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
Narragansett Pier : Rhode Island
Narragansett Pier is a census-designated place and village located in the town of Narragansett in Washington County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,671. Geography Narragansett Pier is located at 41°25'48" North, 71°27'59" West (41.429928, -71.466410)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village
Eagle Pass : Texas
Eagle Pass is a city located in Maverick County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,413. It is the county seat of Maverick County6. Eagle Pass borders the city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to the south across the Rio Grande river. Geography Eagle
Papillion : Nebraska
Papillion is a city located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,363. It is the county seat of Sarpy County6. Papillion is a suburb of Omaha, Nebraska. Geography Papillion is located at 41°9'21" North, 96°2'27" West (41.155884, -96.040867)1. According to the United States
Cromwell : Iowa
Cromwell is a city located in Union County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 120. Geography Cromwell is located at 41°2'27" North, 94°27'45" West (41.040940, -94.462423)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.8 km˛
Montpelier : North Dakota
Montpelier is a city located in Stutsman County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 103. Geography Montpelier is located at 46°41'59" North, 98°35'15" West (46.699828, -98.587374)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.7
Castle Rock : Colorado
Castle Rock, Colorado, is the county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, about 35 miles south of Denver, Colorado on the Interstate 25 corridor just east of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. The town is the center of the burgeoning urbanization of the county. Castle Rock is named after
Ennis : Montana
Ennis is a town located in Madison County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 840. Geography Ennis is located at 45°20'46" North, 111°43'56" West (45.346230, -111.732259)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 km˛ (0.7 mi˛). 1.8 km˛
Albuquerque : New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County, and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 448,607. The
Kerens : Texas
Kerens is a city located in Navarro County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,681. Geography Kerens is located at 32°7'50" North, 96°13'45" West (32.130639, -96.229207)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km˛ (2.3 mi˛). 6.0 km˛
Eureka : South Dakota
Eureka is a city located in McPherson County, South Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,101. Geography Eureka is located at 45°46'9" North, 99°37'19" West (45.769069, -99.621953)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.4
Massena : New York
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Foley : Minnesota
Foley is a city located in Benton County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,154. It is the county seat of Benton County6. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.9 km˛ (1.9 mi˛). 4.9 km˛ (1.9
Cosmopolis : Washington
Cosmopolis is a city located in Grays Harbor County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,595. Geography Cosmopolis is located at 46°57'19" North, 123°46'23" West (46.955352, -123.773176)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.0 km˛ (1.5 mi˛). 3.6
Offerle : Kansas
Offerle is a city located in Edwards County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 220. Geography Offerle is located at 37°53'28" North, 99°33'35" West (37.891067, -99.559646)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.7 km˛
Villa Rica : Georgia
Villa Rica is a city located in Carroll County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,134. Census Estimates of 2003 indicate a doubling of population with 8,087 in the city. Villa Rica is the birthplace of Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music.
Colorado City : Colorado
Colorado City is a census-designated place located in Pueblo County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 2,018. Geography of Colorado City Colorado City is located at 37°56'43" North, 104°50'27" West (37.945237, -104.840885)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area
Valley Park : Missouri
Valley Park is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,518. Geography Valley Park is located at 38°33'19" North, 90°29'18" West (38.555320, -90.488304)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 km˛ (3.2
Riesel : Texas
Riesel is a city located in McLennan County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 973. Geography Riesel is located at 31°28'20" North, 96°55'55" West (31.472226, -96.932076)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.3 km˛ (4.0 mi˛). 10.3 km˛
Bern : Kansas
Bern is a city located in Nemaha County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 204. Geography Bern is located at 39°57'46" North, 95°58'15" West (39.962710, -95.970759)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.7 km˛
Bluefield : West Virginia
Bluefield is a city located in Mercer County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,451. Geography Bluefield is located at 37°15'44" North, 81°13'7" West (37.262219, -81.218674)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.6 km˛ (8.7 mi˛). 22.6
Lindsay : Oklahoma
Lindsay is a city located in Garvin County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,889. Geography Lindsay is located at 34°50'14" North, 97°36'27" West (34.837280, -97.607537)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.1 km˛ (2.3 mi˛). 6.1 km˛
Wyaconda : Missouri
Wyaconda is a city located in Clark County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 310. Geography Wyaconda is located at 40°23'23" North, 91°55'35" West (40.389693, -91.926379)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km˛ (0.6 mi˛). 1.7 km˛
Arizona : Oro Valley
Arizona : Oro Valley Oro Valley is a scenic residential and recreational retreat nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, just a few miles north of Tucson. Oro Valley is set among the rugged mountains, yet close to the comforts of Tucson. There are many
Lobelville : Tennessee
Lobelville is a city located in Perry County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 915. Geography Lobelville is located at 35°45'4" North, 87°47'35" West (35.751119, -87.793085)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.2 km˛ (3.9 mi˛). 10.2 km˛
Chateaugay : New York
Chateaugay is a town located in Franklin County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,036. The name is derived from a location in France. Within the Town of Chateaugay is a village named Chateaugay. The town is in the northeast corner of the
