Best 19 things to do in Independence, MN

Paddle the Mississippi’s only gorge and pass through Lock and Dam No. 1

Paddle downriver to the "City of Birds" heron rookery and skyline views

Discover five Minneapolis districts with narrated trolley sightseeing

Ride an historic trolley to Minneapolis’ haunted sites with a narrated ghost story tour

Play the jury on an interactive Minneapolis crime story tour

Reserve a 2–14 day pontoon rental with required delivery to nearby lakes

Rent a Yamaha WaveRunner for 2–14 days, with optional lake delivery

Relax or play together on a floating Aqua Lily Pad

Rent adult water skis with adjustable bindings

Rent a towable tube for 1–3 riders

Rent an inflatable paddleboard with pump for a full day on the water

Rent a wakeboard in Annandale for boat-towed riding

Enjoy 2 hours at a lakeside sauna village with wood-fired saunas and natural ice plunges

Unwind in a private barrel sauna with lakefront cold plunges and camp access during a 2-hour session

Kayak through Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and up to the protected pool by downtown Minneapolis

Hear insider stories on a behind-the-scenes Minneapolis trolley ride

Tour Minneapolis Gilded Age mansions with inside-and-out architecture views

Kids learner ski with built-in handle for easy starts (ages 5–10)

Rent a slalom water ski and practice turns, edge control, and wake crossings