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
Seaforth : Minnesota
Seaforth is a city located in Redwood County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 77. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of
Hazleton : Pennsylvania
Hazleton is a city located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 23,329. In 1897, the Lattimer Massacre occurred near Hazleton. Geography Hazleton is located at 40°57'32" North, 75°58'28" West (40.958834, -75.974546)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Chickasha : Oklahoma
Chickasha is a city located in Grady County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,850. It is the county seat of Grady County6. Geography Chickasha is located at 35°2'18" North, 97°56'46" West (35.038431, -97.946021)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Rugby : North Dakota
Rugby is a city located in Pierce County, North Dakota of which it is the County seat. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,939. History Rugby was founded in 1886 at a junction on the Great Northern Railway, where the spur to Bottineau met the main
Plainville : Kansas
Plainville is a city located in Rooks County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,029. Geography Plainville is located at 39°13'56" North, 99°18'11" West (39.232102, -99.303166)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.1 km˛
Newcastle : Wyoming
Newcastle is a city located in Weston County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,065. It is the county seat of Weston County6. Geography Newcastle is located at 43°51'11" North, 104°12'34" West (43.853183, -104.209343)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Springhill : Louisiana
Springhill is a small city located in Webster Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,439. Geography Springhill is located at 33°0'4" North, 93°27'41" West (33.001234, -93.461448)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 km˛ (6.3 mi˛). 16.1
Darfur : Minnesota
Darfur is a city located in Watonwan County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 137. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of
Conde : South Dakota
Conde is a city located in Spink County, South Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 187. Geography Conde is located at 45°9'24" North, 98°5'55" West (45.156702, -98.098519)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.5
Walloon Lake : Michigan
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Dover : New York
Dover is a town located in Dutchess County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,565. The Town of Dover is located on the eastern boundary of the county. History The town was formed in 1807 from part of the Town of Pawling. Geography The east town line
Loveland : Colorado
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Blenheim : New York
Blenheim is a town located in Schoharie County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 330. The Town of Blenheim is in the south part of the county. History The town was one of the original six towns of the county, created in 1797. The town
Hadley : Minnesota
Hadley is a city located in Murray County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 81. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛). 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛
Ryder : North Dakota
Ryder is a city located in Ward County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 92. Geography Ryder is located at 47°55'2" North, 101°40'25" West (47.917309, -101.673557)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.9
Darlington : South Carolina
Darlington is a city located in Darlington County, in northeastern South Carolina, and is a center for tobacco farming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,720. It is the county seat of Darlington County6. Darlington is best known for its superspeedway, site of an
Garnavillo : Iowa
Garnavillo is a city located in Clayton County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 754. Geography Garnavillo is located at 42°52'1" North, 91°14'10" West (42.866978, -91.236087)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.3 km˛
Fremont : Ohio
Fremont is a city in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,375. It is the county seat of Sandusky County. Geography Fremont is located at 41°20'56" North, 83°7'2" West (41.348909, -83.117123)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a
Solon : Ohio
Solon is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and a suburb of Cleveland. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21,802. Geography Solon is located at 41°23'24" North, 81°26'32" West (41.389871, -81.442330)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.3
Fowler : Indiana
Fowler is a town located in Benton County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,415. The city is the county seat of Benton County6. Geography Fowler is located at 40°37'6" North, 87°19'9" West (40.618204, -87.319124)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a
Amsterdam : New York
Amsterdam is a town located in Montgomery County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,820. The town is named after the city called Amsterdam in Holland. The Town of Amsterdam is adjacent to and contains the City of Amsterdam. The town is on
Philadelphia : Pennsylvania
Philadelphia (sometimes referred to as "Philly" or "the City of Brotherly Love") is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the most populous city in the state of Pennsylvania, occupying all of Philadelphia County.6 As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,517,550. A July 1, 2002
Sugar Mountain : North Carolina
Sugar Mountain is a village located in Avery County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 226. Geography Sugar Mountain is located at 36°7'24" North, 81°51'19" West (36.123294, -81.855179)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.3 km˛ (2.4
Chanute : Kansas
Chanute is a city located in Neosho County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,411. Founded on January 1, 1873, it was named after railroad engineer and aviation pioneer Octave Chanute. Geography Chanute is located at 37°40'37" North, 95°27'23" West (37.677070, -95.456468)1. According to the United States
Trout Creek : Michigan
Trout Creek is an unincorporated community in southeastern Ontonagon County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is located along Michigan State Highway 28 in the Ottawa National Forest, approximately 11 mi (18 km) east of Bruce Crossing.
