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In Minnesota, energy extends beyond the 10,000 lakes, pristine forests, lively cities, and friendly towns. It goes beyond the cabin getaways, award-winning restaurants, and the streets that shaped Bob Dylan and Prince.
Here, you'll find access to the best of life and gain a unique perspective on how to live it. This authenticity and unapologetically grounded attitude make Minnesota the Star of the North.
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Ever fished for “Minnesota Gold” or tasted your way through our famed State Fair? Make one-of-a-kind travel memories in Minnesota, from wandering the Hmongtown Marketplace to kayaking the turquoise waters of a former iron ore mine. Check out our video travel stories and matching custom itineraries, all starting in Minneapolis and St. Paul and winding across our scenic state.
Story Topics & Angles
Katie Cahn and Kendra Lilley’s first trip to the Walleye Capital of the World took the South Carolina-based anglers on a whirlwind tour of Minnesota, including stops at stellar restaurants, a convent that was converted into a boutique hotel, and the watery roots of the Mississippi River.
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Best friends Ben and Claire snack their way across the state: dining at James Beard-award-winning Owamni, foraging their own mushrooms, and sampling everything they see at that great foodie get-together — the Minnesota State Fair.
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Colorado Makers Rob and Chereen take in the dynamic Minneapolis arts scene, go glamping in the northern woods, and learn more about northern craft at Grand Marais’ famed North House Folk School.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul to Lake of the Woods Anglers Katie and Kendra devour a Hmong feast of whole grilled fish from Chef Yia Vang, then go catch some fish of their own (spoiler alert: they snag a walleye) in Lake of the Woods
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The Boundary Waters is one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s “50 Places of a Lifetime.” This vast preserve of lakes and woods stretches for about 100 miles along the U.S. border with Canada and is home to more than 1,200 miles of canoe routes through almost 1,000 lakes, rivers and streams linked by portages.
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The beauty and variety of Minnesota’s nearly 500 golf courses make the state a golfer’s paradise. Experience why Minnesota has hosted every major golf tournament — from the US Open to the PGA Championships. Award-winning restaurants, an abundance of nature, and unique lodging turn a Minnesota golf trip into so much more
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