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10 Best Vacation Spots
for a Vacation in Minnesota

10 Best Vacation Spots Check out what we think are the 10 best vacation spots for a vacation in Minnesota.

These vacation destinations are not ranked from one to ten.

They are our favorite "go to" vacations in Minnesota...the places we know well and return to time after time.

Read reviews at Trip Advisor about “the best of” Minnesota vacations.

10 Best Vacation Spots We've chosen what we believe to be the best vacations to help you explore the amazing variety that the diverse regions of Minnesota offer.
  • Minnesota cities are showcases of our history and culture and are where you find our largest museums, zoos, theme parks and shopping.
  • Charming small towns along the North Shore of Lake Superior are in the areas where you can enjoy some of our most beautiful scenery and outdoor activities.
  • Wilderness areas allow you to truly "get away from it all" and see parts of Minnesota that remain much the way they have been for generations.
  • Romantic travel destinations in beautiful river towns are where you will find many of our most beautiful bed & breakfast inns.
Saint Paul Minnesota vacations might include touring the Minnesota State Capitol and historic homes, taking a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River, and visiting some of the best museums in the state. Take in a concert or event at the Xcel, see A Prairie Home Companion at the Fitzgerald or a play at the Ordway.

10 Best Vacation Spots Minneapolis tourism attracts those who love the concert venues and nightlife of the city. It is also on our 10 best vacation spots list for its many art museums and extensive theater offerings. As "The City of Lakes" you will also enjoy the scenic beauty of our largest city. The Mississippi River runs through the city and offers many scenic vistas.


10 Best Vacation Spots Duluth Minnesota vacations take you to the shores of the "greatest of the great lakes," Lake Superior. Watch ships from around the world arrive at our inland sea port. Stay in one of the beautiful hotels that overlooks the lake. Make Duluth your base for day trips up the shore to state parks and attractions or stay right in town and enjoy the city.

10 Best Vacation Spots Grand Marais Minnesota vacations in one of the 10 best vacation spots in Minnesota take you to the start of the Gunflint Trail and the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness. This small town has a large arts community, beautiful lodging and is on the shore of Lake Superior. The areas outside town are among the most likely places in Minnesota to see a moose.


10 Best Vacation Spots Ely Minnesota vacations can be the place to get outfitted for a trip into the BWCAW however Ely is a great vacation spot on its own. The Grand Ely Lodge is one of the state's best. See wildlife at the International Wolf Center and the North American Bear Center. One of the best spots in Minnesota to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).


10 Best Vacation Spots Brainerd Minnesota vacations place you in the center of the lakes area. Nearly 500 lakes, and all of the recreational opportunities that made Minnesota famous, places Brainerd on our 10 best vacations spots list. Beautiful resorts and lodges abound. Plan a fishing vacation, go water-skiing, boating, or just relax on the beach. Come in winter for ice fishing and other winter sports.


10 Best Vacation Spots Detroit Lakes Minnesota vacations almost always include time spent on the mile long city beach. You can come for the yearly WeFest country music extravaganza. This resort town is located in the Red River Valley area of Minnesota and close to our "cross border" sister cities of Moorhead, MN and Fargo, ND.


10 Best Vacation Spots Red Wing Minnesota romantic vacation ideas will take you to our "sister" website, Romantic Getaway in Minnesota, to introduce you to just one of many romantic vacation spots in Minnesota. Plan a romantic vacation in this beautiful and historic town on the banks of the Mississippi River. Hike the Cannon River Trail and visit a local vineyard.

10 Best Vacation Spots Lanesboro Minnesota vacations take you to one of 10 best vacation spots and the "bed and breakfast capitol" of Minnesota. Enjoy southern Minnesota's beautiful bluff country and Root River Valley. The entire town of Lanesboro is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also the location of one of the largest Amish communities in Minnesota.


10 Best Vacation Spots Rochester Minnesota vacations should include tours of the amazing Mayo Clinic facilities. There is more to Rochester. Parks, the Nature Center, theater, music and golf are attractions. Rochester is a hub in southern Minnesota that connects you to many of the tourist attractions in surrounding areas. On your way to or from Rochester, don't miss Minnesota's only remaining historic covered bridge, the Zumbrota Covered Bridge.

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