Excelsior, MN
Streetcar Trolley Rides , Excelsior MN at the intersection of George St. and Water St. (4 miles/10 minutes from conference hotel) Enjoy riding in a restored streetcar over 100 years old, down 1/2 mile of track in Excelsior, MN. Trolleys operate on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
1906 Minnehaha Steamboat Cruises leave from nearby Excelsior, MN city docks. (4 miles, 10 minutes from conference hotel)
The 1906 Steamboat, Minnehaha, sunk many decades ago, was raised in 1980, restored, and returned to passenger service in 1996.
Shakopee, MN
Canterbury Park- 1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, MN 55379. (10 miles/20 minutes from conference hotel) Canterbury Park is a live racetrack and casino located in Shakopee, MN.
Valleyfair Amusement Park - 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN (10 miles/20 minutes from conference hotel) Valleyfair is the Upper Midwest's largest amusement park, 125 acres, featuring 75 rides and a waterpark.
Minneapolis, MN
Padelford River Boat Tours on the Mississippi - Padelford Landing located at 205 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107 Enjoy a boat tour of the Mississippi, and get a river's view of the St. Paul High Bridge, Pig's Eye Cave, and see where the Mighty Mississippi and the Minnesota Rivers join.
Prior Lake, MN
Mystic Lake Casino - 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake, MN 55372,( 12 miles/23 minutes from conference hotel) Slots, Blackjack, Bingo and Pulltabs, plus entertainment.