Farmington Area Community Education

Explore the Wabasha Street Caves, once called Castle Royal, where gangsters in the 1930's mingled freely with local residents. Relive mob activities and an unsolved murder, skillfully narrated by a professional guide. Board the coach for an entertaining and informative two hour overview of nightclubs, kidnappings and gun battles. Discover the residences of John Dillinger, Ma Barker and Babyface Nelson, where they planned and then executed notorious crimes. Lunch is on your own in the West 7th Street area. Select from numerous restaurants including Downtowner Woodfire Grill, Burger Moe's, Cossetta's Italian Market and Pizzeria, Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub, Patrick McGovern's and others. Spend the afternoon at a resort and lakeside community (not offered on previous tours), viewing hideouts and haunts when the gangsters "needed to lay low". Our guide will point out a speakeasy and location of a notorious dance club. Following the tour, spend some time exploring the charming town. If you are into local history, interested in the gangster era, the 1930's and more, this is the tour for you! Fee includes admission, coach bus, treats and escort. Sorry, no discounts apply.

Visit six - nine private home gardens. Gardens showcased include sunny, shady, woodland, native, aquatic and more. Enjoy porches, arbors, gazebos, pergola terraces and patios. Notice the borders and colorful plants, abundant hanging baskets, bird feeders and baths, plants that draw butterflies, koi swimming in calming pools, fountain water features, vibrant umbrellas on table tops and more. The gardens are plush with plants and shrubs. This is a WOW experience! Lunch will be on your own; select from a number of restaurants featuring a variety of food options. Fee includes garden tour admissions, motorcoach transportation, refreshments and escort. Sorry, no discounts apply. 

Experience the beauty of Minnesota in the charming river town of Stillwater. Our narrated riding tour begins with a journey through the city’s picturesque streets. The tour continues aboard a replica 1890's paddle-wheel riverboat, where you will be treated to a delicious buffet meal. Following lunch, you’ll have time to explore Stillwater’s Main Street.