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Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Getaway

Independent 3-day Amtrak getaway to Minneapolis and St. Paul

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Getaway, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations offers this 3-day, 2-night getaway to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The self-guided trip starts and ends in the Twin Cities. The package includes a sightseeing city tour of Minneapolis/St. Paul and admission to the SEA LIFE Aquarium, a million-gallon aquarium with a wide range of sea creatures. Travelers can also use their time to visit the nearby Mall of America and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home of the Spoonbridge and Cherry fountain. Rail travel is not included in the from-price and is booked separately. This suits independent travelers and families who want a short, budget-friendly city break built around a couple of easy attractions rather than a packed schedule of guided touring.

What to know before you look closer

  • The $159 from-price covers 2 nights' hotel, the aquarium admission, and the city tour only; Amtrak rail fare is booked and priced separately.
  • Amtrak Vacations does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the exact schedule and hotel with them before booking.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Admission to the SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • Sightseeing city tour of Minneapolis/St. Paul

Not included

  • Rail travel (listed pricing does not include rail)

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included in the price?
No. The $159 from-price covers 2 nights' hotel accommodations, admission to the SEA LIFE Aquarium, and a sightseeing city tour; Amtrak rail fare is booked and priced separately.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It's an independent vacation. A sightseeing city tour of Minneapolis/St. Paul is included, but the rest of your time, including any visit to the Mall of America, is your own.
How many nights does the package include?
Two nights of hotel accommodations in Minneapolis/St. Paul over the 3-day trip.
What attractions are included?
Admission to the SEA LIFE Aquarium and a sightseeing city tour of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Where does the trip start and end?
The trip both starts and ends in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.

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