Padelford Riverboats in St. Paul
Looking for something different to do on a Tuesday or Friday evening? Imagine cruising up the mighty Mississippi River. Enjoy a fabulous dinner of baked manicotti, pot roast with carrots and onions, roasted vegetables, campfire potatoes, caesar salad, breadsticks, dessert and coffee. Tuesdays and Fridays from Harriet Island, St. Paul; June through Sept. Board at 6:30 PM, depart 7 PM and return at 9 PM.
Sunday lunch cruises and Lunch and lock cruises also available.
In addition to the popular historically narrated cruises a new Science trip was added recently. Aboard the Padelford riverboats study areas are designated with instructors from the Science Museum of Minnesota, MN Dept. of Natural Resources, U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, and Padelford Riverboats. Students examine tiny living organisms under microscopes, scan the skies with binoculars for birds, test river water samples, discuss ecology and environmental issues, and learn how to operate a big riverboat. These special cruises are offered only on a limited basis. Cost is $15 adults/ $7.50 children (12 and under). For additional information visit the Big River Journey website at the Mississippi National Park & Recreation Area
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