We recently booked Paradise for a corporate event. It was so much fun! The waitstaff was amazing -…read moreefficient, quick, attentive - everything you'd want out of them. The captain was fun and quirky and pointed out some of the landmarks along the way. He also had mad DJ skills. I poked my head in and asked if I could "drive" and the Captain said yes! So much fun. Highly recommend.

We spontaneously booked this a day before and were pleasantly surprised at how easy the booking was…read moreand how enjoyable the ride was. Close, plentiful, cheap parking, no crowds as it is a relatively small boat. Inside and outside seating. Fun trek down the river ending with a cool demonstration of the lock and dam system. They have snacks and beverages on board.

Our cruise on the Magnolia Blossom was terrific! We chose a date late in October, but the boat is…read moreheated in the lower level and everyone in our group was very comfortable. Captain Dan helped me plan a wonderful corporate team event with about 20 people and everything went smoothly. We enjoyed the Fajita Bar, drinks, and beautiful scenery. We got to see a sunset and two bald eagles! The Magnolia Blossom is the very special boat and I highly recommend renting it out for your next private party/event. Thank you Captain Dan!

We had our wedding on the magnolia blossom and it was perfect. We had about 50 guests and the staff…read morehelped us plan everything including the buffet for dinner, the DJ, the officiant, and more! Couldn't have asked for a better day.

Great tour! Great tour guide. Last minute and got a ticket easy online!…read moreLoved my time on vacation! A lot of history and interesting facts from the guide. It is such a beautiful city and so much interesting information. Highly recommend !

The Lady Chateau is a luxury yacht with indoor and outdoor spaces and a personable, professional…read morecrew. The charter service operates from a little past flood season in the spring until early October. We chartered them for a groom's dinner. The boat is both elegant and comfortable. It is nicely appointed but they don't allow stiletto heels or black soled shoes (it wrecks the decks) so you have a good excuse to kick off your shoes and relax. The cruise was a great alternative to renting a hall or private room in a restaurant and the price is comparable. We had about 25 in our party. It POURED for most of our cruise, but the boat has a large indoor lounge area and there was enough seating for everyone. Besides the captain, we had two really friendly, competent servers who kept us all dry and made sure the bar and buffet stayed well stocked. Food is all buffet style, catered by the Lake Elmo Inn (yum!) and ranges from appetizer trays to full meals. Meals range from lunch buffet ($15/person) to Captain's Choice ($38/person) with a minimum of 20 people. Drinks extra; they have a compact but full bar. Summer on the St. Croix is fleeting and fabulous--take advantage of this while you can!

It's pretty hard to beat a boat ride on the lake on a beautiful day. This was a sweet little boat…read moretour. We learned a few things about the lake and over all really enjoyed our day. The only downside for me was the music was a little loud and kind of ruined the laid back vibe. But it was clear others enjoyed it!!

Lovely evening, great buffet, unfortunate storm caused delay off dock, late start to fireworks but…read moreoutside their control, Captain Dave and team worked hard to ensure a fabulous night - recommend for a new 4th of July experience.

A must do if you're visiting or as a local as well! For under $25 each you can see d time on the…read moreMississippi and the surrounding banks , hearing how it started and grew into the twin cities. Highly recommend and maybe do a couple of times a summer .

Fun, no frills cruise down the Mississippi and back. Informative pre-recorded narration, but very…read morehard to hear from the back upper deck. Especially when there is a group of women talking loudly non-stop. LOL! A very good value and something different to do in the city. No outside food or beverages are allowed, but they do have snacks and sodas available. This would be even more fun in the fall when the leaves are at peak color.

Visited from San Antonio, TX. I used to visit my Grandparents in Chetek, WI during the summers, and…read moreone year more than fifty years ago now, we visited the St. Croix Falls / Taylor Falls area, and so I wished to see it again and show it to my wife. Beautiful scenery, and especially enjoyed talking with our tour guide Mara.

Took the night boat cruise with live music (by Charlie O). Gorgeous hot summer night which was…read moregreat as once the boat got moving there was a nice breeze. River was still so the cruise was very smooth. Music was great and Charlie was very entertaining. Kyle was on the boat from Winehaven with wine to taste. Great night, I would absolutely take this cruise again. Note if you take this summer night cruise, bring bug spray for the last 20 minutes or so, when the sun goes completely down the bugs come out.

This was so fun. We had the perfect night , beautiful weather and great music. Will definitely…read morebeing come back to Still Water for this again.

Friendly staff, easy parking and boat access. Very helpful for our larger party. Very…read moreaccommodating, including setting up a bar tab and allowing us to bring in a special cake for our celebration. Just a really nice cruise for all ages.

Such a fun and inexpensive way to get out on Lake Minnetonka. They offer several different options…read morefrom both Excelsior and Wayzata. The boat is an old streetcar that was sunk into the lake & then brought back up to be reused. Loved being able to spend a couple hours on the lake & get a little history lesson too. Aside from being attacked by Japanese beetles on the way back, we couldn't have asked for a nicer Sunday.

Awesome time warp! Step back in time while taking in a truly MN experience - house and boat…read morewatching on Lake Minnetonka. The staff did an awesome job sharing the history of lake minnetonka and explaining the role of steamboats and depots in the area. Great staycation and enough to do around downtown wayzata or excelsior for a solid day of friends and family. We had grand parents, parents, tweens and kids and they all loved it. Only regret... Wish they would have also touched on the gangster era around the lake. Cool pre-read is the book Dillinger Slept here.

In the dead of winter, the art shanties are a fun activity at Lake Harriet. Always new and…read moresurprising shanties that come from the creative minds of the artists. You can dance, dress up and sing, learn about what lives below the ice, be a cat, cast a spell with Taylor Swift lyrics, and help aliens understand humans. This event epitomizes how Minnesotans don't let freezing temps keep them from enjoying the lake and expressing their creativity.

Minnesotans really know how to throw events no matter rain, shine, or winter. Reflecting on this…read morepast winter reminded me of the surreal experience of standing on top of this frozen lake having moved from a two season state. If you've never been when it's frozen over I would highly recommend coming during their kite festival which also happens during the art shanty exhibits. If you show up to the kite festival on a whim, no worries, the park will have kites for sale. I would highly encourage coming with footwear that has good traction or added cat tracks to get secure grip on the ice.

- Mill City Museum…read more Mill City Museum was one of the highlights of my time in Minneapolis and is absolutely worth visiting. One important thing to know is that the museum closes around 4:30 p.m., so plan accordingly. I would recommend giving yourself at least 90 minutes to two hours. You could move through faster, but you would miss a lot of the history and displays. Admission was around $15, and it was completely worth the price. After purchasing a ticket, you receive a sticker with a scheduled time for the Flour Tower experience. When that time arrives, you report to the designated area on the first floor. While waiting, there is plenty to explore about the history of the mills, the surrounding area, and the enormous role Minneapolis played in the flour industry. I do not want to spoil the Flour Tower experience, but I will say this: it is absolutely worth doing. My advice is to sit in the front row near the middle. I happened to choose that seat by chance, and it ended up being the best seat in the house. The experience genuinely surprised me and became one of the first things I told friends and family about when I returned home. Afterward, you are taken to the top of the building, where there are excellent views of the surrounding area. You can see the Pillsbury Mill across the river, the Stone Arch Bridge, St. Anthony Falls, the lock and dam, the Guthrie Theater, nearby park areas, and portions of the historic mill ruins. Once you return to the first floor, you can also walk through and see the ruins up close. I spent about an hour and a half here and felt that was a good amount of time, although someone who enjoys reading every display could easily spend two hours or more. I highly recommend Mill City Museum, especially for anyone visiting Minneapolis for the first time. It is educational, creative, memorable, and one of those attractions that is much more impressive than you may expect going in.

Really loved this museum!! Especially the observation deck and the movie at the end . There was a…read morebread tasting and a fool proof recipe given. It was informative in terms of understanding the city culture and flour milling. Great gift shop too! I highly recommend.