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2026 Conference Fun Activities |
East River Park Trail - Peace Walk Pioneer Hall is perched above the mississippi with only a short walk down to to East River park with about a 1-1/4 miles of walking trails. Some things to see include the UMN boathouse, Bridal Veil Falls (approx ½ mi.), a catwalk cantilevered over the water in some places, and at the end, another set of stairs that climb back up to another trailhead on East River Parkway (approx. 1 mi.) From there you can walk along the river parkway back to the conference venue. If enough people are interested we will organize a group walk Sunday afternoon. |
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Paddleboat Ride • Friday Eve We have arranged for an optional sunset dinner cruise along the Mississippi with Padelford Riverboats. The cruise lasts two hours, departing at 7:00 pm. We will assemble 6:00 PM at the Pioneer Hall lobby to drive 25 minutes to the dock (Boarding begins at 6:30). Be sure to sign up for this optional event when you register. Visit the Padelford webpage for more information. |  |  |
Museum of Science We have arranged a discounted price of $31 for conference attendees to visit this fun, world class science museum. A coupon will be included in your welcome packet. You can visit the museum any time between Aug. 6 to 10. The museum is located at 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard in St. Paul, about a 15 minute drive from the conference. Servas members can buy discounted tickets online at the Museum Tickets webpage by using the code servas26 when purchasing them. |  |
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Nagasaki • Hiroshima Commemoration The Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration Committee will be holding their 81st year of remembrance for the atomic bombings of Japan. Thursday, August 6 at 7:30 am at the Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Free Thursday Nights at the History Center Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking! |  |  |