Monthly Archives: November 2019

American Swedish Institute

American Swedish Institute Welcome to the American Swedish Institute, or ASI, Minneapolis' Swedish culture center! Featuring Swedish historical exhibits, a stately onsite castle, and various cultural classes and workshops, ASI is one of the most culturally enlightening places your group can visit while in the area. Here guests can 'share their experience around themes of…
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Lake Harriet

Lake Harriet [caption id="attachment_34981" align="alignright" width="425"] Lake Harriet Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to Lake Harriet, Minneapolis' top summer getaway destination! This is the perfect place for your group to stop and enjoy the great outdoors, Lake Harriet offering extensive outdoor recreation opportunities and events. You can hike, bike, swim, picnic, fish, and/or rent kayaks or…
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Minnesota Children’s Museum

Minnesota Children's Museum The Minnesota Children's Museum is a playful, interactive space for younger kids, ideally children ages 1-10. This museum is located in Saint Paul and was first founded here in 1981. Inside this fun museum, you will find exhibits over local state habitats, a rooftop park, a laser maze, an extensive 'pretend town',…
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Minnesota Transportation Museum

Minnesota Transportation Museum Experience a genuine operating roundhouse turntable, one of the last of its kind in the country. Witness restoration of historic railway operating equipment and view blacksmith demonstrations in our forge! - MTM Museum The Minnesota Transportation Museum, or MTM for short, is a Saint Paul hidden gem, this local transportation museum allowing…
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Landmark Center

Landmark Center The Landmark Center is Saint Paul's cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and special events, a historic landmark that we suggest all groups visit during their trip! Inside the Landmark Center, you will find the Saint Paul Visitor Information Center, Landmarket Gift Shop, Anita's Cafe, and a handful of exhibits/galleries.…
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Kids Eat Free in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is a very popular place for our student groups to visit, though sometimes the food choices here may seem quite un-friendly for the kiddos. Between expensive pubs, historic eateries, and politician-filled restaurants, you may be scratching your head wondering where you can take your group to eat that is both kid-friendly and cheap.…
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Guthrie Theater

Guthrie Theater The Guthrie creates transformative theater experiences that ignite the imagination, stir the heart, open the mind and build community through the illumination of our common humanity. - Guthrie Theater Welcome to the Guthrie Theater, the Minneapolis landmark performing arts venue that specializes in theater performance, production, education, and professional training. The Guthrie Theater…
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Rice Park

Rice Park Rice Park, located in downtown Saint Paul, is a popular local gathering place that features a gorgeous central fountain, popular winter festival, and ice rink across the street. There is also an onsite bandstand and fun sculptures of Peanuts characters throughout. There are several regular concerts, festivals, and events here, the biggest being…
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Minnesota Museum of American Art

Minnesota Museum of American Art Our mission is to explore American identities and experiences through art and creativity. - Minnesota Museum of American Art Located in this historic Pioneer Endicott building in downtown Saint Paul, the Minnesota Museum of American Art, or The M for short, is a fun, free, education-filled stop you can make…
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