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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Riddle : Oregon
Riddle is a city located in Douglas County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,014. Geography Riddle is located at 42°57'6" North, 123°21'54" West (42.951605, -123.365052)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km˛ (0.7 mi˛). 1.7 km˛
Harveyville : Kansas
Harveyville is a city located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 267. Geography Harveyville is located at 38°47'26" North, 95°57'44" West (38.790657, -95.962211)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 km˛ (0.1 mi˛). 0.4 km˛
Shelly : Minnesota
Shelly is a city located in Norman County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 266. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of
Scotland : South Dakota
Scotland is a city located in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 891. Geography Scotland is located at 43°8'57" North, 97°43'6" West (43.149108, -97.718460)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 km˛ (0.8 mi˛).
Solon : Iowa
Solon is a city located in Johnson County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,177. Geography Solon is located at 41°48'24" North, 91°29'45" West (41.806717, -91.495938)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 km˛ (1.3 mi˛). 3.4 km˛
Hornick : Iowa
Hornick is a city located in Woodbury County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 253. Geography Hornick is located at 42°13'51" North, 96°5'48" West (42.230972, -96.096610)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.7 km˛
Utica : Minnesota
Utica is a city located in Winona County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 230. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.4 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of
Sanibel Island : South West Florida
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Cedar Point : North Carolina
Cedar Point is a town located in Carteret County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 929. Geography Cedar Point is located at 34°41'8" North, 77°4'57" West (34.685574, -77.082371)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.3 km˛ (2.4
Kiantone : New York
Kiantone, New York is a town located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,385. The Town of Kiantone was incorporated in 1853. The north border of the town is at the City of Jamestown, New York. Geography According to the United States
Pickford : Michigan
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Argusville : North Dakota
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Cutlerville : Michigan
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Yakima : Washington
Yakima is a city in central Washington and the county seat of Yakima County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,845. Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best apple-producing areas in the world, as well
Tioga : Texas
Tioga is a town located in Grayson County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 754. Geography Tioga is located at 33°28'5" North, 96°55'3" West (33.468036, -96.917595)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.2 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.2 km˛
Clear Lake : Texas
Clear Lake Shores is a city located in Galveston County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,205. Geography Clear Lake Shores is located at 29°32'47" North, 95°1'57" West (29.546493, -95.032605)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km˛
Madison : Missouri
Madison is a city located in Monroe County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 586. Geography Madison is located at 39°28'24" North, 92°12'44" West (39.473197, -92.212095)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km˛ (0.4 mi˛). 1.2 km˛
Walled Lake : Michigan
Walled Lake is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,713. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 km˛ (2.5 mi˛). 5.9 km˛ (2.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5
Vanceboro : North Carolina
Vanceboro is a town located in Craven County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 898. Geography Vanceboro is located at 35°18'14" North, 77°9'8" West (35.303883, -77.152346)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.5 km˛ (1.7 mi˛). 4.5
Newhall : Iowa
Newhall is a city located in Benton County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 886. Geography Newhall is located at 41°59'38" North, 91°57'59" West (41.994010, -91.966523)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.8 km˛
Cleburne : Texas
Cleburne is a city located in Johnson County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,005. It is the county seat of Johnson County6. Cleburne is named for Confederate General Patrick Cleburne. The city's major body of water Lake Pat Cleburne is also named
Savoy : Illinois
Savoy is a village located in Champaign County, Illinois. As of a special census held in 2004, the village had a total population of 5,650. Geography Savoy is located at 40°3'48" North, 88°15'9" West (40.063441, -88.252388)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.0 km˛ (1.6
Fillmore : Illinois
Fillmore is a village located in Montgomery County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 362. Geography Fillmore is located at 39°6'57" North, 89°16'38" West (39.115806, -89.277112)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.0 km˛ (0.8 mi˛). 2.0 km˛
Mindenmines : Missouri
Mindenmines is a city located in Barton County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 409. Geography Mindenmines is located at 37°28'32" North, 94°35'20" West (37.475526, -94.588918)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.8 km˛ (3.8 mi˛). 9.8 km˛
Carson : North Dakota
Carson is a city located in Grant County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 319. It is the county seat of Grant County6. Geography Carson is located at 46°25'15" North, 101°34'1" West (46.420706, -101.567025)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a
