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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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St. Charles : Minnesota

St. Charles is a city located in Winona County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,295. It promotes itself as the gladiolus city and the gateway to Whitewater State Park. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of

Rushford : Minnesota

Rushford is a city located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,696. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 km˛ (1.7 mi˛). 4.5 km˛ (1.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛

Bartlett : Illinois

Bartlett is a village located in both Cook County and DuPage County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 36,706. A 2002 recount gave the village a population of 37,304. Geography Bartlett is located at 41°58'43" North, 88°11'46" West (41.978725, -88.196140)1. According to the United States Census

Wentzville : Missouri

Wentzville is a city located in St. Charles County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,896. Geography Wentzville is located at 38°48'58" North, 90°51'26" West (38.816010, -90.857198)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.3 km˛ (14.4 mi˛). 37.3

Arizona : Williams

Arizona : Williams Williams is a beautiful small town surrounded by pines. Williams offers a wide variety of attractions and a climate that can be enjoyed by all. Being approximately 6,700 feet above sea level, Williams enjoys mild summers for a perfect escape from the desert heat and for outdoor minded

New Harmony : Utah

New Harmony is a town located in Washington County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 190. Geography New Harmony is located at 37°28'46" North, 113°18'21" West (37.479407, -113.305903)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛).

Burns : New York

Burns is a town located in Allegany County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,248. The town is named after Scots poet Robert Burns. The Town of Burns lies in the northeast corner of Allegany County. History The town was formed in 1826 from part

Wright : New York

Wright is a town located in Schoharie County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,547. The Town of Wright is on the county's eastern border. Geography The north town line is the border of Schenectady County, New York and the east town line is the

Arispe : Iowa

Arispe is a city located in Union County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 89. Geography Arispe is located at 40°56'56" North, 94°13'8" West (40.949010, -94.218974)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). 1.3 km˛

Newton : Mississippi

Newton is a city located in Newton County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,699. Geography Newton is located at 32°19'30" North, 89°9'34" West (32.325109, -89.159510)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.6 km˛ (7.2 mi˛). 18.5 km˛

Kalama : Washington

Kalama is a city located in Cowlitz County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,783. History Kalama was officially incorporated on November 29, 1871. Geography Kalama is located at 46°0'31" North, 122°50'33" West (46.008523, -122.842469)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area

Ritzville : Washington

Ritzville is a city located in Adams County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,736. It is the county seat of Adams County. History Ritzville was officially incorporated on July 17, 1890. Geography Ritzville is located at 47°7'35" North, 118°22'38" West (47.126442, -118.377088)1. According to the United States

Clarksville : Michigan

Clarksville is a village located in Ionia County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 317. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛). 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛) of it is land and none of

Noble : Oklahoma

Noble is a town located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,260. Noble is Cleveland County's third largest town. It is the rose rock capitol of the world. Barium sulfate found in

Sheffield : Illinois

Sheffield is a village in Bureau County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 946. Geography Sheffield is located at 41°21'21" North, 89°44'12" West (41.355915, -89.736672)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.9 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 1.9 km˛

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Bronson : Kansas

Bronson is a city located in Bourbon County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 346. Geography Bronson is located at 37°53'48" North, 95°4'21" West (37.896562, -95.072520)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km˛ (0.4 mi˛). 1.1 km˛

Indian Trail : North Carolina

Indian Trail is a town located in Union County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,905. Geography Indian Trail is located at 35°4'12" North, 80°39'16" West (35.069918, -80.654424)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.4 km˛ (15.2

Alamo : North Dakota

Alamo is a city located in Williams County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 51. Geography Alamo is located at 48°34'48" North, 103°28'10" West (48.580065, -103.469390)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.4

Jay : New York

Jay is a town located in Essex County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,306. The town is named after John Jay, then governor of New York. The Town of Jay in on the north border of the county. History The Town of Jay was

Emerado : North Dakota

Emerado is a city located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 510. Geography Emerado is located at 47°55'18" North, 97°21'51" West (47.921538, -97.364216)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛).

Elizabeth : West Virginia

Elizabeth is a town located in Wirt County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 994. It is the county seat of Wirt County6. Geography Elizabeth is located at 39°3'46" North, 81°23'44" West (39.062852, -81.395529)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a

Ripley : New York

Ripley is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,636. This article describes the town of Ripley as a whole. The U.S. Census provides additional demographic detail that descibes the community of Ripley, although those details are included

South Jordan : Utah

South Jordan is a city located in Salt Lake County in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 29,437. Geography South Jordan is located at 40°33'42" North, 111°57'39" West (40.561598, -111.960889)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Bowie : Maryland

Bowie is a city located in Prince George's County, Maryland. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 50,269, making it the largest incorporated municipality in Prince George's County. History Founded in 1870, and incorporated as a town in 1916, Bowie has grown from a small railroad stop