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Our favorite way to get away from it all and enjoy Minnesota is to get out of the city to a cabin by a lake. Friends and family who live in small towns, or outside of town, love to come to the "big city" where we live and enjoy events, attractions, restaurants and shopping that are not regularly available to them. The Northwest and Central Lakes area is often called "Minnesota's backyard." Brainerd Minnesota vacations will bring you to the heart of the central lakes vacationland. Alexandria Minnesota vacations offer more than 200 lakes and 50 of Minnesota's most popular resorts and hotels.
This area of the state features Minnesota's largest lakes and is the source of the mighty Mississippi River. Vast forests and some of the best opportunities in the state to view wildlife add to the joy of a northwestern Minnesota vacation.
All of this can be found just a couple hours drive from the Twin Cities. On every summer weekend about half of the vehicles driving north are pulling a boat, a camper or a trailer with a 4-wheeler---or maybe all of these! Just a few "must see" northwest and central lakes Minnesota vacation spots:
- Itasca State Park and the Mississippi River Headwaters
- The Chippewa National Forest
- Mille Lacs Indian Museum
- Judy Garland Birthplace and Museum in Grand Rapids
- Detroit Lakes Minnesota Vacations
Southern Minnesota and the "bluff country" south of the Twin Cities features valleys capped by limestone bluffs with rivers and streams meandering through all of it. The Mississippi and Minnesota river valleys are populated with some of Minnesota's most historic, and most pictuesque, towns and villages. In this area of Minnesota you will find both the cosmopolitan city of Rochester and Minnesota's largest Amish settlement. Some of the places you will want to visit on your bluff country Minnesota vacation:
- Drive the Great River Road
- Visit the Great River Bluffs State Park
- Hike the Blufflands State Trail
- Eagle Watching in Winona
- Amish Tours in Harmony and Lanesboro Minnesota Vacations
- Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
- Rochester Minnesota Vacations
Twin Cities Minnesota vacations offer the best of both cities with Minneapolis tourism and exciting Saint Paul Minnesota vacations.
The Twin City's downtowns are just 8 miles apart and the cities are divided by the Mississippi River. St. Paul is renowned for its European charm and arts and culture while Minneapolis is known as a more cosmopolitan city. Both cities offer top-notch Twin Cities entertainment.
The two cities are united by their ability to offer a visitor to Minnesota an exciting variety of things to do. And, you don't have to head out of town to enjoy Minnesota's great outdoors. Enjoy the many beautiful riverside parks, the 800 or so lakes that lie within the metro area, and the wnderful trails and scenic drives. While in the Twin Cities area, be sure to experience the art and culture of the metro area. Explore:
- Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul
- St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail in Minneapolis
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen
- Historic Fort Snelling
- Minnesota History Center
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Summit Avenue in St. Paul
- Grand Avenue Shops in St. Paul
- Mall of America
Just a short drive from the Twin Cities is the beautiful small town of Stillwater. Situated along the banks of the St. Croix River you will find many natural attractions and fun things to do on Stillwater Minnesota vacations.
Another easy jaunt from Minneapolis/Saint Paul is beautiful Taylors Falls. See all you can enjoy on Taylors Falls Minnesota vacations.
Family Vacations in Minnesota:
Some of the best family vacation destinations in the world are in Minnesota. Here are our choices for the Top 10 Family Vacations in Minnesota.
The high price of gas may make affording a family vacation more challenging these days, so we offer lots of budget-friendly vacation planning tips and ideas on these pages:
While planning your vacation or getaway don't forget that our best vacation destinations are just as much fun in our Minnesota winter.
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Romantic Vacations in Minnesota:
If you are looking for ideas for a romantic vacation in Minnesota we share our favorite romantic travel destinations and romantic getaway ideas. Discover the best honeymoon and anniversary destinations, spa vacation resorts, secluded cabins, romantic hotels and romantic outdoor adventures.
If you have questions about Minnesota travel you can ask them, and read questions from others, on our online vacation planning page. You will also want a Minnesota travel guidebook to carry with you as you travel around the state.
Our favorite guidebook to Minnesota has always been the Moon Minnesota.
You will get detailed information about all regions of Minnesota and lots of tips about what to see and do, where to eat, and where to stay.Minnesota Vacation Spots: get more ideas about vacation destinations in all unique regions in Minnesota.
You can find some of the best books about Minnesota on our Minnesota Book Store page.
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