Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis

Thursday, June 18, 2026.

9:45 am  Depart Burnsville Senior Center, 200 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville. Bus loads at Door #12 lower east side of Diamondhead Education Center. Check in begins inside the Sr Center 30 minutes prior to departure. Please check in no later than 15 minutes prior to departure time.

10 am We meet our step-on-guide at Bachman's Greenhouse on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis who provides a narrated sightseeing tour around the Chain of Lakes and Minneapolis. Enjoy the scenery as you learn about the history and culture on this riding tour. A big part of what makes the Twin Cities a special place is the beautiful urban park system. You will hear more about that while observing the amazing amount of natural beauty along the parkways, lakes, gardens, historical sites, and diverse neighborhoods. View Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake. Stop at Lakewood Cemetery which is rich in local history, famous memorials, beautiful gardens, artisitc, monuments and architecture. The Memorial Chapel, completed in 1910 is the most perfect example of Byzantine mosaic art in the United States. 

1 pm We drop the tour guide back at Backman's Greenhouse and have lunch at Patrick's Bakery and Cafe, located in the greenhouse. Menu: California Chicken Strip Sandwich on Walnut Raisin Bread with Honey Dijon Dressing: Baked Chicken Strips, Oven Roasted Red Peppers and Lettuce, Minestrone Soup, Coffee,  Tea, or Milk, Mini Pastry for Dessert. After lunch we'll have a few minutes to shop at Bachman's Gift Store and Garden Center.

2:45 pm Leave Bachman's. Estimated return time to Burnsville 3 pm.

Trip includes transportation, tour guide, lunch  (tip for lunch included). Additional gratuitites of $1-5/person for the driver and professional guide are customary.

Registration  Deadline: Monday, May 18. No refunds after this date. You may request  information about trip insurance, or gift you place to a friend if you are unable to participate.