| Founded in 1854 by John H. Stevens, a local | | | | River cruises. Guests of Paradise Charter Cruises |
| ferryman, Minneapolis was officially recognized and | | | | can enjoy a relaxing tour on the Paradise Lady, a |
| established by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature | | | | chartered yacht with all the glamour and luxuries |
| as a town in 1856. Located on the banks of the | | | | you'd expect along with an added personal touch. |
| Mississippi next to towering St. Anthony Falls, | | | | For a more traditional sightseeing experience, |
| Minneapolis was built directly adjacent to the | | | | tourists can board the Minneapolis Queen, a |
| competing settlement of St. Anthony, and the | | | | 125-passenger paddle-wheeler that offers a |
| two towns merged in 1872 under the name of | | | | narrated tour of the highlights of downtown |
| Minneapolis. The recent arrival of the St. Paul and | | | | Minneapolis as seen from the Mighty Mississippi |
| Pacific Railroad in the area ensured the town's | | | | including the historic lock at Saint Anthony Falls, |
| success and opened up transportation routes to | | | | the largest lock anywhere on the Mississippi River. |
| both the eastern United States and the western | | | | The Pizza and Lock Cruise and the Friday Evening |
| frontier. The city continued its growth and, today, | | | | Dinner Cruise are especially popular since they |
| it serves as a cultural and economic center for | | | | give tourists the opportunity to see the beautiful |
| the region and a popular tourist destination. | | | | Minneapolis skyline lit up at night. |
| Numerous historic sites and points of interest are | | | | For those seeking scenic natural surroundings and |
| available for visitors to Minneapolis and the | | | | a tranquil sightseeing experience, Paradise Charter |
| surrounding area. Walking tours are provided each | | | | Cruises also offers sightseeing tours of Lake |
| summer by the City of Minneapolis in conjunction | | | | Minnetonka on board three luxurious motor |
| with the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation | | | | yachts, the Paradise Destiny II, the Paradise |
| Commission and offer guests and residents to the | | | | Princess II, and the Paradise Grand. Each sleekly |
| area a chance to explore the historic cemeteries, | | | | elegant yacht offers outstanding amenities |
| architectural features, and theaters in Minneapolis. | | | | including complimentary snacks, television screens |
| Since much of Minnesota's history and heritage is | | | | with DVD player, climate-controlled interiors, and |
| centered on the Mississippi River and nearby Lake | | | | dance floors. Cruises vary, but most travel along |
| Minnetonka, any sightseeing tour must include one | | | | the Big Island Channel Pass to provide a good |
| of the leisurely riverboat cruises that travel the | | | | view of Lake Minnetonka's beautiful islands and |
| Mississippi and traverse the lake throughout the | | | | shoreline. Guests can expect to see waterfowl, |
| summer months. | | | | fish, and other wildlife along with some of the |
| Paradise Charter Cruises offers exceptional | | | | most beautiful natural scenery in the United |
| amenities and comfort to guests on its Mississippi | | | | States. |