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Things To Do in Minnesota

Minnesota offers an enticing selection of things to do for a vacation or quick getaway. This “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is well known as an outstanding destination for outdoor fun. Minnesota has fine fishing waters, great golf, a bounty of hiking trails, and some of the best paved bike trails in the country. There are scenic canoe and kayak routes, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area is a one-of-a-kind adventure. Winter enthusiasts will find top-notch ski and snowmobile trails, as well as downhill ski and snowboard areas.

Family fun is the focus as water parks, zoos and amusement parks. There are intriguing tours of mines and caves, plus scenic boat excursions. Excellent art, history and science museums often feature special exhibits. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is well known for its excellent theater, and there are several entertaining summer theaters around the state. There are a growing number of wineries, open four tours and tastings. Casinos and horse racing tracks provide gaming action. And shopping is always a drop, including Mall of America, the most-visited attraction in Minnesota.

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  • Minnesota's Indoor Waterparks

    Indoor waterparks are bubbling up across Minnesota.
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  • Resorts Open For Winter

    Whether you’re looking for indoor comforts with a wintery landscape view, or a convenient home base near a trail, slope, or ice fishing lake, Minnesota has hundreds of resorts that are open for winter.
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  • Shopping

    From boutiques to major malls, Minnesota has it all.
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  • Discover New Snowmobile Trails

    A gigantic web of interconnected, groomed trails-more than 20,000 miles-lures snowmobilers away from home to play on these scenic, well-maintained routes.
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  • State Park Winter Trail Sampler

    With 75 state parks and over 1,000 miles of park trails, winter scenery and activities like skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, and snowshoeing are always within reach.
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  • Minnesota Zoo Features Wide World of Animals

    Experience animals and habitats from around the globe, in exciting exhibits of over 500 species and more than 4,000 animals.
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