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
Spencer : New York
Spencer is a town located in Tioga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,979. The Town of Spencer is on the western border of the county. History The land for the town was purchased in 1791 and settlement began in 1794. When the town
New Liberty : Iowa
New Liberty is a city located in Scott County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121. Geography New Liberty is located at 41°43'2" North, 90°52'46" West (41.717125, -90.879327)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛).
Raynham : North Carolina
Raynham is a town located in Robeson County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 67. Geography Raynham is located at 34°34'30" North, 79°11'25" West (34.575027, -79.190232)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.5
West Linn : Oregon
West Linn is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon. It was named after Senator Lewis F. Linn of Missouri, who advocated the American occupation of Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,261. History Major Robert Moore shortly after his arrival in 1839 as a
Mount Carroll : Illinois
Mount Carroll is a city located in Carroll County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,832. Geography Mount Carroll is located at 42°5'44" North, 89°58'37" West (42.095473, -89.977042)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km˛ (1.9 mi˛).
Brutus : New York
Brutus is a town located in Cayuga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,777. The Town of Brutus is located in the east part of the county. It is west of Syracuse, New York. History The Town of Brutus was incorporated in 1802 from
Alta : Utah
Alta is a town located in Salt Lake County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 370, a slight decrease from the 1990 figure of 397. Alta is also a ski resort that has 500,000 visitors a year. It is known for its powder skiing
Donnellson : Iowa
Donnellson is a city located in Lee County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 963. Geography Donnellson is located at 40°38'36" North, 91°33'54" West (40.643399, -91.565081)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.1 km˛
Greene : Iowa
Greene is a city located in Butler County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,099. Geography Greene is located at 42°53'51" North, 92°48'12" West (42.897416, -92.803206)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 km˛ (1.1 mi˛). 2.8 km˛
St. Edward : Nebraska
St. Edward is a city located in Boone County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 796. Geography St. Edward is located at 41°34'17" North, 97°51'41" West (41.571350, -97.861282)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km˛ (0.7 mi˛).
Ira : New York
Ira is a town located in Cayuga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,426. The Town of Ira is in the northern part of the county. The town was founded in 1821 from part of the Town of Cato. Geography The north town line
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.
Charles City : Iowa
Charles City is a city located in Floyd County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,812. It is the county seat of Floyd County6. Charles City is known as the birthplace of the farm tractor in the early 1900's by the Hart-Parr Company. The city
Buffalo : Missouri
Buffalo is a city located in Dallas County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,781. It is the county seat of Dallas County6. Geography Buffalo is located at 37°38'37" North, 93°5'40" West (37.643582, -93.094529)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
Wautoma : Wisconsin
Wautoma is a city located in Waushara County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,998. Wautoma is the county seat for Waushara County. The city consists of three noncontiguous areas: one is entirely within the Town of Wautoma, the second is entirely within the
Cement City : Michigan
Cement City is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the boundary between Jackson County and Lenawee County and lies partially within both. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 452. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has
Stockton : New York
Stockton is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,331. The Town of Stockton was incorporated in 1821 and is north of Jamestown, New York . Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area
Fort Edward : New York
Fort Edward is a town located in Washington County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,892. The Town of Fort Edward has a village named Fort Edward within the town. The town is on the west border of the county. History Fort Lyman, constructed during
Waterloo : Iowa
Waterloo is the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,747. It was the home of the Sullivan brothers, who were killed during World War II. It is the location of the Tractor Assembly Division &
Max : North Dakota
Max is a city located in McLean County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 278. Geography Max is located at 47°49'20" North, 101°17'44" West (47.822171, -101.295529)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.0
West Turin : New York
West Turin is a town located in Lewis County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,674. The Town of West Turin is in the south-central part of the county. Geography The Black River forms the east town line. According to the United States Census Bureau, the
Seney : Michigan
Seney is an unincorporated community in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. The town is built on the outskirts of the Seney National Wildlife Reservation, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Prescott : Wisconsin
Prescott is a city located in Pierce County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,764. Geography Prescott is located at 44°45'6" North, 92°47'35" West (44.751567, -92.793141)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 km˛ (2.4 mi˛). 5.2 km˛
Balch Springs : Texas
Balch Springs is a city located in Dallas County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,375. Balch Springs is a suburb of Dallas. Geography Balch Springs is located at 32°43'3" North, 96°36'55" West (32.717381, -96.615154)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a
Versailles : Missouri
Versailles is a city located in Morgan County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,565. It is the county seat of Morgan County6. Geography Versailles is located at 38°25'53" North, 92°50'40" West (38.431254, -92.844436)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total
