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LOOK FOR THESE UPCOMING GROUP-FRIENDLY MINNESOTA EVENTS

Edina Art FairJune 2 – 4

Duluth AirshowJune 3 & 4

Northern SparkJune 10

41st Annual Grandma’s MarathonJune 17

Twin Cities Pride Festival June 18 – 25

X Games Minneapolis July 13 – 16

Bayfront Blues Festival August 11 – 13

Minnesota Renaissance Festival

August 19 – October 1

MetaCon September 1 – 3

Minnesota State Fair August 24 – September 4

Defeat of Jesse James Days September 6 – 10

Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair September 9 & 10

New Ulm Oktoberfest October 7 – 15

Bentleyville November 18 – December 26

St. Paul Winter Carnival January 25 – February 4

Bold North Festival January 26 – February 4

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Extraordinary group-friendly experiences await you! Our renown destinations and hospitality showcase the best of

Minnesota, including:

SHOPPING

THEATRE & ARTS

FESTIVALS

TRIBAL HISTORY

AGRICULTURE

INDUSTRY & COMMERCE

NATURE & RECREATION

Let Tour Minnesota Association help you plan your next itinerary. Look inside for new and unique itineraries and personalized,

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Albert Lea .......................................................................................................................................Best Western Plus by The Mall of America ..................................................................................Bloomington CVB ..........................................................................................................................Burnsville CVB .................................................................................................................................Chanhassen Dinner Theatres .......................................................................................................The Crossroads of Native America ..............................................................................................Crowne Plaza Bloomington .........................................................................................................Visit Duluth ......................................................................................................................................Eagan CVB .....................................................................................................................................Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark ................................................................................................Explore Minnesota Tourism ...........................................................................................................Explore White Bear ........................................................................................................................Fairmont CVB .................................................................................................................................Gray Line Minnesota .....................................................................................................................Historic Theatre Group • Orpheum, State and Pantages Theatres ........................................History Theatre ...............................................................................................................................Inver Grove Heights CVB ..............................................................................................................Lady of the Lake ............................................................................................................................Landmark Center ..........................................................................................................................Little Falls CVB ................................................................................................................................Mall of America .............................................................................................................................Meet Minneapolis ..........................................................................................................................Minneapolis Northwest CVB .........................................................................................................MN Field Trip Library & EXPO ........................................................................................................Mystic Lake Casino Hotel .............................................................................................................Northfield Lines Inc. .......................................................................................................................Northrop at the U of M ..................................................................................................................Old Log Theatre .............................................................................................................................Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen .......................................................................Pine Tree Apple Orchard ..............................................................................................................Pinstripes .........................................................................................................................................Plymouth Playhouse ......................................................................................................................Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot ..............................................................................Richfield Bus Company .................................................................................................................Roseville Visitors Association .........................................................................................................Visit Saint Paul ................................................................................................................................Sawatdee Thai Restaurants ..........................................................................................................Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium ......................................................................................................Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, The ........................................................................................................Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours ......................................................................................................Twin Cities Premium Outlets .........................................................................................................Valleyfair .........................................................................................................................................Voigt’s Motorcoach Travel ...........................................................................................................Wabasha Street Caves .................................................................................................................Wallace Carlson Printing ...............................................................................................................Visit Winona ....................................................................................................................................

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SIGHTS, TASTES & SOUNDS OF DULUTH3 days | Duluth

DAY 1: Arrive in Duluth around 3pm

` Check into The Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark or The Inn on Lake Superior

` Board motor coach and head to the Vista for a dinner cruise on Lake Superior.

DAY 2: ` Breakfast buffet at The Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark

` Head to the Lake Superior Transportation Museum for a tour

` Partner with Duluth Experience for a Brewery/History Tour; lunch at Blackwoods

` Load motor coach and head to Gooseberry Falls - take a walk through Gooseberry Falls. There are paved walkways and there is no charge.

` Stop at Betty’s Pies for a treat on way back to Duluth.

` Freshen up at hotel before loading motor coach for Canal Park.

` Dinner and shopping on your own in Canal Park. Motor coach will return guests to hotel.

DAY 3: ` Breakfast buffet at the Hotel. ` Load motor coach and head to Enger Tower for stunning views of Duluth and a walk through the park

` Head to Great Lakes Aquarium to see great views of species in Lake Superior

` Lunch at Clyde Ironworks.Depart for home.

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Janet Fawcett | Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark | 218-728-3601 | pg. 30

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DULUTH SCENIC3 days | Duluth

DAY 1: Arrive early evening and check in to hotel

` Dinner at award-winning Grandma’s Saloon and Grill. Stroll through canal park shops and Aerial Bridge

DAY 2: ` Breakfast at hotel ` City Tour with step-on guide and free passenger gift bag ` Board the North Shore Scenic Railroad for one-way, narrated trip to Two Harbors. Arrange for motor coach pick up

` Visit the interpretive center and falls at Gooseberry Falls State Park ` Tour Split Rock Lighthouse ` Dinner at Betty’s Pies ` Travel back to Duluth hotel

DAY 3: ` Breakfast at hotel ` Arrive at Historic Congdon Estate for Glensheen Mansion tour

` Lunch at a lakeside restaurant ` Board Vista cruise for a narrated Sightseeing Cruise

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Kim Kervina | Visit Duluth | 218-625-8115 | [email protected] | pg. 19

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SCANDANAVIAN ARTS & CULTURE TOUR1 day | Chisago Lakes Area

DAY 1: Load bus in Minneapolis and head for Chisago Lakes area

` Stop at Sven Factory Outlet for hand-made clogs ` Arrive at Taylors Falls Recreation for Scenic Boat Tour with boxed lunch ` Drive through Franconia Sculpture Park ` Experience early Swedish immigrant life at Gamelgarden Museum ` Dinner at Eichten’s Bistro for unique cheeses, meats and more ` Take in a show at the Festival Theatre

Return to Minneapolis

SIGHTS & TASTES TOUR1 day | Chisago Lakes Area

DAY 1: ` Take a walking tour through the unique Interstate State Park ` Return to Taylors Falls for quaint shoppes and historic landmarks ` Relax and enjoy nature’s work at Winehaven Winery ` Taylors Falls Scene Boat Tour – Dinner Cruise

ADVENTURE DAY1 day | Chisago Lakes Area

DAY 1: ` Take a walking tour at Interstate State Park

` Pack a lunch and enjoy a leisurely 7-mile paddle on the St. Croix River

` Head to Wild Mountain Waterpark for Alpine Slides, Go Karts & more!

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Bonnie Flikke | Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours | 651-465-6315 | pg. 38

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SUN, FUN, MUSIC & MORE2 days | July 12-13, 2017 | Twin Cities

DAY 1: ` Tour the newly renovated Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota

` Enjoy Northrop’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series on the plaza with Surdyk’s lunch & beverage

` Stroll through the U of M campus and Coffman Memorial Union ` Head to The Commons Hotel to freshen up before dinner ` Dinner at Fogo de Chao in downtown Minneapolis ` See Motown The Musical at the Orpheum Theatre

Return to The Commons Hotel

DAY 2: ` Breakfast at The Commons Hotel ` Tour final projects at the School of Architecture gallery ` Stop by Dinkytown staple, Annie’s Parlour for famous malts and more

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Kelli Hoskins | Orpheum, State, and Pantages Theatares | 612-373-5644 | pg. 31

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SIP, SAVOR, SHOP3 days | Northwest Metro; Minneapolis | Millennials

DAY 1: ` Happy Hour at Omni Brewing, Maple Grove Food Truck Friday ` Shopping at Shoppes at Arbor Lakes or back to Hotel for free time

DAY 2: ` Breakfast at hotel ` Minneapolis – Historic Segway Tour ` Lunch – Mill City Farmer’s Market ` Mill City Tour or Guthrie Theatre Tour ` Surly Brewing for happy hour and dinner ` Shopping at Shoppes at Arbor Lakes ` Return to hotel

DAY 3: ` Brunch at Granite City

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Annette Belding | Minneapolis Northwest CVB | 763-566-7722 | pg. 25

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SMAAASH, CASH, SCORE & SCREAM3 days | South Metro and Twin Cities | All Ages

DAY 1: ` Valleyfair all day (rides, waterpark, shows); group catered lunch ` Dinner on your own at the park ` Return to hotel in Eagan

DAY 2: ` Mystic Lake Day (gambling, golf, spa, live entertainment) ` Shuttles to MOA for world-class shopping or to experience the new SMAAASH attraction. Light rail trains available to St. Paul and Minneapolis

` Dinner on own

DAY 3: ` Breakfast at hotel ` Paisley Park Tour ` Lunch ` Landscape Arboretum ` Dinner Cruise on Lake Minnetonka

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Denise Olsen | Eagan CVB | 866-324-2620 | pg. 20-21

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PRINCE HIGHLIGHT TOUR2 days | Chanhassen Area | Adults & Prince Fans

DAY 1: ` Prince’s childhood home ` Tour of First Ave and photo op with his gold star ` Lunch in Minneapolis ` Paisley Park tour ` Check in at Country Inn & Suites Chanhassen with welcome reception (light apps)

` Concert Series at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres; on-stage photo op ` Dinner at CDT or nearby restaurant

DAY 2: ` Breakfast at hotel ` Matinee performance at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Peggy Lushine | Chanhassen Dinner Theatres | 952-934-1547 | pg. 29

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SEAS THE DAY TOUR(group exclusive activity)1 Day | Twin Cities | All Ages

DAY 1: Start the day with a lunch boat cruise

` Lake Minnetonka -or- Mississippi RiverBus to SEA LIFE Mall of America

` Behind-the-Scenes group tour, led by SEA LIFE guide

Seafood dinner ` Served at one of Mall of America’s many fine dining spots

Board the motor coach and return

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Gloria Bullock | SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium | pg. 37

*Ask about our exclusive swim

with sharks or sleep under the sharks

GROUP ONLY EVENTS.

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FAIRMONT ARTS & AGRICULTURE2 days | Fairmont | Arts and Agriculture

DAY 1: AN EVENING WITH THE ARTSArrive in Fairmont

` Check into your hotel (six local lodging facilities with easy access from I-90 offer the perfect accommodations for your overnight stay)

` Afternoon: Experience live music, theatre or fine art displays at the Red Rock Center for the Arts, a beautifully restored and nationally registered historic landmark

` Lakeside Dinner (witness a breathtaking view of our lakes with a picnic in the park or by visiting one of our popular lakeside dining establishments)

` Evening: Take in a show featuring world-class entertainment at the historic Fairmont Opera House, Minnesota’s oldest operating theater

DAY 2: DEEP ROOTS AND THE GROWTH OF AN INDUSTRY ` Breakfast at the hotel (featuring a presentation with an inside view of modern agriculture and the thriving industry that has grown out of its humble origins)

` Morning: Head over to Heritage Acres Agricultural Interpretive Center, where you can step into an immersive experience of life on the farm and in rural communities of days gone by. Tours outline our agricultural history with authentic farm and community buildings, an indoor “Prairieville” exhibit featuring a full-scale recreation of a 1940’s Main Street, and an indoor museum filled with vehicles and implements from our agricultural past

` Mid-morning: Stroll through acres of apple trees and sample the local produce at Timberlake Orchard. While you’re there, pick up some apples, a fresh baked pie or some locally grown honey in their retail store

` Lunch at one of the unique eateries and restaurants that carry on legacies from Fairmont’s storied past

Head on your way with a newfound understanding of our agricultural industry and the impact it has had on our lives, our culture, and our communities throughout history.

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Benjamin Landsteiner | Visit Fairmont | 507-235-8585 | pg. 22

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HISTORY & CULTURE MYSTERY TOUR3 days | Twin Cities, Burnsville, Winona, Wabasha/Red Wing Young & Active Adults

DAY 1: ` Wabasha Street Cave or Gangster Tour ` Box Lunch at Northrop ` Northrop Tour ` Outdoor afternoon concert ` Dinner at local restaurant ` Broadway show at the Orpheum Theatre ` Overnight at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, the Depot

DAY 2: ` Breakfast at hotel ` Depart for Burnsville ` Abdallah Candies for shopping and presentation

` Ski, snowboard or tube at Buck Hill year-round on the artificial ski slope

` Lunch at Black Diamond at Buck Hill ` Drive the scenic river route to Winona ` Minnesota Marine Art Museum tour ` Check in and refresh at the AmericInn hotel in Winona

` Dinner at Signatures Restaurant ` Evening refreshments at Island City Brewing Company

DAY 3: ` Breakfast at hotel ` Winona City Tour with the mayor as the step-on guide!

` Watkins Museum ` Option 1 – Wabasha for lunch and National Eagle Center tour

` Option 2 – Red Wing for lunch and Red Wing Shoe tour

Return home

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Donna Bremer | Wabasha Street Caves | 651-292-1220 | pg. 40 & Back cover

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FALL INTO AUTUMN3 days | Roseville, Saint Paul

DAY 1: ` Enjoy a scenic cruise aboard the Padelford Riverboats

` Check into your Roseville Hotel ` Enjoy a hands on culinary experience at Cooks of Crocus Hill

DAY 2: ` Enjoy breakfast at your Roseville Hotel

` Head to Saint Paul and learn when Saint Paul was “rotten to the core” with the Saint Paul Gangster Tours

` Enjoy lunch at the Wabasha Street Caves

` Depart for White Bear Lake ` Tour the Pine Tree Apple Orchard ` Head back to Roseville ` Enjoy dinner in Roseville ` Create your own “masterpiece” at Painting with a Twist

` Enjoy a nightcap at Bent Brewstillery

DAY 3: ` Depart hotel, receive complimentary rose from the Roseville Visitors Association

` View a glass blowing demonstration at FOCI Center for Glass Arts

Depart for home

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Roseville Visitors Association, 877-980-3002 | Visit Saint Paul | pg. 26-27

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THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI TOUR3 days | Inver Grove Heights

DAY 1: Travel to Minneapolis

` Sightseeing Cruise and lunch on Paradise Charter Cruises on the Mississippi River

` Visit Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and gardens at Como Zoo & Conservatory

` Head to hotel in Inver Grove Heights to check in and freshen up

` Dinner on your own (5 restaurants within 1/3 mile of the hotels)

` Free evening: Guests can relax in the hotel, walk to AMC Inver Grove Heights Movie Theatre to see a movie, or enjoy a beverage on the B-52 Burgers & Brew rooftop patio

DAY 2: ` Continental breakfast at hotel ` Take a tour of the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing Museum

` Stretch legs and enjoy views of the Mississippi River at Swing Bridge Park

` Lunch at Mississippi Pub, located on the shores of the Mississippi River

` Shopping and garden workshop at Gertens Garden Center

` Freshen up at hotel ` Old World Pizza for dinner ` Show at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

DAY 3: ` Continental Breakfast ` Shop, explore and have lunch at Mall of America

Head home

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Tracy Shimek | Inver Grove Heights CVB | 651-451-2266 | pg. 23

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MANSIONS, MUSEUMS & MORE2 days | Little Falls

DAY 1: ` Mississippi River bridge ` Maple Island Park with a dam nestled in the center of downtown ` Linden Hill Historic Mansions tours ` Rosenmeier Home Historic tours ` Pine Grove Zoo ` Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site

DAY 2: ` MN Military Museum (Camp Ripley) ` MN Fishing Museum ` Vintage Courthouse tours

Little Falls is Located Two Hours North from the Twin Cities Area on the bank of the Mississippi

FOR MORE INFO ON THIS TOUR CONTACT:Little Falls CVB | 320-616-4959 | pg. 24

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Albert Lea Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 102 W. Clark StreetAlbert Lea, MN 56007Phone: 507.373.2316Email: [email protected]: www.albertleatourism.org

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Itinerary Planning: Yes

Group-Friendly Hotels: Yes

Group-Friendly Restaurants: Yes

Meet and Greet: Yes

Restrooms Available: Yes

Tour Guides Available: Yes

Receptive Services: Yes

Albert Lea, also known as “The Land

Between the Lakes,” offers breathtaking

beauty nestled between Fountain and

Albert Lea Lakes! Offering unique tours,

learning experiences, active senior trips

and recreational activities.

No matter where you are coming from

let us be your Community Concierge to

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

Restrooms Available: No


Receptive Services: YesThe Bloomington Convention & Visitors

Bureau has an array of services for

more successful tour planning and

implementation. We can help from start

to finish and our FREE services eliminate

the tedious work of calling hotels.

help you prepare for your visit,

thoughtfully create your itinerary, and

assist you in making reservations with our

attractions, dining, and hotels for your trip

to Albert Lea.

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Visit DuluthAddress: 21 West Superior Street Suite 100Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 800.438.5884 x115 Contact: Kim KervinaEmail: [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 the scenic

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



Experience BurnsvilleAddress: 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 and

much more. Visit www.burnsvillemn.com

for more information on planning the

perfect tour!

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Meet and Greet: Yes

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

From bustling downtowns to untouched

wilderness, pine forests to bluff country,

and historic landmarks to modern-day

attractions, Minnesota is incredibly diverse.

If you’re looking for arts and culture, you’ll

find it here. Places to reconnect with family

and friends? We’ve got those, too. Discover

all the things that can be found only in

Minnesota at exploreminnesota.com.

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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 FairmontAddress: 323 East Blue Earth AveFairmont, MN 56031Phone: 507.235.8585Email: [email protected]: www.visitfairmontmn.com

Fairmont offers beautiful lakeside dining

venues and world-class entertainment

at the Fairmont Opera House and Red

Rock Center for the Arts. Experience the

Center Creek Orchard Fall Festival or the

Heritage Acres Agricultural Interpretive

Center.

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Inver Grove Heights CVBAddress: 5782 Blackshire PathInver Grove Heights, MN 55076Phone: 651.451.2266Email: [email protected]: www.VisitIGH.com

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Meet and Greet: No


Tour Guides Available: No

Receptive Services: No

Inver Grove Heights is centrally located

to both downtown St. Paul and Mall

of America®, with beautiful views of

the Mississippi River from Swing Bridge

Park, a variety of dining options, and

comfortable hotel accommodations.

Visit WinonaAddress: 160 Johnson St.Winona, MN 55987Phone: 507-452-0735Contact: Mary FarrellVisitor Services CoordinatorEmail: [email protected]: www.visitwinona.com

fine museums. A step-on guide is

available to give your group a guided

tour of the city.

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Meet and Greet: Yes




Visit Winona assists group tour planners

with arrangements to visit attractions,

book lodging and make reservations

at dining establishments. Winona is

located along the Great River Road on

the Mississippi River and offers group

tours. Many options from trolley tours to

riverboat cruises and is home to many

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Little FallsAddress: 606 1st Street SELittle Falls, MN 56345Phone: 320.616.4959Contact: Kris VonBergeExecutive DirectorEmail: [email protected]: www.littlefallsmn.com

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Free Parking: Yes

Group Rates/Discounts: Yes

ADA/Handicap Accessible: Yes

Comp Policy for Driver/Escort: Yes

What size groups can you accommodate:

100

Do you operate all year: YesWe welcome you to the Historic town

filled with Mansions, Museums and a

Great River Arts Center (performances/

exhibits). The downtown district has

Shopping, and great dining choices.

Step on guides available – exciting

history & fun.

LITTLE FALLSMansions and Museums on the Mississippi River

and we have a Zoo www.littlefallsmn.com

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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


Tour Guides Available: No

Receptive Services: YesWorld-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



Receptive Services: YesThe 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 600 Roseville, MN 55113Phone: 877.980.3002 ext 102Contact: Carrie Ford, CTISDirector of Sales & MarketingEmail: [email protected]: www.visitroseville.com

Roseville, perfectly positioned just 10

minutes from 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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For 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.

Visit Saint Paul - Official Convention & Visitors BureauAddress: 175 W Kellogg Blvd, Suite 502St. Paul, MN 55102Phone: 615.265.4900Contact: Nick CusickMarketing & Media Relations ManagerEmail: [email protected]: www.visitsaintpaul.com

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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 Rooftop

MN Field Trip Library & ExpoAddress: 8014 Highway 55 #130Minneapolis, MN 55427Phone: 612.518.8353Email: [email protected]: www.mnfieldtriplibrary.org

Plan your group travel itineraries and

onsite programs using our password-free

website, monthly email ALERTS & printed

GUIDE. Browse Minnesota’s BEST

destinations, events, performers &

assemblies - even download their

brochures from our password-free

website! Designed for planners of senior/

active adult and student/youth group

travels & activities.

Wallace Carlson PrintingAddress: 10825 Greenbrier RoadMinnetonka, MN 55305Phone: 952.545.1645Email: [email protected]: 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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Chanhassen Dinner TheatresAddress: 501 W 78th StChanhassen, MN 55317Mailing Address: PO Box 100Chanhassen, MN 55317-0100Phone: 952.934.1547Email: [email protected]: www.chanhassenDT.com

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS


Minimum Number for Group Rate: 12

Complimentary Offer Available: Yes

Handicap Accessible: Yes

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.

The Crossroads of Native AmericaAddress: 400 North Hiawatha AvenuePipestone, MN 56164Phone: 507.825.3734Email: [email protected] Web: rona4641.wixsite.com/keepers/pipe-origin-stories

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

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Entrance to Depot: Free

Story telling and dance demos

Group Sales/Discounts: 10%

Minimum number for Group Rate: 20


Bus Parking: Yes, on street

Small indoor space: 15 people

Large outdoor space

organization. We believe it is important

to preserve each tribe’s unique art &

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Located along the shores of Lake

Superior in Duluth, MN our hotels are

at the center of your exciting new

sightseeing destination. We’re happy

to help with accommodations and

itinerary. One call does it all.

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Type of Parking: Street

Meeting/Event space: Yes

Edgewater Hotel and WaterparkAddress: 2400 London RdDuluth, MN 55812Phone: 218-728-3601Email: [email protected]: www.duluthwaterpark.com

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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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Meeting/Event Space: YesOffers a variety of apples, homemade

bakery/dessert products, cider and apple

gift items. Family outing-wagon rides,

corn maze and PYO Pumpkins in October.

Strawberry Season Mid June to early July.

Apple season Mid August to February.

Great fall shopping stop. Call or visit

website for seasonal hours and events.

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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


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This season, your group can experience

brand-new shows to Minneapolis, Tony

Award® winners, and returning classics!

*Weekday matinees available for Aladdin, Waitress, and The Phantom of the Opera

2017–2018 BANK OF AMERICA BROADWAY ON HENNEPIN SEASON

PRESENTED BY HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST

RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY!ALADDINSeptember 15 – October 8, 2017

FINDING NEVERLANDOctober 31 – November 5, 2017

WAITRESSNovember 21 – 26, 2017

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERADecember 13 – 31, 2017

THE HUMANSFebruary 13 – 18, 2018

SCHOOL OF ROCKMarch 6 – 11, 2018

SOMETHING ROTTENApril 3 – 8, 2018

JERSEY BOYSApril 24 – 29, 2018

CHICAGOJune 5 – 10, 2018

LOVE NEVER DIESJune 26 – July 1, 2018

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History TheatreAddress: 30 10th St ESt Paul, MN 55101Phone: 651.292.4320 Email: [email protected]: www.historytheatre.com

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Bus Parking: Yes

Meet & Greet Services: Yes

FAM/SITE Tour: Yes

Elevators: Yes

Ramps: Yes

Allow service animals: Yes


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History Theatre entertains, educates,

and inspires through creating,

developing, and producing new and

existing works that provide a unique

lens which links our past to the present,

explores our common heritage, and

illuminates the diverse American

experience.

telling real stories about real people

HISTORYTHEATRE.COM 651-292-4320LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL

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Landmark CenterAddress: 75 West 5th StreetSaint Paul, MN 55102Phone: 651.292.3237Email: [email protected] Web: www.landmarkcenter.org

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Group Rates/Discounts: No

Complimentary Offer Available: No


Bus Parking: No (editorial: extremely

limited)

Type of Parking: Street/Meter, nearby

public ramps


The beautifully restored former Federal

Courts Building, Landmark Center, is now

home to two free museums, a café, gift

shop, exhibition gallery, and the host of

many community events.

Lady of the Lake CruisesAddress: #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. Please visit us on the web or

call for more information!

Welcome Aboard!

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Northrop at the U of MAddress: 84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455Phone: 612.625.1578Email: [email protected]: www.northrop.umn.edu

Located in the heart of the U of M Twin

Cities campus, Northrop presents world-

class dance and music performances,

lectures by world leaders, films, exhibits,

and more with an on site cafe and

coffee bar.

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Bus Parking: Yes

Type of Parking: Ramps, garages, lots,

and some neighborhood street/meter.

Parking reservations are available.

Mall of America®Address: 60 East BroadwayBloomington, MN 55425Phone: 952.883.8499Email: [email protected] Web: www.mallofamerica.com/groups

Mall of America (MOA®), located in

Bloomington, MN, is the largest retail

and entertainment complex in the

Western Hemisphere. MOA is home

to more than 520 stores, Nickelodeon

Universe® indoor family amusement

park, SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium,

and many other family attractions. Plus,

enjoy tremendous savings with no sales

tax on clothing or shoes!

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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)



Meeting/Event space: YesProvides public cruise tours and private

charters on beautiful lake Minnetonka

and the majestic Mississippi River.

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Old Log TheatreAddress: 5185 Meadville StExcelsior, MN 55317Phone: 952.474.5951 X 106Email: [email protected]: www.oldlog.com

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All sizes



FAM/SITE Tours: Yes

Allow service animals: YesOne of the oldest professional theaters

in the country, situated on 11 acres near

Lake Minnetonka and minutes away

from the Twin Cities. Open year round,

bringing Broadway to the western

suburbs along with seasonal children’s

shows.

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

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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.

OPENS JULY 62017

Inspired by the

best-seller Growing Up

Lutheran

Goggles of Fun!

Goggles of Fun!

Now Playing thru May 21 st

Now Playing

“...we laughed ‘til we cried!” –Faith Lutheran Church

“...we laughed ‘til we cried!”

TIX 763-553-1600x1 Groups (10+) 763-383-1073 plymouthplayhouse.com FREE PARKING!

3 HOT SPOTS

Award-winning Dining

UNDER 1 ROOF

Stay & Play Packages

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

Experience something new with your

group - Feed the Stingrays at our ever

popular Stingray pool! Also discover

thousands of creatures from sharks to

sea turtles all in SEA LIFE Aquarium at

Mall of America.

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Taylors Falls Scenic Boat ToursAddress: 220 South StTaylors Falls, MN 55084Mailing Address: P.O. Box 235Phone: 651.465.6315Email: [email protected]: www.taylorsfallsboat.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.

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Minimum number for Group Rate: 10-40


Handicap Accessible: Handicapped

Friendly- please call for details



Event space: Yes

Enjoy a combination boat tour and a deluxe box lunch on board one of our boats. Join one of our daily excursions and a deluxe box lunch as you tour the St. Croix River Valley. Your meal includes: deli sandwich, bag of chips, fruit, cookie and a soda or lemonade. Minimum of 10 people.

Since 1906 group tours have enjoyed the scenic beauty of the world famous Dalles of the St. Croix River by excursion boat. Our fleet of excursion boats includes the Taylors Falls Queen and the Taylors Falls Princess. These authentic paddlewheel boats are perfect to accommodate any group. The “Princess” can carry up to 250 passengers with The “Queen” holding up to 149. Both boats are enclosed on the lower level with the upper deck being open.

Your licensed boat pilot and tour guide will point out the unique rock formations that were left behind as the glaciers retreated thousands of years ago. Among the most outstanding formations is the huge stone cross for which the St. Croix River was named. “St. Croix” means Holy Cross.

Try our combination boat tour and luncheon buffet on board one of our authentic paddlewheel river boats. Relax for 2 hours and enjoy an outstanding luncheon while your river boat pilot and tour guide point out the unique rock formations and the history of the St. Croix River Valley. Your meal includes: 5oz chicken breast served with dollar buns, garlic mashed potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, brownie, coffee, & water. Minimum of 40 People.

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Bus Parking: Yes

Free Parking: Yes



FAM/SITE Tours: Yes

Comp Policy for Driver/Escort: Yes

Meet & Greet Services: Yes

Allow service animals: Yes

What size groups can you accommodate? All sizes

Are you seasonal or operate all year: All year

Twin Cities Premium Outlets is located 5

miles south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul

Airport on Hwy 77. We offer a food

court and over 100 Outlet Stores, where

you can save 25- 65% off every day.

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 shopping 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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Handicap Accessible: Please call

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Twin Cities Premium OutletsAddress: 3965 Eagan Outlets PkwyEagan, MN 55122Phone: 612.284.4595Email: [email protected]: www.premiumoutlets.com/twincities.com

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ValleyfairAddress: One Valleyfair DriveShakopee, MN 55379Phone: 952.496.5331 (Group Sales)952.445.7600 (General Park Information)Email: [email protected] Web: www.valleyfair.com

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With more than 75 rides and attractions,

Valleyfair is the Twin Cities’ amusement

park where your next family adventure

is closer than you think! Discover a

summer of fun from thrilling coasters and

Planet Snoopy to the area’s premier

waterpark and the new 230-foot North

Star.

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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!

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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Gray Line Minnesota – Schmitty & Sons TransportationAddress: 22750 Pillsbury AvenueLakeville, MN 55044Phone: 952.985.7514Contact: Kathryn 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


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



Group Size: All Size

Group Rate Offered: Yes


Meet and Greet: Yes


Tour Services: YesNorthfield Lines/Northfield Tours and

Cruises is your 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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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 making your travel

experience one you want to relive.



Group Size: All



Meet & Greet: Yes


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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

In addition to our deluxe Charter and

Tour services, we also offer daily

“Weekday” service to Rochester MN

from the Twin Cities and from many

other S.W. communities throughout

Minnesota. With operations based

in the Twin Cities, Rochester, and

now several satellite locations,

we’re prepared to serve you to any

destination throughout the U.S. in the

finest equipment available.

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Crowne Plaza Bloomington MSP Airport MOA HotelAddress: 5401 Green Valley DriveBloomington, Minnesota 55437Phone: 952.831.8000 Email: [email protected]: www.cpmsp.com

ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTS


Complimentary Room for

Drivers/Escorts: 50% discount on rate

# of floors: 6 Elevators: 4

Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant: Yes




Restaurant Onsite: Yes

The Crowne Plaza Bloomington MSP

Airport MOA hotel is perfect for leisure

travelers. With a complimentary shuttle

to the airport and Mall of America, we

can get you everywhere you need to

go.

Best Western Plus by Mall of AmericaAddress: 1902 Killebrew DriveBloomington, Minnesota 55425Phone: 952.854.8200Email: [email protected]: www.bestwesternbloomington.com


Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Min# 10


Drivers/Escorts: Yes

Complimentary meal for

Drivers/Escorts: No

# of floors: 2 Elevators: Yes

Handicap Accessible/ADA Compliant:

Yes

Bus Parking: Yes




Special Food Requests?: (Gluten Free) Yes

Do you Offer Box Lunches to go: Yes

We are located directly across the

street from Mall of America. With 211

guest rooms and suites, complimentary

high-speed wireless Internet, Free

deluxe continental breakfast, In-room

microwave, refrigerator, and coffee

service, Red Rossa Italian Grille, with

room service available.

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

Let’s go for maximum fun. Find the

action 24/7 with slots, blackjack and

bingo on one of the Midwest’s largest

gaming floors. Grab a bite or a brew

at distinctive restaurants. Let loose with

free live entertainment every weekend.

Relax in one of nearly 600 newly

renovated hotel rooms and suites, and

take a dip in the indoor atrium pool.

Hit the green on an award-winning

championship golf course and

rejuvenate at The Spa. Mystic Lake Center,

a state-of-the-art new entertainment and

event venue, will debut in late 2017 with

70,000 square feet of dedicated meeting

and convention space and 180 new hotel

rooms. Just 25 minutes from Minneapolis/St.

Paul, Mall of America® and MSP Airport.

ACCOMMODATIONS/RESTAURANTSGroup Rates/Discounts: Yes

Complimentary Room for Drivers/Escorts: Yes




Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot



PinstripesAddress: 3849 Gallagher DrEdina, MN 55435Phone: 952.835.6440Email: [email protected]: www.pinstripes.com



Complimentary Meal for Driver/Escorts: Yes


Bus Parking: Yes

Type of Parking: Valet

Separate Dining Space: Yes

Special Foods Requests? Scratch Kitchen,

everything is made day of to order. GF,

Vegan, DF can all be accommodated

Do you offer box lunches to go? Yes,

we have box lunches as well as a large

catering menu. All available for delivery or

pickup.

At Pinstripes we offer fresh Italian

American Cuisine featuring seasonal,

locally sourced ingredients. Private

dining spaces for small or large groups

and upscale bowling and bocce for

groups of all ages.

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

Sawatdee Thai Restaurants brings

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.


Group Rates/Discounts: Yes #612.338.6451

Complimentary Meal for Driver/Escorts: 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

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Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The DepotAddress: 225 Third Avenue SMinneapolis, MN 55401Phone: 612.758.7894Email: [email protected]: www.marriott.com/mspdd


Group Rates/Discounts: Yes Min# 6


Drivers/Escorts: Yes



Bus Parking: Yes

Type of Parking: Ramp, Lot

Meeting/Event Space: Yes Min# 6


Designed to enhance the enjoyment of

traveling, the full-service Renaissance

Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot treats you

to the history and unique architecture of

a 19th century train depot.

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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.

Co-Presidents

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Directors

Past President

Administrator

Kelli HoskinsDenise Olsen

Brian Turbeville

Margaret Speck

Judith Malmgren

Carrie Ford Janet Fawcett Brian Gens Tracy Shimek

Mark Peterson

Elaine Balk

Orpheum, State, and Pantages TheatresEagan CVB

Wallace Carlson Printing

Northfield Lines, Tours/Cruises

The Travelers Connection

Roseville Visitors AssociationEdgewater Hotel and WaterparkRichfield Bus CompanyInver Grove Heights CVB

MN Field Trip Library

The Travelers Connection

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

Communication Partner: www.wc-print.com

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