• Dog Sledding & Winter Adventures

    Dog sledding is quickly becoming a popular snow sport, and not just among mushers with their own teams of sled dogs.

    Dog Sledding & Winter Adventures
  • Minnesota Resorts

    Information and search tools for finding the perfect Minnesota resort.

    Minnesota Resorts
  • Bed and Breakfast / Historic Inns

    For a perfect romantic getaway, or just a weekend of quiet luxury away from everything, Minnesota's bed and breakfasts and historic inns are just the ticket.

    Bed and Breakfast / Historic Inns
  • Arts & Performances

    When it comes to the arts and theater, Minnesota is the ticket to a good time!

    Arts & Performances
  • Outdoor Activities

    Not surprisingly, water-based activities are a big draw in the "Land of 10,000 Lakes."

    Outdoor Activities
  • Explore Minnesota Downhill Skiing

    Cruising the slopes amidst Minnesota's gorgeous scenery, feeling snowflakes brush your face, you hear the swoosh, swoosh, swoosh of your downhill skis and you're reminded of what's good about winter.

    Explore Minnesota Downhill Skiing
  • Duluth

    Crowning the tip of giant Lake Superior is Duluth, a contemporary city teeming with history and spirit. It's Minnesota's largest city outside of the Twin Cities area. With its lakeside setting and an incredible array of things to see and do, Duluth has become a popular place to get away for a few days of fun.

    Duluth
  • Minnesota Golf Scene Offers Scores of Beautiful Bargains

    Minnesota offers quality, affordable golf in every nook and cranny. There's a bounty of beautiful courses across that state that offer fine golf at very reasonable green fees.

    Minnesota Golf Scene Offers Scores of Beautiful Bargains
  • Up North in Aitkin County

    Just north of Mille Lacs Lake lie the woods, waters and wildlife of Aitkin County. Although not as well known as some other Minnesota destinations, it offers terrific opportunities for outdoor recreation and is especially scenic in the fall.

    Up North in Aitkin County
  • Traveling the North Country: Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway

    One of the best ways to explore the far reaches of the North Star State is to trace a route along the northernmost highways that cross the crown of Minnesota. The Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byways stretches across the top of the state, just below the border with Canada, from the North Dakota line to the middle of Minnesota.

    Traveling the North Country: Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway
  • Mankato a Hub for History and Biking Trips

    Some of the most poignant stories in Mankato's history are accounts of Dakota Indians and European-American settlers who lived through the conflict between these two groups in 1862.

    Mankato a Hub for History and Biking Trips
  • Destination Spas Pamper Body and Soul

    For 20 years, Birdwing Spa near Litchfield was the "only game in town" when it came to destination spas in Minnesota. But now three resorts on Gull Lake near Brainerd have added spas.

    Destination Spas Pamper Body and Soul
  • Snowmobiling: Room to Roam

    Eager to climb back on your sled and cruise over a deep blanket of gleaming snow?

    Snowmobiling: Room to Roam
  • Nisswa's a Natural

    Nature is the initial draw to this town nestled among the lakes north of Brainerd. Fishing has lured anglers here for over 100 years, and several guide services can hook you up with the right places and right tricks to land a few. Fall is good walleye fishing season, and Gull and other nearby lakes are good walleye waters.

    Nisswa's a Natural
  • Skyline Parkway: Get a Hawk's Eye View in Duluth

    For a distinctive view of Duluth and Lake Superior, explore the Skyline Parkway that follows a series of roads along a ridgeline in the heights of the city.  

    Skyline Parkway: Get a Hawk's Eye View in Duluth
  • Great River Road - Southern MN

    The southern portion of this long and diverse byway runs between the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a theater, art and music scene envied by larger cities across the country.

  • Marine Art Sails at Winona Museum

    Through the ages, rivers, seas and boats have fascinated people. Bodies of water and the ships that sail them have inspired artists over the centuries. Such art is the inspiration for Winona's Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

    Marine Art Sails at Winona Museum
  • Paddling the Boundary Waters

    There's nowhere else on earth like it.

    Paddling the Boundary Waters
  • Gitchi-Gami Trail: Biking Along North Shore

    One of the most popular and scenic destinations in Minnesota is the North Shore of Lake Superior. The paved Gitchi-Gami State Trail gives cyclists a safe corridor to explore this scenic route.

    Gitchi-Gami Trail: Biking Along North Shore
  • Shopping

    At the undisputed top of the list of Minnesota shopping attractions is the world-famous Mall of America, plus exciting downtown shopping, several large malls, and plenty of charming small-town main street shopping.

    Shopping

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