Destination+Twin+Cities

Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota The fourth and final destination aboard the Queen Alice will be in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Each city has its own interesting characteristics. These cities were founded by the Sioux Native American tribe hundreds of years ago and continued to grow as French settlers moved in. The twin cities are known especially for their shipping industry because of their prime location at the river. The main growth of the cities occurred during the Industrial Revolution. Apart from shipping, there were many successful mills in the cities that operated nicely because of hydropower, as several waterfalls are located in and around the cities. They are called the twin cities because the cities are on opposite sides of the river, and they are similar in terms of size and population. Tour Information You will be taken through each neighboring city on a seperate day to allow you to truly experience them while acknowledging each city to their fullest. Although the Twin Cities were able to evade battle during the Civil War, some of the Unions most patriotic soldiers offered their lives for their beleifs. You will be toured through some of the country's oldest mills in "Mill City." Our tour guides will also be pleased to show you the great Minnesota Civil War Heroes memorial in Minneapolis truly displays the heroics of the bravest men and women of our nation's past.