These popular morning and afternoon tours highlight the famous Nicollet Mall, downtown Minneapolis skyway network and the HHH Metrodome.

Travel past the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre and the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens; through the Kenwood residential area to see the television home of Mary Tyler Moore; around sparkling lakes and lagoons; past the Mall of America; stop at the legendary Minnehaha Falls and follow the Mississippi River past Fort Snelling into Saint Paul.

From there you'll drive down stately Summit Avenue to see the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Paul, the State Capitol, the home and haunts of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Governor's Mansion and the revitalized downtown area of Saint Paul including: Rice Park, Ordway Music Hall and the Landmark Center.

Make a day of it in the historic river town of Stillwater. This narrated riding tour begins with a journey through its picturesque streets - as well as behind the scenes of history. You'll hear charming stories and anecdotes that bring Stillwater to life. Go from the magnificent mansions of the lumber barons to the graceful churches on the 'Street of Spires'. You'll even learn the role the scenic St. Croix River played in the history of this area. In fact, lunch will be served on the river.

You will board a replica of an 1890's paddlewheel riverboat, 'The Andiamo', for a delicious buffet meal. Following lunch, you'll have free time to explore Stillwater. Stroll the quaint Main Street and discover a wide variety of shops: boutiques, antiques, crafts, jewelry and art galleries await. Find something special to keep as a lasting memory of your day in Stillwater.

This tour is seasonal and operates from 6 July to 17 August, 2007

Explore Minneapolis and the Mississippi River on this interesting, interactive tour. Begin by traveling on a live commentary tour past the Kenwood residential area, sparkling city lakes and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Following the riding tour, enjoy the famous Minneapolis Farmers Market on the sidewalks of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. You'll have ample time to immerse yourself in the charming discoveries of the market. Minnesota specialties abound: fresh vegetables, cut flowers, honey, fruits and bedding plants.

The tour continues aboard a riverboat cruise on the mighty Mississippi River. The narrated cruise travels from Harriet Island in Saint Paul, an island of nature in the midst of a major metropolitan area. Traveling down the river you are apt to spot great blue heron, cormorant, hawks, peregrine falcons and bald eagles. The area is abundant in both history and commerce. You'll view the site of Pig's Eye Parrant's cave where Saint Paul began, as well as travel past Fort Snelling. Photo opportunities abound. Relive those glorious days when America was young and the nation was built along great inland waterways!

This tour is seasonal and operates from 21 June to 16 August, 2007