UNHINGED MODE · The Legend

Drive A Tank + Crush a Car — Kasota, MN

Destination: Kasota, MNNights: 2Group: 4–10Season: April, May, June, July, August, September, OctoberEstimated: $1,100–$2,400/person

Drive A Tank is the only place in America where civilians drive an authentic Chieftain main battle tank, then crush a junked Chrysler with it. 20 military vehicles dating to WWII, including the FV-433 Abbot SPG and FV432 APC. The 3-Star Lt. General package starts at $374; add a car-crush ($649 for one, $849 for two) and a Sten-gun range session. Decompression: drive 75 miles north to Minneapolis for ribeyes at Manny's and a Old Fashioned at the Marvel Bar.

What You'll Do

Live-fire tank drive + rally school

Pilot a T-34, M48 Patton, or Sherman. Crush a junked sedan. Option to fire the main gun with live rounds.

Operator: DriveTanks / Ox Hunting Ranch · Pair with: Hill Country ranch stay + steakhouse night.

Shooting Range

Tour

Where You Sleep

· AC Hotel by Marriott Mankato
· Hilton Garden Inn Mankato

Where You Eat

· Number 4 American Bar & Kitchen (Mankato)
· Manny's Steakhouse (Minneapolis)
· Marvel Bar

Questions

Do I drive or just ride?

You drive. Multi-tier packages — entry-level is Abbot SPG drive + APC; full package is the Chieftain main battle tank.

Car crush?

Yes — $649 extra. Pick the wreck, line up, drive over. Best photo of the weekend.

Closest airport?

Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) is 75 miles north. Mankato (MKT) is small commercial.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.