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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Featured Destinations from North America
Okemah : Oklahoma
Okemah is a city located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,038. It is the county seat of Okfuskee County6. Geography Okemah is located at 35°25'52" North, 96°18'20" West (35.430987, -96.305500)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Lebanon : Ohio
Lebanon is a city located in Warren County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,962. It is the county seat of Warren County6. It was named after the Biblical Lebanon because of the many juniper trees there, mistaken for the Lebanon Cedar. It
Wallowa : Oregon
Wallowa is a city located in Wallowa County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 869. Geography Wallowa is located at 45°34'17" North, 117°31'55" West (45.571398, -117.532065)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.6 km˛
Jasper : Missouri
Jasper is a city located in Jasper County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,011. Geography Jasper is located at 37°20'8" North, 94°18'1" West (37.335679, -94.300174)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 km˛ (1.1 mi˛). 2.8 km˛
Dexter : Georgia
Dexter is a town located in Laurens County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 509. Geography Dexter is located at 32°26'4" North, 83°3'32" West (32.434580, -83.058904)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.0 km˛
Branch : Michigan
Branch is an unincorporated community located on the boundary between Mason County and Lake County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community shares its name with Branch Township in Mason County, but also lies partially within Sweetwater Township in Lake County. It is situated on U.S. Highway 10 at 43°
Jamestown : Rhode Island
Jamestown is a town located in Newport County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,622. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 91.5 km˛ (35.3 mi˛). 25.1 km˛ (9.7 mi˛) of it is land and 66.4
Danbury : Connecticut
Danbury is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. The city's actual population is unknown. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,848, but a July 1, 2003 Census estimate put the city's population at 77,353. In 2005, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was quoted in
Lincolnville : Kansas
Lincolnville is a city located in Marion County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 225. Geography Lincolnville is located at 38°29'38" North, 96°57'42" West (38.493991, -96.961534)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6 km˛
Middletown : Delaware
Middletown is a town located in New Castle County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,161. Geography Middletown is located at 39°27'16" North, 75°42'50" West (39.454352, -75.713816)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.6 km˛ (6.4 mi˛). 16.6
Cheyenne : Wyoming
Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 53,011. It is the county seat of Laramie County and the largest city in Wyoming. On July 4, 1867 the first tents were pitched on the site
Mercer : North Dakota
Mercer is a city located in McLean County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 86. Geography Mercer is located at 47°29'26" North, 100°42'41" West (47.490594, -100.711254)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6
Exeter : New York
Exeter is a town located in Otsego County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 954. It is named after the county town Exeter. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 84.6 km˛ (32.7 mi˛). 83.1 km˛
Plains : Kansas
Plains is a city located in Meade County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,163. Geography Plains is located at 37°15'45" North, 100°35'30" West (37.262633, -100.591681)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.6 km˛
Denham Springs : Lousiana
Denham Springs is a city located in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,757. Geography Denham Springs is located at 30°28'47" North, 90°57'15" West (30.479739, -90.954105)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.7 km˛ (6.1 mi˛).
Niles : New York
Niles is a town located in Cayuga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,208. The Town of Niles was created in 1833 by division of the Town of Sempronius. Niles lies in the eastern part of the county. Geography Niles is between Owasco Lake
Farmerville : Lousiana
Farmerville is a town located in Union Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,808. Geography Farmerville is located at 32°46'25" North, 92°24'15" West (32.773736, -92.404257)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.4 km˛ (5.6 mi˛). 14.3 km˛
Hamilton : Indiana
Hamilton is a town located in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,233. Geography Hamilton is located at 41°32'5" North, 84°54'59" West (41.534845, -84.916515)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.2 km˛ (2.0 mi˛). 4.3 km˛
Aliquippa : Pennsylvania
Aliquippa is a city located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,734. Famous Aliquippans include Mike Ditka and Henry Mancini. Geography Aliquippa is located at 40°36'54" North, 80°15'47" West (40.615066, -80.263059)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area
Greenup : Kentucky
Greenup is a city located in Greenup County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,198. It is the county seat of Greenup County6. Greenup is named in honor of Christopher Greenup. Geography Greenup is located at 38°34'25" North, 82°50'1" West (38.573503, -82.833549)1. According to the United
Tobaccoville : North Carolina
Tobaccoville is a village located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 2,209. Geography Tobaccoville is located at 36°13'50" North, 80°21'48" West (36.230502, -80.363261)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 18.4 km˛ (7.1 mi˛). 18.4
St. George : Kansas
St. George is a city located in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 434. Geography St. George is located at 39°11'24" North, 96°25'3" West (39.190085, -96.417532)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km˛ (0.4 mi˛).
Cerro Gordo : North Carolina
Cerro Gordo is a town located in Columbus County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 244. Geography Cerro Gordo is located at 34°19'20" North, 78°55'41" West (34.322178, -78.928100)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 km˛ (0.8
Buhler : Kansas
Buhler is a city located in Reno County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,358. Geography Buhler is located at 38°8'17" North, 97°46'22" West (38.138147, -97.772891)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.5 km˛
Andrews : North Carolina
Andrews is a town located in Cherokee County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,602. Geography Andrews is located at 35°12'0" North, 83°49'35" West (35.200011, -83.826252)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 km˛ (1.4 mi˛). 3.5
