Excursions
(See the Preliminary
Program for registration form)
Saturday
Lake Minnetonka Champagne Brunch Cruise
(9AM - 1PM)
St. Paul's Notorious Past: "Gangster Tour"
(1:30PM - 4:30PM)
Mississippi River Boat Cruise (5:15PM - 8:45PM)
Monday
Minnesota Zephyr
(4:30PM - 11:30PM)
Tuesday
Stillwater/St. Croix River Cruise
(5PM - 9:30PM)
Thursday
Stillwater,
Minnesota (9AM - 4PM)
Summit Avenue Walking Tour (9AM - Noon)
Historic Minnesota Tour (1PM - 5PM)
Take Me Out to the Ballgame (5PM - 10PM)
Microbrewery Tour/Blues & Jazz Crawl (7PM - 11PM)
Lake Minnetonka Champagne Brunch Cruise
Experience a wonderful cruise
on the beautiful waters of Lake Minnetonka aboard a 52-foot blue-water
yacht. Enjoy a complete champagne brunch as you view the magnificent
estates along Lake Minnetonka's 100 miles of lush green shoreline.
St. Paul's
Notorious Past: " Gangster Tour"
Today, our guide is the embodiment of the
"Untouchables" that busted kegs and hustled thugs off to the
hoosegow during the days of Prohibition. This was an era when things were
not always what they seemed -- St. Paul was more than a quiet, picturesque
river town. We'll drive by the place where one local gangster blew up a
rival, see where Dillinger had a shoot-out with St. Paul Police, and visit
the former most-exclusive speakeasy in the area.
Mississippi Riverboat Cruise
This Mississippi River Cruise travels through the Upper
St. Anthony Lock, which is the northernmost lock of the 29 on the
Mississippi River and is the deepest -- a descent of 50 feet. The area is
abundant in both history and commerce with old St. Anthony, where
Minneapolis began, on one side and the spectacular downtown skyline on the other. The
cruise takes you under both the new Hennepin Avenue Bridge and the historic
James J. Hill Stone Arch Bridge.
Minnesota
Zephyr
Travel aboard the Minnesota Zephyr dining train for a
journey back in time to the era of the late 1940s. This leisurely
two-and-a-half hour adventure boards in the historic city of Stillwater and
travels along the river, streams, and woodland bluffs of the beautiful St.
Croix River Valley. Before the dining excursion, a guided tour through the
historic city of Stillwater and a short tour of the St. Croix Winery will be
conducted. An exquisitely prepared meal will be served on board.
Stillwater/St. Croix River Cruise
Take a riding tour of this enchanting old river town and
get behind the scenes of history. You'll step back in time aboard a replica
of an 1890s paddlewheel riverboat, the Empress. Here you'll enjoy the sun,
fresh air, and beautiful sights along the St. Croix River. Dinner will
include a delicious buffet of chicken and ribs.
Stillwater,
Minnesota
Upon arrival
to Stillwater, take a guided tour of the enchanting old river town and get
behind the scenes of history. You'll enjoy a delicious group lunch at the
famed Lowell Inn. Following lunch will be a short tour of the Lowell Inn
and a visit to the Northern Vineyards in Stillwater's historic Staples
Mills. Time will be allowed for individual shopping in the many quality
stores in town.
Summit Avenue Walking Tour
Summit Avenue
is the best-known avenue in St. Paul. This monumental boulevard of houses,
churches, synagogues, and schools attracts tourists and natives alike who
stroll past its architectural curiosities and landmarks. This two-mile
walk will introduce you to beautifully restored residences ranging from
Queen Anne to Tudor villas to Georgian and Classic Revival and many more
architectural styles.
Historic Minnesota Tour
Today's Twin
Cities offer a diverse selection of historical sites and museums. Tour
former Governor Alexander Ramsey's House, built in 1872, and enjoy a late
dessert at Forepaugh's, just across the street from the Ramsey House.
You'll also visit the Minnesota State Capitol and end your day at the new
Minnesota History Center, one of the best historical society museums in
the country.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Visit the
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, home of the 1987 and 1991 World Champion Minnesota Twins! Prior to the game, you'll enjoy a "tailgate"
picnic party in the tented plaza area on the stadium grounds.
Microbrewery Tour/Blues & Jazz Crawl
The first stop will be at the
Great Waters Brew Pub. Great Waters is the area's most popular
microbrewery. Next, enjoy live jazz and blues at some of the hottest clubs
in town!
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