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Northeast Minnesota

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If you love outdoor adventures, you’ll love northeast Minnesota.

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This is a land of special places, from wilderness lakes to magnificent Lake Superior. Rivers tumble over rapids and waterfalls. Get into unspoiled back country, or “rough it” in sheer comfort at a lakeside lodge.

The woods and waters of northeast Minnesota are a great destination for outdoor recreation: hiking and biking, canoeing and kayaking, camping, fishing and boating, and golfing amid beautiful scenery. Winter sports range from snowboarding to snowshoeing.

Duluth offers big city fun, while smaller towns here have some interesting finds, from heritage museums to art galleries. In fact, for many visitors the city sights in these north woods towns are their own adventure. Get to know the unique character of each area in Northeast Minnesota: the Iron Range, the North Shore of Lake Superior, River Country and Wilderness & Lakes.

For more comprehensive information on what there is to see and do in the Northeast region view our online Travel Guide.
 

Northeast Region

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  • Cook County

    Cook County

    Grand Marais – Gunflint Trail – Lutsen – Tofte – Schroeder – Grand Portage
    Discover arts, culture, MN's tallest mountain and highest waterfall, and endless miles of hiking, biking, birding, golfing and world-class paddling—all on the north shore of Lake Superior and the pristine BWCAW.
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  • Crane Lake

    Crane Lake

    Explore more than a quarter million acres of pristine waterways that offer outstanding fishing, superb scenery, secluded beaches, & abundant wildlife.
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  • Duluth

    Visit Duluth

    This is the place to be on the shores of Lake Superior where you'll find great outdoor adventures. This summer you can catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore during Tall Ships® Duluth 2013 (July 25- 29).
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  • Ely

    Ely

    The Last Great Pure Experience. The Gateway to the Boundary Canoe Area Wilderness. Canoe outfitters, resorts, unique shopping, world renown attractions.
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  • Grand Portage

    Grand Portage

    Grand Portage features a Marina, gaming, camping, RV park, and hiking trails. Visit the new Grand Portage State Park, Minnesota's highest waterfall, Grand Portage National Monument and Isle Royale National Park all located within minutes of the Grand Portage Lodge & Casino.
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  • Grand Rapids

    Grand Rapids

    Grand Rapids provides an experience filled with outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, preserved heritage and vibrant arts and entertainment. Grand Rapids is close enough to be convenient, but just far enough away to provide a real escape.
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  • International Falls, Ranier, Rainy Lake

    International Falls

    International Falls, Rainy Lake and Voyageurs National Park offer spectacular scenery and fantastic fishing. All sorts of outdoor recreation are available to you here in Minnesota's Vacation Paradise.
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  • Iron Range

    Iron Range

    Minnesota's Wilderness & Recreation Destination. So many trails, lakes, golf courses, historical sites and amazing views, you might want to extend your stay. Choose from resorts, quality hotels, B&Bs, campgrounds and vacation homes. Unique shopping & dining, too!
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  • Kabetogama Lake

    Kabetogama

    Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park. Witness the many reasons we are a National Park. Pure Nature with amazing scenery, excellent fishing, water recreation, hiking and so much more! Resorts and businesses offering year around spectacular visitor experiences.
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  • Lake Vermilion

    Lake Vermilion

    Choose from hundreds of lakeside cabins, rooms & campsites on our beautiful 40,000 acre lake. Enjoy the wilderness with all the comforts of a resort vacation. Or base your NE MN vacation here to experience it all!
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  • Orr/Pelican Lake

    Orr/Pelican Lake

    Orr/Pelican Lake - Make it yours! Experience the Wilderness year round. Gateway to Voyageurs National Park and your North Woods Adventure!
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  • Proctor

    Proctor

    Proctor - Gateway to Lake Superior. Golf course, racetrack, fairgrounds, train museum & minutes from Spirit Mt Adventure Park & Duluth's Canal Park.
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  • Two Harbors

    Two Harbors

    A great destination for your Lake Superior experience
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