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Group Travel

Women biking on Bruce Vento Trail in St. Paul
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Three women on the Bruce Vento Trail in St. Paul / Anna Min

Minnesota Welcomes Groups

Whether your travelers seek out urban pleasures or access to nature, Minnesota abounds with crowd-pleasing possibilities. From the Twin Cities to the Northwoods, the nation’s 12th largest state is filled with things to see and do, and there’s water, water everywhere.

Check out a statewide overview of group travel opportunities here, and a roundup of regionally focused itineraries below that touch open a wide range of travelers and topics, including compelling arts & culture, buzz-worthy restaurants, and stunning outdoor rec ops. 

Boats along Bde Maka Ska in the Chain of Lakes

Bde Maka Ska in the Chain of Lakes  / Paul Vincent

THE TWIN CITIES PAIR SMALL-TOWN VIBES WITH BIG-CITY AMENITIES

Separated by the Mississippi River, this vibrant metropolitan area offers double the fun minus any sibling rivalry.

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Pipestone National Monument

Pipestone National Monument  / Paul Vincent

BLENDING HISTORY AND AMERICAN ICONS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA

There's so much to see and do, from incredible displays of marine art to the birthplace of SPAM®. 

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Lutsen Mountains gondola

Lutsen Mountains gondola  / Buffalo Media Group

DISCOVER MINNESOTA'S MAGNIFICENT NORTHEAST

Experience the beauty of Lake Superior and inland lakes and forests as you travel on highways with scenic views at every turn.

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Mississippi headwaters, Itasca State Park

The Mississippi headwaters at Itasca State Park / Kvidt Creative

EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR BEAUTY, SCANDINAVIAN CULTURE, AND THE MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS

Discover a changing terrain as the prairie meets the northwoods.

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A kid pets oxen at Oliver Kelley Farm

Petting oxen at Oliver Kelley Farm / MN Historical Society

THREE DAYS OF FUN IN THE HEART OF MINNESOTA

Explore a land of unspoiled lakes and small towns with busy main streets, museums and historic sites, shopping and dining.

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A musician performs at the Dakota Jazz Club

A musician performs at the Dakota Jazz Club / George Roedler

ENJOY THREE MARVELOUS DAYS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL

The Twin Cities region offers an array of theaters, jazz and nightclubs, science and history museums, and a delectable food scene.

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Explore the State

From prairies, lakes and forests to charming river towns and bustling cities – choose a region on the map to learn more about Minnesota.