Day Trips
Join us for exciting day adventures
Twins vs. New York Yankees
Catch the action this evening at Target Field - game time 6:40 pm . Great seats in line with first base in section 107. Reminder – bring your credit/debit card for cashless concessions.
"A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical"
A tribute to one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. A heartwarming story of Neil Diamond's life and career from his humble beginnings to his international stardom - told through therapy sessions and scores of musical numbers. At the Orpheum. Call for availability.
"Murder Inn" at the Plymouth Playhouse
"Murder Inn" is a comedy with a murder mystery thrown in and is set in a 18th century New England Inn which is supposedly haunted. A group of tourists get stranded there due to storm, and the unpleasant detour turns into a night of mayhem. As the storm builds and the body count rises, the survivors try to figure out "whodunit." Before the show, a pizza buffet is included at a nearby restaurant.
Time for Tea
Delight in high tea at the Mad Hatter Tea House located in Anoka, "the Halloween Capital of the World". Following tea, drive by some of the decorated houses and noteworthy spooky places! Space is limited.
"Purple Rain"
The world premiere stage adaptation of Prince's legendary film and album Purple Rain – matinee at the State Theatre. Reservations closed last spring, but there may be some tickets still available. Call today!
"A Christmas Carol"
Each Christmas, the miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets the holiday with "Bah! Humbug" & can't be bothered to celebrate. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and a grim future should he continue his closed-hearted ways. Will he have a change of heart? Before the show, experience a fantastic lunch included at Fogo De Chao, the Brazilian steakhouse.
Phantom of the Opera"
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical returns to the Orpheum. The story tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the Paris Opera House, becomes mesmerized by a young soprano, lures her as his protege & falls fiercely in love with her. $ due 9/24
The History Theater presents...
A gust of icy wind changes everything! The Winter Carnival ice palace designers are plunged into the magical realm of King Boreas in this musical comedy. Two lively characters encounter iconic Minnesota figures, from poets to racing legends, all woven into the tapestry of the Carnival's myth, history, and magic. Following the musical, a luncheon buffet is included at the 1881 Eating House at the St Paul Union Depot.
"White Christmas"
Back by popular demand, the Chanhassen presents the heartwarming musical adaptation of White Christmas featuring Irving Berlin songs including "Blue Skies," "I Love a Piano," and the title song "White Christmas." After World War II, two friends become a popular song-and-dance duo, and they put on a show at a Vermont Inn. Along the way, they meet two talented sisters, and love blossoms. Lunch is included.
"The Wiz" at the Orpheum
"The Wiz" infuses L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. This fun, modern musical retells Dorothy's adventures through the context of contemporary African-American culture. Payment deadline 10/13
Early New Year's Eve
A delicious dinner at the Lake Elmo Inn followed by entertainment at the Phipps has become a Valley Tours' tradition. Afterwards, the Phipps Theater presents some great entertainment.Colleen Raye & Company - great vocalists and entertainers plus a 10 piece horn band perform a variety of songs from Motown, Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, The Carpenters, The Jackson 5, Barry Manilow, and more! A wonderfully entertaining evening to ring in the New Year!
SHUCKED at the Orpheum
The Broadway musical is about a small rural town where the corn is dying out and threatening the town's livelihood. The show is known for its pun-filled humor, catchy music, talented cast and has been described as "flat out hilarious!"