Mississippi River Cruises From Minnesota – Basics About Three Several Minnesota Cruises On The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the fourth longest river in the entire world and it starts from a small stream at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, before meandering through ten states on its almost 4.000 miles journey to the Gulf of Mexico. For more than a century, riverboats chugged the length of the Mississippi River, hauling tourists to over 40 scenic ports. Although since 2008 the legislation prevented these historic wooden ships from hosting tours during the night, cruises during the day are an extraordinary way of exploring this river`s northern parts in Minnesota.
Try to enjoy a scenic cruise tour through historic and cultural downtown Minneapolis on board Minneapolis Queen. Relax on a narrated guided tour while you will also explore one of the largest locks along the Mississippi River and see the dramatic wonder of St. Anthony Falls.
A wide variety of cruise tours will be available, including the Lock cruise tour and the famous Happy Hour Pizza each and every Wednesday or Thursday evening. A night dinner cruise starting from Friday will server you up many delights such as chicken breast stuffed with Minnesota wild rice or beef tenderloin served with Bordelaise sauce. The Paradise Lady is a luxury yacht which will offer an comfortable seeting for the Sunday Brunch Cruise, featuring a wide variety of eggs, breads, meats or pastries along with Belgian Waffles. The ships will also be chartered for any special events for groups of 20 to over 140 passengers. School field excursions will also be welcome.
Paradise Charter Cruises
700 Sibley Street NE
888 559 8058
http://twincitiescruises.com
Padelford Riverboats
Leaving from Harriet Island from St. Paul, Padelford Riverboats will provide a wide range of specialty cruise tours each and every day from April through late September. You will be able to experience extraordinary wilderness areas, rich riparian waterfowl as well as travel back in time as you will be enjoying historical sceneries. Additionally to sightseeing cruise tours, you will also be able to enjoy some of the local cuisines on the brats cruise, which will provide complimentary brats and two for one beer. A margarita cruise tour will be provided every week, free taco bar included in the passage. Various romantic dinner cruise tours will depart a few times per week, which will feature tasteful entrees including baked manicotti and pot roast with all the trimmings.
Padelford hosts the Big River Journey Science cruise tour as well, for students 4th to 6th grade, where kids will be able to see river invertebrates firsthand, learn as much as they can about riparian wildlife or geology, as well as marvel at the extraordinary wonders encountered along the way.
Padelford Riverboats Boat Co.
Harriet Island
800 543 3908
http://riverrides.com
Minneapolis Tours
You may spend the day enjoying Minneapolis by land or water. Start the tour by seeing the sites of Minneapolis on a narrated guided cruise, including the beautiful Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Browse the Farmer`s Market from Minneapolis where fresh fruits, vegetables or various plants will be among the items from which you may choose what you desire. Embark on one of the available paddleboats and travel the lazy river while an experienced guide will narrate you about the area`s history. Travel through urban areas or the wonderful wilderness to the Pig`s Eye Cave, which has been named after a one-eyed bootlegger who once has sold moonshine to the local people. This mixed tour will run each and every Thursday from early June through late August.
Minneapolis Tours
888 307 4168
http://minneapolistours.net
