Minnesota Travel Guide
Minnesota is located in the North of the United States and borders on Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Minnesota is now known as the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. East Lakes Minnesota borders Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes and the largest body of freshwater in the world. West Lakes Minnesota is home to Bemidji, an old logging center with a historic downtown and a place in its heritage for the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan.
Minnesota is particularly attractive to cyclists, with more 250 miles of tree-lined bike trails along former railroad beds and, in the north east, old logging roads and forest trails designed for the mountain biker. There are also facilities for rock climbing - for the experienced and beginner alike - on the cliffs of Lake Superior, as well as diving to view underwater shipwrecks in its waters.
The Twin Cities—Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota's capital—are vibrant and alive with the cultural arts and a heavy emphasis on professional sports. The large metro areas separated by the Mississippi River extending from Dayton on the north boundary through the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and downstream to Hastings. These places have more theatres, dance companies, and concert venues per person than anywhere in the U.S., excluding New York City. America's largest shopping center, the Mall of America, is located in Bloomington, and features an amusement park, 520 shops, and 14 theatres.
In the north of the state you find some great national parks. Voyageurs, Isle Royale and Apostle Islands are all great for the real outdoors. Voyageurs is the only of the three located in Minnesota. Isle Royale is part of Michigan, while Apostle Islands belongs to Wisconsin. Grand Portage Indian Reservation is also in the north and gives you a unique insight in both the 18th century fur trade activity and the Ojibwe heritage.
Closer to home, you find the Saint Croix River which is a national park and a great place for rafting, canoeing and kayaking. The Riverway is a unique area with a diversity of habitat, which provides many opportunities for viewing wildlife. A variety of recreational activities can be enjoyed in this picturesque setting. The upper stretches are ideal for canoeists, the rivers are shallow and narrow with some rapids. The lower stretches broaden and widen and can be used by boats.
Eagle Bend, with its population of 525 is located almost in the center of Minnesota. It is located on U.S. Highway 71 about 150 miles northwest of Minneapolis in the heart of Minnesota's dairy country. A half hour's drive will take you to some of the best fishing in the state, as well as camping, theatres and large shopping centers.
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Union : Iowa
Union is a city located in Hardin County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 427. Geography Union is located at 42°14'41" North, 93°3'51" West (42.244715, -93.064240)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.4 km˛
Potosi : Missouri
Potosi is a city located in Washington County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,662. It is the county seat of Washington County6. Potosi was founded by Moses Austin in 1798, who moved to the area with his family, including his son Stephen
Eagle : Idaho
Eagle is a city located in Ada County, Idaho. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,085. Geography Eagle is located at 43°41'35" North, 116°20'47" West (43.693093, -116.346366)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.0 km˛ (9.3 mi˛). 23.8 km˛
Marne : Iowa
Marne is a city located in Cass County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 149. Geography Marne is located at 41°26'55" North, 95°6'43" West (41.448586, -95.111919)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.5 km˛
Forest City : Missouri
Forest City is a city located in Holt County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 338. Geography Forest City is located at 39°58'59" North, 95°11'27" West (39.983135, -95.190735)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 km˛ (1.0 mi˛).
Bleecker : New York
Bleecker is a town located in Fulton County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 573. The name is from Barent Bleecker, one of the original landowners of the region. The Town of Bleecker is north of the cities of Gloversville and Johnstown and
Bellville : Texas
Bellville is a city located in Austin County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,794. It is the county seat of Austin County6. Geography Bellville is located at 29°56'50" North, 96°15'31" West (29.947225, -96.258657)1. This town has some pretty cool cats. According to the United States Census
Decatur City : Iowa
Decatur City is a city located in Decatur County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 199. Geography Decatur City is located at 40°44'32" North, 93°49'58" West (40.742268, -93.832735)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛).
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Newburyport : Massachusetts
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Lisbon : Ohio
Lisbon is a village located in Columbiana County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,788. It is the county seat of Columbiana County6. Geography Lisbon is located at 40°46'26" North, 80°46'3" West (40.773874, -80.767553)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total
Tamarack : Minnesota
Tamarack is a city located in Aitkin County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 59. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 km˛ (3.6 mi˛). 9.3 km˛ (3.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of
Bossier City : Lousiana
Bossier City is a city located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,461. Geography Bossier City is located at 32°31'4" North, 93°41'29" West (32.517651, -93.691397)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 107.8 km˛ (41.6 mi˛).
Goff : Kansas
Goff is a city located in Nemaha County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 181. Geography Goff is located at 39°39'57" North, 95°55'54" West (39.665867, -95.931546)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.5 km˛
Holloway : Minnesota
Holloway is a city located in Swift County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 112. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km˛ (1.4 mi˛). 3.6 km˛ (1.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of
Providence : Utah
Providence is a city located in Cache County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,377. Geography Providence is located at 41°42'18" North, 111°48'51" West (41.705087, -111.814214)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.3 km˛ (2.8 mi˛). 7.3 km˛
Milton-Freewater : Oregon
Milton-Freewater is a city located in Umatilla County, Oregon. The city received its current name in 1951 when the neighboring rival cities of Milton and Freewater voted to merge. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,470. History Originally called Freeport, when the construction of a mill
Friend : Nebraska
Friend is a city located in Saline County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,174. Geography Friend is located at 40°39'8" North, 97°17'9" West (40.652095, -97.285731)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.1 km˛
Williamsburg : Iowa
Williamsburg is a city located in Iowa County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,622. Geography Williamsburg is located at 41°39'51" North, 92°0'44" West (41.664281, -92.012334)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 km˛ (3.2 mi˛). 8.2 km˛
Beowawe : Nevada
Beowawe, Nevada is an unincorporated area and ghost town in Eureka County, Nevada in the United States. Beowawe, pronounced Bay-o-wah'-wee, is a Paiute Native American word meaning "gate". Beowawe is located at 40.592 N, -116.476 W degrees latitude and longitude and is at an elevation of 4695 feet (1431.04 meters).
Gladbrook : Iowa
Gladbrook is a city located in Tama County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,015. Geography Gladbrook is located at 42°11'6" North, 92°42'53" West (42.184995, -92.714588)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 km˛ (0.7 mi˛). 1.8 km˛
GrantPark : Illinois
Grant Park is a village located in Kankakee County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,358. Geography Grant Park is located at 41°14'26" North, 87°38'45" West (41.240656, -87.645842)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 km˛ (0.6 mi˛).
Dorset : Vermont
Dorset is a town located in Bennington County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,036. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 123.9 km˛ (47.8 mi˛). 123.9 km˛ (47.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛
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Berkley : Iowa
Berkley is a city located in Boone County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 24. Geography Berkley is located at 41°56'46" North, 94°6'50" West (41.946123, -94.113820)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.5 km˛
