Places to Stay in Rochester

Choose from a variety of high-rise hotels and extended-stay suites in downtown Rochester and surrounding the famous Mayo Clinic. A few campgrounds and vacation homes are also available.

Things to Do in Minneapolis-St. Paul

The Twin Cities offer up the best of city life in every season. In Minneapolis, get your fill of award-winning theater, modern art, international flavors, and pro football, basketball and baseball. In St. Paul, tour the State Capitol, explore museums and a zoo, catch a pro hockey or soccer game, and sip some local craft beer. The options are practically endless.

Things to Do in Southern Minnesota

Scenic valleys, wooded bluffs, and winding rivers and streams make up the picturesque landscape of southern Minnesota. Here you'll find fishing lakes, trout streams, bike trails and caves, as well as antique shops and historic architecture. Explore all that southern Minnesota has to offer.

Things to Do in Central Minnesota

Discover serene lakes, wooded hills and endearing towns in the heart of central Minnesota. Fishing, boating, biking and golf are the most popular outdoor draws. Small towns across the region offer a mix of shopping and dining, plus several historic sites and cultural attractions.

Places to Stay in Central Minnesota

Central Minnesota is lake country, where lakeside cabins and sprawling golf resorts welcome new and returning visitors year after year. Camping, hotels and motels, and bed & breakfasts are other popular lodging options.

Places to Stay in Northwest Minnesota

Lakeside cabins, family-friendly resorts and plenty of campgrounds welcome visitors to stay a while in northwest Minnesota. Hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and even houseboats are among the other lodging options.

3 Days on Minnesota's North Shore Beer Trail

Every North Shore adventure begins in Duluth. For craft beer lovers, that means two chances to visit the city's growing number of breweries—once on the way up, and again at the end of your trip.

Things to Do in Northeast Minnesota

Whether you prefer lake life or small-town charm, the great outdoors or great cultural attractions, you'll find plenty of reasons to love northeast Minnesota in every season. This picturesque part of the state is home to the popular port city of Duluth, the renowned Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness and historic Voyageurs National Park, just to name a few.

Minnesota's Best Distilleries

Minnesota’s craft distillery scene is booming, with dozens of distilleries across the state producing everything from traditional whiskeys and gins to one-of-a-kind herbal spirits. Some spots focus on cultivating a sense of place with locally grown grains and hand-foraged botanicals. Others specialize in creative cocktails and unique behind-the-scenes experiences. 

Here are the best places to buy a bottle, savor a cocktail, and take a tour.

Places to Stay in Northeast Minnesota

Lakefront hotels and resorts, cozy vacation rentals and charming bed & breakfasts are among the many options for accommodations in northeast Minnesota. For the ultimate outdoor adventure, check into a campsite or rent a houseboat and sleep under the stars.