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Legacy Destinations Celebrate Heritage, Outdoors & Arts

Legacy Destinations

The passage of the "Legacy Amendment" in 2008 created new funds to develop and support Outdoor Heritage, Clean Water, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage throughout Minnesota. Legacy Destinations will host a weekend of arts, history and outdoor events and activities during each month in 2011. The events celebrate these local resources and organizations to their communities and offer Minnesota residents and visitors an eclectic assortment of fun activities throughout the year.

This is a statewide collaborative project between the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, Conservation Minnesota, Explore Minnesota Tourism and local community partners.

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Legacy Destinations

  • September 23 - 25, Park Rapids

    Experience art up close and personally during Art Leap weekend September 23-25. This driving tour will take you along the Lake Country Scenic Byway and numerous area lakes.
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  • August 18 - 22, Rochester

    Rochester shines in Southeast Minnesota. Enjoy Artigras, unique music performances, city trails and modern entertainment in an historic setting August 18-22.
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  • July 15 - 17, Winona

    Along the banks of the Mississippi, water influences nearly everything. Visit Winona during July 15-17 for the Great River Shakespeare Festival, activities at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and other first-rate events.
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  • June 18 - 25, Lanesboro

    Nestled in the scenic bluffs and farmland of Southeastern Minnesota, Lanesboro is a mecca for arts, outdoor recreation and small town charm. Legacy festivities June 18-25.
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  • February 11 - 13, Alexandria and Glenwood

    Come experience the outdoors, history and the Arts in Alexandria & Glenwood. For More Information: ExploreAlex.com
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  • March 31 - April 3, St. Paul

    Several St. Paul based recipients of funding from the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment are working together on a "Legacy Weekend", April 1-3, 2011, throughout the city.
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  • April 15 - April 17, Crookston

    Enjoy a fiesta on the prairie with Mexican crafts, food, music, and dance. Visit the new Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, and go on a tour of Crookston's historic downtown.
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  • April 28 - May 1, Bemidji

    This Legacy Destination, in the heart of Northern lake country, has plenty to offer visitors during its feature weekend April 28-May 1.
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  • December 2 - 4, Minneapolis

    This urban Legacy Destination weekend will jump start your holiday season December 2-4.
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  • November 17 - 20, Cook County

    Enjoy the wealth of arts, historic and outdoor activities in Minnesota’s arrowhead region of Cook County November 17-20.
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  • October 13 - 16, Fergus Falls

    Jazz, blues and homemade brews combine for a wonderful weekend in Fergus Falls. Outdoor activities will also allow visitors great ways to experience fall color October 13-16.
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