The 6 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)

March 29, 2022 Joeann Galban

With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
Restaurants in Minneapolis

1. Mississippi River Day Trips by Wilderness Inquiry

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Mississippi River Day Trips by Wilderness Inquiry

Looking for a fun outdoor adventure in the Twin Cities? Explore the Mighty Mississippi River on a half-day guided canoe trip. These popular adventures take place in the Twin Cities' very own National Park – the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA). Paddling the in one of our beautiful 24-foot cedar strip canoes is easy, fun, and affordable! Reduced rate for kids.

2. Next Bend Birding & Photography

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Next Bend Birding & Photography

Next Bend Birding offers guided birding (and general nature-based) excursions with an experienced naturalist. Based in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, tours are available state-wide and in over a dozen states throughout the US! Perfect for beginners and long-time nature lovers, our tours are hassle free and are perfect for an hour, a day, or a multi-day adventure!

3. Fantasium Expeditions

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Fantasium Expeditions

Fantasium Expeditions is a wilderness and photography tour guiding service that helps people explore the beauty of the natural world while simultaneously exploring the complex person that makes up who they are. By providing a way for everyone to see these wild places for themselves we hope to show why these areas are worth protecting and worth exploring.

4. Stone Arch Bridge

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Stone Arch Bridge

Considered the only bridge of its kind, this soaring structure is made of native granite and limestone measuring 2,100 feet in length across the mighty Mississippi.

5. Checkered Blanket Picnic Co.

Checkered Blanket Picnic Co.

I have lived in Minneapolis for the last seven years and enjoy exploring and spending time in our beautiful parks. I want this to be a wonderful experience for you, so please do not hesitate to reach out for questions or concerns!

6. Midwest Mountaineering

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