This was so disappointing. From the website and other reviews, it looks like the tour is supposed…read moreto take you inside buildings, feature interestingly dressed guides who get into character, are accompanied by a Medium, etc. We had none of that. Our tour just walked us up and down a stretch of Main Street by Stone Arch Bridge. We stayed outside the whole time (no creepy basements like we'd been promised) and didn't even make it over to the Mill Ruins on the other side of the river. The ghost hunting equipment was extremely chintzy, but that didn't bother me as much as just the way the tour felt surfacey and low-effort. The stories told were interesting, but there weren't that many of them and they were not very detailed or in-depth. Some tours I've been on, including a ghost tour, included 2-3x as many stories and facts, and they were also a lot more detailed. Our guide was very nice, fun, and did tell some interesting morbid history about NE Minneapolis, and I don't intend this review to reflect on them so I am not using their name. I'm sure they were just doing what the company tells them to do; the problem is with the company's design of the tour. Overall this tour was not worth the time or money, at least not the experience we were given.

My husband and I always do a ghost tour of some sort in each town we are in. We have been on many…read moretours in different cities. The first thing that upset me about this was it was scheduled for 8pm. We arrived at 7:30 and they weren't even open. At 8pm they opened the door only to explain they had left me a message that the tour would be at 9pm instead of 8pm. I never received that message! So we find ourselves with an hour to kill until the tour starts. I don't think Mike and I ever really determined why it was haunted as there are only 2 true large areas to visit inside. We compared notes later and neither seemed to remember why. I have no doubt there is something there, being believers, but needed more history explained, and of course for them to have contacted me directly when the time changed.

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.

First time visiting and both my son and I enjoyed it. He especially liked the water table…read moreactivities, the pretend meal table and going out to the dam. I like the elevator ride/video, explosion demonstration and the views. Definitely a must if you're into local history. You can easily see it all in 3-4 hours. It's more well kept and better staffed than any of the other museums in the area. The staff were very helpful.

This is so cool! The city easily could have demolished this whole area and created a new…read moreriverfront, but instead they chose to honor these 19th century ruins. Flour is what put Minneapolis on the map as an export, and these ruins were once mills that used the power of St Anthony Falls to run. Definitely worth a visit if you're into archaeology, city history, or just want a place to walk with a pleasant view.

Mill Ruins Park in downtown Minneapolis is so named because it still contains the remnants of the…read morefloor mills (powered by the Mississippi River) that made 19th century Minneapolis the 'Flour Milling Capitol of the World', opening in 2001. It overlooks the Mississippi River, has the Mill City Museum, and is the South gateway for the Stone Arch Pedestrian Bridge. I stopped by on a cold March afternoon, and had a chance to explore it a bit, making note of places I would look at more closely on a warmer (and less wet) day.

Ray and Steve were great guides. Made the nervous people in our group feel at ease. After the warm…read moreup to make sure you know how to operate the Segway you go on a historical tour that was very informative. We went up and down the river and covered a lot ground. Fun group activity! Thanks again!

Highly recommend this. Jim was a great tour guide and these guys do it right. I've been on many…read moretours in other cities, but this one is tops.

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.

Really like this museum! It's free! The exhibits change frequently enough that I'm always able to…read morecome in and see something new. The have a Spanish book shop for anyone interested, a little study area, and an awesome gift shop! Only issue is that it's pretty small so you go through it pretty quickly.

Nice little free museum on UMN campus! I walked past this museum so many times during grad school…read moreand working here, but never went in until now. It has such an iconic exterior I'm glad I finally went in! This is a pretty small collection, easily doable in under an hour. They have some nice collections: my favorites were the Turkish rugs/rug exhibition and the Korean cabinets and dressers. It's all on one floor so very accessible and easy to get around. Bathrooms on the second floor with a deck view too. We loved their gift shop - so many unique and awesome things there that would be perfect for gifting!

Have you been? You…read moreneed to go! You owe it to yourself! If you're reading this review and it's between the months of June through August, then now is your chance! The Ard Godfrey house is the oldest wood frame home in Minneapolis and has actually been moved 5 TIMES from when it was originally built in 1849(!). During the months of June-August on Saturdays and Sundays they offer 1/2 hour tours from 1-4pm for free (the first time I went on the tour, I was the only person that showed for the first 45 minutes, so I was able to extract a full 45 minutes of information, stories, displays...heh heh heh). The Woman's Club of Minneapolis has been maintaining this home since the 1970's and has opened it up for the rest of us to get a glimpse into Minnesota's past. You've most likely driven by this house in Chute Square a zillion times and never noticed...it simply--and oddly---blends into the scenery. It was also perceived as a mansion back in the day, so all the more interesting to see how the "upper crust" lived during the mid-1800s. They also have some of the Godfrey's original household items. The tour guides are all volunteer, super-friendly, and dressed up in time-appropriate costumes. I've taken the tour twice over the last few years and plan on going again. And now, for the cliff hanger: What is the origin and meaning of "Good night; sleep TIGHT; don't let the bed bugs bite." You're going to have to go on the doggone tour to get the answer. You WILL thank me for it. And it just might change your life forever...

Just did the St Paul Bar tour for the second time. Collin was phenomenal! The second time around…read morehad a plethora of new insight and we even tried a bar that none of us (including our guide) had been to that was a converted mortuary! You should book this tour if you want to experience the real St Paul and have some cocktails and fun conversation while getting a few steps in. 5 stars!

Great walking tour. We went with several family members and a couple other people. The tour started…read moreat the cathedral in St Paul, went through a couple historic neighborhoods, the capital area and ended up downtown at a restaurant. The guide, Dan, was great. He was very knowledgeable but not too professorial. Not too much. Not too little. Just the right amount of information. I would highly recommend. We walked about 3 miles in total at a comfortable pace just be prepared to walk and enjoy. I feel like I know so much more about both St. Paul and Minnesota.