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
Redwood Falls : Minnesota
Redwood Falls is a city located in Redwood County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,459. It is the county seat of Redwood County6. All residents live withn Redwood County, but the city limits extend into Renville County as well. Geography According to the United
Kendall : New York
Kendall is a town located in Orleans County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,838. The town is named after Amos Kendall, the U.S. Postmaster General under President Andrew Jackson. The Town of Kendall was incorporated in 1835 from the Town of Murray
Grosse Pointe Farms : Michigan
Grosse Pointe Farms is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,764. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.9 km˛ (12.3 mi˛). 7.0 km˛ (2.7 mi˛) of it is land and
Ames : Texas
Ames is a city located in Liberty County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,079. Geography Ames is located at 30°3'9" North, 94°44'27" West (30.052429, -94.740935)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 km˛ (3.2 mi˛). 8.2 km˛
Athens : Vermont
Athens is a town located in Windham County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 340. Geography Athens, Vermont According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.9 km˛ (13.1 mi˛). 33.8 km˛ (13.0 mi˛) of it is land and
Marble Rock : Iowa
Marble Rock is a city located in Floyd County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 326. Geography Marble Rock is located at 42°57'53" North, 92°52'4" West (42.964695, -92.867786)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛).
Elkader : Iowa
Elkader is a city located in Clayton County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,465. It is the county seat of Clayton County6. Geography Elkader is located at 42°51'21" North, 91°24'11" West (42.855971, -91.402969)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Walhalla : South Carolina
Walhalla is a city located in Oconee County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,801. It is the county seat of Oconee County6. Geography Walhalla is located at 34°46'2" North, 83°3'52" West (34.767263, -83.064321)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a
Belle Meade : Tennessee
Belle Meade is a city located in Davidson County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,943. Geography Belle Meade is located at 36°6'20" North, 86°51'18" West (36.105558, -86.854942)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km˛ (3.1 mi˛).
Stillwater : New York
Stillwater, New York is both a town and a village located in Saratoga County, New York. Sillwater is located north of Albany, the state capital.
Dodson : Montana
Dodson is a town located in Phillips County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 122. Geography Dodson is located at 48°23'43" North, 108°14'45" West (48.395327, -108.245906)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.5 km˛
Latham : Kansas
Latham is a city located in Butler County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 164. Geography Latham is located at 37°32'7" North, 96°38'30" West (37.535363, -96.641781)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.6 km˛
Bearcreek : Montana
Bearcreek is a town located in Carbon County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 83, making it the smallest incorporated town in Montana. The town of Bearcreek was named for Bear Creek, which runs through the middle of town. Geography Bearcreek is located at 45°9'35" North,
Greenwood : Minnesota
Greenwood is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 729. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 0.9 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.6 km˛
Trenton : Ohio
Trenton is a city located in northeast Butler County, Ohio, west of Middletown. Originally in Madison Township, it later annexed land in Wayne Township, and withdrew to create a paper township. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,746. Geography Trenton is located at 39°28'55" North, 84°27'34"
Perryville : Kentucky
Perryville is a city located in Boyle County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 763. History In October, 1862, the fields west of town were the site of the Battle of Perryville, an important encounter in the American Civil War that ended the Kentucky Campaign
Town of Cuba : New York
Cuba is a town located in Allegany County, New York roughly an hour south of Buffalo, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,392. The town is believed by many to be named after the Island of Cuba. The Town of Cuba was incorporated
Kincheloe : Michigan
Kincheloe is an unincorporated community in Chippewa County on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Kinchloe is located at the eastern end of Kinross Charter Township, just east of Interstate 75 and about 20 miles southwest of Sault Ste. Marie and 37 miles north of St. Ignace. It
Donnelly : Minnesota
Donnelly is a city located in Stevens County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 254. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.0 km˛ (3.1 mi˛). 7.1 km˛ (2.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.8 km˛
Athol : Kansas
Athol is a city located in Smith County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 51. Geography Athol is located at 39°45'57" North, 98°55'13" West (39.765724, -98.920219)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.5 km˛
Eureka : Nevada
Eureka is a city located in Eureka County, Nevada. As of the 1990 census, the city had a total population of 650. Eureka is the only city in Eureka County with any significant population.
Newport Town : Vermont
Newport is a town located in Orleans County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,511. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 112.6 km˛ (43.5 mi˛). 108.0 km˛ (41.7 mi˛) of it is land and 4.6 km˛
El Dorado : Kansas
El Dorado is the largest city and county seat of Butler County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,057. Although the town's name appears to be derived from Spanish, it is pronounced IPA [?ld???e??o?] (listen). The county seat appears to be located in
Lake Luzerne : New York
Lake Luzerne is a town located in Warren County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,219. The Town of Lake Luzerne is in the south part of the county. History The area received its first permanent settlers around 1770. The Town of Lake Luzerne was
Poultney : Vermont
Poultney is a town located in Rutland County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,633. Poultney is home to Green Mountain College, a private environmental liberal arts school of about 700 students. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area
