{"product_id":"minnesota-twin-cities-usa-26129","title":"Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA  #26129*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendship Force Journey #26129\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen: August 24 - 29, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpaces Available: 7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: approximately USD\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e$375 (Includes FFI fee and host club program)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have space available on an exciting journey hosted by our Minnesota-Twin Cities club. If you've ever wanted to explore the best of Minnesota - from vibrant city parks to the Mississippi River - his is your chance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuests will be hosted in the homes of local Friendship Force members, enjoying the warmth of true hospitality while discovering everything the Twin Cities has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrip Dates: August 24–29, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(with optional extension through August 30)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonday, Aug. 24\u003c\/strong\u003e – Guests arrive and settle in with host families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, Aug. 25\u003c\/strong\u003e – Welcome Potluck Picnic; explore Minneapolis landmarks including Loring Park, Lake Harriet Rose Garden, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, St. Anthony Falls, the Stone Arch Bridge, and the Guthrie Theater; free outdoor evening concert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, Aug. 26\u003c\/strong\u003e – St. Paul day! Guided Minnesota State Capitol tour (group reservation confirmed), lunch on University Avenue's famous ethnic restaurant row, Cathedral of Saint Paul tour, and a Mississippi River boat cruise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThursday, Aug. 27\u003c\/strong\u003e – Free day with hosts; the Minnesota State Fair opens today — a classic Twin Cities experience!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriday, Aug. 28\u003c\/strong\u003e – Additional tours and activities (Arboretum and more TBD); Farewell Dinner at Westwood Nature Center in St. Louis Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, Aug. 29\u003c\/strong\u003e – Guests depart for home \u003cem\u003e(optional extra night for a Twins game, Guthrie Theater tour, or live music at Lake Harriet)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo apply and view Journey Coordinator details, please log in to your member account on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/my.friendshipforce.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/my.friendshipforce.org\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1771621260660000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw12lIL75TzczkFiQJkXQrS6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emy.friendshipforce.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"friendshipforce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51261689725234,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/7913\/0162\/files\/FriendshipForce_journeypics_24_dd68e851-0216-48af-9cbe-6163437282a4.png?v=1780597879","url":"https:\/\/friendshipforce.myshopify.com\/products\/minnesota-twin-cities-usa-26129","provider":"friendshipforce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}