Minneapolis

Interactive tours & incentive events

Enjoy a full day of fun at Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's first indoor Nickelodeon theme park, with an unlimited ride wristband. Experience 26 unique rides and attractions suitable for all heights and ages at this 7-acre indoor theme park located inside the Mall of America, MN. Besides all the unique rides, enjoy some retail therapy at the park's unique shops and grab a bite to eat at one of the many dining options. Plus, meet your favorite Nickelodeon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Get your adrenaline pumping on Thrill rides such as Avatar Airbender, Brain Surge, Fairly Odd Coaster, Pepsi Orange Streak, Splat-O-Sphere, SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock. For juniors, enjoy Family and Junior rides such as PAW Patrol Adventure Bay, Back at the Barnyard Hayride, Backyardigans Swing-Along, Big Rigs, Blue’s Skidoo, Carousel, Crazy Cars, Diego’s Rescue Rider, El Circulo del Cielo, Ghost Blasters, Bubble Guppies Guppy Bubbler, La Aventura de Azul, Log Chute, Pineapple Poppers, Rugrats Reptarmobiles, Shredder’s Mutant Masher, Swiper’s Sweeper and Wonder Pet’s Flyboat. You can also experience unique seasonal events and activities throughout the year including Toddler Tuesdays®, Slime Break, Summer, Nickelodeon Booniverse, and Winter Break. Purchase your tickets today.

Explore the magical underwater world at SEA LIFE Minnesota. Travel through the world-famous 300-foot long ocean tunnel and come face to fin with thousands of creatures like never before.  Meet the largest sharks in Minnesota, the Sand Tiger shark. Growing up to 9 feet long, Sand Tiger sharks may look scary but actually are a docile species of shark. Also, meet their adorable endangered Guitarshark babies. SEA LIFE at Mall of America is the first SEA LIFE across the globe, and only the second aquarium in North America, to have had success in breeding these critically endangered creatures. Brave the Rainforest and get close to caiman crocodiles, poison dart frogs, piranha, and more. Have the chance to meet Seemore, a rescued Green Sea Turtle, and learn more about her life story. Seemore was found off of the coast of Florida after being hit by a boat propeller. As a result of her injury, a team of animal experts devised and created a 3D-printed shell to help her swim with greater ease. With help from engineers at the University of Minnesota, the plastic shell – or “backpack” - was built, fitted, and tested on her with great success. Go on an interactive and fun journey for all ages into the diversity of marine life while playing an active role in educational and conservation efforts and inspiring others to lend their support.

The Escape Game Minneapolis features 7 immersive escape rooms, including our outer space adventure, Mission: Mars, and our most challenging game, Prison Break. Once you arrive, a dedicated game guide will take you on to your adventure and help you as needed. You will have exactly 60-minutes to complete the mission in your adventure and escape. Choose to play one of seven uniquely immersive games: - The Depths: Uncover the lab's secrets! - Cosmic Crisis: Destroy the black hole! - Gold Rush: Find hidden gold in the California hills! - Prison Break: Complete a daring escape from the evil warden! - Special Ops: Mysterious Market: Uncover the truth as a secret agent! - The Heist: Recover a stolen masterpiece from an art thief! - Mission: Mars: Launch your spaceship!

Entertain the whole family with colorful creative play at the Crayola Experience at the Mall of America, The Crayola Experience offers a variety of interactive crayon-based arts activities for both child and parent to enjoy together. There are 26 hands-on attractions included in this self-guided experience, with families typically spending 3-4 hours exploring all the activities. Color crew staff are on hand to offer assistance, to ensure you enjoy this wonderful, whimsical adventure with lots of unique experiences for all different ages. Go on a wonderful, whimsical adventure with unique experiences featuring colorful Crayola creativity. Kids can turn themselves into the star of a coloring page in the photo-booth attraction. Check out the Activity Studio, where you can make a colorful craft. Enjoy a live manufacturing theatre show and let the resident Crayonologist show you how Crayola crayons are made and what makes them a cut above the rest. Take silly selfies which you can project onto a big screen and animate. Don’t forget to transform your old crayon into something new in the Melt & Mold attraction. Here at the Crayola Experience, you will be able to do everything from making personalized crayons to painting with melted crayons. New in 2021 is Scribble Scrubbies and the new Crayola Create & Play App. Color, wash, and play with your free Scribble Scrubbie – a washable, fuzzy pet, perfect for hours of creativity. The try the Create and Play App for free, with a variety of unique kid-friendly games – your little ones will have a blast caring for creatures, playing arcade-style games, and unleashing their creativity.

Embark on a tour of Minneapolis' famous Skyway system, connecting dozens of shopping centers, hotels, theaters, and other local staples. Whether the temperature is below freezing or blazing hot, take advantage of this original way to travel from building to building and get to know the city. Meet your guide - they'll be holding a blue umbrella - and learn about the nearby Mississippi, which is part of where Minneapolis gets its name, stemming from the Dakota word “Mni” for water and the Greek “polis” for city. Start your walk alongside the Mill City Ruins. Be introduced to the city's history as you find unexpected routes. Before moving on, sit down with your tour guide for a coffee. Enjoy an opportunity to share what brought you on the tour and receive advice about visiting the Mall of America, the capital city of St Paul, or the Minnesota Northwoods. Get recommendations for hidden bars, secret cafes, and bike paths. Continue exploring the city’s famed Skyways, stretching for 9.5 miles. Avoid the cold or hot weather by following the lead of a local, with knowledge of which tunnels are open every day. Come across a variety of businesses and popular buildings as you weave your way through the system. Explore the Warehouse District, now rebranded as Minneapolis’ North Loop. Immerse yourself in a newly-gentrified neighborhood where million-dollar condos sit next to hipster breweries, world-famous restaurants, and lots of dog walkers. After learning the full history of the city, toast to a great day with a beer in hand and ask any lingering questions before leaving with a newfound appreciation for this city.

Defy gravity with skill, style, and courage at iFLY Minneapolis. Live your dreams within a sky stimulator if you have dreamt of flying since you were young. The state-of-the-art technologies make flying very easy for everyone. Enjoy an unforgettable experience at the iFLY wind tunnel venue. Professional flight instructors will give you one-on-one instructions to make different body positions to control how you fly inside the tunnel. You will receive complimentary skydive gear rental and the actual flight experience at a fraction of the cost of a tandem jump, but with much longer freefall time. The gravity-defying flight lasts for 2 minutes. Each wind tunnel has multiple large fans that can blow the wind of up to 185mph (300kph) and a pressurized staging area that can fit up to 12 flyers at one time. iFLY is safe for kids, challenging for adults, exciting for teens, and realistic for skydivers. The iFLY experience will leave you smiling from cheek to cheek.

Discover a curated list of 4 of Minneapolis’ best bars with a guide on this walking tour. The tour goes beyond just drinking and delves into the stories of the individual bars and will have you interacting with the bartenders and sampling new drinks. Upgrade to a premium tour for an experience that includes 4 drinks. Meet your guide and follow them to the Warehouse District. What was formerly a dive has become the bougie capital of Minneapolis, dotted with distilleries, breweries, and hidden pubs. Once you’re settled in with your drink, get ready for storytelling from your guide. Hear about what helped make the fascinating city of Minneapolis what it is today. As you make your way to the 4th bar, get comfortable and enjoy one last round. Give yourself extra time for mingling and revelry before heading back. One-third drinking, one-third history, and one-third banter make this a thirst-quenching, educational, and social experience that has a little something for everybody.

Simplify your journey between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rochester, Minnesota with a seamless one-way shared shuttle transfer. Say goodbye to the complexities of navigating public transportation as you travel comfortably in a spacious van. Avoid the crowds and sluggishness of the public transit system, and instead, enjoy a hassle-free ride to your destination. Your shuttle service conveniently loads at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 in Ground Transportation, ensuring easy access for all travelers. Whether you're arriving at MSP or departing from Rochester, your driver will be ready to greet you directly at your airport terminal or in Rochester, Minnesota, including the Mayo Clinic, and Rochester Area Hotels. Step into a climate-controlled van with ample legroom, providing you with a comfortable journey throughout. Rest assured knowing that your vehicle undergoes regular maintenance, ensuring a safe and reliable ride. Sit back, relax, and let your skilled driver handle the traffic and navigation, allowing you to focus on enjoying the journey. Arrive at your destination punctually, refreshed, and ready to embark on your next adventure.

Start the tour by getting picked up from a convenient pick-up and drop-off at Royal Sonesta Downtown Minneapolis, close to all area hotels and attractions. Set off to discover 3 breweries in 3 hours with all you can drink delicious craft beer. Drink as much, or as little beer as your palate craves and the cost of beer is included in the ticket price. Please arrive 20 minutes early, so you have time to get comfortable and to review and sign the liability waiver.Wear comfy clothes/shoes and make sure to bring your ID.The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, with 45-50 minutes at each brewery.

For 2 hours during a private, guided tour, you and your group will walk along charming and historic Summit Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota, past stately homes built during the Victorian era that are nearly perfectly preserved today. You'll hear stories about the famous or infamous barons who built these homes and how their houses have survived 120 or more years of change. You'll also wind through a former back alley now transformed into a hidden city street that features modern residences in historic structures. Residential architecture buffs will spot nearly every type of home style popular during the Victorian era - Queen Anne, Italianate, Georgian Revival, Neo-classical, Romanesque, Beaux Arts, Tudor and more. You’ll meet your guide - Douglas Kline - in front of the historic James J. Hill House in St. Paul for a brief orientation, then stroll from there. You will: - Amble the wide sidewalk while seeing the magnificent mansions along a leafy boulevard, while hearing about the homes’ checkered histories and the colorful owners who built them - Gaze at breathtaking views from Overlook Park - Hear the interesting history behind Cochran Park - Discover several locales that have been homes to notable celebrities, including famous authors F. Scott Fitzgerald and Garrison Keillor - Meander a former, lowly alleyway with "behind-the-scenes" views of homes both vintage and modern The 2-hour outdoor walking loop will end back at the tour starting point, a total distance of about 1 mile. Love grand, old homes that are pristinely preserved as active residences for today? Enjoy meandering outdoor sidewalks among mature trees, parks, fine landscapes and beautiful buildings? This tour is for you. IMPORTANT: Restrooms are not available before or during the tour. Tour does not include home interiors. SUGGESTED OPTION: To complete your Summit Ave. experience, consider adding a 1-hour guided interior tour of the historic James J. Hill house before or after your private outdoor walking tour. Public house tours are operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. Entry times and admission prices vary. Inquire with the Hill House for details and to purchase advance tickets. (This tour experience is not operated by or affiliated with your private guide.) Your private guide, Douglas Kline, is a professional, independent guide who has lead hundreds of memorable and inspiring tours in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Stillwater, Minnesota for many years. He is an outgoing communicator and born storyteller who has engaged all types of guests - singles, couples, families, groups of friends, relocating executives, corporate professionals, international and domestic students and more. "Recommended for anyone! We learned so much." Holly K., California USA "Our whole family, 3 generations from 9-70 years, had an amazing time! Bravo!!" Jen G., Minneapolis, USA "Absolutely wonderful. A++ and 5 stars. Doug was exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable...." Genevieve R., Maryland USA