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  St. Croix Pottery
  St. Croix Pottery
  Potters in Minnesota's St. Croix River Valley carry on a great tradition.
  Visit their studios
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  Pay Homage to Prince
  Pay Homage to Prince
  Take a tour of Prince's Minneapolis.
  Start your tour
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  Summer Concerts
  Summer Concerts
  Many of today’s biggest names in music are headlining national tours that will bring everyone together to fill venues around the soulful state.
  Rock out
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  Arts & Culture
  Arts & Culture
Culinary
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  Get a Taste of the Craft Beverage Boom
  Get a Taste of the Craft Beverage Boom
  Minnesota is a hot spot for craft beer, wine and spirits.
  Start sipping
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  Waterfront Dining at Its Finest
  Waterfront Dining at Its Finest
  From old-fashioned supper clubs to casual seafood eateries, where there's open water, there's often a great meal.
  Enjoy the view
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  caitabrams
  caitabrams
  Tastes like summer!
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  #OnlyinMN Dining
  #OnlyinMN Dining
Family
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  Make New Memories at a Minnesota Resort
  Make New Memories at a Minnesota Resort
  It's never too late to start a new family tradition at a classic Minnesota resort.
  Go now
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  Movies under the Stars
  Movies under the Stars
  A few remaining classic drive-ins, countless movies in city parks, and all kinds of other venues host movie nights all summer long.
  See a Show
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  Explore Minnesota History
  Explore Minnesota History
  Big things have happened in Minnesota and adventures await you. Take a trip back in time and explore Minnesota history with the Minnesota Historical Society.
  Take a trip
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  #OnlyinMN Getaways
  #OnlyinMN Getaways
Outdoorsy
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  Summer Activities
  Summer Activities
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  Land of 10,000 Steps
  Land of 10,000 Steps
  Log some miles on these scenic Minnesota trails.
  Find a Trail
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  Bass Fishing
  Bass Fishing
  Walleye may be Minnesota’s state fish, but it’s hard to find a fisherman who would complain about having a largemouth or smallmouth bass hit their bait or lure.
  Go fish
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  Reconnect on a Camping Trip
  Reconnect on a Camping Trip
  From relaxing to rustic, Minnesota has camping covered.
  Find a campsite
Events
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  My North
  My North
  Join us as we gear up for Super Bowl 52 with 52 love letters to Minnesota from notable Minnesotans.
  Hear their stories
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  X Games Skate into Minneapolis
  X Games Skate into Minneapolis
  A city that continues to establish itself as a premier sports and entertainment destination, Minneapolis will be the back-to-back host of the ESPN Summer X Games.
  Get stoked
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  Sound the North Tour
  Sound the North Tour
  See the Vikings' Gjallarhorn as it travels around the state, and enter to win one of eight Minnesota getaways.
  Skol Vikings!
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  There's Something Happening Here
  There's Something Happening Here

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Minnesota's Most Magnificent Lakes
These 12 lakes represent just a handful of the many great places to start your Minnesota lake adventure.
Splash down
Sleep in a Tugboat, Treehouse & Other Unique Accommodations
For those seeking a truly unique experience, many Minnesota lodging properties offer sleeping quarters, history and other quirks that can’t be found anywhere else.
Plan your trip
Learning Vacations Make Minnesota Your Classroom
Photography, glassblowing, wolf ethology and cooking are just some of the skills you can learn on a Minnesota vacation.
Learn something new
Watch the Past Come Alive at Historic Sites
Several of Minnesota’s popular historic sites sponsor living history programs, where costumed historical characters introduce you firsthand to the sights, smells and sounds of the past.
Step into history
Explore Minnesota by Train
Train travel is about as comfortable as travel gets, with wide, reclining seats, plenty of legroom, freedom to walk the length of the train, and big windows for admiring the scenery.
Ride the rails
ATV Trails Cater to All Riders
Minnesota's ATV trails range from flat and open trails that cater to beginners, to narrow, winding trails that will challenge even the most experienced riders.
Go ride
Minnesota's Performing Arts Scene Has Deep Roots
From roots this deep, Minnesota’s stellar reputation for the performing arts—theater, classical music and popular music alike—continues to grow.
See a show

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