From the North Shore to Bemidji to Bluff Country, Minnesota boasts old-school pie shops that would please even the most discerning pastry chef, as well as new-fangled makers that are reinventing the art form. Here are some of the state's best pie shops.
Minnesota's custom car shows, roll-ins and cruises draw big, dedicated crowds to a wide range of steel wheels, pinstripes, chrome bumpers and fender skirts across the state. Here are some of the best you can catch this summer.
From buttery leather moccasins to rugged adventure gear, Minnesota offers a wide range of locally made goods that'll appeal to just about anyone on your gift list. Here are some worth seeking out this holiday season.
From international flavors and pro sports in the Twin Cities, to the historic charm of Rochester, to outdoor adventures in Duluth and beyond, you won't want to miss what Minnesota's cities have to offer.
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Pay homage to Minnesota’s history and heritage when you visit some of these sites. Be transported to a different era at Glensheen Estate in Duluth or Mayowood Mansion in Rochester. Other sites take visitors back in time to experience Minnesota’s pioneer ancestry and rich Native American heritage.
Saunas were first introduced to Minnesota by Finnish immigrants who moved here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Since then, they’ve become as Minnesotan as walleye and wild rice.
Here's how to experience them firsthand, along with a look at some of the state's elevated spa experiences.
The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) links the Minnesota-Wisconsin border in Jay Cooke State Park to far northern Minnesota — nearly to Canada. It’s maintained by volunteers from the Superior Hiking Trail Association and features beautiful, sweeping vistas of Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountains.
Northeast Minnesota is home to the Mesabi Iron Range, a name that evokes the region’s unique landscape.
There’s still active mining here, but some of the closed mines have been repurposed into beautifully rugged recreational escapes for golf, hiking, biking and other activities designed for adrenaline-seekers.
Here’s a sampling of just some of the things to do on a three-day visit to Northeast Minnesota.