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The Wren’s Nest
The Wren’s Nest Welcome to The Wren’s Nest, or as it is more formally known, the Joel Chandler Harris House. This Victorian/ Queen Anne-style farmhouse was built around 1870, serving as home to Uncle Remus author Joel Chandler Harris from 1881 to 1908. The home sits on David Abernathy Blvd and takes up 3 acres…
Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City Boardwalk Known as one of the best and most exciting boardwalks in America, the Ocean City Boardwalk will definitely not disappoint! This storied wooden walkway saw it’s beginning around 1902 when local businessmen decided they needed a path with an ocean view when walking to and from work daily. Soon 3 miles of…
Why Take Your Students on a Monuments and Memorials Tour of DC
Our favorite thing to suggest to student groups of any age visiting our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., is a Monuments and Memorials Tour. The iconic landmarks that you will find on this tour are world-famous and likely already at the top of your to-see list, from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial. Most of…
10 Twin City Tours You Need to Take
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are filled to the brim with vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and historical insight, with so much to see, do and learn all throughout the area. Luckily there are a grand plethora of city tours available throughout the Twin Cities, with options from segway and bike tours to…
Basilica of Saint Mary
Basilica of Saint Mary Welcome to America’s first basilica, the Basilica of Saint Mary. This absolutely stunning building sits between 16th and 17th streets in downtown Minneapolis. It was designed by architect Emmanuel Louis Masqueray and contains gorgeous stained glass windows, shrines, and onsite art galleries. During your visit, you will have plenty of opportunities…
Mississippi River Visitor Center
Mississippi River Visitor Center Be sure to save time to visit the Mississippi River Visitor Center while in the Minneapolis – Saint Paul area, this ecological, cultural, and historical information center located within the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota. This center is free, though the museum exhibits and theater will charge admission if…
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota If anyone in your group is interested in becoming a Golden Gopher at the University of Minnesota then be sure to set up a campus visit while you are in town. Even if nobody in your group is particularly interested in the school right off bat, this will be an excellent college…
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum There’s always something interesting to see and do at WAM. Welcome to the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, or WAM for short. The first thing you are going to notice about this museum is the building it is housed in itself, this jaw-dropping design featuring modern stainless steel and brick,…
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…
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet 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 canoes here. There are two beaches you can visit,…
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’,…
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…
