Explore Minnesota: Things to Do in Minnesota: Experiences and Activities

Catch Some Fresh Air at Minnesota's Terrain Parks

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Minnesota's downhill ski areas offer exciting snowboarding parks

Family Favorites: Fun Places to Take the Kids

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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.

From the Louvre to Minneapolis: Special Art Exhibit Arrives This Fall

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More than 60 works of art from the famous Louvre museum in Paris will be at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in a special exhibit October 18, 2009 through January 10, 2010.

Minnesota State Parks Programs & Special Events

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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!

Monet and More at Winona’s Marine Art Museum

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Monet and Renoir are among the renowned artists represented in a display of more than 60 paintings at the Marine Art Museum in Winona.

Winter's a Festival in Ely

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The north woods town of Ely is as lively in the winter as it is in the summer, and it's a great place to enjoy Minnesota's season of snow.

Dog Sledding & Winter Adventures

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

Explore Minnesota Downhill Skiing

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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.

Snowmobiling: Room to Roam

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

Savor New Ulm's Shops and Hops

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New Ulm was founded as a settlement of German immigrants in the 1850s, and that heritage is still evident throughout town.

Boundary Waters ( BWCA ) & Canoeing

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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 ).