Top Things to Do in Bemidji
Whether you wake up at the crack of dawn to get on the lake, sleep in til noon at a Minnesota resort or head into town for a mimosa-filled brunch, our visitors guide will help you find what you're looking for in Bemidji.
Learning Vacations Make Minnesota Your Classroom
Whether it's a cooking workshop, night sky photography course or multiday naturalist camp, blending learning with leisure is a surefire way to get an A+ on your next vacation.
Your alarm goes off at 4 a.m. You get dressed, eat a quick breakfast, and head out the door before the sun rises. After an action-packed day, going to bed early isn’t on the agenda. You’re out and about at sunset and later still, venturing to one of the darkest places you’ll ever see, so dark the stars cast shadows on the ground.
Things to Do in Duluth
Where to shop, eat, stay and get outside in Duluth, one of the most popular stops on Minnesota's North Shore
Things to Do in Rochester
Rochester is broadly known for the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, but you don’t need to be checked-in to check out this extraordinary Minnesota destination. From arts to events, shopping, dining and breweries, use this visitors guide to find what to do, where to eat and where to stay when you’re in Rochester.
What To Do
How to Go Mountain Biking and Fat Biking at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
How Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area went from being a mining site to one of Minnesota's best mountain biking destinations
Kid-Friendly Road Trips from Minneapolis
Pack your suitcase, buckle up the kids and make family memories on a Minnesota road trip.
Back before we had kids, my husband and I loved a good, long road trip. No real plans in hand, we’d set off with overnight bags and spend the weekend meandering through historic towns, discovering new restaurants and perusing antique shops.
Catch a Fish—and Plenty of Memories—in Northwest Minnesota
How to Make the Most of a Minnesota United FC Match at Allianz Field
Every time Minnesota United FC hits the pitch at Allianz Field, legions of Loon fans swing their black and blue scarves like they're about to see the soccer match of a lifetime.
Where to Catch Panfish and Pike in Minnesota
When the subject of fishing in Minnesota comes up, walleye is certain to come up, as well. Rightfully so; the walleye is the state fish, after all.
But if you judge the success of your day by how many walleyes you catch, you might be setting yourself up for disappointment, especially if you are new to the sport. Walleyes can be finicky, moody and downright hard to find. That doesn't mean you shouldn't fish for walleyes; it just means you should be ready to adapt.
Minnesota Attractions That Cater to Kids With Autism
One of the first lessons you learn as a parent of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is that nothing is impossible for a kid on the spectrum. You just might have to go about things a little bit differently. Here are some of my favorite sensory-friendly places in Minnesota to take my son that don't overwhelm his senses.
“It’s too scary, Mom.”
That is how my son Nico explains his reluctance to go to the zoo, the museum or for a walk. Nico is 4. He’s sweet, funny, curious, smart, silly—and he is autistic.