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Northeast Minnesota

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

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.
 

Northeast Region

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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. In the summer time, our city comes alive with visitors here to enjoy world-class events, dining and attractions. If you're here to get outside, you be revel in our vast, colorful playground, where you'll find great outdoor adventures.
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  • Ely

    Ely

    The gateway to one of America's last pure outdoor experiences. Fulfill your vacation dreams and pick your comfort level. Find the perfect resort, campsite or canoe trip.
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  • Grand Marais

    Grand Marais

    Enjoy the perfect harbor setting, great cafes, galleries, shops and lodging. The Superior National Forest and the BWCAW is at your doorstep. Magical!
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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

    Bring your imagination and camera as you find ways to take advantage of more than 1,000 lakes, many festivals, hundreds of miles of trails, and unique shopping and dining in the Grand Rapids area. It's the time of year when we enjoy all we have to offer here in Minnesota's Nature.
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  • Gunflint Trail

    Gunflint Trail

    The Gunflint Trail is a year-round vacation area surrounded by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Resorts, canoe outfitters, campgrounds.
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  • International Falls, Ranier, Rainy Lake

    International Falls

    Explore Minnesota's vacation paradise, Rainy Lake and International Falls, the main gateway to Voyageurs National Park. Rainy Lake is also a world class fishery you really ought to explore.
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  • Iron Range

    Iron Range

    11 Cities. One Big Vacation! The Iron Range is home to an abundance of recreational opportunities, ethnic festivals and countless historic attractions. Visit explore.ironrange.org to plan your vacation.
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  • Kabetogama Lake

    Kabetogama

    Kabetogama Lake, Gateway to scenic Voyageurs National Park. It's like being in a Minnesota Postcard! Resorts and businesses offering year-around spectacular visitor experiences. A great fishing and family vacation destination...
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  • Lake Vermilion

    Lake Vermilion

    Our sunsets are unforgettable! Lake Vermilion Resorts have been creating memories for over 100 years - make this YOUR year! Find complete vacation planning information, deals, events and more on our website...
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  • Lutsen-Tofte

    Lutsen-Tofte

    Nestled between the Sawtooth Mountains and Lake Superior's breathtaking shoreline, America's North Coast is simply magic.
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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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