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Welcome aboard the Minneapolis Queen, a steamboat accommodating up to 125 passengers. It offers public and private cruises on the Mississippi River and provides breathtaking views of downtown Minneapolis. Paradise Charter Cruises and Minneapolis Queen offer sightseeing boat cruises and private charters on Lake Minnetonka and the Mississippi River. You can choose from events such as wedding boat cruises, corporate events, birthday parties, and more. You can also take a narrated sightseeing cruise along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, passing under the stunning 35W Bridge.

It is time for a getaway with excitement and endless entertainment options. Pack your bags and head straight to Treasure Island Resort & Casino. This incredible destination has something for everyone, whether you're a fan of gambling or not. Try your luck at table games, bingo, slots, and poker, or hit a strike at their fantastic bowling alley. And if you're a golf enthusiast, you'll love the beautiful greens. But that's not all - the Island Event Center is the perfect place to enjoy your favorite performances that will leave you lasting memories. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience all this and more at Treasure Island.

Experience a unique transportation journey with the Minnesota Streetcar Museum. The Como-Harriet and Excelsior Streetcar Lines are living history museums that offer a ride on the city's streetcar system, taking you back in time. Explore the historic displays, shop for unique souvenirs, and take a nostalgic ride on one of the landmark streetcars along the picturesque route between the lakes. Enjoy a remarkable trip through historic Excelsior along a half-mile track built on the former right-of-way of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway, where the car stops at our barn. You can view a photo gallery of hotels, trains, paddlewheel boats, and landmarks from the 1800s. The Museum also provides an opportunity to learn about the history of Twin Cities Rapid Transit as it ran in Minneapolis and St. Paul, other streetcars in the collection, and the work in progress of restoring a vintage streetcar.