When driving through Minnesota, don't be surprised if you come across something claiming to be the "world's largest" and perhaps some of those claims are true. What is undisputed is the state abounds with quirky, larger-than-life objects and attractions that inspire local pride and draw travelers to discover or re-experience legends, marvels and wonder.
Target Field, the Minnesota Twins outdoor ballpark in downtown Minneapolis, is widely considered one of the best stadiums in Major League Baseball. The 40,000-seat, open-air stadium with a natural grass playing field features unbeatable views of the Minneapolis skyline, locally inspired food and drink, and loads of fun for the whole family.
People who want to hear the spine-tingling bugle of an elk often think they have to travel west to do so. But the reality is they can have that experience in Minnesota.
With nearly 500 courses in Minnesota, it can be hard to know where to plan your next golf getaway. One way to wrap several top-rated spots into one trip is by following a golf trail. Here are six high-quality courses with varying degrees of difficulty along Minnesota's scenic byways and beyond.
Minnesota has hundreds of golf courses, and a wide range of memorable holes modeled after everything from Snoopy to the state itself. Here are 10 you'll only find in the Star of the North....
No matter how it’s prepared, the flaky, thick and mild-tasting walleye is a feast fit for royalty.
For people who are serious about eating walleyes, there are a variety of ways to do so in Minnesota. While some people swear by coating walleye with breadcrumbs and spices and deep-frying it, others prefer a simple approach of basic seasoning and a few minutes in the oven. Simpler yet, fishermen who prize freshness above all else may catch a few walleyes in the morning, pull their boat ashore at lunch and cook their catch over an open fire.
Oktoberfest has grown far beyond its centuries-old origins in Munich, with multiple celebrations held right here in Minnesota. Here's where you can grab a stein, pull on some lederhosen, and say "Prost!" the German way throughout the state.
Love being out on the water? Want some special time with family or friends? How about a different kind of adventure this summer? Find some floating fun aboard a Minnesota houseboat, where your lodging is your vacation.
Minnesota boasts more than 6,500 natural rivers and streams — more than 69,000 miles — for paddling and fishing. Here’s a sampling of Minnesota’s better-known rivers, not counting its biggest: the mighty Mississippi.
Minnesota’s great northwest naturally offers plenty to explore: fishing and boating, biking miles of scenic paved trails, hiking in state parks, golfing beautiful courses and bird-watching in a variety of habitats. And there’s no hibernating in winter: You can go snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing and much more.