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  Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

  511 S 11th Ave Minneapolis, MN 55415 US +1-612-335-3309

  DOWNTOWN. Home seasonally to both the Minnesota Twins baseball team and the Minnesota Vikings football team, this stadium is a prominent destination for sports fans. Both teams have had their share of notable players ­ Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Tony Olivia, Kirby Puckett, and Frank Viola for the Twins; Fran Tarkenton, Ed Marinaro, Chuck Foreman, Ahmad Rashad, Carl Eller and Alan Page for the Vikings. One-hour tours of the facility are available (612-335-3309).

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  Landmark Center

  75 5th St W St. Paul, MN 55102-1431 US +1-651-292-3233

  DOWNTOWN. This aptly named structure, built in 1902 as the Federal Court House and Post Office, is noteworthy for its commanding Romanesque architecture. It now houses many of the city's cultural organizations, including Saint Paul City Ballet and Skylark Opera. The Landmark Center is also home to the Schubert Club Museum of Musical Instruments (which displays harpsichords, an Indonesian gamelan, and others) and Young Audiences of Minnesota, an arts organization.

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  Metro Connections

  1219 Marquette Ave Ste 110 Minneapolis, MN 55403 US +1-612-333-8687

  DOWNTOWN. Guided tours on deluxe motor coaches include the downtown areas of the Twin Cities, Chain-of-Lakes, Mary Tyler Moore's house, and Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis. Tours are also available for the Capitol and Summit Avenue in St. Paul, Historic Stillwater, Holiday Lights, Lake Minnetonka, and Mississippi River. Bilingual guides available. Call for times and departure locations.

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  Padelford Packet Boat Company

  Harriet Island St. Paul, MN 55107 US +1-651-227-1100

  HARRIET ISLAND / BOOM ISLAND. If you can't imagine anything better than sightseeing along the river, make sure to consider these cruises. Departing from Harriet Island in St. Paul and Boom Island in Minneapolis, they feature large riverboats and plenty of beautiful scenery, including fall foliage, fireworks, birdwatching, and sunsets. Other options include dinner, brunch, and half-day lunch and lock cruises. Call to see what else is on offer.

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  Stillwater Trolley Company

  400 Nelson St Stillwater, MN 55082 US +1-651-430-0352

  STILLWATER. One of the best ways to acclimate yourself to this lovely town is by taking a trolley tour. Old-fashioned trolleys weave through Stillwater's hilly streets, and all the while, the company's colorful tour guides bring yesteryear back to life. Tours usually take visitors through the city's older neighborhoods, past stately Greek Revival homes, and atop hill crests for splendid views of the St. Croix River and Stillwater itself. Call for details and times.

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  Target Center

  600 N 1st Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 US +1-612-673-1600

  DOWNTOWN. Home to the men's Minnesota Timberwolves and women's Minnesota Lynx basketball teams, Target Center also hosts rock concerts, hockey competitions, ice shows, gymnastics meets, and circuses. Located in the heart of downtown, Target Center is linked via the Skywalk system to many hotels, restaurants, and parking facilities. Guided tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at the facility; group tours must be scheduled in advance. For less than 10 people, tours are available on Thursday at 2pm at no charge; for 10 or more, there is a charge and reservations must be made.

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  Twin City Trolleys

  201 5th Avenue SW New Brighton, MN 55112 +1-651-223-5600

  Perfect for special occasions, group tours and business gatherings, Twin City Trolleys offers a unique way to experience the Twin Cities. Take a ride on an old-fashioned trolley car and see the area's many historic sights, or bring a group on board to enjoy drinks on the way to a theater performance, dinner event or wedding reception. A fun, exclusive mode of transportation, a trip on one of these famous trolleys will enhance your journey through the Twin Cities.

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  Valley Tours

  101 W Pine St Historic Courthouse Stillwater, MN 55082 US +1-651-439-6110

  STILLWATER. Valley Tours lets folks choose what type of tour they want. Guided walking tours begin at the historic courthouse and meander through the city's fabulous Victorian neighborhoods and Main Street area. Valley Tours also arranges steamboat and coach tours if you're in the mood for a longer excursion. Reservations are required, and tour times vary based on type.

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  Wabasha Street Caves ­ Down in History Tours

  215 Wabasha St St. Paul, MN 55107 US +1-651-292-1220

  DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL. These tours are part of a wide variety of guided options that detail intriguing aspects of the city's past. Some are walking tours; others are narrated motor coach tours. Among the historical terrain covered is the Twin Cities' gangster past during the 1920s and 1930s. You'll find out about Ma Barker and her gang and learn about the Mill City Mob. Visitors can also tour the Wabasha Caves, carved from sandstone and a former hideout. Some caves were even converted into a nightclub. Other tours are available seasonally; call for information.