Red River Valley

Women Golfing at Wildflower Golf Course / Micah Kvidt

Where the Prairie Meets the North Woods

Discover some of Minnesota’s largest lakes and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Forests and lakes offer fishing and boating, biking miles of scenic trails, hiking in state parks, playing golf on beautiful courses and bird-watching. For more fast-paced adventure, check out forested ATV trails. With snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing, there's no hibernating in winter.

The region's charming small towns offer specialty shops, art galleries and dining of all kinds. Many towns are surrounded by clusters of lakes, with family-friendly resorts and campgrounds along their shores. Music festivals, heritage experiences and theaters draw lots of applause.

Off-Road Adventure

Spectacular Trails to Tackle

Motorized recreation opportunities abound in Northwest Minnesota. Riders of all skill levels can explore hundreds of miles of trails for ATVs and off-road motorcycles in state forests and other stellar spots.

Buoy marking Angle Inlet, the Northernmost Point in the continental US

Northwest Angle

Northernmost Part of the Contiguous U.S.

Find out how to reach this iconic location, where you can fish, play a nine-hole golf course and mail postcards.

Man peeks at a pair of jacks while playing poker at a casino

Casinos and Gaming

Place Your Bets on Northwest Minnesota

Try your luck at these casinos on a weekend getaway. While you’re in the area, you can also checkout the ATV trails and a taproom or two.

Biking

Paved Trails Await Cyclists in Walker

The ultimate bike trip starts in Walker, where two lovely and lengthy paved trails intersect.

Detroit Lakes

Summer on the Shore

Find a charming downtown, delicious dining, outdoor fun and great shopping.

Top Experiences

Northwest Minnesota has long trails, great scenery and a remoteness rarely found. In fact, some trails take riders so deep into forests and bogs the nearest gas station is a good 50 miles away.

With so many lakes to choose from, picking the right destination can be a bit overwhelming, so we put together a short list of some popular destinations for ice fishing in northwest Minnesota.

Bicyclists who seek long flat paved trails, short family-friendly trails or hilly mountain bike trails will find all three in northwest Minnesota.

Northwest Minnesota is home to an enticing variety of year-round boutiques and stores, from quaint and quirky to classy and chic.

Add depth and enjoyment to your next northwest Minnesota vacation at these colorful cultural destinations.