Hit the road for an unforgettable drive through a rainbow of colorful fall foliage in Minnesota this autumn. The list includes some well-known favorites, and some lesser-known gems where you don't have to share the view with a crowd.
Bird-watching is one of the many reasons to get outside in Minnesota, particularly in the fall. That's when many birders head to the home of the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail.
Less than two hours outside the Twin Cities, you can reach remnants of rolling and pancake-flat prairie, where summer winds ripple grasses and flowers like a sea. Minnesota’s pioneers persistently carved up most of the state’s prairie into 40-acre farms that have grown and merged with each generation. The original tallgrass prairie that once covered 170 million acres of North America was whittled down to less than 4 percent of that range.
There are plenty of things to do and see — indoors and out — for kids of all ages in Minnesota.
Dubbed the “Best Outdoor City in America” and the “Craft Beer Capital of Minnesota,” Duluth has long been a destination for its great outdoor activities, unique arts and culture, delicious dining and more. Whether you’re a family, a foodie or a history buff, you’ll find plenty of things to see and do in this eclectic and vibrant port city on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
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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.
Over 500,000 people visit Itasca State Park every year to dip their feet into the headwaters of
Paddling into the Boundary Waters on a canoe is a grand and classic adventure through some of the most beautiful country you'll find anywhere, and a wilderness experience unlike any other. There's just nowhere else like it in the world.