There is an abundance of things to do in Minnesota, indoor and outdoor; urban and country. We're home to the pristine wilderness of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), and the world-class shopping and family fun of the Mall of America.
Outdoor lovers will find more than a hundred Minnesota state parks and forests and hundreds of golf courses.
Minnesota events run from the 12-day Minnesota State Fair to one-day community events celebrating our abundant local flavor.
You spent the last three days paddling to this perfect place, and now it's time to relax. There's no place on earth like the Boundary Waters Canoe Area ( BWCA ).
There's a trifecta of great golf on the Mesabi Iron Range, which has grown into a destination with lots to offer.
Minnesota offers several opportunities to visit scenic destinations, participate in a small group learning experience, and bring home a special kind of souvenir.
One of the best and largest collections of old train cars and rail equipment in the country is at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth.
A new tour boat will be exploring pristine Rainy Lake in Voyageurs National Park along Minnesota's northern border this summer.
Delicate wildflowers colorfully announce the arrival of spring in the north woods, offering a wonderful excuse to take a spring stroll in the forest.
Most of these spots are not among the best known destinations in Minnesota, but they deserve to be.
From wings and beaks to frogs and feet - there are tons of free programs happening in Minnesota state parks right now. Find your own kind of fun!
It's pretty easy to find a great place for a good time with the kids in Minnesota. Here are a few favorite places to get you started.
Minnesota's downhill ski areas offer exciting snowboarding parks
New Ulm was founded as a settlement of German immigrants in the 1850s, and that heritage is still evident throughout town.
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