Wednesday afternoon tours

Two Wednesday afternoon tours, which include round-trip coach transportation and admission fees, have been arranged to allow you to explore more of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.  Both have a minimum number required so if you are interested in taking the other tour, should your first choice not meet the requirement, please indicate that in the comments.

Option 1:  Wabasha Caves and St. Paul Historical Tour

Minimum sign-up required:  25   Maximum that can be accommodated: at least 30

1:30pm Bus departs U of M

2:00pm Walking tour of Wabasha Caves

Come hear and see the history of these sandstone caves.  You will explore the original mined caves and see the finished caves (once a romantic night club called The Castle Royal).  Hear the legends of the mobster massacres and ghostly lore in the most unique setting from Chicago to San Francisco.  

45-minute walking tour.

3:00pm 1-hour bus tour of historical St. Paul focusing on its gangster history

4:15pm Walk to Wabasha Brewery for afternoon refreshment or stroll along the Mississippi River.

5:15pm Bus departs back to U of M (probably will arrive between 5:30 – 5:45 in time for dinner)

Costs:

$35 per person including tours of the Wabasha Caves, tour of historical St. Paul, and round-trip coach transportation.  This does not include refreshments or gratuities.

Option 2:  Stillwater/St. Croix Valley Tour

Minimum sign-up required:  20  Maximum that can be accommodated: 30

1:00 Van(s) depart U of M

2:00 Arrive in Stillwater to a 45 min trolley tour.

3:00  Wander the town, visit winery, brewery, antiques, shops and whatever.

4:30 meet at the Freight House on their deck for dinner.

6:00 leave Stillwater

6:45 Back at the U of M

Costs:

$30.00 including round-trip transportation, and the trolley tour.  It does not include food/beverages or gratuities.  It is not feasible to return to campus in time for dinner so this option will include staying in Stillwater for dinner (on your own) and the Freight House.