Cruise to Hastings & Overnight Stay at The Confluence Hotel w/ Historian Dave Bredemus - June 7-8

Cruise the mighty Mississippi River from Saint Paul to Hastings, Minnesota, aboard the 80–foot Magnolia Blossom paddle boat!

Day One:  Enjoy a continental breakfast on board as we depart by boat from the marina in Saint Paul and head to Hastings. Dave Bredemus will share historical narration as we take in views of St. Paul’s downtown skyline, Pigs Eye Lake, Gray Cloud Island, through Lock #2 and into Hastings. 

Lunch will be served on the boat as we make our way down river.

Upon our afternoon arrival in Hastings, we will check into The Confluence Hotel--a boutique hotel that blends rivertown charm and countryside elegance. The Confluence Hotel is located on the banks of the Mississippi River near historic downtown Hastings.

After checking into our hotel, you will have time to stroll along the riverfront trail and parks and walk into the city to see its interesting architecture, enjoy arts and craft stores and search its many wonderful antique shops. Downtown Hastings has become one of Minnesota’s special main streets. Return to The Confluence Hotel for dinner (included) at Missi's Sip & Savor.

Day Two:  After breakfast at the hotel (included), we’ll hop on our motorcoach bus to tour the city of Hastings and see its spectacular Vermilion River waterfall. While in Hastings we will tour the historic Le Duc Mansion and visit other unique sites in this city. As we leave Hastings we’ll view the impressive confluence of the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers.

The rest of the day we will explore rural Dakota County with a stop at the Bauer Farm known as the Little Log House Pioneer Village -- including more than 45 historical buildings, antique tractors, and a replica of the former Hastings Spiral Bridge. On the way home, we will take a lunch break (included) and tour Miesville and New Trier—two Minnesota towns stuck in the 19th century. 

TOUR HIGHTLIGHTS:

- Narrated Cruise from St. Paul to Hastings 

- Lodging at The Confluence Hotel

- Dinner and Breakfast at Missi's Sip & Savor on-site at The Confluence Hotel

- Easy Access to Levee Park, Mississippi River Regional Trail and to historic downtown Hastings for strolling and shopping

- Vermilion Falls Park

- Views of the confluence of Mississippi & St. Croix Rivers

- Narrated Motorcoach City Tours of Hastings, Miesville and New Trier  

- Tour of Le Duc Mansion

- Admission to Little Log House Pioneer Village

- Lunch Stop on Day 2 included

The Magnolia Blossom is a 80-foot paddle boat, equipped with heat and air-conditioning, whichever is needed for comfort. The Magnolia Blossom has an enclosed first deck and an open second deck. 

NOTE: There will be an @ 4 block walk from Hastings Dock with luggage to The Confluence Hotel.

Monday, June 7th: 

  8:00 AM-Boarding

  8:30 AM-Departure from Watergate Marina

Tuesday, June 8th: 

@ 6:30 PM - Approximate Return Time to Watergate Marina

Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. Plenty of parking is available. It is okay to leave your car overnight.

 Ages 21+.

Deposit of $400 due with registration.

NOTE: Final payment due April 7th.

Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure

Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy:

• - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee
• - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot)
• - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot)
• - 14 Days or Less: You can transfer your registration to another guest,

If the tour is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.