneapolis Queen and Paradise Charter Cruises provide Public tours and Private Charters on the Mississippi River, departing from Downtown Minneapolis and Lake Minnetonka!

Public Tours include our Daily Sightseeing Cruises, Happy Hour Pizza Cruises, Friday Night Dinner Cruises, and Sunday Brunch Cruises.

Minneapolis Northwest Tourism

The vibrant cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park & Maple Grove make up the Minneapolis Northwest area. Just minutes northwest of downtown Minneapolis, there is so much at your hotel doorstep from places to shop, delicious places to eat, plus museums, live entertainment, theater and miles of outdoor parks and trails. The area also offers numerous unique venues to hold your next meeting, tournament or event, all with free parking.

Minneapolis Northwest KOA Campground

Level, grassy, shady, or open pull-thru with full hookups (30 or 50 AMP). Big RVs Friendly. Tent sites. Cabins. Swimming Pool, mini-golf, playground, enclosed pavilion, free WiFi and dial-up. 16 miles to Minneapolis Convention Center and Metrodome,25 miles to Mall of America and Valleyfair Amusement Park, 20 miles to state fair, 25 miles to the National Sports Center,10 miles to factory outlet stores, 3 miles to Cabela's store. 10 golf courses within 10 mile. Come and enjoy the country atmosphere and the suburban convenience.

Minneapolis Music Tours

Have an interest in Minneapolis and its rich music history? Then take this tour and see the true origins of the Minneapolis Sound. See where Prince grew up and played his first solo show. See Where the Replacements practiced and hung out. See where some of the biggest hits of the 80’s were recorded. Also included are famous clubs and theaters along with Purple Rain movie sites. This is an intimate group tour with limited space. If we are full we can’t squeeze you in. Thank you for understanding and see you on tour!

Minneapolis International Hostel

The Minneapolis Hostel offers friendly, economical lodging in a century-old mansion. Private rooms for 1 or 2 people from $54.95 - $89.95 per night and beds in shared dorm-style rooms at $39.95 - 44.95 per person. Easy access to diners, night spots and cultural destinations. Large shared kitchen.

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Visit the Minneapolis Institute of Art's world-class collection, ranging from ancient sculpture to contemporary photography. Ranked among the top 10 comprehensive U.S. art museums. Admission, as always, is free.

Minneapolis Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

The Grand Rounds Scenic drive offers a little bit of everything: great scenery, historic sites, modern and contemporary art, outdoor recreation, and great shopping and dining, all within the heart of Minneapolis. Paved walking and biking paths follow tree-lined roadways and parks, circle the Chain of Lakes (Nokomis, Harriet, Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles), pass Minnehaha Creek, and follow the downtown riverfront along the Mississippi.

Minneapolis Convention Center

A blend of form and function, the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) provides aesthetically pleasing and innovative solutions for a variety of conferences, trade shows and events. With nearly 480,000 square feet of trade show space, 87 column-free conference meeting rooms, a 28,000-square-foot ballroom, and an auditorium with superb production and flexible technology options, the facility can handle any event from a small meeting to a large convention or trade show.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

With an ever-changing roster of contemporary art and design exhibitions, receptions, artist talks, and more, there is always a reason to visit MCAD. Gallery spaces include our main gallery, concourse gallery, outdoor sculpture garden, and student-run Gallery 148. Exhibition events are free and open to the public.

Minneapolis City Hall & Hennepin County Courthouse

The City Hall and Courthouse was built between 1887 and 1906. The building has an elegance and grandeur not found in modern building due to its Richardsonian Romanesque architecture and multiple interior design styles. Tours are available the third Wednesday of each month at noon, meeting at the "Father of Waters" statue in the rotunda, or by advance reservation.