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Nickelodeon Universe

SEA LIFE Aquarium

Minnesota Zoo

Valleyfair

ameRican sWedisH institute A Vibrant Museum and Gathering Place for All

ASI links Minneapolis history with the best of contemporary

Swedish and Nordic culture. Tour the historic Turnblad Mansion

(the Twin Cities’ only castle), enjoy exhibits and the performing

arts in the contemporary Nelson Cultural Center, relax in the

ASI Courtyard, find unique Nordic designed products in the ASI

Museum Shop, savor new Nordic cuisine at ASI’s award-winning

cafe, FIKA (named “Best Lunch” in Minnesota), and explore

stories from the past in Wallenberg Library and Archives.

HouRs: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: Noon–5 p.m.

Wednesday: Noon–8 p.m.

Sunday: Noon–5 p.m.

Mondays & Most Holidays Closed

admission: $10/adults • $7/ages 62 and above

$5/ages 6-18 and full-time students with ID

Free/ASI members and kids ages 5 and under

GRoup touRs: Looking for a unique outing? ASI offers a variety

of tour opportunities perfect for groups of 10 or more including

social groups, families, international tours or corporate gatherings.

To book a group tour or request more information, call (612) 871-4907.

• • •2600 Park Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55407

612.871.4907

asimn.org

sea Life minnesota aquaRium More Interactive Than Ever!

Get up close to dozens of stingrays at Stingray Adventure, an all

new experience where you can touch and feed stingrays at SEA

LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America! Also explore a giant Pacific

Northwest touchpool – 3 times larger than before – which includes

new colorful creatures including starfish, sea anemones, and more.

Then come within inches of sea turtles, sharks, sawfish, and more

in the world famous 300ft long tunnel.

SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America allows guests to touch

real sea creatures, discover amazing facts, and witness thousands

of creatures in 1.3 million gallons of water. Discover immersive

jellyfish, seahorse, and coral exhibits, and kids can enjoy the 9

interactive dive stations throughout the Aquarium.

GRoups: Great group programs and discounted rates! From interactive

classroom programs, behind the scenes tours and snorkeling

adventures, we have something for all ages! Call 952.853.0612 or

email sales@sealifeus.com for group discounts and availability.

paRKinG: East Side Level One

HouRs: (subject to change) Monday–Thursday: 10am to 7pm, Friday:

10am–8:00pm, Saturday: 9:30am–8:00pm, Sunday: 10am–6:30pm

• • •Mall of America

120 East Broadway

Bloomington, MN 55425

952.883.0202

sales@sealifeus.com • sealifeus.com

canteRbuRy paRKHorses • Cards

Year-Round Events

Experience the heart-pounding excitement at Minnesota’s

premier entertainment destination—Canterbury Park. Live

Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing extends from mid-May

through mid-September featuring a family friendly atmosphere

at a great value. Canterbury Park’s Card Casino deals up action

24/7 with the Midwest’s largest variety of table games. From

poker games like Texas Hold’em, Omaha and 7-Card Stud to

Casino favorites Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, EZ Baccarat, 3-Card

Poker and more, the Canterbury Card Casino has you covered.

Plus, daily action from America’s top racetracks in the Race Book

and year-round Special Events.

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Table Games: Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, 3-Card Poker and More

Poker: Texas Hold’em, 7-Card Stud, and Omaha Hi-Lo

HorSE rACiNg

May 20 – September 17: Thursdays & Fridays – Evening Racing

Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays – Afternoon Racing

Saturdays in August – Evening Racing

Check canterburypark.com or call for post-times.

rACE Book

Open Daily 10am – Midnight. Watch and wager on tracks from

around the country.

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From concerts and craft shows to group outing and businesses meetings.

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Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake,® Valleyfair® and Renaissance

Festival – four great attractions south of the river and only four

miles apart. www.riversouthmn.com

• • •1100 Canterbury road • Shakopee, MN 55379

general: 952.445.7223 or 800.340.6361

Card Casino: 952.445.6870 or 866.667.6537 • canterburypark.com

mystic LaKe casino HoteLLet’s Do It All!

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel has everything for a weekend getaway

to a “let’s live it up” kind of night. You’ll find Minnesota’s premier

casino and resort destination conveniently located in RiverSouth—

just 25 minutes southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Mall of

America.® With world-class gaming including slots, bingo and

blackjack, there’s thousands of ways to try your luck!

Explore more of the fun that’s waiting for you at Mystic Lake

Casino Hotel:

• Satisfy any craving at seven distinctive restaurants

• Toast to a good time at three lively bars

• Hit the links on our 18-hole championship golf course

• Forget all worries with a rejuvenating treatment at our

on-site spa

• Join the party with free live music every weekend

• See your favorite stars in the Mystic Showroom®

Get luxurious in our newly renovated hotel rooms, complete with

Keurig® coffee makers, refrigerators, 49” HDTVs and enhanced

television channels. Plus enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet service, indoor

pool and complimentary access to Dakotah! Sport and Fitness.

Savor a steak or seafood at Mystic Steakhouse or a little bit of

everything at The Buffet. Enjoy breakfast any time at Minnehaha

Café, watch the game while enjoying burgers at The Meadows

Bar and Grille and for a quick bite, head to The Promenade

Restaurants. Be at the center of it all at The Promenade Bar, rock

out to live music near DrinX Bar and mix and mingle at The Lobby

Lounge. visit mysticlake.com to plan your next getaway.

• • •2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard

Prior Lake, MN 55372

952.445.9000

800.262.7799 Sales: 952.496.6528

sales@mysticlake.com

mysticlake.com

cHanHassen dinneR tHeatResMusicals • Concerts • Comedy

and so much more!

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a perfect one-stop entertainment

destination with a value that can’t be beat. Since 1968, CDT has

entertained over 12 million guests, is a landmark in the Twin

Cities’ theatre community and is Minnesota’s only year-round

professional producing musical theatre company featuring evening

and matinee performances. Also featuring a dynamic, electrifying

tribute concert series and Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret! CDT is

also known as a popular event center for wedding ceremonies

and receptions, parties and business meetings. Special group

rates are available. Conveniently located where parking is ample,

on-site and free!

BEAuty ANd tHE BEASt through September 2016

2016 CoNCErt SEriES – ongoing

StEviE rAy’S CoMEdy CABArEt – Friday & Saturday evenings ongoing

• • •501 W 78th Street

Po Box 100 Chanhassen, MN 55317

reservations: 952.934.1525 or 800.362.3515

groups of 12+: 952.934.1547 or 800.355.6273

Chanhassendt.com

maLL of ameRica®

The Nation’s Largest Fully-enclosed Retail and Entertainment Center with

40 Million Annual Visitors

• World-class shopping at 520 stores with top designer brands

and no sales tax on clothing or shoes.

• More than 50 restaurants ranging from fine dining to fun,

interactive family eateries.

• More than 400 free events annually including many Hollywood

celebrity performances and autograph signings.

• Located in the center of Mall of America,® Nickelodeon Universe®

features seven acres of unique attractions and entertainment,

including 28 great rides for guests of all courage levels! Meet the

Nick characters, experience new rides, shop exclusive retail and

much more!

• Many other attractions for hours of fun include SEA LIFE®

Aquarium, LEGO,® Theatres at Mall of America,™ Amazing Mirror

Maze, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, American Girl.®

• 14,500 free parking spaces with taxi, shuttle, and tour bus

pick-up and drop-off on the North entrance with convenient

access from American Boulevard.

• • •60 East Broadway • Bloomington, MN 55425

general info: 952.883.8800

MoA group tours: 952.883.8843 or 800.879.3555

mallofamerica.com • mphilipp@mallofamerica.com

Nu group info: 952.883.8809 • nickelodeonuniverse.com

minnesota HistoRicaL society MILL CITY MUSEUM

One of 26 Fantastic Ways to Visit Minnesota History

See how a famous flour mill exploded and have a blast learning

about Minneapolis history at the “Most Explosive Museum in the

World”—Mill City Museum (Minneapolis). Catch the “Minneapolis

in 19 Minutes Flat” film, ride the Flour Tower multimedia elevator

show, enjoy hands-on fun in the Water Lab and Baking Lab, see

a flour explosion demo, and take in amazing city views from the

rooftop observation deck.

Check out the year-round exhibits at the Minnesota History

Center (St. Paul), take a tour of Minnesota’s Downton Abbey,

the James J. Hill House (St. Paul), and visit Historic Fort Snelling

(St. Paul), a reconstructed 1820s fort on the Mississippi River.

Or take a road trip to Split rock Lighthouse (north of Two

Harbors) on Lake Superior’s north shore and meet the animals

at the oliver kelley Farm (Elk River). For a complete list of sites

and details, go to mnhs.org.

Mill City Museum is located in downtown Minneapolis along

the riverfront, 3 blocks north of the Vikings Stadium, near the

Guthrie Theater.

• • •704 South 2nd Street

Minneapolis, MN 55401

612.341.7555

mnhs.org

aLbeRtviLLe pRemium outLetsMinnesota’s Destination

Outlet Shopping

Find impressive savings at Minnesota’s premier outlet shopping

center boasting 100 designer apparel and brand name outlets

offering savings of 25%-65% every day. Featuring Adidas,

Ann Taylor Factory Store, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria,

Calvin Klein, Coach & Coach Men’s, Guess, Kate Spade New York,

Kenneth Cole, Loft Outlet, Lululemon Athletica, Michael Kors, Nike,

Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, UGG

Australia, Under Armour and many more!

events:May 27-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial day Sidewalk Sale

July 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 4th Summer Sale

July 29-August 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale

September 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor day Sidewalk Sale

october 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mission Pink Event

october 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbus day Sale

November 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .deer Widows Weekend

November 24-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .After-thanksgiving Weekend Sale featuring Midnight Madness

december 26-January 2 . . . . . .After Holiday Sales

Location: Conveniently located just 30 miles northwest of

Minneapolis on Interstate 94 at exit 201.

touR GRoups: Groups of 10 or more receive complimentary

VIP Coupon Books filled with hundreds of dollars of additional

savings at participating stores. Check out our website for details.

HouRs: Monday – Saturday 10am–9pm, Sunday 10am–7pm. Please

call ahead or check our website for Holiday Hours.

• • •6415 LaBeaux Avenue NE

Albertville, MN 55301

763.497.1911

premiumoutlets.com/albertville

minnesota Zoo Where Amazing Lives.

Every day.

Discover over 4,700 animals from tropical rainforests, northern

plains, oceans and reefs, the woodlands of Minnesota, Russia’s Far

East, and a family farm. Just minutes south of the Mall of America,

the Minnesota Zoo is open 363 days a year with miles of indoor

and outdoor trails. It’s where amazing lives. Every day.

may 28-septembeR 5: This summer, bring your family to the Minnesota

Zoo, where amazing lives and dinosaurs roam! See life-like

Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Allosaurus and more. You can even

snap a selfie with a T. rex. (Just watch out for the Dilophosaurus –

he spits.) The Minnesota Zoo is the only place your family can

experience dinosaurs and some of their living friends who

survived extinction. (dinosaurs is a separate fee-based exhibit).

HouRs: The Minnesota Zoo is open year round except Thanksgving

and December 25. Opens daily at 9am. Closing times vary by season.

GRoups: Discounts for 15 or more. Team building, on-site catering

and meeting space options are also available.

• • •13000 Zoo Boulevard

Apple valley, MN 55124

952.431.9200 or 800.366.7811

24/7 information Line: 952.431.9500

mnzoo.org

tHe sHoppes at aRboR LaKesUpscale Shopping and Dining

in an Outdoor Setting

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes offers the latest fashions, gifts in every

price range for your friends and family, and décor to transform

your home. You will find all of the “must haves” at our collection

of most prominent national retailers like Biaggi’s, Buckle,

Cost Plus World Market, Forever 21, Gap, J. Crew, J. Jill, P. F. Chang’s

China Bistro, Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids, Trader Joe’s,

White House|Black Market, Whole Foods and Williams-Sonoma.

Also be sure to visit our website shoppesatarborlakes.com for

the latest in retail sales and promotions, and our center events

happening all year long.

events:June 7-July 19, 2016 – tuesdays . . . . . . Camp Arbor kid’s Club

June 11-12, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chalk Festival

July 7-August 16, 2016 – thursdays . . .Summer Faire Concert Series

August 6, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woofstock

october 6, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . girl’s Night out

december 10-11, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter Wonderland Weekend

HouRs: Monday–Saturday: 10am–9pm, Sunday: 11am–6pm.

Individual store and restaurant hours may vary.

Location: One block north of I-94/I-694 at the intersection

of Hemlock Lane and Elm Creek Boulevard in Maple Grove.

• • •12459 Elm Creek Boulevard North • Maple grove, MN 55369

763.424.0504 info@shoppesatarborlakes.com

shoppesatarborlakes.com

tWin cities pRemium outLets An Exciting Collection of 100 Outlet Stores

Twin Cities Premium Outlets has an exciting collection of 100

outlet stores from the world’s leading designers and name

brands. Offering savings of 25% to 65% every day. Featuring:

Adidas, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach,

Gap Factory Store, J.Crew, Nike, Nine West, Polo Ralph Lauren,

Saks Fifth Ave OFF 5TH, Tommy Hilfiger and Vera Bradley. We

offer no sales tax on clothing and shoes.

events:May 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . indulge Event (Fashion & Fun for Moms)

May 27-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Memorial day Sidewalk Sale

September 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labor day Sidewalk Sale

october 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mission Pink Event

october 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbus day Sale

November 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .deer Widows Weekend

Join us this summer for Summer FUN Series on the 2nd and 4th

Fridays of the month (June-August). We’ll have entertainment

and more for you to enjoy. Also check out our website for all the

activities during the holiday season.

Location: Located only 5 miles south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul

Airport on the Corner of Hwy 77 and Hwy 13.

HouRs: Monday–Saturday: 10am–9pm, Sunday: 10am–7pm

Please contact us for special holiday hours.

• • •3965 Eagan outlets Parkway

Eagan, MN 55122

612.444.8850 • premiumoutlets.com/twincities

vaLLeyfaiRThe Upper Midwest’s Largest Amusement Park

From soaring roller coasters like Wild Thing and Renegade to

family classics like the Ferris Wheel and Carousel, experience the

endless thrills of more than 75 rides and attractions. Plus, discover

something for everyone at Planet Snoopy, Route 76 and Soak

City Waterpark.

aLL neW in 2016: Valleyfair will mark its 40th anniversary in 2016 with

a season-long celebration that includes the return of an original park

ride and the renovation of a popular entertainment venue to feature

an all-new extreme sports show. Throwback-inspired events and

entertainment will also be part of the line-up as the park celebrates

40 years of fun!

vaLLeyscaRe: Every fall, the fun takes a terrifying turn as Valleyfair

transforms into ValleySCARE, the area’s largest Halloween attraction;

featuring the intense nighttime frights of Halloween Haunt and

some not-so-scary daytime fun at The Great Pumpkin Fest.

GRoups: From family gatherings to corporate outings, Valleyfair is

a shared experience unlike any other; bringing people together,

connecting generations and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

A variety of admission, accommodation and catering options are

available for groups of all sizes and budgets. Contact a Valleyfair

Group Sales professional at 952.496.5331 or groupsales@valleyfair.com.

Location/HouRs: Valleyfair is located in the southwest corner

of the Twin Cities metro on County Road 101, in Shakopee. Visit

Valleyfair.com for hours and directions.

• • •one valleyfair drive • Shakopee, MN 55379

952.445.7600 • info@valleyfair.com • valleyfair.com

ames centeRThe Ames Center opened in January 2009. The center has two

theatres, a 1,014 seat proscenium stage and an intimate 150 seat

black box theatre.

In addition, the Center has a 2,000-square-foot art gallery.

The Ames Center is home to the Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota,

Dakota Valley Symphony, and The Chameleon Theatre Circle.

Past performers include: Louie Anderson, Tommy Emmanuel,

Rhythmic Circus, Tracy Morgan, Ralphie May, Michael Bolton,

The Oakridge Boys, Clint Black, Lorie Line, Home Free, Ron White,

Travis Tritt, Fab Four, Buena Vista Social Club, Ricky Skaggs &

Bruce Hornsby, and Cirque Ziva.

HouRs: Ticket Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• • •12600 Nicollet Avenue

Burnsville, MN

952.895.4685 • www.ames-center.com

oRpHeum, state & pantaGes tHeatRes Welcome to the magical place where Broadway meets Hennepin!

Our stunning 2016-2017 Broadway on Hennepin Season includes

the Minnesota debuts of the hottest new Tony Award®-winning

shows direct from New York. Beloved songs, inspiring stories and

captivating performances await your group at the Orpheum,

State and Pantages Theatres!

For special pricing and reduced service fees, visit:

minneapolis.broadway.com/groups/promo/

Enter Promo Code: MINNESOTA

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• • •800 LaSalle Ave, Suite 120 • Minneapolis, MN 55402

612.373.5665 • Hennepintheatretrust.orgFacebook.com/hennepintheatretrust • twitter: hennepintheatre

Minneapolisgroups@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com

minnesota Landscape aRboRetum Named by USA Today as “One of the Top 10 Places to Smell the

Flowers,” with beautiful gardens, walkways and trails to discover

nature and the outdoors. Tram tours, visitor shuttles help you

explore the heart of the Arboretum. Nature-inspired seasonal

exhibits, events and programs, art fairs, farmers markets,

AppleHouse. Indoor conservatory, horticultural library, art

galleries. Gift store and cafe. Open all year. $12 admission for

ages 13 and up.

• • •3675 Arboretum drive

Chaska, MN 55318

952.443.1400

arboretum.umn.edu

minnesota Renaissance festivaL Experience the magic of our Realm at the 2016 Minnesota

Renaissance Festival as we celebrate our 46th season! Journey

back in time and enter a world entirely its own when you visit our

fantasy kingdom. We truly have something for everyone with seven

different theme weekends occurring throughout the Festival!

King Henry and his court invite one and all to his 16th Century

European village featuring 16 stages of live entertainment and

much more. Over 250 artisans fill the Festival marketplace to

display and sell their handcrafted wares for a truly unique shopping

experience. There are also daily jousts, children’s craft areas and

delicious food and drinks! The Renaissance Festival is open

weekends starting August 20 and running until October 2, along

with Labor Day and Festival Friday on September 30, 2016.

• • •12364 Chestnut Boulevard • Shakopee, MN 55379

952.445.7361 • #MNrenaissance • renaissancefest.com

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minnesota Zoo

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science museum of minnesota Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Saint

Paul, the Science Museum of Minnesota is filled with unforgettable

science fun and education. The museum is well known for its

unique hands-on exhibits and its 90-foot-domed Omnitheater.

See dinosaurs towering above your head; hear the pulse of a

giant bloodstream superhighway and feel a water-vapor tornado

glide through your hands. All this and so much more. This is

no ordinary museum!

museum HouRs: Please visit our web site www.smm.org/hours or

call 651.221.9444 for current hours and pricing.

• • •120 West kellogg Blvd • St. Paul, MN 55102

651.221.9444 • 800.221.9444 • info@smm.org • smm.org

RunninG aces casino & RacetRacKRunning Aces Casino & Racetrack is a cutting-edge, Las Vegas-

style card room with live summer horse racing and trout fishing

where “you catch’em and we cook’em.” Trout Air Tavern is a

full-service restaurant with locally sourced ingredients for the

hand crafted cuisine available 24/7. Running Aces also offers live

music, monthly comedy shows and a full bar to make it a close

to home entertainment destination for all ages. Smoke-Free and

open 24/7 just 20 minutes North of Downtown.

CArdS • rACiNg • Food • FiSHiNg • ENtErtAiNMENt

• • •15201 running Aces Blvd

Columbus, MN 55025

651.925.4600

runAces.com

taRGet centeRTarget Center, home of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves and

WNBA Minnesota Lynx, offers a 12-month entertainment schedule

that includes sporting events, family shows, concerts and more!

2016 HiGHLiGHts: • The Who Hits 50! 50th Anniversary Tour (May 1, 2016)

• Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (June 8, 2016)

• The Minnesota Orchestra presents Andrea Bocelli In Concert (June 9, 2016)

• Avett Brothers In Concert (June 11, 2016)

• Justin Bieber “The Purpose Tour” (June 19, 2016)

• Cirque du Soleil – Toruk (September 28 - October 2, 2016)

• Kellogg’s Tour Of Gymnastics Champions (October 9, 2016)

• WWE Monday Night Raw Live (October 24, 2016)

• Keith Urban “Ripcord World Tour” (November 5, 2016)

• Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant Christmas Concert (December 10, 2016)

• Jeff Dunham (December 28, 2016)

For complete schedule, visit www.targetcenter.com.

Find us on Facebook tArgEt CENtEr,

instagram@targetCenterMN, twitter@targetCenterMN

• • •600 First Avenue North • Minneapolis, MN 55403

612.673.1311 • targetcenter.com

pinstRipesa unique dining and entertainment venue

Pinstripes is a community-centric venue accommodating groups

up to 600. We offer a fresh perspective on Italian American cui-

sine featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients in every dish.

Unique private dining spaces accommodate large groups while

upscale bowling and bocce are the perfect after-dinner activity

for groups of all ages.

Pinstripes Catering specializes in quality meals for tours on the go.

We deliver breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week! From casual

to elegant, delivery to full-service, we can help plan and execute

every detail to ensure your event is a success anywhere in the

Twin Cities!

• • •3849 gallagher drive • Edina, MN 55435

952.835.6440 • pinstripes.com

itineRaRies midWestItineraries Midwest is the travel planner’s #1 free resource guide for

group-friendly itineraries in the Upper Midwest. We connect tour

operators to destinations that are looking to cater to the group

tourism market. Itineraries are posted on the Itineraries Midwest

website, along with maps, to use as a convenient tool for travel

planners. Plan Midwest travel with ease using our digital magazines,

archived at www.itinerariesmidwest.com. Published 3 times per year.

• • •56 South 33rd Avenue #234 • St. Cloud, MN 56301

877.832.7267 • fax: 763.201.7945

info@itinerariesinc.com • itinerariesmidwest.com

HoLiday inn mpLs. nW - eLK RiveR Wild Woods Waterpark & buddy’s family fun Zone

Just minutes away from the Albertville Premium Outlets and Cabela’s!

This full-service hotel features a 30,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark with

4 story slides, a 3,000 sq. ft. fun zone with an indoor 9 hole miniature

black-light golf course, 7 Xbox Kinect studios and more. Mississippi

Valley Grill & Bar with nightly happy hour. 125 guestrooms & suites,

5,000 sq. ft. of private function space.

• • •9200 Quaday Avenue NE • otsego, MN 55330

763.656.4400 • fax: 763.656.4401 • hielkriver.com

ctm media GRoupCTM operates traveler information displays at over 400 locations in

Minnesota, and in over 1,500 locations within a one-day drive of

the Twin Cities. Travelers rely on CTM’s displays to find out about

exciting things to see and do—attractions, museums, recreation,

dining, shopping, tours and more.

• • •651.688.2195

ctmmediagroup.com

couRtyaRd by maRRiott bLoominGton by maLL of ameRica®

Put more play in your stay at the Courtyard

Bloomington by Mall of America®

Take our free shuttle to the Airport or Mall

of America and explore over 520 shops, 50+

restaurants, Nickelodeon Universe and SEALIFE

Aquarium. Relax in our indoor pool & hot tub,

then unwind in your spacious hotel rooms with

free Wi-Fi access! Enjoy the convenience of our Jake’s Restaurant &

Bar, serving breakfast, lunch (M-F), dinner & room service. Book now

on Marriott.com for the best rates using promo code: D50!

• • •7800 Bloomington Avenue South • Bloomington, MN 55425

952.876.0100

countRy inn & suites aLbeRtviLLeWelcome to Shop Until You Drop Country!

Conveniently located adjacent to the

Albertville Premium Outlets, the Country

Inn & Suites Albertville is the perfect place

to stay for a Shopping Getaway. Let us spoil

you with our deluxe complimentary hot

breakfast buffet, fresh cookies and coffee,

pool and whirlpool, fitness center, free weekday paper and a

staff that will make you feel right at home.

• • •6554 Lamplight drive • Albertville,MN 55301

763.463.2600 • fax 763.463.2666

cx_albv@countryinns.com • countryinns.com/tctaa

LaKeviLLe cvbFIND YOURSELF in the charming community of Lakeville, known

for its natural scenic beauty, lakes, and abundance of outdoor

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