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Charming Stillwater, MN, Tour with Private Transportation

Charming Stillwater, MN, Tour with Private Transportation

By Douglas Kline
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Our private riding tour begins on the outskirts of historic Stillwater, MN and winds among the steep river bluffs of an 1800s village filled with the grand Victorian homes built by past lumber barons and luminaries. You'll see exquisitely restored Queen Anne mansions as well as other styles of architecture, and hear about the colorful owners of these homes. Our history-filled adventure will explain why Stillwater is known as the "Birthplace of Minnesota, " and also brings-to-life the rollicking world of lumberjacks who flocked to the pristine St. Croix River area in the 1800s. Our tour concludes with a walk down Stillwater's quaint Main Street of shops and restaurants, plus a visit to a famous candy store for treats (purchased on own). NOTE: - Private transportation to and from the Twin Cities metro area is available. Please inquire. - Tour does not include home or building interiors. “Absolutely wonderful. A++ and 5 stars. Douglas is exceptional! " Genevieve R., Maryland USA
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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  • Guided tour
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Culver’s, 1725 Market Dr, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
    Meet me (your guide) & our professional driver with private sedan in the parking lot of Culver's restaurant, 1725 Market Dr., Stillwater, MN 55082. Your vehicle will remain in the parking lot during the 2-hour tour. At the tour conclusion, our private sedan will return to your personal vehicle.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Service animals allowed
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 247788P9

    • Most travellers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 247788P9

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    • 1725 Market Dr, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
      Meet me (your guide) & our professional driver with private sedan in the parking lot of Culver's restaurant, 1725 Market Dr., Stillwater, MN 55082. Your vehicle will remain in the parking lot during the 2-hour tour. At the tour conclusion, our private sedan will return to your personal vehicle.
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      611 3rd St S
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      Pass by
      St Mary's Catholic Church
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      Stillwater City Hall
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      Lowell Inn - Hotel & Restaurant
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      Lowell Park
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      Pass by
      Stillwater Antiques
      LoLo American Kitchen and Craft Bar
    About the operator
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    • Douglas Kline
      56
      Minneapolis, Minnesota
      Joined in February 2020
    • Esmeralda F
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      I recommend Doug as a tour guide. In 3 hours you will learn a lot. I’ll have memories about this tour. Worth paying for.
      Doug knew his information about the history of Minneapolis and St.Paul. Always made sure to see if I had questions. Also great customer service.
      Written October 26, 2024
    • S3877MPjimm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great overview tour of the Twin Cities
      Douglas did a great job giving us an in-depth overview tour of the Twin Cities. We stopped several times to see the beautiful cathedrals and parks that makes the area so special. Douglas is very knowledgeable and he was able to give us insight into the history and growth of both Minneapolis and St. Paul. I highly recommend Douglas for your next tour of the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area!
      Written July 29, 2024
    • Cruiser03187085087
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Five Star F. Scott Fitzgerald Walking Tour
      The F. Scott Fitzgerald walking tour in Saint Paul with Douglas Kline was one of the highlights of our visit to the twin cities. Douglas not only provided my wife and I with a detailed and lyrical portrait of F. Scott Fitzgerald as a boy and young man growing up in Saint Paul, but also thru various residences identified the social and familial influences that informed Fitzgerald’s coming of age as a writer. What we did not expect was Douglas Kline’s love of architecture and how he seamlessly wove into the narrative of our tour a unique and detailed insight into the architectural evolution of not only the homes F. Scott Fitzgerald lived in, but how the melding of architectural styles from home to home on Summit Avenue characterized the generational changes of Saint Paul writ large. Douglas Kline’s walking tour is an absolute must not only for F. Scott Fitzgerald enthusiasts, but for anyone who enjoys the company of a congenial and gracious guide whose thoughtful and eloquent acumen is not only revelatory but decidedly above all else inspired.
      Written July 14, 2024
    • barbarapV5373TK
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well paced tour!
      A wonderful introduction to the Twin Cities. Very knowledgeable. Well paced tour. We heard the history and present day issues of the cities. Highly recommend!!
      Written July 12, 2024
    • Travel08475587138
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful tour! Highly recommend!
      Our tour of St. Paul’s historic Summit Ave with Douglas was fantastic. He gave us a wonderful, customized tour of Summit Avenue’s architectural, social, and economic history. My wife and I do a lot of tours when we visit new cities—it’s our favorite way to learn about a new place in a short amount of time. And Douglas’ tour was one of the best we’ve ever taken. Douglas was also very helpful making recommendations. He gave us recommendations for places to eat/things to do in St. Paul before and after our tour. The next time we visit the Twin Cities, we will definitely book another tour with Douglas.
      Written June 25, 2024
    • lisalK3421QT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour - Great day - Lots of fun!!!
      What a great day we had with Doug! We drove all through Minneapolis - St. Paul. Doug was agreeable to stop & see the interiors of the places WE were interested in. We learned so much about the history and the culture of the area. Jeff was a great driver - who threw in a few factoids, too. :) Doug was also flexible to meeting our needs as far as walking abilities, which was helpful. All in all a wonderful day. Highly recommended!!
      Written June 12, 2024
    • Seaside746329
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      First trip to the Twin Cities
      Our family of 4 enjoyed the private tour of the Twin Cities with Doug!. Prior to the tour, he reached out and asked about us and what our interests were. He and the driver picked us up promptly and took us by many places in both Minneapolis and St Paul, stopping at a few. We learned quite a bit in 3 hours and felt as though our money had been well spent.
      Written May 29, 2024
    • JillTrimble
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Walking Palm Springs Tour
      The "Twin Palms" tour was a highlight of our trip!! Doug was amazing to have as our guide. He was extremely professional, informative and knowledgeable. . He made the tour fun as well as educational. Doug, also went above and beyond in helping us with other suggestions for our trip in Palm Springs. I rate Doug a 10+ !
      Written April 30, 2024
    • garygW8551AT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour of Palm Springs
      Great tour about the local architecture and some history of the area. This is not a celebrity tour as such. Walking around the Twin Palm neighborhood was very informative.
      Written April 27, 2024
    • H668EDjanets
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Architectural Tour of Twin Palms
      Such an interesting and informative tour of the Twin Palms area. Thoroughly enjoyed the architectural history. Doug is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Highly recommend this tour.
      Written April 24, 2024
    • KDB1502
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful!
      We took a tour when family was in town visiting. It was lovely to have the tour guide just to ourselves! He was engaging, charming and knowledgeable. We spent about two hours touring the architecturally significant Twin Palms neighborhood. So many beautiful mid-century homes and remarkable history. It was fun and informative! You needn't be an architect or a mid-century expert to enjoy or appreciate this tour. Thank you!
      Written April 8, 2024
    • R B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      EASY, FUN, FASCINATING WALKING TOUR
      Awesome tour! What a fun way to learn about this truly unique Palm Springs neighborhood. Douglas knew not only the details and the history, but also fun facts and stories. He kept everyone in our group interested and engaged with his deep knowledge and charming personality. Highly recommend!
      Written April 6, 2024
    • eb2020
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Gem of an MCM Tour
      We were searching for a fun activity for a group of friends in town for a long weekend and this tour was a perfect fit. The leisurely walk took us though a neighborhood filled with classic Mid-Century modern homes, many of which were in excellent condition and true to their original aesthetics. Our guide, Doug, was super-knowledgable with lots of details of the history, architecture and stories of the neighborhood along with Palm Springs' place in the history of the MCM home and architecture. The tour was an easy walk, well-paced and allowed plenty of time for pauses and questions. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in MCM architecture or just an interesting walk through a picturesque and historic neighborhood.
      Written April 4, 2024
    • Jeffery B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic walking tour!
      This wasn’t our first trip to Palm Springs but we had a great time on this tour. The tour guide, Doug, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely would recommend.
      Written March 31, 2024
    • mplstravel
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Private and Fun!
      Douglas knows Palm Springs neighborhoods! His stories are one-of-a-kind and add context to the cool homes in the city. Highly recommend!
      Written March 26, 2024
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