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Minnesota Map Visitor Information Arts & Entertainment Local Flavors Wineries & Breweries Heritage Fun for Kids Scenic Byways Biking Fishing
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Things To Do in Minnesota
Golf Parks & Forests Birding Paddling Winter Wonderland
What would you like to do on your vacation? Check out these highlights and find your favorite things to see and do.
Where To Go in Minnesota
Deciding where to go? Find out about destinations in all regions of Minnesota.
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Minnesota Communities
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Welcome to Minnesota!
Getting Around
Minnesotas central location makes it a convenient destination to reach by car from many parts of the country. It is almost midway between the east and west coasts, and is the northernmost state along the Mississippi River, in the heart of the country. The interstate highway system provides easy access to Minnesota, with the east-west highways I-90 and I-94, and north-south I-35. Theres also quick access along the western border from nearby north-south I-29 through the Dakotas. Buckle up: Please explore Minnesota safely. Drivers and passengers must be buckled up or in the correct child restraint. Children age 7 and under must ride in a federally approved child safety seat or booster seat unless the child is 4 foot 9 inches or taller. For more info: dps.mn.gov
Driving Distances
to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities Area Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Davenport, IA Des Moines, IA Detroit, MI Eau Claire, WI Fargo, ND Indianapolis, IN Kansas City, MO La Crosse, WI Milwaukee, WI Omaha, NE Rapid City, SD St. Louis, MO Sioux Falls, SD Thunder Bay, ON Winnipeg, MB Wichita, KS 400 700 750 335 240 690 90 240 590 440 160 330 380 610 620 270 345 465 630
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Travel Regions
Visitor Infor mation
Give us a call: 888-TOURISM (868-7476)

TTY Relay Service for Hearing Impaired 800-627-3529 Travel counselors at Explore Minnesota Tourism will be happy to assist you weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (central time). They can develop a free, customized Journey travel planner with information on lodging, attractions, activities and events, tailored to meet your needs and interests. It can be sent to you via mail, e-mail or fax. You may also request a highway map and brochures on fishing, biking, and snowmobiling. Also available at this number, 24 hours daily, are recorded reports on events, fishing, birding, and in season, fall color reports and winter trail conditions.
Check out these other Minnesota resources:

Minnesota Dept. of Transportation 800-542-0220 www.511mn.org Information on road construction and weather-related road conditions. (Call 511 from within Minnesota.) Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources 888-646-6367 www.mndnr.gov Information on state parks, trails, lakes, rivers and more. Minnesota Historical Society 888-727-8386 www.mnhs.org Information on state historic sites and events.
Travel Information Centers

While youre on the road, stop for highway maps and a wide variety of other information at one of our Travel Information Centers. See the map on page 2 for the location of these information centers.
Visit our web site:
www.exploreminnesota.com
You can search detailed listings of destinations, lodgings, attractions and events based on your interests, and read feature stories with a variety of trip ideas. You can also order publications, or request specific information by e-mail: explore@state.mn.us.
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TRANSPORTATION
Arriving by Air
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is a major hub of the upper Midwest. Minnesota is only about an hour away by air from most Midwest cities, and a two or three hour flight from the east and west coasts. The Twin Cities can be reached from several countries on direct international flights. The airport is conveniently located on the south side of the metropolitan area, off Interstate 494, 12 miles southeast of downtown Minneapolis, 10 miles southwest of downtown St. Paul, and just minutes from Mall of America in Bloomington. Nine other cities are also served by commercial air service: Bemidji, Brainerd, ChisholmHibbing, Duluth, FargoMoorhead, Grand ForksEast Grand Forks, International Falls, Rochester, and Thief River Falls.
Minnesota by Train
The Empire Builder Amtrak route crosses the state between the southeast and northwest borders, with stops in Winona, Red Wing, MinneapolisSt. Paul, St. Cloud, Staples, Detroit Lakes and Fargo-Moorhead. This route runs between Chicago and Seattle or Portland. Minnesota is in the Central Time Zone, one hour behind the east coast, two hours ahead of the west coast.
Traveling by Bus
Megabus provides express bus service to Minneapolis from several Midwest cities. The Greyhound and Jefferson inter-city bus lines provide service to many Minnesota cities. The Metro Transit system operates a full schedule of buses throughout the Minneapolis- St. Paul area, plus the new Hiawatha light-rail line linking downtown Minneapolis to the airport and Mall of America. For schedule and route information, call 612-373-3333 or see www.metrotransit.org. Other Minnesota cities with bus service include Duluth, St. Cloud and Rochester. Visitors from other countries are advised to exchange currency at your first convenience, since most Minnesota businesses dont accept foreign currency. Currency can be exchanged at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport, at most large banks or through an automated teller machine (ATM).
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TWIN CITIES AVERAGE TEMPERARURES
CLIMATE
Part of Minnesotas appeal is that it offers four distinct seasons, each with its own particular pleasures: Spring (April-May) features warming days, with high temperatures in the Twin Cities progressing from 50 degrees in early April to the low 70s by the end of May. Trees leaf out in bright greens, robins and other migrating birds return, and tulips and daffodils poke up from the earth. Summer (June-August) brings daytime temperatures in the 70s and 80s (and occasionally, in the 90s). The easygoing days of summer enjoy daylight late into the evening, with abundant sunshine to brighten outdoor fun. Fall (September-November) brings cooling temperatures, and with them, the bright colors of trees and shrubs as they change from their lush summer green. This time of transition starts with daytime highs in the 70s, dropping to highs in the 30s by the end of November. Winter (December-March) here has earned a reputation for its occasional weather extremes, but the average winter day is quite comfortable for outdoor activities like skiing or snowmobiling. For instance, the average high daytime temperature in the Twin Cities in January, the coldest month, is in the low 20s. Jan. 31 Apr. 30 July 31 Sept. 30
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Since the state is 400 miles long, there is a range of temperatures from south to north, with slightly warmer temperatures south of the Twin Cities, and cooler temperatures in the northern parts of the state.
What to pack?
Minnesota weather can be quite changeable, so its important to bring layers of clothes for varying temperatures. Check weather forecasts before your departure. In the summer, bring lightweight clothing with a light jacket or sweater for the evening, and a rain jacket just in case. Spring and fall, bring layers that can be added, depending on the temperature, and a lightweight coat or jacket. For winter trips, pack warm clothes, including sweaters, fleece or a blazer. Youll need a heavy coat, boots, a warm hat, and lined gloves or mittens.
TIME ZONE
Ar ts & Enter tainment
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Explore our fine museums, stages, nightlife, music

fests. Catch a game and cheer on the home team.
North Shore nightclub Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis
GREAT THEATER
The Twin Cities area has a national reputation for the quality and quantity of its theater companies. The Guthrie Theater and Childrens Theatre Company boast Tony Awards, but theres an eclectic array of other great companies, as well. Touring Broadway productions play at the Ordway Center in St. Paul and the Historic Orpheum and State Theatres in Minneapolis. The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres are another favorite. A sample of the excellent local theaters in greater Minnesota includes the Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro, the Paul Bunyan Playhouse in Bemidji, and the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona.
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Ar ts & Enter tainment
SPORTS TEAMS
Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Bemidji
DANCE STAGES
Minnesota is home to dozens of dance companies performing ballet, modern, culturally specific dance, and experimental forms. A new flagship for dance, the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, opened in 2011 in downtown Minneapolis to showcase local and international talents.
NIGHTLIFE: A GREAT MUSIC SCENE

The Twin Cities area features indie and major-label bands at halls like the State and Pantages Theatres and clubs such as the Fine Line, Turf Club, Varsity Theater, and the venerable First Avenue, made famous by Prince and Purple Rain. Enjoy jazz at the Dakota and Walker Art Center. The Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Minnesota Opera are renowned for world-class artists and programs. Music festivals include WE Fest near Detroit Lakes with top country stars, the Bayfront Blues Fest in Duluth, the Minnesota Beethoven Festival in Winona, and many others. Casinos book major names in entertainment. Beautiful, restored theaters across the state book local and national music acts of note. Historic venues with lively programming include the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud, A Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes Historic Holmes Theatre, Luvernes Palace Theatre and Red Wings T. B. Sheldon Theatre.
Beethoven Festival, Winona
Pro sports fans in Minnesota enjoy Timberwolves and Lynx basketball, Vikings football, Wild hockey, Twins and St. Paul Saints baseball, and Swarm lacrosse. Independent baseball leagues play in towns across the state, and University of Minnesota teams in the Twin Cities and Duluth draw a huge following. See what has home state fans cheering!
VISUAL ART
Minnesotas visual arts venues range from intimate galleries and craft centers to significant museums like the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and sprawling parks with outdoor sculpture. Heres just a sampling: Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minneapolis
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Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona Museum of Russian Art, Minneapolis Rochester Art Center, Rochester Rourke Art Museum and Gallery, Moorhead Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis
Local Flavors
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From fine dining at excellent restaurants to food-on-a-stick at the Minnesota State Fair, theres lots of good eating to be enjoyed in our state. Here are a few foods were known for.
Harvesting wild rice
Lefse: A Norwegian favorite, this soft,

flat bread made of potatoes is often eaten rolled with sugar and butter. Look for it in Minnesota grocery stores. At Norseland Lefse in Rushford, you can even watch bakers making lefse!
Wild rice: This grain is naturally

abundant in shallow lakes and streams in northern Minnesota. In fact, the state has more acres of natural wild rice than any other state. Traditionally, wild rice is hand-harvested from a canoe, a method Minnesotas Ojibwe Indians have been using for centuries. Naturally grown wild rice can be found in many gift and specialty shops. Use it in a wide variety of delicious recipes.
Smoked fish: Pulled from the

waters of Lake Superior, lake trout and whitefish are smoked the old-fashioned way by wood-fires at two North Shore smoke houses, Lous Fish House in Two Harbors and Russ Kendalls Smokehouse in Knife River. Dont drive by without stopping for these treats!
German sausage:
Germany provided the most immigrants to Minnesota, and there are still more Minnesotans of German ancestry than any other group. The city of New Ulm best preserves this heritage, with German restaurants and a German sausage shop. There are more German restaurants and sausage shops across the state.
Apples: Minnesota is home to more

than 100 orchards, where you can find lots of apple varieties from late summer through fall. An orchard trip is a fun fall getaway! For a list of orchards, go to: mngrown.com.
Regional cuisine: Locavores will

find an array of fine restaurants serving creative regional cuisine featuring fresh, locally produced foods.
Ethnic restaurants: The greater

Twin Cities area, in particular, is noteworthy for its enticing buffet of terrific ethnic restaurants, from Afghani to Thai. Diners can select from a range of cuisines Asian, African, Caribbean, Latin, Middle Eastern and European.
Wineries & Breweries
Tasty Sip of Locally

Crafted
Cannon Valley Winery, Cannon Falls
Take a
Wines & Beers

In addition to the chance to taste and purchase their wines, most wineries offer more experiences, as well. Check for tours, food and wine pairings, and other special events, including live music, festivals and during the fall harvest, grape stomps. The recent expansion of Minnesota wineries is in large part due to the development of several cold-hardy grape varieties cultivated for the local climate by the University of Minnesota. Some Minnesota producers also make wines from traditional French and German varietals, and others specialize in wines from Minnesota-grown fruits.
WINERIES
There has been an amazing growth in the number of vineyards and wineries in Minnesota since the first opened here in 1978. There are now more than 30 wineries in the state, and they make a great outing. In fact, several have organized as wine trails to make it easy for visitors to explore nearby wineries. Located in scenic countryside and river valleys, most wineries are in a picturesque setting.
WINE TRAILS
Great River Road Greatriverroadwinetrail.org Heartland Heartlandwinetrailmn.org
Minnesota River Sips of History Mnriverwinebeerhistorytrail.com
BREWERIES
The craft beer craze has taken off in Minnesota, with dozens of small-scale breweries and brew pubs across the state creating a wide variety of flavorful beers. The venerable Schells Brewing Company in New Ulm, established in 1860, and newer Summit Brewing Company (1986) in St. Paul both offer tours. For a list of craft breweries, go to: mncraftbrew.org.
Three Rivers 3riverswinetrail.com
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Schells Brewing Company, New Ulm
Heritage
People
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PAST & PRESENT
Historic Forestville, near Preston
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The traditions of the Ojibwe and Dakota Indians, the adventures of the voyageur fur traders, the perseverance of the early pioneers, the ethnic heritage of the immigrants who settled in Minnesotayears ago or just recently. Together, they weave the colorful tapestry that is Minnesota.
FASCINATING STORIES FROM THE PAST

Minnesota history comes to life at sites across the state. The oldest pictures of our past are etched in ancient rocks at the Jeffers Petroglyphs. More recent centuries tales are told at the Minnesota History Museum. See history brought to life at sites such as Grand Portage National Monument fur trading post, the 1820s frontier Fort Snelling, the 1860s Kelley Farm, Forestville, Split Rock Lighthouse, aviator Charles Lindberghs boyhood home, and many others.
Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, Little Falls
Split Rock Lighthouse, near Two Harbors
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ETHNIC HERITAGE
Many early state settlers came from Germany, Norway, Sweden, and other European countries. Minnesota has become more diverse over the last century, including new residents from around the world. Today, Minnesota is home to the largest U.S. Somali population. The diverse Asian community includes a large Hmong population, the second highest in the country. St. Pauls District del Sol is a hub for Latino restaurants and businesses. Asian fare is clustered along a stretch of Minneapoliss Nicollet Avenue known as Eat Street, and in St. Pauls Little Mekong on University Avenue. The Twin Cities area serves up an appetizing array of ethnic restaurants. Dozens of festivals across the state celebrate Minnesotas diverse heritage. Ethnic festivals include a celebration of Mexican culture at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in St. Paul, Scandinavian culture at the Hjemkomst Festival in Moorhead, and German culture at Oktoberfest in New Ulm. St. Pauls Rondo Days and the Juneteenth Festival in Minneapolis celebrate our African-American heritage. Ironworld Discovery Center and other Iron Range sites tell the story of Italians, Finns, and other 20th century immigrant mineworkers in northeastern Minnesota. The Gammelgrden Museum in Scandia brings the Scandinavian immigrant story to life.
AMERICAN INDIAN SITES

Learn about Dakota and Ojibwe people, traditions, and contemporary culture at heritage sites and special events such as powwows. Bois Forte Heritage Center, Tower Fort Ridgely Historic Site, near Fairfax Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Portage Grand Portage State Park Visitor Center, Grand Portage Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey Lower Sioux Agency Historic Site, Morton Mille Lacs Indian Museum, Onamia North West Company Fur Post, Pine City Pipestone National Monument, Pipestone Treaty Site History Center, St. Peter
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTOR Y
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Kids Stuff
Great things for KIDS
Minnesota Childrens Museum, St. Paul
PLAY AT THE MUSEUM.
At museums designed just for children, kids can be curious and creative with hands-on fun, building stuff, dressing up, learning how things work. The Minnesota Childrens Museum in St. Paul is one of the best of its kind in the country, and it will open a satellite museum in Rochester this year. Grand Rapids and Duluth also have childrens museums. The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul is another kid-favorite, with many hands-on exhibits.
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(And for the big kids who travel with them.) Minnesota serves up a feast of fun for families. Parents and grandparents can enjoy special times with the children in their lives, from toddlers to teens.
TAKE A TRIP TO THE PAST.

History comes alive at fascinating sites across the state. Kids can sign on as lumberjacks at the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, explore 1800s farm life at the Kelley Farm in Elk River and Historic Forestville near Preston, and march the parade ground at Historic Fort Snelling in St. Paul.
Historic Forestville, near Preston
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Kids Stuff
Nickelodeon Universe, Bloomington
GO ON THE RIDES.
Kids of all ages get a kick out of Valleyfair, a major amusement park on the southwest edge of the Twin Cities area, with kids rides, roller coasters, thrill rides, and a waterpark. Its fun year-round at Nickelodeon Universe, inside at Mall of America, with family rides, thrill rides and a ropes course. In towns across the state, look for amusement parks with go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf and more fun.
SPLASH DOWN IN A WATERPARK.
Several indoor waterparks around the state offer four-seasons of splish splashing fun for kids and their families.
DISCOVER GEOCACHING.
Use GPS technology for a treasure hunt to engage your kids in nature at Minnesota State Parks. There are caches at all Minnesota State Parks, and some demo parks offer instruction and GPS units to use in your hunt.
GO UNDERGROUND.
Explore caverns on guided tours of Mystery Cave near Preston and Niagara Cave near Harmony, both in the southeast corner of Minnesota. In the northeast, travel far below ground and see how mining was done at the Tower Soudan Underground Mine.
TAKE A RESORT VACATION.
This is a Minnesota traditiona family trip to a lakeside cabin. Swim, take pontoon rides, drop a fishing line off the dock, roast marshmallows over a campfire, stargaze, and enjoy lifes simple pleasures.
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Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley
DO THE ZOO.
The Minnesota Zoo at Apply Valley on the south side of the Twin Cities is a top-notch zoo featuring more than 500 species of animals, from penguins to pumas. The smaller Como Zoo in St. Paul is a long-time favorite, with polar bears, gorillas and much more. In Duluth, check out Lake Superior Zoo, with animals from around the world, from Africa to Australia.
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Scenic Byways
Scenic Drive
Enjoy a
The terrific views along the way are a great excuse to take a road trip.
Itasca State Park, Lake Country Scenic Byway
Minnesota has designated more than 2,500 miles of roads as scenic byways to help you find those great views. The byways meander through a wide variety of landscapes: countryside dappled with lakes, the north woods, tumbling waterfalls, ribbons of prairie, rolling bluffs, city parks and winding rivers. In addition to the great views, youll find plenty of reasons to stop along the way and visit historic sites, art galleries and antique shops, hiking and biking trails, and much more. Some of the byways are just a short drive; others are good routes for overnight trips or weeklong vacations. All of them offer a great opportunity to explore a special part of Minnesota.
Terrace Mill, Glacial Ridge Trail Minnehaha Falls, Grand Rounds
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Scenic Byways
Featured Byway GREAT RIVER ROAD
This route explores the Mississippi River for 575 miles as it arcs across Minnesota, traveling through all regions of the state. Select a short segment to drive or plan a vacation along its entire length. This drive features a wide array of scenery, including the headwaters of the Mississippi River, north woods, the downtown areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and soaring bluffs of southeast Minnesota. Along the way are many state parks, historic sites and inviting river towns. Trace the river as it grows from a small wilderness stream to a major waterway. A great website offers lots of information, including maps, driving directions and information on attractions and events along the route: Mnmississippiriver.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 North Shore Scenic Drive** Gunflint Trail Superior National Forest Skyline Parkway Veterans Evergreen Memorial Edge of the Wilderness* Avenue of Pines
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Minnesota Scenic Byways
8 Ladyslipper 9 Waters of the Dancing Sky 10 Lake Country 11 Paul Bunyan* 12 Otter Trail 13 Glacial Ridge Trail 14 15 16 17 Minnesota River Valley* Shooting Star Historic Bluff Country* Apple Blossom Drive
18 Grand Rounds* 19 St. Croix 20 Great River Road* 21 King of Trails

*National Scenic Byways ** All-American Road
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Winona, Great River Road
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Biking
GET in GEAR for a great
Minnesotas miles of paved trails

are a cyclists dream, with lots of options for secluded, scenic biking. Those who dig the challenge of spinning over rugged hillsides will find dozens of mountain bike trails, especially in the north woods. Minnesotas rolling terrain and varied scenery make it perfect for bicycle touring on miles of lower-traffic roadways.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
The new, specially designed Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trail System serves up 25 miles of exhilarating riding at a state recreation area and is getting rave reviews. Several state parks also have mountain bike trails. Both the Superior and Chippewa national forests offer miles of logging roads and trails for mountain biking. Some major downhill ski areas turn over their slopes to mountain bikes in the summer and fall.
NICE RIDE!
Minneapolis is Americas most bikefriendly city, and the Nice Ride program makes it easy to explore through a bike-share network. Rent a bike at one of dozens of kiosks in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and return it to any kiosk after a nice ride on city streets and scenic bike trails. niceridemn.org
Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, connects to Grand Rounds trail
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Paul Bunyan Trail
Featured Route: MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRAIL

This scenic bicycle route trails the mighty Mississippi, with about 500 miles in Minnesota. The bikeway mostly follows shoulders along streets and highways, with some segments along paved trails. The route is punctuated by river views, parks, historic sites and inviting towns. Go the distance or choose shorter segments of the route to explore. www.dot.state.mn.us/bike
Bike Trails
Minnesota has hundreds of miles of paved bikeways, many developed along former railroad beds, providing mostly level, off-road, scenic pathways. These ribbons of asphalt feature views of meandering streams, wildflowers, lakes, woods, charming towns and city sights. A B C D E F Gitchi-Gami State Trail, 23 mi.* Mesabi Trail, 115 mi.* Willard Munger State Trail, 63 mi.
*In separate paved segments, not continuous miles.
(Also extends into Central.) *These trails intersect.
G H I J K L M N
Central Lakes Trail, 55 mi. * Lake Wobegon Trail, 62 mi. * Mille Lacs Soo Line Trail, 11 mi. Glacial Lakes State Trail, 22 mi.
* These two trails connect.
Root River Trail
(There are several other bike trails in the metro area, as well) *crushed limestone surface
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Department of Natural Resources For maps and information on state trails.
*These two trails intersect.
SOUTHERN
MORE BIKING INFO
O P R S T
Cannon Valley Trail, 20 mi. Douglas State Trail, 13 mi. Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail, 18 mi.* Root River State Trail, 42 mi.* Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, 39 mi.
METRO AREA
Luce Line State Trail, 30 mi.* Gateway State Trail, 18 mi. Sunrise Prairie/Hardwood Creek Trail, 26 mi. Grand Rounds, 50+mi.
CENTRAL
NORTHWEST
Heartland State Trail, 49 mi.* Migizi Trail, 17 mi.* Paul Bunyan State Trail, 112 mi.*
NORTHEAST
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Fishing
Trout fishing in the Baptism River
Ice fishing for perch
Minnesota walleye
The
Lure of Fishing
will reel you in.
Minnesotas many lakes and rivers offer up great fishing throughout
the state. Catch walleye, bass, northern pike, muskie, trout, perch, salmon, and more from these waters. Guides, outfitters, and charters can provide everything you need for a memorable Minnesota fishing trip.
Lake Fishing
In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, its easy to find a good place to drop a line. Campgrounds, resorts, and outfitters cater to anglers. Hire a local fishing guide to get you started.
Trout Stream Fishing River Fishing
Cast a line in the scenic streams of southeastern Minnesota or along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The Mississippi, St. Croix, Rainy and St. Louis rivers are popular for their variety of fish. Try for a big catfish in the Red or Minnesota rivers. Minnesotas multiple canoe rivers offer good fishing.
Charter Fishing on Lake Superior
Sign on for a fishing charter. These captains know the big lake and its fishlake trout and salmon. Catch some spectacular views of rugged coastline, too.
WALLEYE: Minnesotas State Fish

The walleye is the most sought-after fish in Minnesota. Its plentiful, fun to catch, and tasty to eat. About 4.6 million pounds of walleye are harvested annually.
Charter fishing on Lake Superior
Ice Fishing
Fishing here doesnt stop when the lakes freeze! Just drop a line through a hole in the ice. Fish out in the open air, or rent an ice fishing house with the comforts of home.
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Department of Natural Resources For maps and information on lakes, fish, and regulations.
Golf
Take a Swing
at Minnesota Golf.
Minnesota has hundreds of golf courses throughout the state tucked
into forest, prairie, and lakeshore areas that are as pretty as the courses themselves. Golfers in Minnesota enjoy top-notch course designs, affordable green fees, and a season that stretches from spring through fall.
RESORT GOLF
More than a dozen golf resorts in Minnesotas north woods have beautiful, exciting courses, with plenty more great courses in the heart of resort country. Make a few rounds of golf part of your resort stay.
SCENIC LINKS
Minnesota golf courses dazzle with velvety green fairways, sky-blue waters, tall woods, and native flora. An autumn bonus is dazzling displays of fall foliage as a backdrop.
TOWN & COUNTRY COURSES

The Twin Cities area has more than 150 courses open to the public. Championship courses here host major tournaments. Minnesotas towns and countryside feature courses that offer all kinds of play, from an easygoing, 9-hole round, to an 18-hole challenge on a course that hosts the pros.
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Parks & Forests
Go and
Outside Play!
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes (the actual count is 11,842!). This travel
destination is well known for its woods and waters and bounty of outdoor recreation. There are plenty of places to go outside and play! With two national forests, almost 30 state forests, and hundreds of state and local parks, its easy to find a place to have some fun.
Itasca State Park
State Parks
With 73 state parks and recreation areas, Minnesota offers lots of great places to explore the great outdoors. These include some of the best scenery in Minnesota: waterfalls, lakes and forests, river valleys, bluffs and prairie. Most state parks have hiking trails, boat accesses, fishing lakes or rivers, and campgrounds.
Some state park highlights:

Tours of Hill Annex Mine and Soudan Underground Mine Tours of Mystery Cave Boat excursion and Mississippi River headwaters at Itasca State Park St. Croix Dalles boat excursion at Interstate State Park Geocaching at all state parks Park bird lists, plus bird identification books & binoculars Many parks offer rentals of boats, canoes, kayaks, skis, snowshoes Naturalist programs on wildlife, fishing, wildflowers & more
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Parks & Forests
Hiking Biking/mountain biking Fishing Boating Bird watching Hunting ATV riding Camping Cross-country skiing Snowmobiling
HAVE SOME FUN IN OUR PARKS & FORESTS! National Forests

Two large national forests spread out across northeast and north central Minnesota. These secluded north woods, a mix of hardwood and pine forest splashed with thousands of lakes, are a beautiful setting for camping and outdoor recreation. Drive the scenic byways that wind through the forests. Take to the trails. Fish the lakes. Enjoy the fall colors. Relax at the campgrounds. Chippewa National Forest 218-335-8600 www.fs.fed.us/r9/chippewa Superior National Forest 218-626-4300 www.fs.fed.us/r9/superior
Superior Hiking Trail Regional & Community Parks

One of the premier hiking trails in the country, this 277-mile footpath follows the wooded, rocky ridgeline above the north shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian border. It travels through the Superior National Forest and several state parks, with scenic views of Lake Superior, waterfalls, wilderness streams and lakes. You can select an easygoing trek or a more rugged adventure, a day hike or a backpacking trip staying at designated campsites along the trail. Plentiful trailhead parking areas provide easy access. The Superior Hiking Trail Association offers detailed information to plan your hike, including maps and trail segment descriptions. Go to: www.shta.org Whatever your destination in Minnesota, be sure to check out the local parks for swimming beaches, trails and more recreation. In the suburban area west of Minneapolis, the Three Rivers Park District is a large collection of park reserves and trails, offering lots of outdoor recreation at the fringes of a large city. Como Zoo in St. Paul features a zoo, conservatory, amusement park and historic carousel. Near St. Cloud, Quarry Park, fashioned from old rock quarries, is now popular for swimming, scuba diving and climbing. Extensive Alexander Ramsey Park in Redwood Falls has a large waterfall, trout stream and a small zoo.
Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove
Superior Hiking Trail
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Birding
Bring your Binoculars!

Loons: The official state bird, loons can be spotted on
lakes in the northern two-thirds of the state, where their distinctive calls are a familiar sound.
Eagles: With our large eagle population, its not unusual

to see a bald eagle, especially in northern Minnesota and along the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. In the winter, they gather at the open waters of the Mississippi and can be easily observed from the riverbanks at Wabasha. The National Eagle Center here has resident eagles for up-close viewing.
Hawks: In the fall, thousands of hawks follow a migration

Whether youre an avid birder or a casual observer, youll enjoy spotting a wide variety of birds in Minnesota. Spring and fall migrations are especially good times to observe waterfowl and songbirds.
corridor that takes them over Hawk Ridge in Duluth, making an impressive display during peak periods.
Trumpeter swans: Hundreds of elegant trumpeter

swans winter in the open waters of the Mississippi River in Monticello, gathering visitors to view this impressive bird.
BIRDING TRAILS
Minnesota has four birding trails, driving routes that link many of the best birding sites in the state, including state parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wetlands and prairies. Maps identify the sites and the species of birds to watch for along each trail. All of these birding trails are described in the specialty trails section of mntrails.com. Pine to Prairie Birding Trail Between Fergus Falls & Warroad in the northwest. mnbirdtrail.com Minnesota River Valley Birding Trail Follows the river from the western border to the Twin Cities area. birdingtrail.org Great River Birding Trail Follows the Mississippi River from its source to the southern border of the state. greatriverbirding.org North Shore Birding Trail Follows Lake Superior from Duluth to the border.
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Paddling
Paddle your way

through some
GREAT Scenery.
Kayaks and canoes can take you to some great places
in Minnesota. With all of its rivers and streams, Minnesota seems almost made to explore by paddling. You can find adventures for the most experience paddlers, or easygoing trips for families.
St. Croix River
CANOE RIVERS
More than 30 rivers are designated canoe routes, some winding through wilderness, others meandering quiet countryside. Some are easygoing, others offer some rapids. Some rivers are well-known, including the Mississippi, Minnesota, St. Croix and Red River of the North. Canoe and kayak rentals are available for many rivers. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has maps with access points and designated campsites, current river level reports, and suggested trips along these routes.
LAKE SUPERIOR WATER TRAIL

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world, and its North Shore in Minnesota is a beautiful landscape of rugged cliffs, rocky shores and forested hills. A water route primarily for sea kayaks follows the shore from Duluth to the Canadian border, about 150 miles. The route is incredibly scenic, but paddling the giant lake can be challenging. The water trail is an exciting adventure for experienced kayakers prepared to deal with these challenges. Some area outfitters provide lessons and guided trips to explore the shoreline by kayak. The large lakes of Voyageurs National Park are also popular for kayaking.
BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS

This vast preserve of lakes and woods stretching across northeastern Minnesota is a paddlers paradise. The Boundary Waters (or BWCAW) has more than 1,500 miles of canoe routes over more than 1,000 lakes and streams linked by trails called portages. It is one of National Geographic Traveler magazines 50 Places of a Lifetime. The BWCAW offers a wilderness adventure like no other. Area outfitters can help you plan a trip that fits your interest and experience and can provide all the equipment you need. The BWCAW is part of Superior National Forest. For more info, visit the forests website. www.fs.fed.us/r9/superior
MORE PADDLING INFO
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
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Lake Superior
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Winter
Play Winter Wonderland

Slalom down the highest Midwest slopes. Mush with a dogsled team. Bait a hook in an ice fishing house. Cross-country ski through a snow-frosted forest. Take a trek on snowshoes.
Or simply enjoy the special beauty of this snowy season. From December through March, get out and play during Minnesotas fun, fourth season. Bears hibernate, but Minnesotans dont!
Go out and in a
DOWNHILL SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

Destination ski areas, including the largest and highest ski area in the Midwest, feature great slopes, terrain parks and lodging. There are also several ski areas in the Twin Cities area, and smaller downhill areas scattered across Minnesota. More than a dozen downhill areas provide top-quality skiing and snowboarding at affordable prices. When nature doesnt fully cooperate, snow-making equipment keeps the slopes white.
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Winter
SNOWMOBILING
A vast network of meticulously groomed snowmobile trails criss-crosses Minnesota. Sledders can find plenty of trailside accommodations and restaurants along the way. Weekly snow reports let you know where to go for snow.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Take in the quiet beauty of the north woods in winter from a cross-country trail at one of Minnesotas national forests, state parks, or resorts. Northeast Minnesota, in particular, boasts some of the best cross-country ski resorts in the country. Find trails for both classic and skate-skiing.
ICE FISHING
Winter anglers can fish on the open ice or in cozy, heated ice fishing houses. Many resorts offer the chance to give ice fishing a try. Its a fine Minnesota tradition!
SNOWSHOEING
Modern, lightweight snowshoes are a great way to explore when the snow piles up. Several state parks, some regional parks and a few resorts offer snowshoe rentals.
DOGSLED EXCURSIONS
Several outfitters, especially in northeastern Minnesota, offer dogsled trips, from easy outings where you go along for the ride, or adventurous learn-to-mush trips.
More Winter Fun Info:

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Northeast Minnesota
Voyageurs National Park
This is a land of special places, from the wilderness

lakes along the northern border to magnificent Lake Superior, the biggest of them all. Rivers tumble over rapids and waterfalls. The woods and waters of northeast Minnesota are a great destination for outdoor recreation: hiking and biking, canoeing and kayaking, camping, fishing and boating, and golfing amid beautiful scenery. Winter sports range from snowboarding to snowshoeing. Duluth offers big city fun, while smaller towns here have some interesting finds, from heritage museums to art galleries.
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North Shore Scenic Drive
This beautiful drive follows the shoreline of Lake Superior for more than 150 miles from Duluth to the northeast tip of Minnesota. One of the most popular scenic byways in the state, its also nationally designated as an AllAmerican Road. The North Shore Scenic Drive (Hwy. 61) passes wilderness streams, plunging waterfalls, soaring hills cloaked by pine and birch, charming harbor towns, and the craggy shore of the largest freshwater lake in the world. This route also links to three more of the states scenic byways: Duluths Skyline Parkway, the Gunflint Trail, and the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway.
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River Country
Many scenic rivers and streams wind their way through the woods along the I-35 corridor between the Twin Cities and Duluth. Designated as a National Scenic Riverway, the pristine St. Croix River flows through the forest along the border of Minnesota. The St. Croix, Kettle, Snake, Rum and St. Louis rivers, which all wind through this area, are designated canoe routes. Long ago, the rivers provided transportation for fur trading and logging. At Pine City, the reconstructed 1804 North West Company Fur Post portrays the life of fur traders and the areas Ojibwe people who traded goods with them. By the 1850s, settlers from Europe and the eastern U.S. had moved into this area. The town of Mora, to the west, has strong Swedish roots, visible in its 22-foot traditional red Dala Horse statue. Hinckley was a stagecoach stop in the 1850s, and its a popular stop for todays travelers, as well. Over 100
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Canal Park, Duluth
years ago, forest fires raged through this area, and the tragic story is told at the Hinckley Fire Museum in the old train depot. Nearby is the Willard Munger Bike Trail that travels through the countryside to Duluth. Hinckleys Grand Casino is one of the largest in the state, and includes the Grand National Golf Club. Nearby St. Croix State Park has miles of St. Croix River shoreline, canoe rentals and extensive hiking and mountain biking trails. There are three other state parks to visit along this route. North of Sandstone, the Kettle River rapids tumble through Banning State Park, making this a favorite spot for adventurous kayakers. Also at Sandstone is the Midwest Country Music Theater. At Moose Lake State Park, the Agate and Geological Center has displays on Minnesotas rocks and minerals. The Moose Lake Depot Museum has exhibits on both agates and the forest fires of 1918. At beautiful Jay Cook State Park, near Carlton, the St. Louis River leaps through a rocky gorge, and there are miles of hiking trails in the park. Whitewater rafting trips shoot the rivers rapids, and the Willard Munger Bike Trail begins a scenic descent into Duluth from here. Carlton is also home to the Black Bear Casino and Black Bear
Golf Course. A peaceful alternate to I-35 is the 50-mile Veterans Evergreen Memorial Scenic Byway, following Highway 23 from the Askov exit north to Duluth.
North Shore of Lake Superior

The largest city in northeastern Minnesota, Duluth is a bustling inland seaport at the end of the Great Lakes shipping route. With its Lake Superior and harbor views and an incredible array of things to see and do, Duluth is a popular destination. There are a large number of hotels, motels and charming inns, but Duluth often fills up, so reservations are recommended. The adjacent community of Cloquet also has several motels. The center of activities is the waterfront. At Canal Park, the landmark aerial lift bridge rises to let massive seafaring vessels from around the world enter the harbor. Visitors gather along the canal to watch the big ships. Next to the canal, the Maritime Visitor Center has exhibits on Great Lakes shipping. Nearby, the Floating Maritime Museum has guided tours of a retired ore carrier, the William A. Irvin. Sightseeing and dinner cruises aboard the Vista Fleet explore the harbor itself.
Adventures
Great
Kayaking along the North Shore of Lake Superior Mountain biking at Giants Ridge Houseboating in Voyageurs National Park Backpacking the Superior National Trail (Day hikes or lodge-to-lodge treks, too) Exploring the Iron Range OHV Recreation Area by ATV Mushing a dogsled near Ely Cross-country skiing along the Gunflint Trail
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Lake Superior, Duluth
BIGGEST Falls of them ALL
The
High Falls
of the Pigeon River
These impressive waterfalls, in Grand Portage State Park, straddle the border with Canada in the northeast corner of the state. An accessible, half-mile trail leads to overlooks of scenic 120-foot waterfalls. The drive along Hwy. 61 to Grand Portage from Duluth also passes over or near several other large waterfalls, including Gooseberry Falls.
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Several charter boats offer half- and full-day trips on Lake Superior to fish for salmon and trout. Along the edge of the waterfront is the Lakewalk, a boardwalk for strolling or jogging, plus a bike path and trail for carriage rides. The Lakewalk extends from Canal Park to the Rose Gardens, with more than 3,000 rose bushes. At the edge of the harbor in a colorful building is the Great Lakes Aquarium, focusing on the fish and wildlife of Lake Superior and its shoreline. The Duluth Omnimax Theatre, with its 72-foot domed screen, is also near the waterfront. The Depot, an 1892 railroad station, is now home to art, history and childrens museums, and a train museum with a large collection of historic railroad cars. There are also rail excursions aboard vintage trains. On the east side of town, the lakeside estate Glensheen is open for tours of the 39-room mansion, carriage house and formal gardens. On the western end of town is the Lake Superior Zoological Garden. The 25-mile Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway, which follows a ridgeline along the heights of Duluth, has terrific views of the lake and harbor. The best view may be from the top of a stone tower at Enger Park along the byway. Hawk Ridge along Skyline Parkway attracts birders each fall to watch thousands of hawks on their migration south. The Spirit Mountain ski area makes Duluth a great winter destination as well, with downhill slopes and a large terrain park for snowboarding. The Timber Twister alpine coaster here provides year-round thrills. There are also cross-country ski trails
at Spirit Mountain and at several Duluth area parks. Duluth is the southern anchor of the North Shore Scenic Drive, traveling 150 miles from the city to the border with Canada. Theres an array of lodging along the Lake Superior shore, from bed-andbreakfast inns to luxury resorts, shady campgrounds to cozy cabins. Numerous art galleries, craft and gift shops dot the North Shore as well. The Superior Hiking Trail winds along the wooded ridgeline for 200 miles, and links to trails in the several beautiful state parks along the North Shore. The trail can be explored on day hikes, backpacking trips or lodge-to-lodge hiking treks. From the port at Two Harbors, ore from Minnesotas Iron Range has been shipped to eastern steel mills for more than 120 years. Guided tours of the Edna G tugboat, built in 1886, and the 1892 lighthouse, which is still in operation, give glimpses into this shipping history. The 1907 train depot is now a history museum, with two old steam engines parked out
Timber Twister, Duluth
front. Another museum in town tells the story of the 3M company, which got its start in Two Harbors producing sandpaper; its headquarters were here from 1902-1916. Two North Shore landmarks lie 15-20 miles past Two Harbors. The Gooseberry River cascades over two 30-foot waterfalls at Gooseberry Falls State Park. The park offers naturalist programs, an interpretive center and beautiful hiking trails, in addition to its scenic falls. A bit farther up the shore is Split Rock Lighthouse, built in 1910 atop a 130-foot cliff. The lighthouse is one of the most visited historic sites in the state, with tours of the light tower and keepers home, exhibits and a film. The scenic Gitchi-Gami State Trail runs through this area and is popular for bicycling. The Silver Bay safe harbor and marina has an observation deck and a pier for use by divers exploring a nearby shipwreck. The 60-mile Superior National Forest Scenic Byway heads inland from Silver Bay and links the North Shore with the Iron Range. To the northeast of Silver Bay is the turn-off to Palisade Head, a 350-foot-tall, ruddy colored cliff soaring above Lake Superior. At the top is an overlook with a panoramic view. In nearby Tettegouche State Park, a 1.5 mile hike through the forest leads to the waterfall where
Baptism River
Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Wild about Wildlife

The woods and waters of this area are great habitat for a large variety of birds and other animals. Watch for eagles and loons; serious birders will find numerous species. Deer are frequently sighted along roads and trails, and you may even see black bear or moose in the wild. Here are some good places to see Minnesota wildlife.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.

the Baptism River jumps in a 70-foot drop. The parks rocky Shovel Point has scenic views of Lake Superior and the shoreline. Further up the shore at Temperance River State Park, there is a series of rocky gorges and waterfalls, and a six-mile hiking trail leads up to Carlton Peak for great views of Lake Superior. From Tofte, the Sawbill Trail is a road leading through the Superior National Forest to the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The back roads around Tofte are popular fall color routes, as is the shoreline itself. The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte is housed in a replica of a fish house built by Scandinavian fishermen a hundred years ago. The displays tell of the lives of these early settlers and their fishing enterprises. Lutsen offers a wide variety of year-round recreation. At Lutsen Mountains Park, a tram glides above the hillside to the top of Moose Mountain. The Alpine Slide is an exhilarating, half-mile sled-ride downhill. Nearby Superior National is a championship-quality golf course in a spectacular setting. Lutsen Mountains is also the largest and highest downhill ski area in the Midwest. The
Great Lakes Aquarium

Duluth: near Canal Park 218-740-3474, glaquarium.org Lake Superior fish, birds, otters; touch tanks and interactive exhibits. Open daily.
North American Bear Center

Ely: Hwy. 169 877-365-7879, bear.org Videos and exhibits on bears, kids activity room, and captive bears in natural habitat. Daily May-Oct, Fri. & Sat. Dec.-Apr.
Hawk Ridge
Duluth: on Skyline Parkway Hawkridge.org Prime spot for viewing fall raptor migration.
Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais: Co. Rd. 12 Gunflint-trail.com Great birding area; deer, black bear, beavers, moose and other wildlife may be spotted. Listen for howling wolves.
International Wolf Center

Ely: Hwy. 169 218-365-4695, wolf.org Excellent exhibits on wolves, resident wolf pack, interpretive programs, field trips. Daily mid-May to mid-Oct.; weekends rest of year.
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Grand Marais Grand Portage Heritage Center
Lusten-Tofte area offers cross-country skiers a lengthy network of trails. The village of Grand Marais and its natural harbor are nestled along the shore of Lake Superior. The town features numerous art galleries, artists workshops, a folk art school and a community theater, the Grand Marais Playhouse. Gift shops, cafes, and harbor views encourage visitors to linger. Kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and charter fishing are all popular activities here. The Gunflint Trail starts in Grand Marais, and the Superior National Forest ranger station in town provides information on trails and lakes in the forest surrounding this woodland road. In the winter, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are the draws. Fourteen miles northeast along the shore is Judge C.R. Magney State Park, where a rugged mile-long footpath leads to the Devils Kettle waterfall on the Brule River. Minnesotas largest waterfall is along the northern border at Grand Portage State Park, where the Pigeon River rushes over a 200-foot-drop; a short, accessible trail leads to overlooks of the falls. The Grand Portage National Monument features a reconstructed North West Company fur-trading post from the late 1700s, and focuses on Ojibwe culture and the life of fur traders. The Grand Portage Casino offers gaming action. Passenger boats depart from Grand Portage for the 22-mile trip across Superior to Isle Royale National Park, a favorite with hikers and backpackers.
Wilderness & Lake

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), part of Superior National Forest, is a vast preserve of lakes and woods that stretches for about 100 miles along Minnesotas northern border. More than a thousand pristine lakes and streams shimmer in this pine-forested, stony-cliffed wilderness. The beauty of the Boundary Waters can be enjoyed from the comfort of a lakeside cabin at the edge of the BWCAW or the solitude of a remote, paddle-in campsite. Most of the Boundary Waters lakes are paddle-only, designated for use by non-motorized canoes. The BWCAW has no roads or buildings; its populated only by wildlife.
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Tales from the

Hill Annex State Park Mine Tour
Calumet: Hwy. 169 218-247-7215, mndnr.gov/parks Bus tour descending into open pit mine; also, fossil tours. In summer, Wed.-Sat. State park permit required.
PAST
Lake Superior Maritime Museum

Duluth: Canal Park 218-720-5260, lsmma.com 218-722-6489 Boat Watchers Hotline Films, model ships and exhibits on commercial fishing on Lake Superior. Daily spring-fall; Fri.-Sun. in winter. Free
Minnesota Discovery Center

Chisholm: Hwy. 169 800-372-6437, mndiscoverycenter.com History and heritage of Iron Range; museum exhibits,historic homesteads, folk art demonstrations, trolley tours. Tues.-Sat. (& Sun. in summer)
Grand Portage National Monument

Grand Portage: off Hwy. 61 218-387-2788, nps.gov/grpo Reconstruction of a 1780s North West Company stockade; focus on fur trade history and Ojibwe Indian culture. Daily Memorial Day weekend to mid-Oct. Free
Forest History Center
Soudan Underground Mine State Park

Soudan: Hwy. 169 218-753-2245, mndnr.gov/parks Mine tours with stories of mining a century ago; also tour an underground physics lab. Daily Memorial Day weekend through Sept. State park permit required.
Forest History Center

Grand Rapids: off Hwy. 169 & Hwy. 2 218-327-4482, mnhs.org Recreated 1900 logging camp with costumed characters, fire tower, 1930s ranger cabin. Tues.-Sat. in summer.
Bois Forte Heritage Center

Tower: Off Co. Rd. 77 at Fortune Bay Resort 218-753-6017, fortunebay.com Exhibits on Bois Forte Ojibwe Indian history and culture. Tues.-Sat. year-round.
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Soudan Underground Mine State Park Gunflint Trail: 55 mi. from Grand Marais 218-388-9915, chikwauk.com In 1930s resort lodge, with exhibits on cultural and natural history of the Gunflint Trail. Daily in summer to mid-Oct.
Split Rock Lighthouse

Two Harbors: Hwy. 61 20 mi. NE of Two Harbors 218-226-6372, mnhs.org Tours of 1910 lighthouse, fog-signal building and light keepers home; visitors center with film and exhibits. Open daily midMay to mid-Oct.
Glensheen Estate
Duluth: London Rd. north of downtown 888-454-4536, glensheen.org Tours of 1908 Congdon mansion, carriage house, gardens. Daily Memorial Day weekend to mid-Oct; weekends rest of year.
North West Company Fur Post

Pine City: Hwy. 7 west of I-35 320-629-6356, mnhs.org Replica of 1804 winter fur post and Ojibwe encampment. Thurs.Mon. in summer
William A. Irvin Tour

Duluth: Harbor Drive, Canal Park 218-722-7876 decc.org Guided tours of the William A. Irvin ore freighter. Daily May-late Sept.
Split Rock Lighthouse
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Lakeside lodges, resorts and campgrounds provide a comfortable stay at the edge of this quiet, peaceful wilderness. The story of the Gunflint Trail is told at the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center, at a restored 1930s lodge. In the winter, many lodges cater to cross-country skiers who can explore more than 200 km. of groomed trails. Snowshoeing trails and dogsled outings add to the winter fun. Snowmobilers have miles of trails to explore. Winter enthusiasts appreciate the abundant snowfall the Gunflint Trail enjoys, and the special beauty this season endows on the wilderness. Ely, at the western edge of the Boundary Waters, has interesting shops, restaurants and museums. Dorothy Molter was the last resident of the Boundary Waters, and her log cabins, which were moved to Ely after her death, provide a glimpse into her incredible life in the wilderness. At the International Wolf Center, you can
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
National Geographic Traveler magazine named the BWCAW as one of the top 50 travel destinations in the world.
observe a resident wolf pack and learn more about this fascinating animal. The North American Bear Center features videos of black bear behavior and live bears in a natural environment. There are dozens of resorts and campgrounds in the Ely area and on the perimeter of the BWCAW. The Superior National Forest district office in Ely has information on boat landings, rustic campgrounds, and hiking trails. Just west of Ely, Bear Head Lake State Park has a swimming beach and lake scenery very similar to the Boundary Waters. Ely is a winter destination, as well. Several outfitters offer dog-sledding trips. Snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross-country skiing are other winter draws. With more than 1,200 miles of shoreline, most of it undeveloped, Lake Vermilion west of Ely is one of the regions largest and most beautiful bodies of water. There
Trails link the lakes and rivers; primitive campsites are scattered along lake shores. While some paddlers come to fish, others come simply to experience nature without the sights and sounds of civilization. National Geographic Traveler magazine named the BWCAW as one of the top 50 travel destinations in the world. The Gunflint Trail and Sawbill Trail, both off Highway 61 along the North Shore, are eastern access points to the BWCAW. The Ely and Crane Lake areas provide access to the western side of the BWCAW. Outfitters in all these areas help their customers plan their canoe trips and provide canoes, camping gear, food, and fishing tips. Permits from the Superior National Forest are required for entry into the BWCAW in order to protect this wilderness preserve; the permits are available through canoe outfitters, as well. The Gunflint Trail, a 63-mile paved highway, is a state and national scenic byway that explores the north woods and lakes inland from Grand Marais. The lakes surrounding the Gunflint Trail are legendary favorites with anglers looking for trout, bass and walleye. Hikers have their choice of Superior National Forest trails, including the seven-mile round-trip trek up to Eagle Mountain, the highest point in Minnesota. The forest also has boat landings and rustic campgrounds. A ranger station in Grand Marais provides information on recreation and wildlife in the Superior Forest.
Fenske Lake, near Ely
Snowmobiling near International Falls
Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park
are hundreds of islands and numerous bays. More than two dozen resorts are nestled along forested shoreline, and there are houseboat rentals as well. Vermilion is a favorite with anglers and is a great area to watch for birds and other wildlife. On the south shore of the lake is the village of Tower. Lake Vermilion State Park is being developed along the shoreline here. This new park is adjacent to Soudan Underground Mine State Park, which offers fascinating tours of the deep caverns where miners worked to extract the worlds richest iron ore. Visitors don hard hats, descend a half-mile underground, and travel through the mine by train.
Along the shore of Lake Vermilion is Fortune Bay, developed by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, with a casino, marina and the Bois Forte Heritage Center, an excellent museum about the history and culture of this Indian community. The Wilderness at Fortune Bay is a beautiful course acclaimed by golf media. Voyageurs National Park is named for the French-Canadian fur traders who paddled Minnesotas northern waterways over 200 years ago. Voyageurs is dominated by its lakes; the largest are Rainy, Kabetogama and Namakan. The parks guided boat excursions are a great way to explore Voyageurs. The park is best explored by boat; runabouts, fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and houseboats can be rented from businesses at the edge of the park. Theres great fishing in Voyageurs and the chance to see a variety of wildlife eagles, beaver, otters, moose, and bear. For overnight adventures, boaters can sleep on their craft or camp at secluded, individual boat-in campsites. There are numerous resorts and campgrounds you can drive to
ONE
of a Kind
Voyageurs
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This beautiful and unique park is mostly comprised of three large lakes, framed by pristine forest. The primary way to explore the park is by wateron tour boats, houseboats, motorboats, canoes or kayaks. Visitors centers offer naturalist programs, hiking trails, and exhibits. Voyageurs lies along Minnesotas northern border, near International Falls.
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at the edge of the park at Rainy Lake, Lake Kabetogama, Ash River and Crane Lake. Voyageurs is just 11 miles east of International Falls, an entry point from Canada. Points of interest in town are the museum dedicated to football legend Bronko Nagurski, who played for the Chicago Bears in the 1930s, and tours of the Boise Paper mill. A 26-foot tall statue of Smokey the Bear stands in a city park. There are antique and specialty shops in International Falls and the nearby resort village of Ranier. Golfers enjoy the play and the views at the riverside Falls Country Club. The Voyageurs area is at the eastern end of the Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway. International Falls is on the Rainy River, where anglers toss in their lines for walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike and monster sturgeon. Another favorite with anglers is Crane Lake, between Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Resorts and outfitters here provide access to both. Pelican Lake near Orr offers more opportunities for fishing, boating and family resorting. A boardwalk trail loops through a bog at the Orr Visitors Center on the east side of Pelican Lake. Northwest of the lake is the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary, where visitors can watch black bears in the wild from the safety of an observation deck. The Chippewa National Forest, to the north and west of Grand Rapids, is another vast area of lakes and woods. There are numerous fishing lakes, hiking trails, dozens of lakeside campgrounds and resorts, and two scenic byways. The Avenue of the Pines follows Highway 46 between Deer River and Northome. The Edge of the Wilderness is a beautiful drive through the forest along Highway 38,
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through the tiny towns of Marcell and Bigfork. A short side trip leads to the lakes and pines of Scenic State Park. Snowmobilers enjoy the hundreds of miles of marked and groomed trails in this region, and Grand Rapids is an access for the 170-mile Taconite Trail to Ely. Grand Rapids is the birthplace of actor and singer Judy Garland, who starred in the film The Wizard of Oz. The history museum in the old Central School downtown features memorabilia from her life and career, and a yellow brick road (or sidewalk in this case) leads up to the building. Her childhood home is now the Judy Garland Museum, next to the Childrens Discovery Museum.
Festivals & Events Sampler

January
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, Duluth & North Shore
August
Fishermens Picnic, Grand Marais Tall Timber Days, Grand Rapids Rendezvous Days & Powwow, Grand Portage Bayfront Blues Festival, Duluth Hoghead Festival, Proctor
October
Ship of Ghouls, Duluth Field of Screams, Chisholm
June
Grandmas Marathon, Duluth Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival, Grand Marais Land of the Loon Arts Festival, Virginia
November
Fish House Parade, Aitkin
December
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Fall Harvest Moon Festival, Ely Bayou Boogie, Grand Portage Hawk Weekend, Duluth
February
Laskiainen Finnish Sliding Festival, Aurora Winter Tracks Festival, Gunflint Trail Vasaloppet Ski Race, Mora
July
Blueberry Art Festival, Ely Corn & Clover Carnival, Hinckley Mississippi Melodie Showboat, Grand Rapids Agate Days, Moose Lake Water Carnival, Hoyt Lake
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Bayfront Blues Festival, Duluth
The logging and paper-making industries were crucial to the development of this region and continue to be important. Blandin Paper offers tours that focus on forestry, logging and paper-making technologies. Near town is the Forest History Center, an authentic reconstruction of a 1900 logging camp, with costumed interpreters who portray the life of lumberjacks Four championship golf courses make up the Grand Slam of Golf, making Grand Rapids a golf destination. They include the Sugarbrooke, Pokegama and Wendigo courses and Eagle Ridge in nearby Coleraine. When the waters freeze and snow carpets these north woods, its time for ice fishing and snowmobiling. Well-maintained snowmobile trails crisscross the area, including Voyageurs National Park.
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Iron Range lake in former mine pit
The Iron Range

Minnesotas Iron Range provided a rich supply of iron ore that fueled the countrys steel industry. While taconite mining is still important in the area, the Iron Range now draws travelers to enjoy its intriguing cultural heritage and varied outdoor recreation. Its scenery is a blend of natural lakes and forests, and lakes that have formed in the rugged canyons carved into the landscape to mine the ore. Most of the ore came from these open pit mines. The areas deepest open pit mine can be seen from the Mineview in the Sky overlook at Virginia; the massive mining truck parked at the overlook is as impressive as the view. For an up-close look at an open-pit mine, there are tours of the Hill Annex Mine at the state park at Calumet. At Hibbing, an overlook provides a dramatic view of the Hull Rust Mine, the worlds largest open pit iron ore mine. The bustling mining industry fueled the birth of the Greyhound Bus Company, which got its start in Hibbing in 1914, and the Greyhound story is told at a museum here. Fans of Bob Dylan are drawn to this town because he grew up here.
Large numbers of immigrants from many European countries came to work the mines and left a rich heritage evident at many sites across the range. Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm tells the story of life in the mining towns for these new Americans through exhibits, a trolley ride, miners homestead, and performances. The Iron Range also offers a great variety of outdoor recreation. North of Chisholm, the sandy beach at McCarthy Beach State Park is a favorite. Golfers will enjoy great play in a spectacular wooded setting at two topnotch courses at Giants Ridge near Biwabik. Giants Ridge is also a major ski resort, with downhill runs, snowboarding terrain and cross-country trails. When the snow is gone, Giants Ridge offers mountain biking on its trails. Theres scenic biking along the paved Mesabi Trail, which will eventually run for 132 miles, linking 20 Iron Range communities when the final segments are paved. Theres a shuttle service and lodge-to-lodge biking can be arranged. The Iron Range OHV Recreation Area near Gilbert is a 1,200-acre site for off-road riding on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and 4-wheel drive trucks. The Iron Range is prime hockey territory, producing many of the countrys top players, and the Worlds Largest Hockey Stick is on display in Eveleth. The town is also home to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame museum. More than 3,000 miles of snowmobile trails wind over the hilly, wooded terrain of the Iron Range. Birding has also become popular in this area. The Sax-Zim Bog south of Virginia is a good site for spotting snowy and great gray owls in the winter, and numerous species the rest of the year. Several reclaimed mine pit lakes are stocked with trout. The beautiful lakes and woods of Superior National Forest offer fishing, camping, hiking, and vibrant fall color; a ranger station in Aurora has information on the forest. Aurora is at the western end of the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway, linking the Iron Range to the North Shore.
The Iron Range is rich in recreation.
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Lake Superior Resort Getaways

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Beautiful log homes, cabins and suites, many with a fireplace and lakeside deck. The lodge features an indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool. Our lakeside fine-dining restaurant offers delicious American cuisine. We are located 10 miles north of Two Harbors, near Gooseberry Falls State Park. 800-627-9565 GrandSuperior.com
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Northwest Minnesota
Minnesotas great northwest, where the prairie meets
the North Woods, naturally offers plenty to explore. This land is home to Minnesotas largest lakes and the source of the Mississippi River. Among the forests and the lakes, there are lots of things to enjoy: fishing and boating, biking miles of paved scenic trails, golfing beautiful courses, bird watching in a variety of habitats, attending music festivals and shows. Attractive towns offer specialty shops, art galleries and Up North finds.
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The NORTHWEST ANGLEit looks like
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Lake of the Woods

Part of Minnesotas northern border with Canada runs through beautiful Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River, and this area is great territory for outdoor sports enthusiasts. The gigantic, 55-mile lake has 65,000 miles of shoreline. These waters boast some of the finest walleye, northern pike and muskie fishing in the world, and serve up bass, perch, and other species; the Rainy offers sturgeon, as well. There are many year round lodges and resorts; most offer guided charter fishing trips, complete with tackle and bait, taking anglers out onto the big lake for a day of fishing. Winter is a special season in this area. For snowmobilers, there are hundreds of miles of groomed trails. Ice fishing is another winter specialty up here, and many resorts provide heated ice houses on the big lake and track vehicle transportation to and from the houses. Baudette, on the Rainy River, is a gateway to this area. Its huge statue called Willie the Walleye lets you know that this is great fishing country. Timber Mill Park provides access to fishing on Rainy River. Off the waters, theres golf at Oak Harbor, shopping in town, or birding in nearby forests. North of town, on the shore of the big lake itself, is Zippel Bay State Park, with a three mile long beach. Its a good spot for observing shorebirds, including piping plovers. Warroad sits on the south shore of Lake of the Woods. Theres a sandy beach, boat access and fishing pier at Point Park. Marvin Windows are manufactured
These waters boast some of the finest walleye, northern pike and muskie fishing in the world.
here; a visitors center and factory tours provide information on this interesting company. The Warroad Heritage Center tells about some of the other industries in the towns past, from mink ranching to making hockey sticks. For gaming action, theres Seven Clans Warroad Casino. North of Warroad, a road through Canada leads to the northernmost land of
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the continental U.S. The Northwest Angle is a beautiful, wooded peninsula jutting into Lake of the Woods. Due to a surveyors error in 1775, it is separate from the rest of Minnesota. It is accessible by a road through Manitoba or by plane or boat. The scenic Angle and its nearby islands are home to several resorts, especially popular for fishing. Its also an excellent birding site, with a wide range of species from owls to white pelicans. On one of the islands is Fort St. Charles, a reconstructed log fort originally built for the fur trade in 1732. At Roseau, about 20 miles west of Warroad, Polaris manufactures snowmobiles and ATVs. Some of the displays at the Polaris Experience Center relate the early days of snowmobiling. South of Roseau, Hayes Lake State Park, adjacent to Beltrami State Forest, is a haven for campers, hikers and bird watchers. The Waters of the Dancing Sky Scenic Byway along Highway 11 links Roseau, Warroad and Baudette. In June, thousands of ladys slippers, the state flower, bloom along the roadsides.
Red River Valley

The Red River flows north along the far northwest border of Minnesota, through a fertile valley of farms producing sugar beets, potatoes and sunflowers. The river
itself is known for its catfish. The northern part of the Highway 75 King of Trails byway explores this area. Several wildlife refuges and parks are part of the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail. Moorhead and Fargo, North Dakota, just across the river, together form the commercial hub of northwest Minnesota. Fargo-Moorhead is also a cultural center, with a symphony orchestra, opera company, community theater and art museum. Especially interesting is the Heritage Hjemkomst Center, with a replica Viking ship built by a local teacher and sailed from Duluth to Norway. Also on site is a replica of a 12-century traditional Norwegian church. An 1882 Victorian home in Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge Moorhead, the Comstock House, is open for tours. To the east of the city, Buffalo River State Park offers a glimpse of what the land looked like before the first settlers took their plows to the prairie. This park and the adjacent Nature Conservancy Bluestem Prairie are among the largest tracts of native prairie in the
WE Fest
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STAGES
A season of entertainment.
Jaspers Theater Park Rapids Music, comedy and magic shows Long Lake Theater Hubbard Comedies and musicals Moondance Jam Walker 4 days of rock concerts July 19-21, 2012 Northern Light Opera Park Rapids Musicals and light opera Paul Bunyan Playhouse Bemidji Summer theater featuring comedies, drama and musicals Straw Hat Summer Theatre Moorhead Comedies and musicals WE Fest Detroit Lakes Major country music fest Aug. 2-4, 2012 Woodtick Musical Theater Akeley Bluegrass, country, folk and gospel
state, with tall grasses and wildflowers. East Grand Forks has revitalized its downtown with a Cabelas outdoor gear store, Riverwalk Centre shops and riverfront restaurants. The greater Grand Forks area has several galleries and performing arts groups. The Red River State Recreation Area along the rivers banks offers a campground, boat access and a fishing pier. Crookston has a charming downtown of historic shopfronts, including an oldfashioned candy store. Near Red Lake Falls, inner tubing on the Red Lake River is a fun summertime cooldown. This river is also a designated canoe route. Thief River Falls, at the confluence of two rivers, has a riverwalk that passes through six city parks. A pioneer village preserves shops and log houses built by early settlers. The Seven Clans Casino Thief River Falls has an indoor water park for family fun. Two Fools Vineyard, 13 miles to the south, is the states northernmost winery. When the snow flies, the sport of choice is snowmobiling, and Thief River Falls is the center of action amid a network of hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails. The city is home to Arctic Cat, which offers tours of its plant. Near Thief River Falls, the Agassiz and Thief Lake wildlife refuges are good spots to
catch a glimpse of a moose in the wild, as well as beaver, deer, and a wide variety of birds. Lake Bronson State Park east of Hallock is popular for fishing and swimming, and Old Mill State Park northeast of Warren is the site of a pioneer farmstead and grain mill.
Mississippi Headwater Lakes

The iconic Mississippi River gets its start in these north woods. From its headwaters, the Mississippi arcs north to Lake Bemidji, then heads east, passing through two big, beautiful lakes: Cass and Winnibogoshish. Two more of the states largest lakes are in this area as well, Red Lake, the biggest within the state, and Leech, Minnesotas third largest lake. In addition to these big lakes, theres an abundance of smaller lakes tucked into these north woods. All of these waters make this a great fishing destination, with lakeside family resorts and campgrounds throughout this area. Several paved trails make this a great place for biking, as well. The pine and hardwood forests are habitat for an array of birds, drawing wildlife watchers. Its a winter playground, as well, with a vast network of snowmobiling trails and excellent cross country ski trails. The 88-mile Lake Country Scenic Byway
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explores this region, linking Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids and Walker, with a spur north to Itasca State Park. At Itasca State Park, between Park Rapids and Bemidji, the worlds third longest river starts its journey as a small wilderness stream. Each year, visitors from around the world come to Itasca to step across the Mississippi at its source. The significance and beauty of the headwaters area was recognized long ago, and it was preserved as parkland in 1891, making Itasca Minnesotas oldest state park. An excursion boat, bike trail, historic lodge and stands of virgin pine are among the main attractions. Park Rapids, about 20 miles south of the park, serves as the gateway to Itasca. Downtown shops range from candy to cabin dcor, with more crafts and gift shops north along Highway 71. For stage entertainment, Park Rapids offers the Northern Light Opera Company and family music and comedy shows at Jaspers Theater. In the nearby village of Hubbard, the Long Lake Theater
is a community summer stock theater performing in an old, renovated church. Golfers can tee off at several courses, including the Headwaters Golf Club and Blueberry Pines Golf Club. Heading east from Park Rapids is the Heartland Bike Trail, passing through Dorset, Nevis and Akeley before reaching Walker. With a handful of restaurants, the tiny village of Dorset (pop. about 20) boldly claims to be the restaurant capital of the world. Nevis is home to a giant tiger muskie statue, boasting the areas great fishing. Country, gospel and bluegrass music take the stage at the Woodtick Musical Theater all summer in Akeley. North of here near LaPorte, the Forestedge Winery makes rhubarb and berry wines. The Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge between Park Rapids and Detroit Lakes is home to dozens of waterfowl species, bald eagles, whitetail deer, black bear and coyote. Its a good spot for birding and wildlife watching, and a stop along the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail.
BIG Places
Really BIG lakes
Some of the states biggest are in the northwest, and theyre really big on fishing and boating: Lake of the Woods, Red Lake, Leech Lake, Lake Winnibigoshish, Cass Lake.
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A BIG bog
Big Bog State Recreation Area near Waskish is part of a 500-square-mile peat bog, the largest in the lower 48 states. A mile-long boardwalk lets you explore this fascinating habitat. Mndnr.gov/parks
A BIG, beautiful, prairie

Buffalo River State Park and Bluestem Prairie east of Moorhead together form one of the Midwests largest and finest prairie preserves; great spot for wildflowers and birding, and imagining when this land was a sea of grass. Mndnr.gov/parks
Amazing BIG ship

The full-size, hand-built replica of a Viking ship is the result of one mans big dream. Learn his story at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, in Moorhead. Hcscconline.com
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See the big statues of legendary Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox along the lakeshore in Bemidji. These Minnesota classics were created in 1937. Hjemkomst Viking ship, Moorhead ExploreMinnesota.com 55
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The mighty Mississippi begins as a small stream in the forests of northern Minnesota. Walk across the Mississippi here, learn about its rich history, take a boat excursion, bike and hike the nearby woods. This beautiful park near Park Rapids & Bemidji is a Minnesota must see. The Mississippi flows for about 680 miles in Minnesota on its way south to the Gulf of Mexico. Mndnr.gov/parks Paul Bunyan Bike Trail, near Walker
Detroit Lakes, 30 miles west of Park Rapids, has a mile-long sand beach right in town. An amusement park has lots of kids fun, from bumper boats to mini-golf. A variety of performances, some by wellknown artists, are held at the Historic Holmes Theatre. One of the largest country music festivals in the world, the WE Fest, is held near Detroit Lakes every August and draws crowds with its top name stars. There are several scenic golf courses in the area, including the highly rated Wildflower course. For other fun close to Detroit Lakes, theres tubing or canoeing down the Otter Tail River. Further north, the Shooting Star Casino offers gaming at Mahnomen, an area of lakes and small resorts. Bemidji is the first city on the Mississippi River and also wraps around the southern shore of Lake Bemidji. Giant statues of the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his sidekick Babe the Blue Ox, created in 1937, are city icons that stand along the lakefront. Theyre found right next to a visitor center that has a fireplace built of stones from every state. The Bemidji Art Walk that begins here is a downtown route that takes in more than two dozen public sculptures and murals. Art galleries carry the work of local artists, and there are antique shops, gift shops and a woolen mills outlet. The historic Chief Theatre
downtown is home to the Paul Bunyan Playhouse, one of the countrys oldest professional summer theaters. The restored train depot now houses a history museum. The northern part of the Paul Bunyan Bike Trail passes through Bemidji, and links the city to Lake Bemidji State Park, with naturalist programs, a boardwalk through a bog, and hiking trails through the woods. There is a large network of snowmobile trails in the Bemidji area, and the Buena Vista Ski Area has both downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and tubing. The Mississippi River flows from Lake Bemidji to Cass Lake, which is bordered on several sides by the Chippewa National Forest. A reconstructed logging camp in the small town of Cass Lake reflects the areas lumberjack past, and the train depot next to the camp holds more history exhibits. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe operates the Palace Casino near town. At Norway Beach on Cass Lake itself, just off Hwy. 2, a 1930s log lodge serves as a Chippewa Forest visitors center. The Mi-Gi-Zi paved trail heads south from here around Pike Bay and ties into the Heartland Trail, which runs from Cass Lake to Walker, then west to Park Rapids. This concentration of trails makes this a great biking area.
The Mississippi flows for about 680 miles in Minnesota.
The Ladyslipper Scenic Byway follows Co. Rd. 39 on the east side of Cass Lake through the Chippewa National Forest north to Blackduck, another resort area. Along this route, six miles south of Blackduck, is Camp Rabideau, built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) in the 1930s to provide employment during the Great Depression. Once there were more than 2600 such camps across the country. North of Blackduck is Red Lake, the largest lake entirely within Minnesota. Lower Red Lake and about half of Upper Red Lake are part of the Red Lake Indian Reservation, the largest of Minnesotas 11 reservations. The tribe operates the Seven Clans Casino Red Lake. North of Red Lake is one of the largest peat bogs in the country. The Big Bog State Recreation Area, near Waskish, has a mile-long boardwalk interpretive trail that explores part of this vast bog. A separate section of the recreation area lies along Red Lake itself, with a boat launch and swimming beach. The non-reservation waters of Upper Red Lake are open for walleye fishing, and these are popular crappie and northern pike waters, as well. Campgrounds and a resort near Waskish cater to Upper Red Lake anglers. Scenic Lake Winnibigoshish, known as Lake Winnie, is a giant reservoir formed in 1884 by a dam on the Mississippi River, which flows through the lake. This large body of water is surrounded by state and national forest, so the deeply wooded shoreline is mostly undeveloped, with several lakeside resorts and campgrounds. Walleye, northern pike, bass and perch draw anglers to Winnie. On the east side of the lake, the Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center of the Chippewa National Forest provides information on the areas wildlife and outdoor recreation. Just to the south, amoeba-shaped Leech Lake has hundreds of miles of shoreline and a multitude of bays. Walker, on the southwest shore of gigantic Leech Lake, is the biggest town in the area. Its inviting downtown offers several interesting shops and restaurants. You can rent a fishing boat, sailboat or kayak, or sign on for a fishing
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launch to get out on the big lake. Golf is another option, at the Tianna Country Club or Long Bow Golf Course. The Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails both pass through Walker, making it a great biking destination, as well. The ranger station in Walker has information on the numerous campgrounds, trails and lake accesses in the Chippewa National Forest. This area is home to the Leech Lake Indian Reservation, which operates the Northern Lights Casino near Walker and the White Oak Casino in Deer River. There are more than two dozen family resorts on Leech Lake, and numerous others on many smaller lakes tucked into the forest near the communities of Longville, Hackensack and Remer. Besides lake fishing, other recreation in the area includes mountain biking on the rustic forest roads, watching for eagles and other birds, and hiking on the North Country Trail and trails at the Deep Portage Conservation Reserve near Hackensack. Paul Bunyans giant sweetheart, Lucette, stands lakeside in Hackensack.

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is a storybook scene of crystal lakes, wooded hills, and a patchwork quilt of farmland. In the fall, the hardwood forests are a tapestry of brilliant color. Theres plenty to do here, with fishing lakes, scenic golf courses, bike trails, antique shops, art galleries, and interesting historic sites. Main Streets range from quaint to bustling, from tiny hamlet to big city. The appealing town and country blend of the area attracts many to the shores of these lakes.
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Lakes & Links

The heart of Minnesota is dappled with hundreds of lakes and traced by the Mississippi River. The lures include great fishing, fine golf courses and terrific bike trails. The lakeshores are home to many resorts, including some of the largest in the state. In the winter, the woods and waters of the area draw snowmobilers, ice anglers, cross-country and downhill skiers. The lovely rivertown of Little Falls has a historic downtown with colorful murals and pretty riverside parks. The boyhood home of aviator Charles Lindbergh is open for tours and an interpretive center tells more about this interesting family. Nearby is the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum, focusing on the areas lumber industry. The Pine Grove Zoo features a variety of animal and the Minnesota Fishing Museum has a vast collection of antique lures. Nearby is Camp Ripley, a training center for the National Guard and Army Reserve. The Minnesota Military Museum here has weapons, uniforms and other memorabilia dating from 1850 related to Minnesotans military service. The Brainerd Lakes area, a well-known vacation destination, is anchored by the bustling city of Brainerd. Its historic downtown offers a variety of shopping and dining. Kids enjoy visiting Paul Bunyan at an amusement park east of Brainerd, where Paul greets them by name. Another major lure for young people is the indoor water parks at several lodges in the adjacent town of Baxter. Other attractions in the area are Brainerd International
Terrific Trails to Explore by Bike

More than 200 miles of state and regional bike trails explore the countryside, lakes and woods, and charming towns of central Minnesota. These paved trails were mostly developed along former railroad beds, offering easygoing, scenic biking. Check out the Central Lakes, Lake Wobegon, Soo Line and Paul Bunyan trails. Several towns offer local trails, as well. Mountain bikers enjoy the thrills of the new trails at the Cuyuna State Recreation Area. Cuyuna State Recreation Area
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Raceway, Northland Arboretum, several art galleries, and mini-golf, go-karts and other kid fun. Just to the north of Brainerd is a cluster of lakes, including Gull, North Long, Pelican and the Whitefish chain of lakes, and a series of charming villages. At Pequot Lakes, the water tower looks like a giant fishing bobber poised above the town. A weekly market is held at Trailside Park, with fun activities for kids. Crosslake has a shady town square lined with attractive shops. The Nisswa Square is another nice spot to take a shopping break, and there are weekly turtle races in town during the summer. Pioneer Village in town recalls a bygone era. The area is known for its famous fishing guides and hockey camps. Down the road at Pine River, weekly duck races, using floating decoys, have been a tradition for years. The big Paul Bunyan Trail is paved for biking, and runs north from Baxter up past Hackensack and north to Bemidji. It links many of the small towns in the Brainerd Lakes area, so its easy to make a lunch or ice cream stop. The 54-mile Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway loops through this lakes area. Both the trail and the byway are named for the legendary giant lumberjack whose footprints, according to tall tales, filled with water and became the areas lakes. The Brainerd Golf Trail is another top draw to the area, boasting 17 courses, some designed by the most respected names in golf. Several of the courses are at upscale, lakeside resorts, some with spas. Golfers will enjoy the challenges of The Pines, Deacons Lodge, Whitebirch, The Legacy, Whitefish and Golden Eagle golf clubs and other excellent courses. Mille Lacs is French for 1,000 lakes, and the name gives you some idea of the giant dimensions of this body of water to the east of Brainerd. Its 14 miles wide, 20 miles long, with a shoreline of 86 miles! And for anglers, this is paradise. A wide variety of fish inhabit these waters, including walleye, bass, northern pike, perch and muskie. Fishing launch services, with boats that hold from six to 50 people, furnish bait, tackle and a fishing
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guide. The action doesnt stop when the lake freezes over; several resorts offer heated ice-fishing houses in the winter. (In fact, a whole town of furnished ice houses crops up on the lake each winter.) There are more than two dozen resorts and campgrounds and several motels along the lakeshore, near the towns of Garrison, Onamia, Wahkon and Isle. Off the water, theres plenty to do as well. There are several golf courses in the area, including the Hardwoods Golf Club and Black Brook. Grand Casino Mille Lacs is one of the largest in the state, operated by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians. The Mille Lacs Indian Museum, a cooperative venture between the band and the Minnesota Historical Society, features both the traditional and contemporary life of the Ojibwe. Indian handcrafts are available at the gift shop, a 1930s trading post. Father Hennepin State Park, at Isle, is right on the shore of Mille Lacs and has a great beach. Near the southwest shore is Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, with miles of beautiful hiking, skiing and snowmobiling trails. Its observation tower has a spectacular treetop view, especially pretty in the fall. The Soo Line Bike Trail runs most of the way between the two parks. Northwest of Mille Lacs, the Cuyuna Range was once known for iron mining. Former mine pits have filled
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with clear water, and several of these deep lakes are now part of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, popular for trout fishing, boating, scuba diving and biking. A world-class network of mountain biking trails recently developed at Cuyuna is making the Crosby area a popular biking destination. The antique shops along Crosbys Main Street are also a draw. There are several resorts and campgrounds around the towns of Crosby, Ironton and Deerwood. Aitkin County, north and east of Lake Mille Lacs, is a prime area for bird watching, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. The Rice Lake Wildlife Refuge is a good area for viewing the waterfowl migration each October. There are resorts and campgrounds around lakes near Aitkin, Hill City and on Big Sandy Lake at McGregor. Savanna Portage is a beautiful state park of lakes and hardwood forests, with brilliant fall color and scenic hiking and cross-country ski trails.
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Central Lakes
The rolling, rural landscape just to the west and north of the Twin Cities area holds dozens of lakes, trimmed by wooded shores. Several resorts and campgrounds serve this popular fishing and family vacation area. The cities and towns here hold numerous interesting museums and art galleries. Many of the towns are linked by bike trails that explore this pastoral countryside. Willmar is a city of fun finds. Two Willmar men have opened their own museums to exhibit their private collections. The Mikkelson Collection displays restored Falls Flyers boats, and the Schwanke Museum features tractors and cars. The Barn Theatre productions include plays and musicals. At the Kandiyohi County Historical Museum complex, there are a steam locomotive and the restored 1893 Sperry farmhouse. The Glacial Ridge Trail, a designated scenic byway, heads north from here and winds among the lakes and hills between Willmar and Alexandria. The next town
Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site

Little Falls: 2 mi. so. on Lindbergh Drive 320-616-5421, mnhs.org Guided tours of boyhood summer home of aviator Charles Lindbergh. Adjacent museum on Lindbergh family, with replica of Spirit of St. Louis cockpit. Thurs-Sun. in summer.
Mille Lacs Indian Museum

Onamia: 12 mi. north on Hwy. 169 320-532-3632, mnhs.org Exhibits on history and current life of Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians, plus restored 1930s trading post with American Indian crafts. Tues.-Sat. in summer; check for spring & fall hours.
In Their Own Words Veterans Museum

Perham: Main St. 218-346-7678, Itowmuseum.org Exhibits, videos and kiosks tell moving, personal stories of local veterans of World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Middle East. Open daily.
Sinclair Lewis Interpretive Center & Boyhood Home

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along the byway is Spicer, on the shore of beautiful Green Lake. A beach, amusement park and dinner cruises are part of the fun here. For big time golf, theres the 27-hole Little Crow Country Club between Spicer and New London. Glacial Ridge Winery is in this area, as well. At New London, the Little Crow Water Ski Team performs in the summer on the Crow River at Neer Park. Nearby is Sibley State Park, with wooded hills, restored prairie, and several lakes; the Mount Tom overlook is a highlight. Cyclists enjoy the paved Glacial Lakes Bike Trail, which links New London, Spicer and Willmar, with a spur to Paynesville. The countryside between here and St. Cloud is mainly farmland, dotted with many good fishing lakes. Several family resorts and campgrounds near Richmond and Paynesville cater to those who come to fish for the wide variety of species in these waters, or simply relax on the beach. To the east of Willmar is Litchfield, on the shore of Lake Ripley. In 1885, Union veterans of the Civil War built the Grand Army of the Republic Hall, a fortress-like structure that is now a museum of Civil War relics. In nearby Darwin, the worlds largest ball of twine made by one man is on display in a city park. Hutchinson has a picturesque Main Street, several antique and specialty shops, and a community theater. Just north of town, the Clay Coyote Gallery has a great array of hand-crafted items. The McLeod County Heritage Center displays works of well-known wildlife artist Les Kouba. St. Cloud is the largest city in the state northwest of
the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and the commercial hub of central Minnesota. St. Cloud offers quite a variety of shopping and other activities in and around the city. Downtown streets are lined with shops, coffeehouses and restaurants. Pioneer Place on Fifth and the Paramount Theatre, both in renovated historic buildings, offer plays and concerts. The Mississippi River flows through the heart of the city. Just across the river from downtown are the lovely Munsinger and Clemens Gardens, colorful from spring through fall. The St. Cloud area is known as Granite Country. Quarries and stone cutting figured prominently in this areas history; granite from the area has been used in buildings across the country. The Stearns History Museum has a replica of a 1930s granite quarry and tells the story of this industry. For a brief period, cars were also manufactured in St. Cloud, and the museum features a 1919 Pan automobile. A few miles west of town is Quarry Park, where old quarries are now rock-trimmed ponds used for swimming, scuba diving, and trout fishing. Nearby Collegeville is home to St. Johns University. Renowned architect Marcel Breuer designed the striking, contemporary St. Johns Abbey Church. At the College of St. Benedict in nearby St. Joseph, the Benedicta Arts Center offers plays, concerts and dance performances. The Lake Wobegon Bike Trail travels the countryside between St. Joseph and Sauk Centre, with an additional spur from Albany north past Holdingford. The quaint towns along the trail are part of the rural community that
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inspired humorist Garrison Keillors tales about the fictional town of Lake Wobegon. The largest city along the trail is Sauk Centre. It was the hometown of author Sinclair Lewis, who won the first Nobel Prize for literature in 1930. His boyhood home is open for tours and the Sinclair Lewis Interpretive Center provides a look at his life and his works. Main Street (which was the name of Lewis famous novel) is home to several shops and cafes, as well as the historic inn where Lewis once worked as a night clerk. There are also three attractive golf courses near town. Southeast of St. Cloud is Elk River, at the northwest edge of the Twin Cities area. The Oliver Kelley Farm here portrays daily life on an 1850s farm. Between Elk River and St. Cloud is the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, a good spot for bird watching. And in Monticello, hundreds of magnificent trumpeter swans spend the winter on the Mississippi River where warm water released from a power plant keeps the water ice-free.
Glacial Lakes & Hills

When ancient glaciers retreated across this land, they left numerous hills and lakes in their wake. Today, vacationers enjoy fishing, boating, and water skiing these waters. In
the winter, snowmobile enthusiasts appreciate the extensive network of trails through this rolling countryside. Alexandria, affectionately known as Alex, considers itself to be the birthplace of America. Many here claim that the Vikings explored Minnesota long before Columbus made his voyage. The Kensington Runestone Museum features a large rock with inscriptions that may have been carved by Vikings in the 1300s. The museum also has a large collection of items from the early days of Alex. At the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, classic old wooden boats and resort memorabilia are the highlights. Near town is the Theatre LHomme Dieu, a summer theater offering comedies and musicals. The Carlos Creek Winery offers a variety of wines and many special events. Lake Carlos State Park is a reserve of woods and meadows, with a sandy beach on the lake. Hometown of golf champion Tom Lehman, the Alexandria area boasts several excellent golf courses, including Arrowwood and the Geneva Golf Club. The Alexandria Lakes area is one of the prime resort spots in the state. Picturesque Lake Osakis is a popular fishing lake, rivaled by Pelican, Miltona, Ida, and Mary. These and many others are home to over 80 resorts and campgrounds. Andes Tower Hills in Kensington has downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing. The Long Prairie Country Club is another option for golfers. In town, the 1901 Queen Anne style Christie Home is open for tours during the summer and theres an impressive veterans memorial. There are several Amish farms and businesses along the rural roads near Long Prairie. Some of the country roads south of Alexandria are part of the 245-mile Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway, winding through the rolling, rural landscape. Along this route is 13-mile-long Lake Minnewaska, popular for fishing and boating, with access at each end in the towns of Glenwood and Starbuck. There are several resorts, RV parks and additional lakes in the area, as well as two excellent golf courses, the challenging Minnewaska Golf
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February
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June
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Arts & Crafts Fair, Little Falls Wild Rice Days, McGregor Arts off 84, Pine River Celebrate Art, Celebrate Coffee, Willmar
August
Flekkefest Troll Festival, Elbow Lake Antique Car Run, New London to New Brighton Uff da Days, Nevis Mille Lacs Band Powwow, Onamia
October
Harvest Festival, Lake Lillian Wildlife Festival, Zimmerman
May
Awake the Lakes, Alexandria
July
Sweetheart Days, Hackensack Sinclair Lewis Days, Sauk Centre
November
Fish House Parade, Aitkin
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Club the scenic Pezhekee National. In nearby Glacial Lakes State Park, prairie grasses and wildflowers blanket the hills that cradle Mountain Lake. The tiny village of Terrace is home to a vintage 1902 mill that now houses a gallery and playhouse. A few miles east of Morris, a Wetland Management District visitor center has information on this prairie pothole habitat, and a trail leads to a photo blind overlooking a wetland. Heading northwest from Alexandria, the I-94 corridor leads to Fergus Falls and the peaceful scenery of Otter Tail County, with its charming towns and active arts community. This area has over 1,000 lakes, which harbor a variety of fish; there are dozens of lakeside resorts and campgrounds. The Central Lakes Trail explores the woods, lakes and farmland between Fergus Falls and Osakis. From there it links to the Lake Wobegon Trail. All together, this network of paved trails provides more than 125 miles of biking.
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Alexandria The local museum features a large rock with inscriptions that may have been carved by Vikings in the 1300s. Fact or fiction? You decide. The town is also home to Big Ole, a 28-foot tall statue of a Viking. Runestonemuseum.org
Retreating glaciers created a landscape of hills and lakes.

Fergus Falls, on the Otter Tail River, is the largest city in the area. Its several lakes, a main street with 19th-century architecture and a walkway along the river all make this city especially attractive. A 1920s theater has been renovated as the Center for the Arts, hosting a variety of performances, and a downtown gallery displays the work of area artists. At the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, trails wind through the tallgrass prairie and past the wetlands that both define this prairie pothole region. You can watch for birds here and at other sites along the 200-mile Pine to Prairie Birding Trail, a driving route with Fergus Falls as its southern anchor. Fergus Falls is also a point along the 150-mile Otter Trail Scenic Byway, which links several picturesque spots in this lovely countryside. The most impressive view in the area is at Inspiration Peak, which at 1,750 feet is one of the highest points in northwestern Minnesota. The overlook is off Co. Rd. 38 near the village of Urbank. This area is home to numerous artists and galleries, including the Art of the Lakes Gallery in Battle Lake. At Phelps, a tiny hamlet west of Otter Tail Lake, theres a restored 1889 flour mill in a lovely park alongside the millpond and stream, a great spot for a picnic. Fun, quirky sculptures created by a local metal worker are displayed along the roadside in the tiny town of Vining. Nearby Glendalough State Park features a sand beach, hiking trails and wildlife observation blinds. Perham is home to In Their Own Words Veterans Museum, with exhibits and videos from interviews with area veterans. Quaint Main Street features several fun shops.
Paul Bunyan, Brainerd This animated statue of a seated, giant lumberjack has delighted and amazed generations of children by greeting them by name. He now lives in an amusement park six miles east of town. You gotta take a picture of your kid with Paul! Paulbunyanland.com Ball of Twine, Darwin This tiny town has the biggest ball of twine ever made by one man! Check it out; its on display in a windowed gazebo. Darwintwineball.com Sculpture Park, Vining
This fun and quirky collection of sculptures, created by Vining resident Ken Nyberg, mostly portrays everyday things, from a foot to a clothespin, though theres an elephant in the mix. The little village of Vining is on the Otter Trail Scenic Byway.
Scenic coursesThe Perham Lakeside Golf Club, Thumper Pond and Balmoral Golf Courseoffer great golf. Pelican Rapids claims the worlds largest pelican (a 15-foot-tall town landmark) along the millpond and dam in town. Nearby are the rolling forests of Maplewood State Park, with several lakes, a swimming beach, boat and canoe rentals, and a scenic overlook. The park is especially pretty in the fall when the forest takes on brilliant hues. The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center features an art gallery, musical performances and literary events, and sponsors the Great American Think-Off philosophy competition. Near town is Finn Creek, with a collection of buildings from pioneer days. At Wadena, a series of outdoor murals near downtowns Main Street depicts scenes from Minnesotas history. The 1915 train station, recently restored, has railroad displays. Theres a sculpture walk at Green Island, an old farmstead at the edge of town, and Whitetail Run Golf Course is nearby. At Dower Lake Recreation Area, two miles west of Staples, anglers fish from a 612-foot-long pier.
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One of the most beautiful stretches of the mighty Mississippi flows along the border of southeastern Minnesota. Part of the Great River Road Scenic Byway, the scenic drive on Highway 61 between LaCrescent and Red Wing has terrific river views and charming river towns tucked beneath soaring bluffs. Its also part of the Great River Birding Trail, with excellent opportunities for bird watching, from songbirds to tundra swans and eagles. In the autumn, the Mississippi River valley is known for its beautiful fall color and numerous apple orchards. LaCrescent, at the I-90 entrance to southeast Minnesota, is apple country. Its the starting point for 19-mile Apple Blossom Drive, which winds over back roads through orchards and farmfields on the bluffs high above the Mississippi River. At Great River Bluffs State Park, overlooks feature panoramic views of the river valley. Hikers and birders especially enjoy this blufftop park. Winona, the largest city on this stretch of the Mississippi, is home to a bounty of Victorian-era and
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Prairie School architecture, a lakeside rose garden and several interesting small museums. The large, new Minnesota Marine Art Museum on the riverfront features artwork depicting old sailing vessels and historic images of the Mississippi. The Great River Shakespeare Festival runs for several weeks each summer, and Beethoven Festival features classical music concerts. Horse shows are regularly held at the Minnesota Equestrian Center. From the Garvin Heights overlook above the city, theres a magnificent view of the river valley, part of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Garvin Heights Vineyards sits in the bluffs above the city.
Beautiful Lake Pepin is the widest part of the Mississippi River.

Near the village of Kellogg is a one-of-a-kind toy shop, L.A.R.K. Toys, with an antique toy display and a large carousel populated by whimsical, hand-carved creatures. At Plainview, 13 miles to the west, the Center for Rural America Arts is home to the Jon Hassler Theater, a professional company named for the noted Minnesota author. Wabasha is one of Minnesotas oldest towns, established in 1843. Many of the distinctive, 19th-century shop fronts downtown have been carefully restored. The National Eagle Center, in a striking building along the Mississippi, has exhibits and programs featuring these majestic birds. Visitors can view the centers resident bald eagles or watch for wild eagles along the river. Theres a large concentration of eagles during the winter, since the river doesnt freeze here. Another unique find downtown is a gallery of Japanese wedding kimonos. Lake City is on the shore of Lake Pepin, three miles wide and 21 miles long, the widest part of the Mississippi River. Water skiing was invented here in 1922 by a creative teenager, who was sometimes towed by airplane. The lake is popular for sailing, boating, and fishing; the largest small-craft marina on the Mississippi is in Lake City. To get out on the big lake, board a cruise on the Pearl of the Lake paddleboat. A 2.5 mile riverwalk has good lake views from shore. Beautifully nestled among the bluffs, The Jewel Golf Club is a top-notch course designed for playability at all skill levels. The tiny, quiet village of Frontenac tucked back from the highway is a cluster of 1850s-60s Greek Revival-style homes. The architecture recalls the era when this riverside community was a summer resort, with vacationers arriving by riverboat. Along the river bluffs is Frontenac State Park, with hiking trails through the woods and a picnic area overlooking Lake Pepin. Theres
good bird watching here, especially in the spring. Red Wing is a lovely city with a wealth of 19th-century architecture along its attractive main street and residential boulevards. An 1890 train depot is now home to the Red Wing visitors center. There are numerous antique and specialty shops, art galleries, historic inns and a pottery, keeping alive the tradition of the old Red Wing Pottery. The elegant Sheldon L.A.R.K. Carousel, Kellogg Theatre (1904) features a full schedule of concerts and plays. Mississippi National Golf Links is a scenic course with 36 holes. Just outside of town is the Treasure Island Casino, with a marina. Falconer Vineyards is also nearby. Red Wing is the eastern trail access for the scenic Cannon Valley Bike Trail, which follows a lovely, winding river 20 miles west to Cannon Falls. In downtown Cannon Falls, right along the Cannon River, brick 1880s storefronts are home to antique shops, gift shops and the Cannon River Winery and tasting room. Bike rentals are available to explore the Cannon Valley Bike Trail; there are canoe, kayak and tubing rentals for fun on the river. Tucked into the southeast corner of the state, Minnesotas bluff country is an area of great beauty and quiet charm. Country roads wind past limestone cliffs and wooded ravines, through scenic valleys, rolling farmland and delightful villages. The small towns and villages of Bluff Country have a surprising array of bed and breakfast inns, shops and galleries, and other interesting finds. Over 100 Amish families live in the area and their horse-drawn buggies are frequently seen along the roads.
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The Historic Bluff Country National Scenic Byway runs for 88 miles along Hwy. 16 between LaCrescent on the east and I-90 on the west. This beautiful drive explores a countryside of gurgling creeks, emerald pastures and wooded bluffs. Several trout fishing streams wind through these hills. The 42-mile Root River Bike Trail has been a major draw to this area. Near its western end, the Root River Trail links with the 18-mile Harmony-Preston Valley Trail. Picturesque Lanesboro, right on the Root River Trail, bustles with visitors who enjoy the art gallery, antique and specialty shops, eateries, a plethora of B&Bs and
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excellent productions at the Commonweal Theatre, a professional company that offers plays year-round. There are bike rentals in town, as well as canoe, kayak and tube rentals for the river. Other villages along the Root River Trail include Houston, Rushford, Peterson, Whalan and Fountain. A shop in Rushford sells traditional Norwegian lefse, and the 1867 train depot has been restored as a visitor center. About 12 miles south of Houston, close to Caledonia is the beautiful Beaver Creek Valley State Parks, a quiet spot for a hike through the woods. Shops in Harmony sell Amish furniture, baskets and quilts; tours take visitors to Amish homesteads to buy crafts and bakery goods. Harmony also has antique and gift shops. Nearby Niagara Cave is one of the Midwests largest caverns; highlights of the guided tours include a 60-foot waterfall. West of Preston, another trailside town, is Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. Park naturalists lead tours of the cave. At the restored pioneer community of Forestville, costumed interpreters portray town residents from 1899 at the general store and storekeepers residence. Hiking trails explore the parks wooded bluffs. Rochester, about 30 miles north of the byway and bike trail, has numerous hotels and restaurants. The city, third largest in the state, draws visitors for shopping, entertainment, and medical services. Frequently named as one of the most livable cities in the U.S., Rochester has a symphony orchestra, art center, theaters and performances by top-name entertainers at the Mayo Civic Center.
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The city is home to the Mayo Clinic, which has a worldwide reputation as a medical research and treatment center and draws patients from around the globe. This impressive international medical center began a century ago as a small family practice founded by Charles and William Mayo and their father. A more personal side of the Mayo heritage can be explored by touring Mayowood, the 57-room mansion built by Dr. Charles Mayo in 1911. The History Center has exhibits on the Mayo Clinic and other Olmsted county history. This city of parks and trails is the southern anchor of the Douglas State Bike Trail, which runs for 13 miles north to Pine Island. West of Rochester is the village of Mantorville, with architecture dating to the 1850s, now home to antique and specialty shops. Once a stagecoach stop, a popular restaurant here has served diners since 1856. The Mantorville Theatre Company presents melodramas, comedies and musicals at the Historic Opera House. At the western edge of Bluff Country, the landscape becomes less hilly as the terrain meets the eastern side of the Minnesotas prairielands. Ribbons of prairie border the 31-mile Shooting Star Scenic Byway, linking four small farm towns. At Taopi, therea a path through a small prairie and an information kiosk about prairie plants. The paved, 14-mile Shooting Star Bike Trail runs between Taopi and LeRoy, and passes through Lake Louise State Park, a quiet spot on an old millpond.
Southern Lakes
The countryside in the middle of southern Minnesota is dotted with lakes. Interstate highways 90 and 35 intersect here, bringing many visitors through this rural landscape. Shopping, fishing and other recreation lure travelers off the roads to explore this area. Austin calls itself SPAM Town USA,for the internationally known lunch meat it produces. The SPAM Museum focuses on this slice of Americana with fun, interactive exhibits. The Historic Hormel Home Spam Museum, Austin (1871), once the home of the founder of the Hormel Foods Corporation, welcomes visitors for self-guided tours on weekdays. At the Hormel Nature Center, miles of trails wind through woods and prairie. The old Paramount Theatre has been renovated, with a variety of performances scheduled for its stage. Albert Lea, at the intersection of Interstates 35 and 90, is home to a cluster of lakes. Along the lakeshore three miles from town is Myre-Big Island State Park, with stands of oak and fields of prairie grasses. The Blazing Star paved bike trail links the state park with a lakeside park in the city. The Freeborn County Historical Village is a collection of pioneer-era buildings, including an 1853 log cabin. A collection of dolls is featured at another
The Main Streets

along many cities in southern Minnesota are lined with storefronts dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Some towns have taken special care to preserve this distinctive architecture. Today, the historic buildings are home to coffee shops and cafes, art galleries, antique and gift shops. Check out these four distinctive downtowns.
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Distinctive Downtowns
New Ulm
This German-flavored town has added a contemporary Glockenspiel (clock tower) downtown. The impressive 1910 post office building now houses the county history museum. While not downtown, the 1889 Schell Brewery is another local gem.
Northfield
The Northfield Historical Society offers podcasts for self-guided walking tours. The old bank in Northfield looks as it did when the Jesse James Gang rode into town to rob it. The 1877 Archer House hotel, a gallery featuring local artists and a river walk are other highlights.
Pipestone
Many of the old buildings were constructed of locally quarried red quartzite. Look up to see gargoyles, sculpted relief images, and other architectural details. The historic district includes the 1888 Calumet Hotel, the local history museum, and a performing arts center.
museum. A community theater performs at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. To the west along I-90 is Blue Earth, where the Jolly Green Giant stands 55-feet-tall, overlooking some of the richest farmland in the country. The Giant Museum has a large collection of Green Giant memorabilia. Fairmont is built around a chain of five lakes. These and several other lakes in the area are popular fishing waters, habitat for walleye, bass and catfish. Golfers can try out one of the two courses in the area. Visitors can check to see whats on stage at the beautifully restored 1901 Fairmont Opera House. Waterslides and a splash pool are part of the cool fun at the outdoor Fairmont Aquatic Park. North from Albert Lea to the Twin Cities, the I-35 artery links a handful of small cities with some interesting places to visit. Owatonna is a city of lovely parks and noteworthy architecture. The star is a Prairie School-style bank designed in 1908 by Louis Sullivan, with beautiful stained glass windows and intricate ornamentation. Still operating as a bank, this gem draws architecture buffs to Owatonna. Fifteen buildings from further in the past, including log cabins and a country school, comprise the Village of Yesteryear. The small Orphanage Museum tells the poignant story of the thousands of children who grew up at this state school between 1886 and 1945. A major stop is Cabelas, one of the largest outdoor gear stores in the Midwest, with numerous mounted wildlife displays. Just north along I-35 is a large outlet shopping mall at Medford. Faribault also is noted for its lovely architecture dating to the 1800s, including the historic downtown
Red Wing
Highlights include the 1880s St. James Hotel, performances at the beautiful 1912 Sheldon Auditorium, a restored train depot with a gallery, and the Red Wing Boots building and museum. In the summer, downtown is decked with flowers.
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district and the distinctive campus of the Shattuck Schools. Faribault Woolen Mills, which began producing its popular blankets in the late 1800s, recently reopened. A large cluster of lakes west of Faribault are popular fishing waters There are lakeside resorts and campgrounds near Faribault, Waterville and Madison Lake. Winding through this rural countryside between Faribault and Mankato is the 39-mile, paved Sakatah Singing Hills Bike Trail, which passes through Sakatah Lake State Park. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, to the east of Faribault, is a remnant of the forest that once covered this area; this lovely wooded valley is colorful in the fall. In the college town of Northfield, the downtown historic district is lined with shopfronts dating to the 1800s that now house antique and specialty shops. A gallery carries the work of some of the areas many artists. This is the town that defeated the Jesse James gang when they tried to rob the bank in 1876, ending the careers of this notorious crew. A museum downtown tells this story. There are orchards and berry farms in the countryside around Northfield.
Western Minnesota was once a sea of prairie grass, the eastern edge of the Great Plains, home to herds of buffalo. Now southwestern Minnesota is fertile farmlanda patchwork of fields and pastures, dotted with barns and stands of woods. The major east-west highway is I-90, and north-south Hwy. 75, dubbed the King of Trails, is a designated scenic byway. At Jackson, right on I-90, Fort Belmont offers a glimpse into the areas pioneer past, with a stockade, sod house, log cabin and 1873 farmhouse. Fast forward into the life of auto racing at the Jackson Speedway. Worthington hosts the Great Gobbler Gallop each fall, when the town pits one of its turkeys in a main street race against one from Cuero, Texas. Each town claims national supremacy in turkey raising (and racing!). Windsurfers race with the wind on Lake Okabena. A pioneer village traces the citys roots, and the home of one of its most famous residents can be toured with advance reservations. The 1890 residence was home to George Dayton, who went on to found Daytons Department Store. Luverne, in the southwest corner of the state, was once home to the award-winning National Geographic Magazine photographer Jim Brandenburg. The Brandenberg Gallery on Main Street features his striking photographs of the prairie and Minnesota wildlife. Quarries near Luverne, Jasper and Pipestone provided the handsome red stone used in many of the distinctive turn-of-the-century buildings found throughout the area, including the Hinkly House Museum. A variety of performances are held at the Palace Theatre. Blue Mounds State Park just outside of Luverne preserves a remnant of native prairie, complete with a small buffalo herd. Prairie wildflowers bloom in late summer and early fall, and the rocky ridge here is popular with climbers. Further north, Split Rock Creek State Park also has some prairie and a small lake. In Pipestone, the architecture of its downtown historic district incorporates locally quarried stone. Among the distinctive buildings, some with carved gargoyles, are the county courthouse, the 1888 Calumet Hotel and the old city hall, now home to the county history museum. Stop here for a self-guided walking tour brochure. At the edge of town is the Pipestone National Monument. For centuries, members of many American Indian tribes traveled long distances to carve red stone at the quarry here for use in ceremonial pipes. The quarries at the Monument are still reserved for use by Indians.
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Learn about the earliest people who explored this area and Minnesotas rich Indian heritage at these sites and others in the Minnesota River Valley and southwestern Minnesota.
Heritage SITES
Fort Ridgely State Park Near Fairfax
507-426-7888 mnhs.org The old stone commissary remains standing from the pioneer fort that played a role in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Open daily in summer, weekends in Sept. to mid-Oct.
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507-628-5591 mnhs.org Ancient rock carvings; exhibits on Indian culture and prairie. Summers, open every day but Tues.; Fri.-Sun. in May & Sept.
Lower Sioux Agency Near Redwood Falls

507-697-6321 mnhs.org State historic site with exhibits on Dakota culture and 1862 U.S.-Dakota War. Fri.-Sun. in summer.
Pipestone National Monument Pipestone

507-825-5464 nps.gov/pipe Quarry visited for centuries by various Indian tribes; exhibits on quarry history, demonstrations of Indian crafts, waterfall. Daily year-round.
There are exhibits and craft demonstrations at the visitors center, and a path winds through the quarries and past a small waterfall. Theres evidence that people have traveled the prairies of southwestern Minnesota for centuries. A fascinating record of prehistoric life is found in stone carvings in a patch of prairie north of Windom. Now a state historic site, the Jeffers Petroglyphs include more than 2,000 rock carvings of human figures and animals, dating from 3,000 B.C. up to the 1700s. The mid and late 1800s brought another wave of travelers, settlers who came to homestead these lands. Author Laura Ingalls Wilder vividly described pioneer life in her childrens books, later the basis of the popular TV show Little House on the Prairie. Walnut Grove, one of her childhood homes, has a small museum dedicated to the author and puts on a pageant based on Lauras life here. A few miles southeast in Sanborn, there are two replicas of the small sod houses built by early settlers on the plains. Highway 14 between Mankato and Lake Benton has been designated as the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Highway. At the tiny village of Currie, an old manually operated train turntable, steam engine and other train artifacts are displayed at the End O Line Railroad Park. A six-mile trail links the park to Lake Shetek State Park. Shetek, which means pelican in the Ojibwe language, is the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota and is popular for swimming and fishing; boat and canoe rentals are available. More railroading history is found at the Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in nearby Tracy. Marshall is the largest city of the area, with
Treaty Site History Center St. Peter

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Enjoy panoramic views of the river valley from these bluff-top overlooks: Barn Bluff in Red Wing, Frontenac State Park, Garvin Heights in Winona, and Great River Bluffs State Park south of Winona. Scenic anytime, but especially colorful in the fall.
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numerous restaurants, accommodations and shopping opportunities. This area has an abundance of antique shops, and Marshall offers a guide to antique shopping in the towns surrounding the city. The Marshall Area Fine Arts Council presents exhibits at its Art Center and offers a series of concerts and other performances. Marshall is also home to Southwestern State University, which has a natural history museum. Ten miles south of town is Camden State Park, a wooded river valley and a good place to see woodland and prairie wildflowers. The Hole-in-the-Mountain Prairie near the town of Lake Benton is another good place to view prairie grasses and wildflowers and the butterflies and birds they attract. The town is also home to a restored 1896 opera house with a regular schedule of concerts and plays. Lake Benton and other Lincoln County towns are good places to look for antique shops. This area of the state is capitalizing on another natural resource, abundant wind. Hundreds of sleek, tall wind towers rise up along the Buffalo Ridge. The wind farms can be spotted from Highways 75 and 14 near Lake Benton and along Co. Rd. 1 south of Hendricks. The Heritage Center in downtown Lake Benton has exhibits that explain this environmental technology.
Minnesota River Valley

The Minnesota River flows gently between ribbons of oak, elm, maple and cottonwood trees. It wanders past rich farmland and through towns steeped in Minnesota history. The Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway is a 300-mile route that follows the river across southern Minnesota. The river and its watershed provide habitat for more than 300 bird species, drawing birders to observe waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds. The Minnesota River Valley Birding Trail identifies about 80 sites along the river and in southwestern Minnesota. Along the states western border near Ortonville, the Minnesota River begins its journey eastward in Big Stone Lake, popular walleye fishing waters. Big Stone Lake State Park and a Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge preserve this lake, marsh, woodland and prairie. A collection of more than 500 waterfowl specimens is displayed at the Big Stone County Museum in Ortonville. Appleton and Milan are the gateways to the Lac Qui Parle area, with both a state park and wildlife management area. Lac qui Parle is French for lake that speaks, a name that may refer to the sounds of the thousands of waterfowl that gather on this
Bring your camera for some great shots! Near Mankato, the two-step waterfalls at Minneopa State Park plunge 45 feet. In Redwood Falls, Alexander Ramsey Park features the Ramsey Falls.
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Tall prairie grasses and wildflowers have a special kind of beauty. A good location for viewing prairie landscapes is Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne, in the southwest corner of the state, where you can hike a trail along a rocky ridge for an overview. The park is also home to a herd of buffalo. ExploreMinnesota.com 91
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The river valley is rich with historic sites.
wide and reedy part of the Minnesota River. The Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle lakes and marshes draw large numbers of waterfowl, making this a favorite area for bird watchers, especially during the spring and fall migrations. Snow geese, white pelicans, shorebirds, hawks and bald eagles are among the other birds found here. To the south near the village of Marietta is Salt Lake, with an exceptional array of shorebirds and waterfowl, particularly during the April migration. In the fall, the Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle areas are prime territory for hunting geese, ducks, pheasant and deer, with numerous businesses catering to the needs of hunters. Many museums in the Minnesota River valley offer a view into the lives of the areas Dakota Indian communities and the early settlers. In Milan, the areas Scandinavian roots are evident at the Arv Hus Museum. Milan is also known for its arts school and artists studios. At Montevideo, the Chippewa City Pioneer Village is a collection of town buildings from the 1800s. Northeast of town is the Lac Qui Parle Mission, begun in 1835 by Christian missionaries to work with the Dakota Indians; the missionaries developed a Dakota alphabet and translated the Bible into the Dakota language. Near Granite Falls, the Upper Sioux Community operates the Prairies Edge Casino. In town, theres a good chance of seeing white pelicans in the river just below the dam. South of town at Hanley Falls, Minnesotas Machinery Museum has a large collection of tractors, vintage cars and old farm implements. To the southeast is Upper Sioux Agency State Park, along the Minnesota and Yellow Medicine rivers; this is a good spot for fishing, canoeing and birding. Redwood Falls is home to beautiful Alexander Ramsey Park, more than 200 wooded acres along the Redwood River, with a waterfall, hiking paths, and scenic overlooks. Adjacent to the park is the Redwood Falls Golf Club. The top course in the area is Dakotah Ridge, part of the Jackpot Junction Casino complex near Morton
operated by the Lower Sioux Indian Community. The Lower Sioux Agency near Redwood Falls was built in 1853 by the U.S. government when settlers were moving into traditional Dakota Indian lands and the Dakota were being moved to small reservations. Now a state historic site, the agency and its exhibits focus on traditional Dakota life and the governments efforts to impose a new way of life on this culture. South of here is Fort Ridgely State Park, the site of a frontier outpost built to protect settlers in the area during the 1850s and 60s. It withstood several attacks during the U.S.-Dakota Conflict of 1862. An old farmstead west of Morgan is now home to the Fieldstone Vineyard. Sleepy Eye is named for a famous Dakota chief, and a monument to this leader stands at his gravesite in town. New Ulm was founded by Germans, and that heritage is still the hallmark of this distinctive city. True to German tradition, theres a downtown glockenspiela musical clock tower with animated figures that move as the hour chimes. True to another German tradition, theres a local brewery, family-owned since its inception in 1860. The August Schell Brewing Company offers tours of the brewery; its lovely grounds have an extensive
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garden, a deer park, roaming peacocks and a museum about the brewerys history. German restaurants, a sausage shop and German festivals add to the flavor of this town. There are several specialty shops; some carry cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers and other German imports. There are many beautiful homes dating to the 1800s, including the 1887 Queen Anne style home of Gov. John Lind, which is open for tours. A short drive northwest of town is the Harkin Store, an 1870s general store with much of the original stock still on the shelves, now a state historic site. In the countryside to the east of New Ulm, off Hwy. 68, is Morgan Creek Vineyards. Mankato is the largest city on the Minnesota River outside of the Twin Cities area. At nearby Minneopa State Park, theres a scenic double waterfall and the Seppman Mill, a remnant from the towns pioneer days. The Blue Earth County Heritage Center and 1871 Hubbard House tell more about the areas early days. Mankato is also home to the neighborhood that inspired the Betsy-Tacy childrens books by Maud Hart Lovelace. There are several antique and specialty shops. Every August, visitors can watch the Minnesota Vikings football training camp. In the winter, Mt. Katos slopes lure downhill skiers, and mountain bikers enjoy its trails the rest of the year. Mankato is at the western end of the 39-mile Sakatah Singing Hills Bike Trail, with more trails in town. The Minnesota River turns north at Mankato, heading up to St. Peter. The Treaty Site History Center here focuses on the Indians and fur traders who used this river crossing years ago, and the historic treaty ceding Indian lands for pioneer settlement. The 1871 Gothic-
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style Cox House is open for tours and a downtown drug store features an old-fashioned soda fountain and apothecary exhibits. Another interesting home to tour is the W.W. Mayo House in nearby LeSueur. It was built in 1859 by Dr. William Mayo, a founder of the Mayo Clinic. Another major business, the Green Giant Company, traces its roots to this town. The LeSueur Museum tells the story of Green Giants start as a vegetable canning company in 1903.

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Minneapolis, Saint Paul and their neighboring communities make up an inviting metropolitan area with an
appealing array of things to see and do. This metropolis is cosmopolitan at its heart and country along its perimeter. The Twin Cities area enjoys an exciting arts scene, landmark architecture, terrific restaurants, intriguing museums, and big time fun for kids and their families. The urban scenery includes greenways and lakes, and the Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix rivers wind through the metro area.
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Mall of America
The largest shopping Shopping and entertainment More than 500 stores complex in the U.S. Anchors: Bloomingdales,
celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012! It draws visitors from across the country and around the world. Located in Bloomington, at highways I-494 and 77. 800-879-3555, 952-883-8800 Macys, Nordstrom and Sears No sales tax on clothing
Attractions
Nickelodeon Universe, indoor amusement park Sea Life Aquarium A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation Moose Mountain mini-golf Amazing Mirror Maze House of Comedy Movie theaters
Minneapolis
The City of Lakes is Minnesotas largest city and the hub of a large metropolitan area of more than three million residents. Minneapolis has been called a city so hot its cool (Travel + Leisure magazine) and arguably 0 5 10 25 Miles the hippest city in the country (MSNBC). This vibrant 0 5 10 25 40 Kilometers city is known for its thriving theaters and stimulating arts scene, jazz and rock clubs, and terrific restaurants, from ethnic to elegant. Its also a beautiful, green city of lakes, parks, trails and the Mississippi River. Downtown Minneapolis centers on the Nicollet Mall, a pedestrian/transit mall lined with shops. The Mall is anchored at one end by Orchestra Hall, home to the renowned Minnesota Orchestra. The theater district along Hennepin Avenue includes several beautifully renovated, early 1900s theaters that host a variety of performances. Minneapolis has the largest skyway system in the world;
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these second-level indoor walkways link over 720 blocks downtown, including hotels, shops, businesses and the convention center. At the edge of downtown is the Walker Art Center; its faade is an attention-grabbing silvery cube. Adjacent to the Walker is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, one of the largest of its kind in the country. The scenic riverfront area that borders downtown is a greenway of parks, trails and historic buildings, some reborn as trendy condos. The widely acclaimed Guthrie Theater is an architectural landmark featuring spectacular views of the river. Next door is the Mill City Museum, built within the limestone ruins of an old mill, focusing on the period when Minneapolis was the flour milling capital of the country. Guided walking and Segway scooter tours explore the riverfront, the stately Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Falls. The Minneapolis Queen excursion boat leaves from Boom Island for narrated tours on the Mississippi. On the north side of downtown, the historic Warehouse District is brimming with restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries and coffee houses. The Minnesota Twins new outdoor ballpark, Target Field, is located here. Also here is Target Center, with a full schedule of concerts and other performances; its the home court for Timberwolves and Lynx basketball, as well. On the edge of downtown is the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, where the Vikings play. Its well worth it for visitors to explore the City of Lakes beyond the downtown area. The beautiful Grand Rounds Scenic Byway of roads, bike trails and walking paths loops around Minneapolis, encircling the Chain of
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Lakes and following Minnehaha Creek and the Mississippi River; Minnehaha Falls is a highlight along this route. The funky and fun Uptown (Hennepin and Lake streets) and nearby Lyn-Lake (Lyndale and Lake streets) neighborhoods both have theaters, coffee houses and an array of shops and restaurants.
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Newer residents from Somalia, Mexico, Asia and other elsewhere have revitalized many Minneapolis neighborhoods, and an eclectic assortment of ethnic eateries can be found on Nicollet Avenue (dubbed Eat Street) and Lake Street in south Minneapolis. The Midtown Market on Lake Street has several ethnic restaurants and delis under one roof. Northeast Minneapolis also features an assortment of restaurants, and is home to an active arts community, with several studios and galleries. Minneapolis is home to several unique and interesting museums: the Minneapolis Art Institute, the Walker Art Center, the Weisman Art Museum, the Museum of Russian Art, the American Swedish Institute, the Bakken Museum of Electricity, and the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, in adjacent St. Louis Park.
Saint Paul
Saint Paul is the state capital and Minnesotas second largest city. Downtown Saint Paul is about ten miles east of downtown Minneapolis, and a quick drive from the airport. Distinctive historic buildings stand easily alongside contemporary office buildings downtown. Rice Park is bordered by the handsome 1916 library, a historic inn, the castle-like circa 1900 Landmark Center and the
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Downtown Saint Paul is both classic and contemporary.

touring exhibits. Kids also enjoy the nearby Science Museum of Minnesota, with lots of hands-on exhibits and a domed Omnitheater. Perched on a bluff top with great views of the Mississippi River, the museum also houses the Mississippi River Visitor Center, which has information about Twin Cities parks and trails along the river. The Padelford Packet Boat Companys riverboat cruises depart just across the river from Harriet Island. Secured at the same dock is the Centennial Showboat, with productions of musicals and comedies. The Minnesota Wild plays hockey at the nearby Xcel Energy Center, adjacent to the River Centre convention complex. At the edge of downtown is the Minnesota History Museum, within sight of two other landmarks, the State Capitol and the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Heading west from the Cathedral is Summit Avenue, lined with distinctive Victorian mansions. One of them, the James J. Hill House, is open for tours. Running parallel to Summit is Grand Avenue, with a mix of interesting shops and restaurants.
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much newer Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. This theater is home for the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and is the stage for touring Broadway musicals and multi-cultural performing arts programs. The citys oldest theater, the Fitzgerald, is the home stage for Garrison Keillors radio show A Prairie Home Companion. Downtown Saint Paul is also home to the Park Square Theatre Company and the History Theatre, and a community center west of downtown is the stage for the Penumbra Theatre, one of the countrys leading AfricanAmerican companies. The Childrens Museum of Minnesota downtown has fun, creative displays and activities, including special
On Stage
Enjoy a performance during your visit to the Twin
Cities area. The entertainment calendar is packed with plays, musicals, concerts, dance performances and more. Check out these theaters and performance venues to see whats on stage while youre going to be here. This is just a small sample of the many performance venues in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. For a more comprehensive listing of venues and a calendar of events, go to:
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On the north side of Saint Paul is Como Park, with a zoo, a beautiful glass conservatory, a Japanese garden, a vintage carousel, a kids amusement park and a path circling a small lake. Just north of Saint Paul, the city of Roseville has several hotels and offers easy access to the Twin Cities area. Roseville is home to many shopping areas, including Rosedale and HarMar Mall. The Guidant John Rose Oval here is the largest outdoor refrigerated ice skating rink in the world. Also north of Saint Paul, White Bear Lake has a charming downtown with numerous specialty shops, and theres an apple orchard at the edge of town.
South Metro
Bloomington is the largest city in the suburban metro area surrounding Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The highway I-494 corridor along the northern border of Bloomington is lined with hotels, restaurants and shops. Mall of America is here as well, just across the highway from the airport, making Bloomington an international shopping destination. Adjacent to the Mall is the large, indoor Water Park of America and a popular IKEA store. Light rail transit links the Mall and the airport to downtown Minneapolis, including the Minnesota Twins ballpark. The Bloomington Civic Theatre produces popular musicals, performed at the citys Center for the Arts. And in spite of Bloomingtons big city feel, its also home to the visitor center for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge stretches for 34 miles along the
Minnesota River, with hiking and biking trails and excellent opportunities for birding. South of the Minnesota River are several communities that offer accommodations on the perimeter of the metro area and several attractions of their own. In Apple Valley, the Minnesota Zoo features more than 500 animal species, with an adjacent IMAX theater. Kids enjoy the Cascade Bay outdoor water park in Eagan. In Burnsville, go-karts are the thing at the ProKart indoor track. Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville offers downhill skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing. A variety of shows and concerts are presented at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. Shakopee, along the Minnesota River at the southwest edge of the metropolitan area, has several attractions. Valleyfair Amusement Park is one of the largest in the Midwest. The Landing is a living history village that portrays the lives of early settlers. At Canterbury Park, theres live horse racing. The Mystic Lake Casino complex includes the Mystic Showroom, with performances by top entertainers, and the Meadows golf course. There are a number of excellent courses in this area, including Stonebrooke in Shakopee, The Wilds in Prior Lake, and Legends Golf Club where Prior Lake meets Lakeville. Across the river from Shakopee is Chanhassen, home to the entertaining Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Also in Chanhassen are the beautiful gardens and extensive grounds of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
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While visiting the Twin Cities area, enjoy an outing in one of the inviting communities on the outskirts of the metro area.
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Stillwater
Trolley tours, boat excursions on St. Croix River, variety of antique stores, gift shops and restaurants in historic downtown
Waconia
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West Metro
West of Minneapolis, Lake Minnetonka, with its scenic bays and inlets, is the largest lake in the metropolitan area. This was once a resort area, and in the early 1900s, streetcar boats ferried passengers around the lake. One of these, the Minnehaha, has been beautifully restored and now offers trips across Minnetonka between Excelsior and Wayzata. Both towns are noted for their boutique shops and restaurants. The Queen of Excelsior features Sunday brunch cruises on the lake. From the shore, one of the best places to view the lake is Noerenberg Memorial Park, with its beautiful flower gardens. In Excelsior, the Old Log Theater specializes in comedies. Other west metro theater companies are the Plymouth Playhouse and Stages childrens theater in Excelsior Shop Hopkins. Farther west beside another large lake is charming Waconia, with a marina, several shops and cafes, and nearby wineries Parley Lake and Sovereign Estate. Along highway I-94 northwest of the Twin Cities area are two major shopping destinations, the Albertville Premium Outlets, with more than 100 stores including many designer brands, and a large Cabelas outdoor gear store in Rogers. Theres a cluster of antique shops in the Buffalo area. Northwest of here, Lake Maria State Park is reminiscent of the Big Woods that once covered south central Minnesota and is a great place for a hike near the city.
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North Metro
The communities just north of Minneapolis not only offer numerous places to stay close to city sights, they also offer a variety of family entertainment and outdoor recreation. Kids enjoy the Grand Rios Indoor Water Park in Brooklyn Park, the Tropics Indoor Water Park in the Shoreview community center, and the outdoor Bunker Beach Water Park in Coon Rapids, with giant slides and a large wave pool. And they can zoom around in go-karts at ProKart Indoors in Maple Grove. There are many parks in the area for outdoor family fun. The Coon Rapids Dam on the Mississippi River is a favorite spot for fishing. The visitor center here has bike rentals, and the six-mile North Hennepin Trail links the park at the dam to the Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, a large park with hiking, biking, mountain biking and ski trails. This is a good area for golf, as well, with Edinburgh USA in Brooklyn Park and Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove. On the grounds of the National Sports Center in Blaine, the National Youth Golf Center has multiple courses designed for young golfers developing their game. The soccer fields of this complex are the site of the largest international youth soccer tournament in North America. The centers Schwan Super Rink has four Olympic-size rinks under one roof, making it the largest ice arena in the country. Shoppers find plenty of action in the north metro area, too. In Maple Grove, theres an eclectic mix of upscale stores at the attractive Shoppes at Arbor Lakes.
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In addition to great museums, shops, sports and entertainment, this beautiful metropolitan area also offers great ways to play outside. Add some outdoor fun into your city visit.
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City walks
Northtown Mall in Blaine and Riverdale in Coon Rapids also draw shoppers. Historic Anokas charming Main Street is lined with gift and antique shops. Check to see whats playing at the Lyric Arts Main Street Stage here.
Take a scenic walk around one of the Minneapolis chain of lakes or Como Lake in St. Paul, stroll the riverfront in downtown Minneapolis or explore the historic architecture of Summit Avenue in St. Paul.
St. Croix Valley

The scenic St. Croix River flows along Minnesotas eastern border, passing attractive river towns with historic architecture, interesting shops and beautiful B&Bs in stately old homes. The Twin Cities metro area is stretching out to reach these towns, but they still retain their special character. The St. Croix Scenic Byway links these inviting towns and several state parks along the river. Hastings, at the confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers, has some wonderful Victorian architecture, especially in its historic downtown, where there are antique and specialty shops. The 1860s LeDuc Historic Estate, with a Gothic Revival stone mansion, is open for tours. Nearby are the Vermillion Falls. On the outskirts of town is the Alexis Bailly Vineyard, the first to make wine with Minnesota-grown grapes. Farther north along the river is Afton State Park, with restored prairie along the blufftops and a swimming beach on the St. Croix. The slopes of nearby Afton Alps are used for skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and mountain biking in other seasons. The tiny, picturesque village of Afton is a cluster of lovely homes and shops dating to the 1850s-1870s. West of Afton, in Woodbury, is Prestwick Golf Club, where fields of wildflowers and groves of trees border the greens.
Bike trails
Theres a bounty of bike trails throughout the metro area. In fact, Minneapolis was named Americas best biking city by Bicycling magazine. Rent bikes at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis to explore trails leading from the park. There are bike rentals near Lake Calhoun to ride trails around the citys chain of lakes. Or, join a bike tour of Minneapolis.
Paddle power
William OBrien, Interstate and Wild River state parks all offer canoe rentals on the scenic St. Croix River. Many parks in the Three Rivers Park District on the west side of the metro area have canoe and kayak rentals for paddling park lakes. Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis and Como Lake in St. Paul also have canoe rentals.
Boat excursions
Get on board to enjoy the scenery on boat excursions on the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers, or on Lake Minnetonka.
Gardens
Take time to smell the roses! Some beautiful gardens to enjoy: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen; Noerenberg Memorial Gardens on Lake Minnetonka; Lake Harriet Rose Garden and Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, both in Minneapolis.
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built by Swedish immigrants in the 1850s-1870s. In the 1800s, Taylors Falls was a landing point for Swedish immigrants arriving by paddleboat. This former lumbertown sits at the scenic Dalles, where the St. Croix River rushes between soaring cliffs. Swirling waters created some of the worlds deepest potholes centuries ago, and these interesting rock formations can be seen in Interstate State Park at the edge of town. An excursion boat offers a great view of the gorge from the water. There are several 1850s Greek Revival style homes in the Angel Hill district in Taylors Falls, including the Folsom House, open for tours in summer and fall. North of town is Wild Mountain, a year-round recreation area with a water park, alpine slides, go-karts, canoe rentals, and in the winter, downhill skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Many of the areas Swedish immigrants settled in the Chisago Lakes area west of the river. Swedish novelist Vilhelm Moberg wrote a popular saga on Swedish immigration after visiting the area in 1947. The 1880s homestead that he used as a basis for his characters home has been restored and stands in a lakeside park at Lindstrom, and the citys water tower is a giant Swedish coffee pot. The chain of lakes here are popular for fishing. Wild River State Park lies along 18 miles of the St. Croix, with miles of scenic hiking and skiing trails through the forest.
Paddleboat, St. Croix River
Stillwater, several miles north of Afton, is the largest city on the St. Croix. Its also one of Minnesotas oldest towns, founded in 1843, and its beautiful, historic architecture now houses an array of antique shops, art galleries, book stores, specialty shops, eclectic restaurants, and charming B&Bs. Main Street is a great shopping and dining destination. One of the best ways to see the beautiful old homes is to take a narrated trip aboard the Stillwater Trolley. The St. Croix Boat and Packet Company offers river cruises aboard paddlewheelers. The former wardens house of the Minnesota state prison is now a history museum, and the 1870 county courthouse is the oldest in the state. Tiny Marine on St. Croix is another quaint village on the river with architecture dating to the 1800s. Next to Marine is William OBrien State Park, where you can rent a canoe to paddle along the St. Croix. In nearby Scandia, Gammelgarden is a collection of log homes and a church

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June
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September
Nickle Dickle Day, Waconia James J. Hill Days, Wayzata Renaissance Festival, Shakopee
July
Minneapolis Aquatennial, Minneapolis Rivertown Days, Hastings Karl Oskar Days, Lindstrom Lumberjack Days, Stillwater
October
Twin Cities Marathon, Minneapolis & St. Paul Anoka Halloween Celebration, Anoka
August
Minnesota Fringe Festival, Minneapolis Uptown Art Fair, Minneapolis Irish Fair of Minnesota, St. Paul
May
Cinco de Mayo, St. Paul Art-A-Whirl, Minneapolis Scottish Fair & Highland Games, Farmington
November-December
Holidazzle Parades, Minneapolis For more events info see:
August-September
Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Shakopee Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul Karl Oskar Days, Lindstrom
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ACCOMMODATIONS GUIDE
Youre invited to stay at Minnesotas lodgings and campgrounds. The following pages are a comprehensive listing of places to stay in Minnesota, organized by region and city. For more accommodations info, go to: exploreminnesota.com
INDOOR LODGING
Hotels/motels: Across the state, youll find the
national brand names youre familiar with. Youll also find some unique accommodations, including historic inns. Several hotels have indoor water parks.
CAMPGROUNDS and RV PARKS

Campgrounds: There are about 500 privately
operated campgrounds open to the public, and most of these are located at resorts that also offer indoor lodging and may have other amenities, such as swimming pools or restaurants. There are also many campgrounds operated by cities and counties. Almost all of these accommodate RVs.
Resorts: Minnesota is home to more than 800 resorts.

Some are large complexes, with luxury suites, on-site golf, gourmet restaurants or spas. Others are historic lodges. Most are family operated, lakeside resorts with several cabins or cottages.
Minnesota State Parks: There are campgrounds

in dozens of state parks, which are included in this accommodations listing. Most can accommodate RVs, and also have secluded, shady sites for tent campers. For more info: 888-646-6367 mndnr.gov/parks For reservations: 866-857-2757 stayatmnparks.com
B & Bs: Theres a wide selection of bed and breakfast inns

in Minnesota. Most are in beautiful old homes, many from the late 1800s. Others are in contemporary inns designed as B&Bs. And there are even B&Bs in old train cars, a jailhouse, and a lighthouse.
Superior National Forest:* This forest in

northeast Minnesota has about 30 campgrounds that can accommodate both RVs and tents, plus remote and rustic campsites and those campsites in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. For more info: 218-626-4300 www.fs.fed.us/r9/superior
Chippewa National Forest:* This forest in

north central Minnesota has more than 20 campgrounds, and RVs can be usually be accommodated at most of these. There are also backpack campsites in the forest. For more info: 218-335-8600 www.fs.fed.us/r9/chippewa
*National Forest campgrounds are not included in the listings in this Travel Guide.
Note: The information in the following listings was provided to Explore Minnesota Tourism by the individual businesses; this information may have changed and should be confirmed with the properties you are considering for your visit. The listings are provided as a service to travelers, and to Minnesota lodging and camping businesses.
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Forest Garden Motel 218-229-3676 Alder Place The Inn 218-827-2220 www.alderplace.com Bear Island Lake Cabin 218-827-2388 Birch Lake Resort 218-827-3478 Birch Lake RV Park & Campground 218-827-2342 www.birchlakervpark.com Duanes Outfitters 218-827-2710 www.explorebwcaw.com Kinsey Houseboats 218-827-3763 www.kinseys.com Red Carpet Motel 218-827-3152 Timber Bay Lodge & Houseboats 218-827-3682 www.timberbay.com
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Barnum City Park 218-389-6814 www.cityofbarnum.com Northwoods Inn & Cottages 218-389-6951 www.northernmnmotels.com
Beaver Bay
Cove Point Lodge 218-226-3221 www.covepointlodge.com Lake Superior Solitude 612-803-0910 LakeSuperiorLuxuryRental.com Northland Trails Guest House 218-226-4199 www.NorthlandTrails.com
Big Falls
Big Falls Campground 218-276-2282 www.bigfalls.govoffice.com
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Timbuktu Marina and Cabins 218-666-2434 www.timbuktumarina.com Vermilion Dam Lodge 218-666-5418 www.vdl.com Vermilion Motel/RV Park 218-666-2272 rangenet.com/vermotel Vermilion River Cottages & Outfitters 218-666-2444 www.vrcovacation.com Vermilion Sunsets RV Park 218-666-2276 timbuktumarina.com/rvpark.aspx Voyageur Cove Resort 218-666-5068 voyageurcove.com Whispering Winds Resort 218-666-5699 whisperingwindsresort.com White Eagle Resort 218-666-5500 www.whiteeagleresort.com
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Andersons Canoe Outfitters 218-993-2287 www.anderson-outfitters.com Bayside Retreat 218-993-2600 www.visitcranelake.com/waterfront_home Lakeview Home & Motel 218-993-2311 cranelakerentalhomes.com Loons Echo Wilderness Retreat 224-944-6595 www.wildloon.com Nelsons Resort (pg 40) 218-993-2295 www.nelsonsresort.com Pine Point Lodge, Resort & Motel 218-993-2311 www.pinepointlodge.com Scotts Peaceful Valley Resort 800-649-7787 www.scottspeacefulvalley.com Voyagaire Houseboats and Lodge 218-993-2266 www.voyagaire.com Voyageurs Landing 218-993-2401 www.voyageurslanding.com Waters Edge RV Park 218-993-2389 www.watersedgerv-park.com 16 5 14 5 1 4 1 22 7 7 32 67 53 45 100 I I I B R B R B B B I I B B I I 2-4 3-5 2-4 4-5 2-5 2-4 C 4 B B I 3 I B B B B B B R R I I I I I C 4 1-2 3-5 1-4 2-3 2 2-5 I 1-3
Fond du Lac Campground 218-780-2319 fonddulaccampground.com Gardenwood Resort and Motel 218-525-5064 www.gardenwoodresort.com Hampton Inn (pg 47) 218-720-3000 hamptoninn.com Hi Banks Resort & Campground 218-721-3355 www.hibanksresort.com Historic Willard Munger Inn 218-624-4814 www.mungerinn.com Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown 218-722-1202 www.holidayinn.com Indian Point Campground 218-628-4977 indianpointcampground.com Lake Breeze Motel Resort 218-525-6808 www.lakebreeze.com Motel 6 218-723-1123 www.motel6.com Olcott House Bed & Breakfast Inn 218-728-1339 www.olcotthouse.com Park Point Carriage House 218-260-9595 ParkPointCarriageHouse.com Park Point House & Cottage 612-382-3743 www.vrbo.com Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview 218-727-8981 www.radisson.com Sheraton Duluth Hotel 218-733-5660 www.sheraton.com Silver Fox Lodge Resort 218-721-4840 1 2 268 147 18 99 17 103
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Dora Lake Lodge Resort 218-659-4214 www.doralakelodge.com A G Thomson House B&B 218-724-3464 www.thomsonhouse.biz Allyndale Motel 218-628-1061 AmericInn Hotel & Suites 218-624-1026 www.visitduluth.com Beacon Pointe Resort 218-724-1100 www.beaconpointeduluth.com Best Western Downtown Motel 218-727-6851 www.bestwestern.com Braun Properties 218-722-3502 www.parkpointvacations.com Buffalo Valley Camping 218-628-7019 BuffaloHouseDuluth.com
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Canal Park Lodge (pg 47) 116 218-279-6000 www.canalparklodge.com Cape Superior Inn 218-525-5775 www.capesuperiorinn.com Comfort Suites Canal Park (pg 47) 218-727-1378 www.choicehotels.com Comfort Inn - West (pg 47) 218-628-1464 www.comfortinn.com Cotton Mansion Bed & Breakfast 218-724-6405 www.cottonmansion.com Country Inn & Suites Duluth North 218-740-4500 www.countryinns.com Country Inn & Suites Duluth South 218-628-0668 www.countryinns.com 15 123 81 7 82 70
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Home In The Pines B & B 218-496-5825 www.homeinthepinesbb.com Bass Lake Park 218-327-2855 A Stay Inn Ely 218-365-6010 www.astayinnely.com Adventure Inn Motel 218-365-3140 www.adventureinn-ely.com Andersons Resort 218-365-5286 www.andersonsresort.com Bear Head Lake State Park 218-365-7229 mndnr.gov/parks Big Lake Wilderness Lodge & Outfitters 218-365-2125 www.biglakelodge.com Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast 218-365-4720 www.blueheronbnb.com Border Lakes Outfitting 218-343-7951 ElyOutfittingCompany.com Burntside Lodge 218-365-3894 www.burntside.com BWCA-Getaway-Cabins 218-365-6385 bwca-getaway-cabins.com Camp Van Vac (pg 43) 218-365-3782 www.campvanvac.com Canadian Border Outfitters 218-365-5847 www.canoetrip.com Canadian Waters 800-255-2922 www.canadianwaters.com Canoe Country Outfitters 218-365-4046 canoecountryoutfitters.com Canoe On Inn 218-365-4590 www.canoeoninnely.com Cliff Wolds Outfitting Co. 218-365-3267 www.cliffwolds.com Creek Ridge Lodge 218-365-7314 elyresorts.com Custom Cabin Rentals (pg 43) 218-365-6947 www.customcabins.com Deer Ridge Resort 218-365-4075 www.deerridgeresort.com Echo Ridge Cabins 507-346-2491 www.echoridgecabins.com Echo Shores Resort 218-365-5285 www.echoshoresresort.com Echo Trail Cabin 612-325-0117 www.EchoTrailCabin.com Echo Trail Resort & Outfitters 218-365-3156 www.echotrailoutfitters.com Ely Lodging.com 218-365-4956 www.elylodging.com Fenske Lake Cabins 218-365-5481 www.fenskelakecabins.com Garden Lake Resort 888-297-9477 www.gardenlakeresort.com Grand Ely Lodge Resrt & Confer Ctr (pg 41) 218-365-6565 www.grandelylodge.com Jordans Outfitters 218-365-6677 www.jordansoutfitters.com Kawishiwi Lodge & Lake One Outfitters 218-365-5487 www.elycanoerentals.com La Tourells Resort & Outfitters 218-365-4531 www.latourells.com Lakeland Motel 218-365-3330 Lodge of Whispering Pines Resort 218-343-7714 lodgeofwhisperingpines.com Log Cabin Hideaways 218-365-6045 www.logcabinhideaways.com Moose Track Adventures Resort & Outfitter 800-777-7091 moosetrackadventures.com
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Ely (Cont.)
Motel Ely - Budget Host 218-365-3237 www.motelely.com North Country Canoe Outfitters 218-365-5581 www.boundarywaters.com
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Ind
2-4 2-3
Northern Lights Lodge and Resort 218-827-2501 northern-lights-lodge.com Northernair Lodge 218-365-4882 www.northernairlodge.com Northwind Lodge 218-365-5489 www.visitnorthwind.com
12 13 11
C I,C 3-5 3-4
Outdoor Adventure Canoe Outfitters 218-365-3466 www.bwcaoutfitters.com Paddle Inn Motel 218-365-6036 www.paddleinnely.com Pine Point Lodge *218-365-5581 www.pinepointely.com Piragis Northwoods Company 218-365-6745 www.piragis.com 15 6 B B B B I 3 3-5 I,C 2-3 R I,C 2-5 R I,C 2-5 B I I 2-4 4
B B,R I
2 25 B I
4-5 4 2-4
Queens Bay Cabin 1 612-790-0486 gardenlakecabins.com/queensbay River Point Resort & Outfitting Co 218-365-6604 www.riverpointresort.com Shagawa Inn Resort 218-365-5154 www.shagawainn.com Silver Rapids Lodge 218-365-4877 www.silverrapidslodge.com Smittys On Snowbank 218-365-6032 smittys-on-snowbank.com Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters 218-365-3149 www.elycanoetrips.com 16 15 4 23 40 16 3
15
I I
2-3
Stony Ridge Resort 218-365-6757 stonyridgeresort.com Sunset View Cabins 218-365-5744 Super 8 ELY 218-365-2873 www.super8.com
5 10 7 30 8 18 1 25 3
6 10 10 2 10 1 9 53 9 4
B B B
R I 4 I I 2-5 4-5 I I I 4-5 4-5 4-5 2-4 3-5 Embarrass
Tamarack Resort 218-365-6120 www.elytamarack.com Timber Trail Lodge & Boundary Waters Outfitters 218-365-4879 www.timbertrail.com Trails End Cabin 218-830-0398 gardenlakecabins/trailsend Veterans on the Lake Resort 218-365-6900 veteransonthelakeresort.com Voyageur North Canoe Outfitters 218-365-3251 www.VNorth.com
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15 White Iron Beach Resort (pg 42) 218-365-4885 www.whiteironbeach.com Wilderness Bay Lodge 218-365-4311 www.wildernessbaylodge.com Wilderness Outfitters 218-365-3211 www.wildernessoutfitters.com Williams and Hall Wilderness Outfitters 218-365-5837 www.williamsandhall.com YMCA Camp du Nord 651-645-6605 Heritage Park & Campground 218-984-2084 www.embarrass.org Northern Comfort Bed & Breakfast 218-984-2014 www.northerncomfortmn.com 5 18 28 14 18 9
20 10 6 10 3 6 6 4
2-4 4-5 I 2 4-5 I 2-4 Finland Eveleth
Sweet Fern Guest House 2 218-780-5417 www.sweetfernguesthouse.com Eveleth Super 8 218-744-1661 www.ironrange.org Eveleth Veterans Park Campground 218-744-7491 www.evelethmn.com Kokes Motel 218-744-4500 kokesmotel.com Crooked Lake Resort 218-220-0211 www.crookedlakemn.com 14 11 7 55 39 I B B I C I
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1-3 B B B I I I 2-5 4-5 2-4 B B B B I 2-5 I 2-4 2-5 B R I,C 3 B,O B B I 2-5 B B B R R C 2-4 2-4 2-3 I 1 1-2 R I,C 2-4
Northeast
Ind
Finland (Cont.) Finlayson
Wildhurst Lodge Campgrounds 218-353-7337 Americas Best Value Inn 320-245-5284 americasbestvalueinn.com Giese Bed & Breakfast Inn 320-233-6429 www.giese-bnb.com Juliane James Place 612-246-3218 www.JulianeJames.com Waldheim Resort 320-233-7405 www.waldheimresort.com
5 22 30 4 B
C I 2 I 5
Grand Marais Old Northwoods Lodge (Cont.) 218-388-9464 oldnorthwoods.com Outpost Motel 218-387-1833 www.outpostmotel.com Pincushion Bed & Breakfast 218-387-2969 www.pincushionbb.com Pine Mountain Campground 218-387-1619 Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B, Lake Cabins and Yurts 218-388-4487 www.littleollielodging.com Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters 218-388-2242 www.rockwoodbwca.com 3-4 Russells Cottages 218-387-1108 russellsresort.com Seagull Canoe Outfitters & Cabins 218-388-2216 www.seagulloutfitters.com Seagull Creek Fishing Camp 218-388-9929 seagullcreekfishingcamp.com Skara Brae Bed & Breakfast 218-387-2861 www.skarabraebb.com Spruceglen Inn 218-387-2500 www.gmhotel.net Stille Havet Vacation Home 218-387-2609 www.stillehavet.net Superior Overlook B & B 218-387-9339 www.superioroverlookbb.com Terrace Point 800-247-6020 www.GMHotel.net The Mangy Moose Motel 218-387-2975 The Shoreline Inn 218-387-2633 www.gmhotel.net Thomsonite Beach Inn & Suites 218-387-1532 www.thomsonite.com Trails End Campground 218-388-2212 wayofthewilderness.com Trailside Cabins & Motel 218-387-1550 www.stayattrailside.com Trout Lake Resort 218-387-1330 troutlakeresort.com Tuscarora Lodge & Canoe Outfitters 218-388-2221 www.tuscaroracanoe.com Voyageur Canoe Outfitters 218-388-2224 www.canoeit.com Way Of The Wilderness 218-388-2212 wayofthewilderness.com Wedgewood Motel 218-387-2944 www.wedgewoodmotel.com Windigo Lodge Resort 218-388-2222 www.windigolodge.com Grand Portage Grand Portage Lodge & Casino 218-475-2401 www.grandportage.com Hollow Rock Resort 218-475-2272 www.grandportage.com Sweetgrass Cove Guesthouse 218-475-2421 www.sweetgrasscove.com 3-4 2-3 Grand Rapids AmericInn 218-326-8999 www.americinn.com Back O The Moon Resort 218-326-8648 www.backothemoonresort.com Birch Bay Resort 218-326-2370 www.birchbayresort.us 2-3 1-3 Budget Host Inn Grand Rapids 218-326-3457 www.budgethost.com Country Inn by Carlson 218-327-4960 www.countryinns.com Fishing Springs Campground 218-326-5648 Forest Lake Motel 218-326-6609 forestlakemotel.biz
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9 15 4
5 29 57 49 8 35 51 7 15 66 13 10 7 12 31 11 9 300 23 5
I,C 3-4 C C
Gilbert
Sherwood Forest Campground 218-748-2221 www.gilbertmn.org West Forty RV Park 218-749-2821
Grand Marais
Andersons North Shore Resort 218-387-1814 www.andersonscabins.com Aspen Inn Grand Marais 218-387-2448 www.gmhhotel.net Aspen Lodge 218-387-2500 www.gmhotel.net Bear Track Outfitting Co/Bally Creek Camp 218-387-1162 www.bear-track.com Bearskin Lodge 218-388-2292 www.bearskin.com Best Western Plus Superior Inn & Suites 218-387-2240 www.bestwestern.com Clearwater Outfitters & Lodge 218-388-2254 clearwateroutfitters.com Cobblestone Cove Villas 218-287-2633 cobblestonecovevillas.com Cross River Lodge 218-388-2233 www.crossriverlodge.com Devil Track Resort 877-387-9414 www.deviltrackresort.com East Bay Suites (pg 45) 218-387-2800 www.eastbaysuites.com Golden Eagle Lodge/Resort & Campgrd 218-388-2203 www.golden-eagle.com
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3 3 12 1
9 29 10 33 15 7 6 5 6 33 B B R R B
I,C 3-5 I C I I 2-5 2 1-4
Grand Marais Inn & Tomteboda Log Cabins 25 218-387-1585 Grand Marais Recreation Area 218-387-1712 GrandMaraisRecreationArea.com Gunflint Lodge 218-388-2294 www.gunflint.com Gunflint Motel 218-387-1454 www.gunflintmotel.com Gunflint Northwoods Outfitters 218-388-2296 www.gunflintoutfitters.com Gunflint Pines Resort & Campground 218-388-4454 www.gunflintpines.com Harbor Inn Motel 218-387-1191 bytheharbor.com Hungry Jack Lodge & Campground 218-388-2265 www.hungryjacklodge.com Hungry Jack Outfitters & Cabins 218-388-2275 www.hjo.com Judge C R Magney State Park 218-387-3039 mndnr.gov/parks Loon Lake Lodge 218-388-2232 www.visitloonlake.com Lunds on the Scandinavian Riviera 218-387-2155 MacArthur House B & B 218-387-1840 www.macarthurhouse.net Naniboujou Lodge 218-387-2688 www.naniboujou.com Nelsons Travelers Rest Cabins 218-387-1464 www.travelersrest.com Nor Wester Lodge & Outfitter (pg 43) 218-388-2252 www.norwesterlodge.com 8 14 5 24 12 6 8 20 10
R I,C 2-5 R I 2-3 4 4 C R I I
95 45 5 1 58 6 5 34 59 12 34
14 14 2
B B
R I,C
B R
I,C 2-5
25 I I 2-3 2-4 2-4 B B R B B I I 4-5 3-4 2-4 1-2 5 3-4 B B B B C B I,C 2-4 2-4 R I 1-3 3 I I I I R I,C 1-2 I 6 I B I B B B I I C I 1-2 2-3 B I B B B I I I R 2 3-4 C 1-4 3-4 4 2-3 3-4 3 2-3 3-4 3-5
Northeast
125
Ind
Grand Rapids Itascan Motel (Cont.) 218-326-3489 itascan.com Lazi Daz Stopovr 218-326-0475 www.lazidazstopovr.com Little Bass Lake Resort 218-328-5037 www.littlebass.com Morning Glory B&B 218-326-3978 www.morningglorybandb.com
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I I
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Hoyt Lakes (Cont.)
Fishermans Point Campground 218-225-3337 www.hoytlakes.com 51 126
Ind
International Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Falls 218-283-8811 americasbestvalueinn.com AmericInn 218-283-8000 www.hiifalls.com Arnolds Campground & RV Park 218-285-9100 Budget Host Inn 218-283-2577 www.budgethostinn.net
10 Murphy Landing Resort 218-326-4346 www.murphylandingresort.com Pine Acres Resort 218-326-2082 www.pineacres-resort.com Pine Grove Motel 218-326-9674 www.pinegrovemotelgr.com Pokegama Dam & Rec Area - ACoE 218-326-6128 www.mvp.usace.army.mil Prairie Lake Campground & RV 218-326-8486 www.prairielakecamp.com Ruttgers Sugar Lake Lodge 218-327-1462 www.sugarlakelodge.com Sawmill Inn of Grand Rapids 218-326-8501 www.sawmillinn.com Seagrens Pokegama Lodge - B&B 218-326-9040 www.seagrens.com Southwood Resort 218-326-8761 southwoodresort.com Super 8 Grand Rapids 218-327-1108 www.super8.com 96 124 5 5 58 5 13 21 55
27 9 58 24 16 23 22 1 21 B B
I I
3-4
Camp Idlewood 218-286-5551 www.campidlewood.com Days Inn 218-283-9441 Falls Motel 218-283-8434 www.fallsmotel.org Hilltop Motel 218-283-2505 www.hilltopmotelifalls.com
C C 2-5 2-4 3-4 I B I 3-4 2 3-4
B,O R I B,R I B B B
Island View Lodge 218-286-3511 www.gotorainylake.com Northern Lights Motel 218-283-2508 www.northernlightsifalls.com Northernaire Houseboats 218-286-5221 northernairehouseboats.com Rainy Lake Houseboats 218-286-5391 www.rainylakehouseboats.com Rambler Motel 218-283-8454 www.ramblermotel.com
TimberLake Lodge Hotel 84 218-326-2600 www.timberlakelodgehotel.com Wabayo Resort 218-326-8713 Wa-Ga-Tha-Ka Resort 763-420-4644 www.Wa-Ga-Tha-Ka.com Wendigo Lodge, Golf & Conference Ctr 218-327-2211 www.wendigolodge.com Wildwood Resort 218-328-5858 www.wildwoodresort.net Winnibigoshish Dam & Rec Area-ACoE 218-326-6128 www.recreation.gov Hibbing Hibbing Park Hotel & Suites 218-262-3481 www.hibbingparkhotel.com Mesaba Coop Park 218-262-1350 www.mesabapark.us Super 8 218-263-8982 Hinckley Americas Best Value Inn 320-384-6112 Dakota Lodge Bed & Breakfast 320-384-6052 www.dakotalodge.com Days Inn 320-384-7751 www.daysinn.com 120 4 15 44 49 7 69 4 7 40 9 1
I,W B,R I B I,C
22
I B,R I B C I B B B,R I R I
2-5 3-5
2 Deer River
Resort at edge of Voyageurs National Park

Ball Club Lake Lodge 218-246-8908 www.ballclublakelodge.com Bowstring Shores Resort 218-832-3101 www.bowstringshores.com Campbells Lodge 218-659-2862 www.campbellslodge.com 5 15 13 17 11 14 8 7 5 B O B B B B I B O B O I I,C 2-3 I I 3-5 3-5 3 3-5 3-5 2-4 I,C 3-4 I,C 2-5 5 2
C 1-2 2
B B
I I
3-4
Cedarwild Resort 218-246-8680 www.cedarwildresort.com Cut Foot Sioux Inn 800-752-7357 www.cutfootsiouxinn.com Geigers Trails End 218-832-3231 www.geigerstrailsend.com Georgenes Haven 218-832-3076 www.georgeneshaven.com Gus Place Resort 218-246-8520 www.GusPlaceResort.com Jessie View Resort & RV Campground 877-537-7438 www.jessieview.com
Grand Casino Hotel, RV Resort & Chalets 818 271 800-472-6321 www.grandcasinomn.com Grand Hinckley Inn 800-472-6321 www.grandcasinosmn.com Grand Northern Inn 320-384-4886 Kettle River Camping Park 320-384-7387 St Croix Haven Campground 320-655-7989 stcroixhavencampground.com St Croix State Park 320-384-6591 mndnr.gov/parks Woodland Trails Bed & Breakfast 320-655-3901 www.WoodlandTrails.net Hovland Hoyt Lakes Chicago Bay Hideaway 218-475-2240 www.chicagobayhideaway.com Country Inn of Hoyt Lakes 218-225-3555 www.hoytlakes.com 1 40 154 101 20 170 217
I,O B,R I,C I,O B,R I B
10 15 7 44 14 4 4
I B B
C C 4 I 3 2-4
Lakewood Lodge 800-495-8437 www.lakewoodlodge.com Linden Grove Resort 218-246-8607 Little Winnie Resort 218-246-8501 www.littlewinnie.com Moose Lake Resort 218-246-8675 www.mooselkresort.com Northern Acres Resort & Campground 218-659-2845 www.northern-acres.com
11 133 12 4 30
126
70 24 B I B R C I 1-3 C I 1 3 B I I B R I I I 1-2 2-5 1 I I 5 1-4 B,O B B I,C 2-5 I 2-4 R I,C 3-4
Northeast
Ind
Deer River (Cont.)
Rocky Shores Resort & RV Campground 218-832-5000 www.rockyshoresmn.com Sand Lake Lodge 218-659-2867 www.sandlakelodge.com Schoolcraft State Park 218-247-7215 mndnr.gov/parks Shady Shore Resort 218-246-8665 www.shadyshoreresortmn.com Snug Harbor Resort and Campground 800-419-5289 www.snugharborresort.com
7 12 5
O B
I,C 3-5 I C 3
Kerrick Knife River
Ind
Hoffmans Oak Lake Campground 218-496-5678 www.oaklakecampground.com Island View Resort 218-834-5886 www.islandviewresortmn.com 11 16 12 4
Little Marais Fenstads Resort 218-226-4724 fenstadsresort.com 2-3 Little Marais Lakeside Cabins 218-226-3456 superiorlakesidecabins.com Spirit of Gitche Gumee 218-226-6476 www.gitchegumee.net Littlefork Loman Lutsen Lofgren Memorial Park Campground 218-278-6710 Dancing Sky Ranch 218-285-3433 Caribou Highlands Lodge (pg 45) 218-663-7241 caribouhighlands.com Cascade Lodge 218-387-1112 www.cascadelodgemn.com Cascade River State Park 218-387-3053 mndnr.gov/parks 3-4 2-4 2-5 4 Eagle Ridge Resort 218-663-7216 www.EagleRidgeAtLutsen.com Hidden Cove 218-663-7379 hiddencovecondo.com Kah-Nee-Tah Cottages 218-387-2585 www.kahneetah.com Koeneke Shoredge Resort 218-663-7588 www.shoredge.com Lutsen Lodges 651-433-4524 www.lutsenlodges.com Lutsen Lodging Company 218-663-7244 lutsenlodgingcompany.com Lutsen Resort on Lake Superior 888-881-6995 www.lutsenresort.com Lutsen Solitude 612-803-0910 Lutsen-Solitude.com Mountain Inn at Lutsen 218-663-7084 www.lutsenmountaininn.com Solbakken Resort 218-663-7566 www.solbakkenresort.com
9 7 9
I,C 3-4 I B,R I I 2-3 1-3 2-5
White Oak Inn & Suites 49 877-633-5504 www.whiteoakinnandsuites.com International Tee Pee Motel Falls 218-283-8494 www.teepeemotelifalls.com 40
3 60 147 28 40 75 1 3 4
Thunderbird Lodge 25 218-286-3151 www.thunderbirdrainylake.com Voyageur Motel 218-283-9424 www.voyageurmotel.net Voyageurs National Park 218-283-6600 www.nps.gov/voya Isabella Get Away Shores Cabin 651-587-7524 www.getawayshores.com Knotted Pine Inn & Tavern 218-323-7681 www.knottedpine.com National Forest Lodge 218-353-0707 www.nationalforestlodge.com Northwoods Lakehome 218-365-3524 www.northwoodslakehome.com Snowshoe Country Lodge 218-365-2126 www.snowshoecountry.com 1 9 10 1 5 20
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I I C
200
I I
B B B I
Kabetogama Arrowhead Lodge 16 3 218-875-2141 www.arrowheadlodgeresort.com Birch Grove Resort 218-875-2172 www.birchgroveresort.com 6 4
R I,C 1-5 B B I,C I 4
170 1
8 Deer Horn Resort 218-875-3841 www.driftwoodlodgeresort.com 13 Driftwood Lodge Resort 888-816-1529 www.driftwoodlodgeresort.com Eagle Wing Resort 218-875-3111 eaglewingresort.com Grandview Tall Timber Resort 218-875-2171 www.grandviewtalltimber.com 4 10
16
B B R
4 I,C 3-5 I 3-5 2-4
Mahtowa Marcell
Park Lake Resort 218-389-6935 www.ParkLakeResort.com Big Timber Resort 218-832-3735 www.bigtimberresort.com Buckhorn On Caribou Lake 218-832-3723 BuckhornOnCaribou.com Camp Jack The Horse Resort 218-832-3421 www.campjackresort.com Cedar Point Resort 800-450-6613 www.cedarptresort.com Kokomo Resort on North Star Lake 218-832-3774 www.kokomoresort.com North Star Lake Resort (pg 38) 218-832-3131 northstarlakeresort.com Outpost Retreat Private Log Home 517-546-1436 www.mnloghomerental.com Spider Shores Resort 218-326-2031 www.spidershoresresort.com Timberwolf Inn 218-832-3990 www.timberwolfinn.com
4 27 7 7 6 11 10 7 19 1 10 12 6 6 4 46 82
17 4 Harmony Beach Resort 218-875-2811 www.harmonybeachresort.com Kecs Kove 218-875-2841 Kecskove.com Kettle Falls Hotel 218-240-1726 www.kettlefallshotel.com Moosehorn Resort 218-875-3491 www.moosehornresort.com Northern Lights Resort Outfitting & Youth Quest 218-875-2591 www.nlro.com Park Point Resort 800-272-4533 www.parkpoint.com Pine Aire Resort 877-875-2161 www.pineaire.com Pine Tree Cove Resort 218-875-2088 www.pinetreecoveresort.com Sandy Point Lodge 218-875-2615 www.sandypointlodge.com Snyders Idlewild Resort 218-875-3831 www.idlewildresort.com Tomahawk Resort 218-875-2352 hersethstomahawkresort.com Voyageur Park Lodge on Lake Kabetogama 218-875-2131 www.voyageurparklodge.com Ebels Voyageur Houseboats 218-374-3571 www.ebels.com 8 20 9 11 7 20 2 5 16 2 11 9 11 19
B B,R I B
I,C 3-5 I I 3-5 3-4
B,W B O B B B B
I,C 1-3 I 3-4
R I,C 2-5 I I I I 5 3-4 Max
Driftwood Resort 877-826-5934 www.driftwoodresort.net Pine Grove Lodge 218-659-2865 fishandgame.com/pinegrove
Meadowlands Alesches Accommodations 218-427-2122 www.alesches.com Moose Lake AmericInn Lodge & Suites 218-485-8885 www.americinn.com Moose Lake City Campground 218-485-4761
159 12 B B C B I,C I I C 1-5 3-4 I I I 2-4 3 5 2-5 B,I R I 2-5 4-5 B B B B R B I I 2-3 2-5 2-5 1-5 I B C I 2-4 2-3 2-4 2-3 I,O R I,O R R C 2-3 2-3 3-5 B,O R I,C 3-5 B I 3-4 3-5 I B R I B B B B B I I I C I I 2-3 2 3 4 1-2 2-4 B,O R
Northeast
127
Ind
Moose Lake Moose Lake Motel (Cont.) 218-485-8003 www.mooselakemotel.com Moose Lake State Park 218-485-5420 mndnr.gov/parks Red Fox Campground & RV Park 218-485-0341 redfoxcampgroundandrv.com Wicklunds Campground 218-485-4837 Mora AmericInn Lodge & Suites 320-679-5700 www.americinn.com Camperville Campground 320-679-2326 Eagles Cove Seasonal Park 320-679-4534 eaglescoveseasonalpark.com Hidden Meadow Lodge 612-390-2083 Peace of Pine 320-515-9319 Mountain Iron Holiday Inn Express Mountain Iron 218-741-7411 www.holidayinnexpress.com West Two River Campground 218-748-7570 www.ci.mountain-iron.mn.us Northome Cedar Hill 218-897-5659 Island Lake Resort 800-263-1770 www.islandlakeresort.net Northshore Bay Resort 218-897-5907 www.northshorebay.com October Ridge Resort 218-897-5957 www.octoberridgeresort.com Sleepy Hollow Resort 218-897-5234 sleepyhollowresort.biz The Northome Motel 218-897-5216 www.northomemotel.com Ogilvie Orr Woodsong Campground 320-272-4300 woodsongcampground.com Ash Riviera Resort 218-374-3411 www.ashriviera.com Ash Trail Lodge 218-374-3131 www.ashtraillodge.com Ash-Ka-Nam Resort 218-374-3181 www.ashkanam.com
12 45 30 41 150 89 O R I B C C B C C C
1-2
Orr (Cont.) Pine City
Sunset Resort & Campground 218-374-3161 www.sunset-resort.com Gail Motel 320-629-2559 Old Oak Inn 320-629-2511 www.oldoakinn.net Pokegama Lake RV Park 320-629-6552 www.woischkes.com
12 26 12 19 157 3 20
Ind
2-4
Ranier
Birch Point Camp 218-286-3541 The Lakeview, A Summer Residence 218-286-5737
Saginaw 5 Sandstone
Ogstons RV Park 218-729-9528 61 Motel 320-245-5419 Banning State Park 320-245-2668 mndnr.gov/parks 12
79 49 4 5 6 6 3 14 5 125 6 17 14 13 4
B I B B I C
3-4 2-4 Schroeder
Lambs Resort Cabins & Campground 218-663-7292 Lambsresort.com Superior Ridge Resort - Motel 218-663-7189 www.superiorridge.com
14 75 18
3-4 B I 2-3 2-3 B O I O B R R C I I 2-4 2 1-2 I,C 2 Silver Bay Side Lake
Temperance Landing on Lake Superior 877-723-6426 www.temperancelanding.com Temperance River State Park 218-663-7476 mndnr.gov/parks Bimbos Octagon 218-254-2576 McCarthy Beach State Park 218-254-7979 mndnr.gov/parks AmericInn Lodge & Suites 218-226-4300 www.americinn.com Baptism River Inn Bed & Breakfast 877-353-0707 www.BaptismRiverInn.com Bettys Cabins 218-353-7362 www.lakesuperiorcabins.com George H Crosby Manitou State Park 218-226-6365 mndnr.gov/parks IMA Mariner Motel 218-226-4488 Tettegouche State Park 218-226-6365 mndnr.gov/parks Whispering Pines Motel 218-226-4712 whisperingpinesmotel.com Soudan McKinley Park Campground 218-753-5921 www.mckinleypark.us Anchor Inn Resort 218-659-2718 www.anchorinnresort.com Chapel Hill Resort 218-659-2829 www.chapel-hill-resort.com 9 65 12 4 3 28 48 61 4 4 21 7 59
R I,C 3-5 3-5
10 21 Aspen Resort 218-757-0098 www.AspenResortVacation.com Birch Forest Lodge 218-757-3479 www.birchforestlodge.com Cabin OPines Resort &RV Park 218-757-3122 www.cabinopines.com Deer Lodge Resort 218-757-3134 Frontier Resort 218-374-3311 www.frontierresort.net Gold Mine Resort 218-741-7056 www.fishingresorts.com Grey Wolf Lodge 218-757-3421 www.greywolflodge.com Hundred Acre Woods Bed and Breakfast 218-757-0070 voyageurcountry.com/hundredacrewoods Island View Resort 218-757-3469 www.IslandViewResort.com North Country Inn Motel 218-757-3778 www.northcountryinn.com Northland Lodge Resort 218-757-3445 northlandlodgeorr.com Norway Point 218-757-3434 www.norwaypoint.com Richardsons Shangri-La Resort 218-757-3380 www.rs-l.com 10 9 25 5 11 8 9 2 13 12 10 8 8
B,O B B B B B R B R R I I B B
I,C 4-5 I R I,C I I 2-3 3-4 2-4
Spring Lake
16 2 Edgewater Resort 800-613-8097 paulbunyan.net/users/edgewater Island View Resort 218-659-2814 www.islandview-resort.com Squaw Lake Bojou Lodge Resort 218-659-4203 www.BojouResort.com Bright Star Resort 218-659-4337 Dixon Lake Resort 218-659-4612 www.dixonlakeresort.net 1-2 My Lake Home Bed and Breakfast 218-659-4797 www.mylakeome.com Sturgeon Lake Sand Lake Resort 218-485-8164 www.sandlakeresort.com Timberline RV Resort 218-372-3272 www.timberlinervresort.com Talmoon Tofte Rising Eagle Resort 218-832-3955 www.risingeagleresort.com AmericInn of Tofte 218-663-7899 www.americinntofte.com 7 51 10 7 5 3 4
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3-5
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B C 2-5 B O B I C I,C 3 2 100 C I 33 B C I,C 2-4 2-4 B B I,W B C I C I 202 B B B B B B B B I,C I,C R I,C B I I C I B I 3 2-5 3 2-4 B C I,C 3-5 I 4-5 2-4 B R C I 2-5 2-4 1-3 I C 1-2 5 1-2 I,C 2-3 2-3 3 B,O B I
Northeast
Ind
Tofte (Cont.)
Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior 800-258-3346 www.bluefinbay.com Cascade Vacation Rentals 218-663-7971 cascadevacationrentals.com Chateau LeVeaux on Lake Superior 218-663-7223 www.chateauleveaux.com Cobblestone Cabins 218-663-7957 www.cobblestonecabins.biz Sawbill Canoe Outfitters 218-663-7150 www.sawbill.com Sawtooth Outfitters 218-663-7643 www.sawtoothoutfitters.com Sugar Beach Resort 218-663-7595 www.toftesugarbeach.com Surfside on Lake Superior 877-361-7873 www.surfsideonsuperior.com
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I I I
2-5
Two Harbors Lakehomes at Superior Shores (Cont.) 218-834-8005 superiorshoreslakehomes.biz Larsmont Cottages (pg 45) 218-834-8250 larsmontcottages.com
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Ind
2-4
Lighthouse B&B 888-832-5606 www.lighthousebb.org Luxurious, affordable resort suite 763-567-9241 www.sirgetaway.com Northern Rail Traincar Suites 218-834-0955 www.northernrail.net Penmarallter Campsite 218-834-4603 www.penmaralltercampsite.com
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14 17 9 23 7 174 36 7 4 99 8 11 5 3 7 2 1 4
I B O B I B R I I
2-5 4-5
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park 218-226-6377 mndnr.gov/parks Stonegate On Superior 218-355-1923 www.stonegateonsuperior.com Superior Gateway Lodge 218-834-6974 superiorgatewaylodge.com 8 5
Tower
Daisy Bay Resort 218-753-4958 www.daisybay.com Everett Bay Lodge on Lake Vermilion 218-753-5115 www.everettbaylodge.com Forest Lane Resort 218-753-5503 www.forestlaneresort.com Fortune Bay Resort Casino 800-555-1714 www.fortunebay.com Glenmore Resort 218-753-1200 www.glenmoreresort.com Grubens Marina 218-753-5000 Hoodoo Point Campgrounds 218-753-6868 Hoodoopoint.com Marjo Motel 218-753-4851 Pike Bay Lodge 218-753-2430 www.pikebaylodge.com Pine Trees Resort 218-753-4818 Shamrock Marina & Resort 218-753-5457 www.shamrock-marina.com The Lure of The Loon Resort 218-753-4732 www.thelureoftheloon.com Trancheffs Cabins 218-753-2411 Vermilion Houseboats 218-753-3548 www.vermilionhouseboats.com
I,C 3-4 3-5 2-4 Virginia
Superior Shores Resort & Confer Center 204 218-834-5671 superiorshores.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 218-741-7839 www.americinn.com Budget Host - Virginia 218-741-6145 www.budgethost.com Coates Plaza Hotel 218-749-1000 www.coatesplazahotel.com Lakeshor Motor Inn 218-741-3360 Lakeshor.com Pine View Inn 218-741-8918 pineviewinnmotel.com 46 23 71 15 59
C 2-5 I I 3-4 3
C I 2 3-5 3-4 3-4 I I 2-4
Willow River Bremen Woods Resort 320-233-0131 BremenWoodsResort.com Winton Wirt Packsack Canoe Trips & Log Cabins 218-365-3788 www.packsackcanoetrips.com Sure Game Wilderness Resort 218-659-2740 www.suregameresort.com 6 10
B B
B,I B B
Two Harbors AmericInn Lodge & Suites 218-834-3000 www.americinn.com
45
111 69
I B B
2-4 2-4 3-4
16 Bobs Cabins On Lake Superior 218-834-4583 bobscabinsonlakesuperior.com Breezy Point Resort 218-834-4496 www.breezyonsuperior.com Burlington Bay Campground 218-834-2021 www.ci.two-harbors.mn.us Castle Haven Cabins 218-834-4303 www.castlehaven.net Country Inn of Two Harbors 218-834-5557 countryinntwoharbors.com Flood Bay Motel 218-834-4076 Gooseberry Cabins 218-834-3873 www.gooseberrycabins.net Gooseberry Falls State Park 218-834-3855 mndnr.gov/parks Gooseberry Park Motel & Lakeshore Cabins 800-950-0283 gooseberryparkcabins.com Gooseberry Trailside Suites 218-226-3905 www.gooseberry.com Grand Superior Lodge (pg 45) 218-834-3796 www.grandsuperior.com j gregers inn 218-226-4614 www.jgregersinn.com 10 4 77 5 12 46 10 7 12
C C I B 3 2-4 2 2-3 C 2-4 2-3
2-5 2-3
Yurt along the Gunflint Trail 129
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Northeast
Ind oo Ca r Uni mp t s it s Ac es On cess La ibl Sw ke o e rR im Me ming iver als Pe Ser ts ve d A Da ccep ily t Ra ed tes
Ada Akeley
Norman Motel 218-784-3781 Akeley City Campground & Park 218-252-4570 akeleyminnesota.com/park_camp/park.htm Crow Wing Crest Lodge 800-279-2754 www.crowwing.com Moore Springs Resort & RV Park 218-652-2131 www.mooresprings.com Pine Ridge Resort 218-652-2340 www.pineridgeakeley.com Pixie Point Resort 218-652-2342
15
4 40 2 32 4 4 26 50 6 58 B B,O B B B R B B B B B B R R B
I,C 2-3 C 2-5 4 3-4 I,C I 2 2 1-2 3 I I I 3 3-5 1
Baudette (Cont.)
Ind
Lake of The Woods Campground 218-634-1694 Lakeroad Lodge Motel 218-634-2336 Linders HideAway Cabins 218-634-1570 www.lindershideaway.com Morris Point Lake View Lodge 218-634-2570 www.morrispointlodge.com Rainy River Resort 218-634-2258 www.rainyriverresort.net Rainy River Retreat 218-345-6620 rainyriverretreat.com Randalls Resort 218-634-1987 www.randallsresortlow.com Royal Dutchman Resort & Motel 218-634-1024 www.royaldutchman.com Schusters Resort 218-634-2412 www.fishingschusters.com Ships Wheel Resort 218-634-2835 www.shipswheelresort.com 1 11 13 15 6 15 2
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10 22 6 5 11 13 6 11 6
13 32 12
Angle Inlet
Angle Outpost Resort & Conference Ctr 218-223-8101 www.angleoutpost.com Flag Island Resort 218-223-8011 www.flagislandresort.com Jakes Northwest Angle 218-223-8181 jakesnorthwestangle.com Northwest Angle Resort 218-223-8511 northwestangleresort.com Protheros Post Resort 218-223-8081 www.protherospostresort.com Sages Angle West 218-223-8161 sagesanglewest.com
Sportsmans Lodge 51 218-634-1342 mnfun.sportsmanslodges.com Timber Mill Community Park 218-634-1850 ci.baudette.mn.us Twin River Resort 218-634-2394 Walleye Inn Motel 218-634-1550 www.walleyeinn.com Walleye Retreat 218-634-3126 www.walleyeretreat.com 6 39 6
Argyle
Island Park Municipal Campground 218-437-6621 www.ci.argyle.mn.us Memorial Park Municipal Campgrd 218-437-6621 www.ci.argyle.mn.us Old Mill State Park 218-437-8174 mndnr.gov/parks
C C 2-3 I,C 4-5 I 2 Bemidji
Backus
Bayside Cabins Resort 218-947-3344 www.baysidecabins.com Mountain View Resort 218-947-3233 www.mtnviewresort.com Pine Mountain Resort 218-947-4047 Ruttgers Pine Mountain Camping Resort/Pine Mountain Cottages 218-947-4099 ruttgerspinemountain.com Tuck-a-Way Resort & Campground 218-587-4725 tuck-a-way.com
5 6 2 7 9 5
5 3
Wheelers Point Resort 218 634-2629 www.wheelerspoint.com Wigwam Resort 218-634-2168 www.wigwamresortlow.com Wildwood Inn Bed & Breakfast 218 634-1356 www.wildwoodinnbb.com AmericInn of Bemidji 218-751-3000 www.americinn.com Balsam Beach Resort & RV Park 218-751-5057 www.balsambeachresort.com Bemidji KOA Kampground 218-444-7562 koa.com Best Western Bemidji 218-751-0390 www.bestwestern.com Clear Vue Resort 218-766-0420 www.ClearVueResort.com Dreamers Resort 218-751-1020 www.dreamersresort.com Finn N Feather Resort (pg 62) 218-335-6598 www.finn-n-feather.com
10 10 25 20 5 59 8 1 60 9 8 20 4 70 100 70 30 81
I,C 2-4 I,C 2-4 I C I 1
Badger Bagley
Badger Motel 218-528-3745 Bagley Tourist Park 218-694-2865 www.bagley.mn.us Dutch Mill Motel 218-694-2050 Long Lake Park & Campground 218-657-2275 www.longlakepark.com
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C 2 C I I 2-4 1-3
Barnesville Baudette
Barnesville Motel 218-354-2602 Adrians Resort 218-634-1985 AmericInn of Baudette 218-634-3200 www.americinn.com Ballards Resort 218-634-1849 www.BallardsResort.com Baudette Motel 218-634-2600 Bayview Lodge 218-634-2194 bayviewlakeofthewoods.com Birch View Resort 218-634-1693 Border View Lodge 218-634-1631 www.borderviewlodge.com Clementson Resort 218-634-2257 Cyrus Resort 218-634-2548 www.cyrusresort.com Ken-Mar-Ke Resort 218-634-2072 www.ken-mar-keresort.com
Hamiltons Fox Lake Campground 218-586-2231 www.CampOnFoxLake.com Hampton Inn & Suites 218-751-3600 www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express 218-751-2487 www.hibemidji.com Joes Lodge 218-335-6773 www.joeslodge.com Kohls Resort 218-243-2131 www.kohlsresort.com
20 27 19
I I I I
Lake Bemidji State Park 218-308-2300 mndnr.gov/parks Oak Haven Resort and Campground 218-335-2092 www.casslakeresort.com 11 12 12 12 11 61 8
2-5
Paradise Resort 800-845-9124 www.paradiseresort.com Pimushe Resort (pg 60) 218-586-2094 mnresortvacation.com
1-2
Pioneer Resort 218-751-5137 Quality Inn 218-444-7700 www.choicehotels.com
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87 I 6 5 6 I B,O O I B,O B C 3-4 2-4 I,C 3-5 I 2-5 B B B I 1 I R I,C 2-5 C I,C 2-4 R R I,C I I B R I,C 1 1-4 1 1 1-2 1 O C 30 2 R I,C 2-3 R I,C B B I 2-4 1 I,C 4-5 C 2-3 I I 2-4 2-4 2-5 3-5 B,I B,R I B,W B,I I,O R B B B I B R I I I 2-5 2-5 B
Northwest
Ind
Bemidji (Cont.)
Royal Oaks RV Park 218-751-8357 Ruttgers Birchmont Lodge (pg 61) 218-444-3463 www.ruttger.com 67
B B,I B,R I B,R 2-5 2 2 7 O R 8 5 72 O B O B R 3-5 I,C 3-4 R I,C 2-5 R I,C 2-3 I,C I,C 3-4 I 3-5 B B I I C 3-4 3 3-4
Boy River
Maple Trails Resort 218-889-2258 www.mapletrailsresort.com
6 27 5 33 6 8
Ind
Breckenridge Select Inn 218-643-9201 www.selectinn.com Welles Memorial Park & Fairgrounds 218-643-5719 breckenridgemn.net Callaway Cass Lake Maplelag Resort and Conference Ctr 218-375-4466 www.maplelag.com
Super 8 Bemidji 100 218-751-8481 www.bemidjisuper8motel.com Tabers Log Cabins 218-751-5781 www.taberslogcabins.com Villa Calma Bed & Breakfast 218-444-5554 www.villacalma.com White Pines Resort 218-243-3150 Woodhaven Resort 218-586-2291 www.woodhavenresort.com Bena Beckers Resort 218-665-2268 www.beckersresort.com Big Fish Supper Club & Resort 218-665-2299 bigfishsupperclub.com Cherneys Resort 218-665-2271 Four Seasons Resort 218-665-2231 www.fishingwinnie.com Iowana Beach Resort 218-665-2311 www.iowanabeach.com McArdles Resort (pg 63) 218-665-2212 mcardlesresort.com New Leech Lake Campground 218-654-3785 leechlakecampground.com Nodak Lodge 218-665-2226 www.nodaklodge.com Sunset Beach Resort 218-665-2324 fishsunset.com Benedict Borde Du Lac Lodge 218-224-2384 www.bordedulaclodge.com 17 4 8 5 17 5 13 24 16 23 2
Allens Bay Lodge & Sunset Cove Resort 21 218-335-2480 www.allensbaylodge.com Birch Ridge Resort 218-654-3721 www.birchridgeresort.com Break on the Lake Resort 218-335-2422 www.breakonthelake.com Cass Lake Lodge 218-335-6658 www.casslakelodge.com 15 22
14 60
17 Horseshoe Resort 218-335-8875 horseshoeresortoncasslake.com Little Wolf Resort 218-335-2138 Marclay Point Resort & Campground 218-335-6589 marclaypoint.com Morning Star Resort 218-335-8832 www.morningstarresort.net Norway Beach Resort 218-335-8857 www.norwaybeachresort.net Oak Point Resort 218-335-2993 www.oakpointresort.com Ojibway Resort 218-335-6695 www.ojibwayresort.com Palace Casino & Hotel 218-335-7000 www.palacecasinohotel.com Sah-Kah-Tay Beach Resort 218-335-2424 www.sahkahtay.com Shangri-La Resort 218-335-8858 www.shangri-la-resort.com Stony Point Resort, Trailer Park & Campground 218-335-6311 stonyptresortcasslake.com View Point Resort 218-335-6746 www.littlewolflake.com Whispering Pines Motel 218-335-8852 Wishbone Resort 218-335-2320 www.wishboneresort.com Clearbrook Clearbrook City Park 218-776-2323 www.clearbrookmn.com Pipers Inn 218-776-2323 www.pipersinn.com 16 50 17 72 5 6 11 10 8 11 80 10 12 10 10 165 5 8 19 35 5 2 94
16 10 10 12 5
B,O B B
Campsite at Cass Lake

Blackduck AmericInn Blackduck 218-835-4500 www.americinn.com Drake Motel 218-835-4567 www.drakemotel.com Dunrovin Resort 218-835-7759 www.dunrovin-resort.com Hide Out Resort 218-835-6445 www.hideoutresort.com Kitchi Landing Resort 218-835-6595 www.kitchilanding.com Lost Acres Resort (pg 60) 218-835-6414 lostacresresort.com Moose Lake Resort 218-835-6542 www.mooselakeresort.com Pine Tree Park Municipal Campgrd 218-835-4803 www.blackduckmn.com Scenic Hi-Way Resort 218-835-6494 Tomahawk Lodge Resort & RV Park 218-835-4510 www.tomahawklodge.com White Birch Resort 218-835-4552 www.whitebirchresort.net 7 33 13 7 7 9 9 11 29 10 2 3 30 39 B,O B,O I,C 2-3 I,C 3-5 I,C 2-5 B B B B B I,C I B 2-3 1 I,C 3-5 3-4 3
Crookston
AmericInn Lodge and Suites 218-281-7800 www.americinn.com Golf Terrace Motel 218-281-2626 Northland Inn 218-281-5210 www.northlandprairieinn.com
Deer River
Bowen Lodge 218-246-8707 www.bowenlodge.com Eagle Nest Lodge 800-356-3775 eaglenestlodge.net High Banks Resort 218-246-2560 www.highbanks.com Northland Lodge 218-246-8531 www.northlandlodge.com Pines Resort & Campground 800-342-1552 www.thepinesresort.com Starcks Tamarack Lodge 218-246-8515 www.tamarack-lodge.com Williams Narrows Resort 218-246-8703 www.WilliamsNarrows.com
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I,C 3-5 I 3-5
11 48 9 3
Detroit Lakes
American Legion Family Campgrd 218-847-3759 www.dlamericanlegioncampground.com
oo r Ca Uni ts mp s it Ac es On cess La ibl Sw ke o e rR im Me ming iver als Pe Ser ve ts d A Da ccep ily t Ra ed tes
B R O I B I I C 3-4 C 2-4 I,C 3-5 I 2-4 3-4 1-2 B,I B B,O B B B B B B B B I B B B B I 3-5 3-5 R I,C 2-5 I I B,O O C I I B I I B B B O B R I 2 2-3 1-2 2 2-5 I,C 3 R I,C 2-5 R I,C 2-4 R I 3-5 3 I,C 4-5 I 3-5 I,C 4-5 4-5 R I,C 3-4 C 3-5 I,C 3-5 I,C 3-5 I C 4-5 B,O B,O R R
Northwest
131
Ind
Detroit Americas Best Value Inn Lakes (Cont.) 218-847-1651 AmericInn Lodge & Suites 877-847-8795 www.americinn.com Best Western Holland House 218-847-4483 www.bestwestern.com Budget Host Inn 218-847-4454 www.budgethostdl.com Country Campground 218-847-9621 www.countrycampground.org Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 218-847-2000 www.countryinns.com Fair Hills Resort 218-847-7638 www.fairhillsresort.com Forest Hills Golf & Resort 218-439-6033 Hatfields Island View Resort 218-847-8704 hatfieldsislandviewresort.com Holiday Haven Motel 218-847-5605 Holiday Inn on the Lake 218-847-2121 www.dlinn.com Kohler Stroms Resort 218-532-2673 Lakecrest Resort 218-847-5459 www.lakecrestresort.com Long Lake Campsite 218-847-8920
38 45 56 24
B B
I I I I C
2-3 2-4 2-4 1-3
Federal Dam (Cont.)
Sugar Point Resort 218-654-3150 www.sugarpoint.com Tongas Federal Dam Launch & Cabins 218-654-3715
18 4
Ind
I,W B B 30 I B
Fertile Fosston
Willow Creek Bed and Breakfast 218-945-6315 www.willowcreek-fertile.com City of Fosston Campground 218-435-1959 www.fosston.com Super 8 218-435-1088 Tilberg Park on Cross Lake 218-281-3952 30 30 7 9 10 10 6 8 44 15 6 9 4 4 9 11 16 18 12 6 4 9 8 10 15 3 7 25 10 4 8 1 14 10 10 7 B B B B B B B B B 8 1 B B B B B B B B B B 7 36 10 B B B B B B
45 100 5 150 6 10 103 8 17 81
I 3-4 C I,C 3-4 I 2-4 Frazee
B,O R I B B R
Birchmere Resort & Campground 218-334-5741 www.birchmereresort.com Eagle Lake Resort 218-334-5975 www.eaglelakegetaway.com Five Lakes Resort 218-847-7638 www.fivelakesresort.com Morningside Motel 218-334-5021 Rose Ridge Resort 218-342-2060 www.roseridgeresort.com Sunset Bay Resort 218-342-2535 www.sunsetbaymn.com
B,I B,R B B B B B B C I I
4-5
Glyndon Greenbush
Buffalo River State Park 218-498-2124 mndnr.gov/parks City of Greenbush Legion Park 218-782-2570 greenbushmn.govoffice2.com
12 Madsen Grove Resort 218-847-5830 www.detroitlakes.com/madsen Mulberry Row Bed & Breakfast 218-532-2263 www.mulberryrow.com Shell Lake Resort 218-847-6726 3 4
3-5 2-3
Hackensack Bearcove Resort 218-675-6690 www.bearcove.com Birch Haven Resort 218-675-6151 www.birchhavenmn.com Cedar Bay Resort 218-682-2431 cedarbayresort.com Evensons Deer Acres Resort 218-682-2361 www.evensonsdeeracres.com Green Roof Lodge 218-682-2399 www.greenrooflodge.com Happiness Resort 218-675-6574 www.happinessresort.com Hyde-A-Way Bay Resort 218-675-6683 www.hydeawaybay.com Mascot Resort & Lodge 218-682-2738 Minne-Teepee Resort 218-682-2485 www.minneteepee.com Nies Cabins & Campsites 218-675-6389 www.niescabins.com
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The Hideaway Resort 218-847-6886 detroitlakes.com/hideaway The Lodge on Lake Detroit 218-847-8439 thelodgeonlakedetroit.com Valhalla Resort 218-847-8753 www.detroitlakes.com/valhalla Viking Motel 218-841-1588 East Grand Forks East Grand Inn 218-773-9822 www.eastgrandinn.com Plaza Motel 218-773-1179 Red River State Recreation Area 218-773-4950 mndnr.gov/parks Erskine Lake Sarah Farmers Union Park & Campground 218-687-3408 www.mfu.org Union Lake Sarah Campground 218-687-5155 Federal Dam Leech Lake Recreation Area - ACOE 218-654-3145 mvp.usace.army.mil/recreation/ Macharts Landing 218-654-3336 2 55 8 5 60 24
18 4
C 2-4 3-5 I,C 3-4 I 2 1-2
Owls Nest Motel 218-675-6141 www.owlsnestmotel.com Pinewood 218-675-6249 Pleasant Pines Resort 218-675-6618 www.pleasantpinesresort.com Quietwoods Resort 218-675-6240 quietwoodsresort.blogspot.com Shady Shores Resort 218-675-6540 www.shadyshoresresort.com Sievers Resort 218-675-6665 sieversresort.com
B,I B B B B
98 18 71 77 25
B R B B C C C 2-3 C
Sperrs Point Resort 218-682-2512 www.sperrspoint.com Sunrise Cabin 218-831-5017 www.hackensackmn.com Sunset Bay Resort 218-682-2492 sunsetbayonbabylake.com Tri-Birches Resort & Campground 218-675-6523 www.tribirches.com Twin Springs Resort 218-831-5017 www.twinspringsresort.com
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8 B C B I C I,C 3-4 2-4 3-5 I I,C I C C 3-4 2 2 2-4 2-3 I I,C 3-5 I 2 2 3-4 3 I 2-4 3-4 C 2-5 3-4 3-5 2-3 I,C 1-2 C 3 I,C 3-5 2-5 3-4 3-4 2-3 I,C 3-4 3-5
Northwest
Ind
Hackensack Wildwood Beach Resort (Cont.) 800-450-2392 wildwoodbeachresort.com Woman Lake Lodge 218-682-2426 www.womanlakelodge.com Hallock Budget Host Caribou Inn 218-843-3702 www.budgethost.com Gateway Motel 218-843-2032 Gilbert Olson Campground 218-843-2737 Horseshoe Campground 218-843-2737 Valley Motel 218-843-2828 Hawley Hines Lee Lake Campground 218-937-5306 Blackduck Lodge & Resort 218-835-4399 www.blackduckresort.com Luxury Reunion Vacation Home 218-553-0210 Tepee-Tonka Resort 218-835-4862 www.minnesota-resort.com Hitterdal Karlstad Kelliher Heritage Rose Bed and Breakfast 218-962-3425 North Star Motor Inn 218-436-2494 Rogers Campground & RV Park 218-647-8262 www.rogerscg.net Royal Shooks Motel 218-647-8379 www.royalshooksmotel.com Lake Bronson Lake George Lake Bronson State Park 218-754-2200 mndnr.gov/parks Georges Cabins 218-699-3101 www.georgescabins.com Lake George Pines Motel 218-266-3914 Lake Itasca Lake Park Laporte Berts Cabins (pg 62) 218-266-3312 www.bertscabins.com End of The Road Resort 218-532-2365 Birch Pine Resort 218-854-7349 Pine Beach Resort & Campground 218-224-2313 www.pbrmn.com Point of Pines Resort 218-224-2227 www.pointofpinesresort.com Longville All Seasons Resort & Trailer Park 218-363-2030 www.allseasonsresort.com Anchorage Inn 218-363-2236 Camp-O-My-Dreams B&B & Resort 218-363-2507 www.camp-o-mydreams.com Chippewa Lodge Leech Lake 218-836-2437 www.chippewalodge.com Deer Trail Resort & Campground 218-363-2536 Evergreen Lodge 218-682-2467 www.evergreenlodgeonwomanlake.com Liens Resort 218-836-2230 Little Boy Resort & Campground 218-363-2188 www.littleboyresort.com Little Ponderosa Resort 218-363-2600 littleponderosaresort.com Long Birch Lodge 218-363-2371 www.longbirchlodge.com Longville Campgrd - Austins Swamp 218-363-2610 Longville Inn 218-363-2400 www.longvillemotel.com
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14
B B B
I,C I
4 3-5 2
Longville (Cont.)
Pikedale Lodge 218-836-2232 www.pikedale.com Pine Haven Resort 218-682-2547 Pine Ridge Resort 218-363-2828 www.pineridgeresort.com Pinedale Resort 877-218-1102 www.pinedaleresort.com
14 10 13 7 5
Ind
I 36 24 O C C
16 7 8 1 15 4 57 9 162 2 7 12 10 4 9 9 8 2 9 17 9 20 15 4 23 43 4 8 B B B B O B B B B B B B B B B R B I I C I I,C B B I B I C O B C
1-2
B,O B,O B R I 1-2 Mahnomen Mentor 1-2 Middle River Moorhead 1-2 2-4 I 2-5
Relaxing at a resort
Shooting Star Casino & Hotel 218-935-2711 www.starcasino.com Inn At Maple Crossing 218-637-6600 innatmaplecrossing.com Lakeview Resort 218-637-6237 Middle River Community Campgrd 218-222-3511 AmericInn Lodge & Suites & Confer Ctr 218-287-7100 www.americinn.com Courtyard by Marriott Moorhead 218-284-1000 marriott.com/farcy Fargo-Moorhead Campground 218-233-0671 fargomoorheadcampground.com Grand Inn Moorhead 218-233-7501 www.grandinnmotels.com 1 3-4 3-5 Nay-tahwaush Super 8 Moorhead 218-233-8880 Travelodge & Suites 218-233-5333 travelodge-moorhead.com Broken Arrow Resort 218-935-5903 www.brokenarrowresort.org Lighted Oak Cottages 218-935-5420 2 2 2-5 Nevis Lonesome Pine Rentals 218-935-5855 Pinehurst Resort 218-935-5745 www.pinehurstlodge.net Andersons Starlight Bay Resort 218-652-3530 www.starlightbayresort.com Beauty Bay Lodge Resort 218-652-3557 beautybaylodge.com Belle Shores Resort 218-652-3197 www.belleshoresresort.com Big Timber Lodge & Resort 218-732-3607 www.bigtimberlodge.com Breezy Pines Resort & Campground 218-652-4286 www.breezypinescabins.com Camp Liberty Resort 218-652-3533 www.camplibertyresort.com Campers Paradise 612-799-6329 campersparadise-mn.com Crow Crest Lodge Resort (pg 63) 218-732-5545 crowcrestlodge.com Eagles Landing Resort & RV Park 218-732-6800 www.eagleslandingmn.com Fremonts Point Resort 218-652-3299 www.fremontspoint.com 68 61 59 6 3 3 18 87 11 23 10 8 12 7 10 3 11 5 5 38 80 4 15 I B B B B B B B B B B B B I,C I I,C I 4 4-5 3-5 3-5 I,C 3-4 3-5 I 2-3 B B I 2-3 2-4 168 126 390 48 16 50 12 100 I I O I R I,C 2-3 C C I 2-4 2-4 C I B B,R B R R B R
C 2-3 I,C 2-4 3-4 I,C 3-5 I,C 3-4 R I,C 2-5 C I 2
23 13 6 8 8 12
40 10
B I 3-4 R I,C I 4 R I,C 2-5 I,C 2-5 B,O B
Northwest
133 133
Ind
Nevis (Cont.)
Green Valley Resort 218-652-3690 www.green-valley-resort.com In-We-Go Resort & Motel 218-652-3536 www.inwegoresort.com Knotty Pines Resort 218-732-5466 www.knottypinesresort.com Nevis Welcome Inn 218-652-3600 Owls Nest Resort 218-732-0958 www.owlsnestresort.net Park Street Inn B & B 218-652-4500 www.parkstreetinn.com Pine Beach Resort 218-652-3985 www.pine-beach.com Resort Content 218-652-3437 www.resortcontent.com Round Bay Resort & RV Park 218-732-4880 www.roundbay.com Royal Starr Resort 218-652-3821 www.royalstarrresort.com
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2 2-5 3-5 2 3-4 3 3-5 3-4 I,C 4-5 2-5 2-3 2 4-5 3-5 1-2 4
Park Rapids Half Moon Trail Resort (Cont.) 877-235-6493 www.halfmoontrail.com Heartland Trail B & B 218-732-3252 www.heartlandbb.com Home Bay Camp 218-732-4753 www.homebaycamp.com Hoosier Beach Resort 218-732-1077 hoosierbeachresorts.com Isle ODreams Lodge 218-732-4961 www.isleodreams.com Itasca State Park 218-699-7251 mndnr.gov/parks Kings Cottages Resort 218-732-4526 www.kingscottages.us Little Norway Resort (pg 60) 218-732-5480 littlenorwayresort.com Loon Song Bed and Breakfast 218-266-3333 loonsongbedandbreakfast.com Loons Nest Resort 800-531-3477 www.loonsnest.com Mantrap Lodge 218-732-5405 www.mantraplodge.com Mississippi Headwaters Hostel 218-266-3415 mississippiheadwatershostel.org Mississippi Headwaters Hostel 218-266-3415 himinnesota.org/hostel.htm New Frontier Resort 800-932-3643 www.newfrontierresort.com Niawa Star Lodge Resort 218-732-3131 Northern Pine Lodge (pg 60) 218-732-5103 northernpinelodge.com Northern Star Resort 320-760-1437 Norway Hills Resort 218-732-5009 www.norwayhills.com Pine Cone Lodge and Vacation Rentals 320-491-6952 www.pineconelodge.info Pine Hollow Resort & RV Park 218-732-5849 www.pinehollowresort.com Pine Park Resort 218-732-4857 pineparkresort.com
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Ind
15 42 10 6 5 4 17 7 14 23 13 8 9 2 8 6 3 10 18 9 6 7 42 11 9 9 3 3 136 28 11 15 44 21 17 7 18 13 3 2 16 70 8 4 6
2 17
52 237 5 21 4 12 16
Oak Island
Angle Inn Lodge 218-223-8111 www.angleinnlodge.com Oak Island Resort 218-223-8501 www.oakislandresort.com Sportsmans Eagle Ridge 218-223-8411 www.sportsmanslodges.com Sportsmans Oak Island Lodge 218-223-8411 www.oakislandlodge.com Walshs Bay Store Camp 218-223-8621 www.baystorecamp.com
6 11 4 21 8 9 5 9 6 9 6 62 20 13 5 126 10 8 4 18 5
Ogema Osage
Woodland Trails Resort 218-983-3230 woodlandtrailsresort.com Breezy Point Resort 218-573-3125 www.breezypoint.com Smokey Hills Wilderness Retreat 218-573-2999 www.smokeyhills.com Straight Pines Resort 218-573-3975 www.straightpinesresort.com Wilds Resort & Campground 218-573-3515 www.thewildsresort.com
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R I,C 2-5
Outing Park Rapids
Bear Paw Lodge 218-792-5285 www.bearpawvacation.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 218-732-1234 www.americinn.com Bayside Resort 218-732-3666 www.itascaarea.com Bear Paw Resort 218-732-9594 www.bearpawresort.com Birch Harbor Resort 218-732-3760 Birch Retreat Resort 218-732-4996 Breeze Camping & RV Resort 218-732-5888 www.sceniclodging.com Brookside Resort 218-732-4093 www.brookside-resort.com Cedar Shores Lodge & Resort 218-732-4626 www.cedarshoresresort.com Cmon Inn 218-732-1471 www.cmoninn.com Eagle Bay Lodge 218-732-3968 www.eaglebaylodge.com Eagle Beach Resort 218-732-5050 eaglebeachresort.com Edgewood Resort 218-732-4663 Evergreen Lodge Family Resort 218-732-4766 Fun-Ta-Boot Resort (pg 63) 218-732-4650 www.fun-ta-boot.com
2-4
Riverside Point Resort Motel 218-732-9711 www.riversidepointresort.com Sleeping Fawn Resort & Campground 218-732-5356 www.sleepingfawnresort.com
4-5
Super 8 Motel - Park Rapids 218-732-9704 www.parkrapidssuper8.com Timberlane Lodge 218-732-8489 www.timberlaneresort.com Two Inlets Resort 218-732-5434 www.twoinlets.com
B,O B,I, O B I B,O B,O B B B B
Utopia Bay Resort 218-820-6762 www.utopiabay.com Vagabond Village Campground 218-732-5234 www.vagabondvillage.com
I,C 3-5 2-3
Weigelwood Resort 218-732-4775 www.weigelwood.com Whippoorwill Resort 218-732-4639 www.whippoorwillresort.com Wilderness Bay Resort 218-732-5608 www.wildernessbay.com Pennington Camp Pennington 218-335-2324 www.camppennington.com Chippewa Pines Resort 218-335-6897 chippewapinesresort.com Serenity Lodge Resort 218-835-6566 serenitylodgeresort.com
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3-5
Pinewood
Dancing Bear Resort 218-243-2700
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Northwest
Ind
Ponsford
Bad Medicine Resort & Campground 218-573-3790 www.badmedicineresort.moose-r-us.com En-of-Trail Resort 218-573-3791 en-of-trail-resort.com High Pines Resort 218-573-3243 Ice Cracking Lodge & Resort 218-573-3631 www.icecrackinglodge.com Tamarac Resort & Campground 218-573-3262 detroitlakes.com/tamaracresort Veronens Resort 218-573-3792 Whaleys Resort and Campground 218-573-3610 www.whaleysresort.com
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15 4
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C I,C I I C 2-4 I 2-3 2
Solway Stephen
LaSalle RV Resort 218-854-7510 www.sceniclodging.com Marshall County Park at Florian 218-478-3658 www.co.marshall.mn.us Northwest Acres Campground 218-478-3614 www.stephenmn.com
Ind
Tenstrike
Cedar Rapids Lodge 218-243-2487 www.crlodge.com Eagle Ridge Resort (pg 62) 218-586-2700 eagleridgeresort.net Hendricks Haven 218-243-2366 Pike Point Resort & Lodge 218-586-2810 www.pikepointresort.com Summer Haven RV Resort 218-586-2842 summerhavenrvresort.com
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48 30
18 23
C 2-5
Thief River Falls
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 218-681-6205 americasbestvalueinn.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 218-681-4411 americinn.com Best Western Inn of Thief River Falls 218-681-7555 www.bestwestern.com Cedar Cove Cottages 218-681-6800 www.cedarcovemotel.com Cmon Inn 218-681-3000 www.cmoninn.com Seven Clans Casino & Hotel 800-881-0712 www.sevenclanscasino.com
Lodge at Itasca State Park

Red Lake Falls Chateau Motel 218-253-4144 www.chateaurlf.com Voyageurs View Campground 218-253-4329 voyageursview.com Remer Andersens Four Seasons Resort 218-566-2321 Balsam Bay Resort 218-566-2346 www.balsambayresort.com Big Springs Resort & Campground 218-566-2322 Cedar Beach Resort 218-566-3737 www.cedarbeachresort.com Graves Lake Resort 218-566-2362 In The Wilds Resort 218-566-2326 www.inthewildsresort.com Remer Motel & Campground 218-566-2555 www.remermotel.com Thunder Lake Lodge 218-566-2378 www.thunderlakelodge.com Timber Trails Resort & Campground 218-566-2376 Timbertrailsresort.com Rochert Anchor Inn Resort 218-847-5058 anchorinncottonlake.com Tamarac Bay Resort 218-847-7096 detroitlakes.com/tamarac/ Roosevelt Roseau Arnesens Rocky Point 218-442-7215 www.arnesens.com AmericInn Lodge and Suites 218-463-1045 www.americinn.com Evergreen Motel 218-463-1642 Hayes Lake State Park 218-425-7504 mndnr.gov/parks North Country Inn and Suites 49 218-463-9444 northcountryinnandsuites.com Shevlin Black Lantern Resort & Retreat 218-785-2200 www.BlackLanternRetreat.com Timertown Resort 218-243-2713 www.timertownresort.com 1 5 15 6 7 5 6 4 6 15 18 9 12 11 25 51 9 B I B I C I 2-3 3 1-2 8 9 3 14 B B B B B I R B I I I 2-3 I 24 16 100 20 12 B B O B B B R I,C I C 3-5 2 1-2 Walker
T-59 Motel 218-681-2720 www.t59moteltrf.com Tourist Park 218-681-2519 ci.thief-river-falls.mn.us/community/parks.htm Acorn Hill Family Resort & Fishing Lodge 218-547-1015 www.acornhill.com Adventure North Resort 800-294-1532 AdventureNorthResort.com Agency Bay Lodge 888-547-1755 www.AgencyBayLodge.com AmericInn 218-547-2200 www.americinn.com Andersons Cove 218-547-3762 www.andersonsleech-lake.com Andersons Grand Vu Lodge 218-547-1632 andersonsleech-lake.com
I,C 3-4 I I,C I I,C 2 2-5 3-5 3-5 2-4 4 2
Andersons Horseshoe Bay Lodge 56 218-547-2283 www.horseshoebayresort.com Andersons Northland Lodge 218-836-2325 andersonsleech-lake.com Baileys Leech Lake Resort 218-547-1464 www.baileysresort.com Bayside Resort 218-547-1350 www.baysideleechlake.com Big Rock Resort 218-547-1066 www.bigrockresort.com Brindleys Harbor Resort 218-547-1721 www.brindleysharbor.com Chase On The Lake 888-242-7306 www.chaseonthelake.com City Dock Launch Fishing & Cottages 218-547-1662 Country Inn Walker 218-547-1400 www.walkercountryinn.com Embracing Pines Bed & Breakfast 218-224-3519 www.embracingpines.com Hiawatha Beach Resort & Houseboat 218-547-1510 www.hiawathabeach.com Huddles South Shore Resort 218-836-2420 www.huddlesresort.com Ivanhoe Resort 218-547-1626 www.Ivanhoeresort.com 17 9 10 20 23 70 2 46 3 5
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40 104 47 B,I B O B,O R B B C C C 3-5 I,C 3-5 I 2 4 I,C 3-4 C B B R I I B 1-2 2-3 2 I B,I B,O R B I B,R B,O B C I,C 4-5 I I,C 3-4 2-4 I,C 2-5 I I I I 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 2-3 1-3 2-4 B,O I I I I,W B,R B,I R B,I B B I,C 4-5 I 2-5 3-5 R I B B I 3 3-5 2-3 B,O B I B I B,I R I,C 3-5 B,O R I,C 2-5 B I 3-5
Northwest
135
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Walker (Cont.)
Lakeview Inn 218-547-1212 Moonlight Bay Resort & Campground 218-547-1443 www.moonlightonleech.com Moores Lodge 218-547-1542 www.mooreslodge.com Northern Lights Casino & Hotel 218-335-3100 northernlightscasino.com Pine Lake Resort 218-836-2481 www.pine-lake-resort.com Red Wing Lodge 218-547-1272 www.redwinglodge.com Shingobee Bay on Leech Lake 507-269-1924 Shores of Leech Lake 218-547-1819 www.shoresofleechlake.com Spirit of The North Resort 218-836-2357 andersonsleech-lake.com/spirit/main.htm Steamboat Bay Resort Leech Lake 218-547-1575 www.steamboatbayresort.com Trails RV Park 218-547-1138 www.trailsrvpark.com
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O B I B B R R
I C I 3-5
Warroad (Cont.)
Ind
Warroad City Campground 218-386-1004 Warroad Estates Marina 218-386-2200 warroadestatesmarina.com 2 1
Waskish
Bear Paw Cabin 218-647-8562 www.bearpawguides.com Big Bog State Recreation Area 218-647-8592 mndnr.gov/parks
I I
3-4 3-4 Waubun
West Wind Resort 218-647-8998 www.westwindwaskish.com Cedar Crest Resort 218-473-2116 www.cedarcrestresort.net Elk Horn Resort & Campground 218-935-5437 www.ElkHornResortAndCampground.com Hoot Owl Lodge & Resort 218-734-2245 hootowllodge.com Jolly Fisherman Resort 218-734-2262 www.jollyfisherman.com New Horizon Resort & Lodge 218-473-2138 www.newhorizonresort.com Rainbow Resort 218-734-2241 www.rainbowresort.com
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7 12 9
50
C 3-5 I I R C 2-5 I C C 2-4 Williams 2-5 2-5
B,I 84 B O
Trappers Landing Lodge (pg 63) 34 866-665-3324 trapperslandinglodge.com Woodland Resort 218-547-1080 www.woodlandresort.net Warren Warroad Holiday Park Campground 218-745-5343 www.warrenminnesota.com Birch Ridge RV Campground 218-686-0255 birchridgecampground.com Springsteel Resort & Marina 218-386-1000 www.springsteelresort.net Super 8 Warroad 218-386-3723 41 13 74 28 30
B,O R B O
Northwoods Getaway 218-783-7307 northwoodsgetaway.biz The Williams City Park & Campgrd 218-783-3271 Zippel Bay Resort 218-783-6235 www.zippelbay.com Zippel Bay State Park 218-783-6252 mndnr.gov/parks 10 20 15 14 O B B C R I,C 3-5 C C
R B
C 2-4
Wolf Lake
City of Wolf Lake Campground 218-538-9500
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, near Detroit Lakes 136

182 B,O R 15 80 8 B B B B B B B B B R R I R I C C 3-5 C R I,C 2-4 C 2-3 2-5 2-4 3-4 2-5
Northwest
Aitkin
Ind
Aitkin Campground 218-927-7364 www.co.aitkin.mn.us Barnevelds Resort 218-678-2433 Berglund Park Campground 218-927-7364 www.co.aitkin.mn.us Docs Harbor 702-592-8499 Farm Island Lake Resort & Campgrd 218-927-3841 Hickory Lake Campground 218-927-6001 hickorylakecampground.net Jacobson Campground 218-927-7364 www.co.aitkin.mn.us Petes Retreat Campgrd & RV Park 320-684-2020 www.petesretreat.com Red Door Resort & Motel 218-678-3686 www.thereddoorresort.com Ripple River Motel & RV Park 218-927-3734 ripplerivermotel.com Sunset Bay Resort on Cedar Lake 800-262-2691 www.sunsetbayresortmn.com The Bears Den 651-983-6960 www.millelacslakehome.com Whitewood Resort 218-927-3804 www.whitewoodresort.com Why Not Park & Campground 320-684-2133 9 7 22
7 2 18 9 30 45 56 10 99
B C C 2-3 C I,C 3
Alexandria (Cont.)
L Motel & RV Park 320-763-5121 Lake Andrew Resort 320-763-5660 funatlakeandrewresort.com Lake LHomme Dieu B & B 320-846-5875 www.llbedandbreakfast.com Lazy Day Villa Resort 320-846-1161 Lilac Lodge Resort 320-763-4440 www.lilaclodgeresort.com
16 40 7 4 7 8 B B B B B I B B
Ind
B,O O B B B B
6 Maryview Beach Resort 320-762-2747 www.maryviewbeachresort.com Motel USA 320-762-5161 47
C 2-3 I 2 3-4 4 3-4 C
Scenic View RV Campground 320-760-9395 www.scenicviewrvresort.com Skyline Motel 320-763-3175 SkylineMotel-MN.com Sunset Beach Resort 320-763-7466 Sunset Lodging & Camping 320-763-7606 Super 8 Alexandria 320-763-6552 www.super8.com Val Halla Villa 320-763-5869 Viking Motel & Extended Stay 800-930-3534 www.vikingmotel.biz Viking Trail Resort 320-763-3602 Westridge Shores Resort 320-886-5434 www.westridgeshores.com 2-3 2-5 Ashby Windjammer Inn Resort 320-846-2881 Woodland Resort 877-669-6637 www.vacationminnesota.com Ashby Resort & Campground 218-747-2959 ashbyresort.com Harvest Inn B & B 218-747-2334 www.harvestinn.net 12 6 1 57 7 34 14 11 12 8 14 16 5 6 7 24 8 25 3 45 9 16 23 8 26 5 13 15 7 9 3 B B B B B B B B B B B 3 3-5 C C 3 3-4 C 4-5 B B C 3-4 3-4 4-5 B B,O B B B B B 2-5 2-4 3-5 I,C 1-4 3 I,C 3-4 C I 4-5 B 9 B B B I 1-2 I I 3 2
15 48 171 I B I B
Albany Alexandria
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 320-845-2145 www.countryinns.com Alexandria Shooting Park 320-763-5315 alexandriashootingpark.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Alexandria 320-763-6808 www.americinn.com
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Arrowwood Resort & Conf. Center (pg 79) 216 320-762-1124 arrowwoodresort.com Bergs Resort 320-762-1426 www.bergsresort.com Betsy Ross Resort 320-834-2562 www.betsyrossresort.com Big Foot Resort 320-283-5533 www.bigfootresort.com Big Horn Cove Association 320-582-1974 Broken Arrow Resort & Campground 320-763-4646 www.brokenarrowresort.com Brophy Lake Resort 320-762-8386 www.brophylakeresort.com Cedar Rose Inn 888-203-5333 www.cedarroseinn.com Cottage Grove Resort 320-762-1336 Country Gardens on Lake Mina B & B 320-762-8502 countrygardensonlakemina.com Country Inn & Suites 320-763-9900 www.countryinns.com Cowdry Creek Inn 320-223-5385 Days Inn 320-762-1171 Eden Acres Resort I and II (pg 79) 320-763-7434 edenacresresorts.com Elmwood Resort 320-886-5437 www.elmwoodresort.com Geneva Beach Resort 877-891-3200 www.genevabeachresort.com Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria 320-763-3360 www.alexandriasuitesmn.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn of Alexandria 320-763-6577 hialexandria.com 149 6 11 6 82 1 8 13 13 4 6 2 63 8 61 19 12 16 2
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I,C 3-5
Indian Mounds Resort & Campground 218-948-2201 www.indianmoundsresort.com Prairie Cove Campground & RV Park 218-747-2931
C 3-4 3-5 3-4
Atwater Avon Barrett Battle Lake
North Breeze Resort 320-974-8165 www.northbreezeresort.com Budget Host Inn 320-356-2211 www.budgethost.com Barrett Lake Resort & Campground 320-528-2598 www.barrettlakeresort.com Barkys Resort on Otter Tail Lake 218-495-3444 www.barkysresort.com Bonnie Beach Resort 218-864-5534 www.bonniebeachresort.com Clitherall Lake RV Park 218-405-0470 Fishermans Village Resort 218-495-3326 www.fishermansvillage.com Glendalough State Park 218-864-0110 mndnr.gov/parks
I,C 4-5 3-5 3-5 3-4 I 2-4
Holiday Haven Resort & Campground 218-864-5179 Hollys Resort 218-495-3456 www.hollysresort.com Madsens Resort 218-864-5301 www.madsensresort.com Nifty Nook Resort 218-495-3479 niftynookresort.com Otter Tail Beach Resort 218-864-5860 www.ottertailbeachresort.com
I,C 3-5 3-4 3-4 2-4 3-4 I 2-3 2-3 I 1-2
Central
137
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Battle Lake (Cont.)
Red Lantern Resort & Campground 218-495-2930 www.redlanternresort.com Sand Bay Resort 218-864-5244 www.sandbayresort.com Sunset Beach Resort & Campground 218-583-2750 www.sunsetbeachresort.net The Lodge on Otter Tail Lake 218-495-2468 www.yourresort.com Twin Lake Landing 218-495-3447 Vacationland Resort 218-864-5826 www.vacationlandresort.net Woodlawn Resort 218-864-5389 www.woodlawnresort.com Xanadu Island B&B and Resort 218-864-8096 www.xanadu.cc
6 10 14 6 14 4 15 8 8 8 68 68 54 98 61 63 3 6
B B B B B B B B W I I W B B B B B B B W I R B I I I B R I 2-3 2 2-4 I 3-5 I,C 3-4 2-5 2
Brainerd (Cont.)
Ind
Crow Wing Lake Campground 218-829-6468 www.crowwingcamp.com Crow Wing State Park 218-825-3075 mndnr.gov/parks Econo Lodge 218-828-0027 www.visitbrainerd.com Evergreen Acres 218-764-2466 evergreenacres.bizland.com Gull Four Seasons Resort (pg 76) 218-963-7969 www.gull4seasons.com Gull Lake Dam Rec Area - ACOE 218-829-3334 mvp.usace.army.mil/recreation/ Gull Lake Resort 218-829-1344 www.gulllake.com Hidden Paradise Resort & Campgrd 218-963-3180 Hiddenparadiseresort.com Kavanaughs Sylvan Lake Resort 218-829-5226 www.kavanaughs.com Lakeside Acres RV Park 218-963-4561 Little Pine Resort 218-829-3441 Lost Lake Lodge Resort 218-963-2681 www.lostlake.com Maddens Resort on Gull Lake (pg 75) 218-829-2811 www.maddens.com Niemeyers Rugged River Resort 218-829-4587 www.ruggedriverresort.com Noka Sippi Resort 218-829-4524 www.nokasippi.com Reel Livin Resort (pg 76) 218-829-9054 ReelLivinResort.com Shady Hollow Resort & Campground 218-828-9308 www.shadyhollowresort.com Shing Wako Resort 218-765-3226 www.shingwako.com Sullivans Resort & Campground 218-829-5697 www.sullivansresort.com Train Bell Resort 218-829-4941 www.trainbellresort.com Whiteley Creek Homestead B&B 218-829-0654 www.whiteleycreek.com 5 4 13 287 6 23 35 3 32
I,C 2-4 4-5 I 3-4 2-5 I 2-3 2-5 I 2-5 I 2
4 85 50 42
Baxter
Comfort Suites / Rapid River Lodge 218-825-7234 www.rapidriverlodge.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 218-828-2161 www.visitbrainerd.com Crossings Inn & Suites by Grand Stay 218-822-1133 www.crossingsbaxter.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 218-824-3232 www.brainerdhi.com Rodeway Inn 218-829-0391 Super 8 Motel Brainerd/Baxter 218-828-4288 www.visitbrainerd.com
I 2-3 2 2-3
The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes 102 218-822-5634 www.lodgehotelsbrainerd.com Becker Crossings by GrandStay Inn & Suites 763-262-7700 www.crossingsbecker.com Super 8 Motel - Becker 763-262-8880 Brainerd AmericInn Lodge and Suites 218-829-3080 www.visitbrainerd.com Brainerd Hotel & Conference Center 218-829-1441 www.thebrainerdhotel.com Craguns Resort 877-319-5306 www.craguns.com 68 32 59 150 263
8 10 18 8 54 19 5 11 5 7 10 1 240 148 165 45 5 24 5 200 29 100
B,I, R O
Brandon
Long Lake Lodge 320-524-2755 www.longlakelodge.net Shady Creek Resort 320-876-2228 Westwood Beach Resort 320-834-4090 westwoodbeachresort.com
Breezy Point
BestView Cabin At Breezy Point 763-788-1075 breezypoint.qcommerce.com Breezy Point Resort (pg 76) 218-562-7811 breezypointresort.com Highview Campground & RV Park 218-543-4526 highviewcampground.com Leisure Suites 218-562-5300 www.leisuresuites.com
Brownton Burtrum Carlos Clarissa Clearwater
Lake Marion Park 320-328-4479 www.co.mcleod.mn.us/parks Leisure Resort & Campground 320-285-4305 leisureresortburtrum.net Lake Carlos State Park 320-852-7200 mndnr.gov/parks Clarissa City Park 218-756-2450 A-J Acres Campgrounds 320-558-2847 www.fishandgame.com/ajacres Americas Best Value Inn 320-558-2221 americasbestvalueinn.com
Resort near Crosslake 138
St Cloud/Clearwater RV Park 320-558-2876 www.time2camp.com
100 58 B O C C I I B,I, O 39 B B B C I 3-5 C 3-5 3-5 C 4 5 I 4-5 I 3-4 4-5 4 2-5 3-5 3-5 4-5 B B B B,I R B,I R B I B C C B I O C I 1-2 C B R C 2 C 2-5 3-4 3 3-5 2-3 2 3 2-5 B,I, O B B B B,R B,I, R O O B B B B B,I B B,R C 1-4
Central
Clitherall
Ind
Coltons Scenic Point Resort 218-864-5748 www.scenicpointresort.com Oak Park Resort 218-864-5066 Old Town Resort 218-864-8173 www.oldtownresort.net Spitzer Lake Resort 218-267-5101
9 20 9 8 3 22 3 27 5 20 13 10 18 119 38 13 10 54 16 16 130 6
B B B B I B B
I,C 2-4 I 2-4 I 2-3 2 I 2-3 2-3 C 2-4 4 3-4 3-5 3-5 C
Dent (Cont.)
Ind
Pocahontas Resort 218-758-2598 White Haven Resort 218-758-2600
10 3 4 12 8
Elbow Lake
Country Inn Motel 218-685-4511
2 25 Tipsinah Mounds Park Campground 218-685-5114 tipsinahmoundscampground.com Elk River Country Inn & Suites Elk River 763-241-6990 www.countryinns.com Elk Motel & Suites 763-441-2552 Elk River Lodge & Suites 763-441-8554 Holiday Inn Elk River 763-656-4400 www.hielkriver.com Emily Franks Resort 218-763-2246 www.emilymn.com 79 16 41 125 6
Cold Spring
Riverside Inn 320-685-4539 riversideinnofcoldspring.com The Pillar Inn 320-685-3828 www.thepillarinn.com
Crosby
Crosby Memorial Park Campground 218-546-5021 www.cityofcrosby.com Nordic Inn 218-546-8299 www.vikinginn.com On the Park at Serpent Lake 218-851-2291 www.serpentlakehouse.com
B I B,R
B B B
Crosslake
Bayview Lodge 218-543-4182 bayviewlodgeonrushlake.com Beacon Shores Resort 218-543-4166 beaconshores.com Boyd Lodge 218-543-4125 www.boydlodge.com Cross Lake Recreation Area - ACOE 218-692-2025 www.mvp.usace.army.mil Pine Peaks Lodge and Suites 218-692-7829 www.pinepeakscrosslake.com Pine Terrace Resort 218-543-4606 www.pineterrace.com Sundance Ridge Condominiums 888-230-7672 www.sundanceridge.com Whitefish Lodge and Suites 800-692-0727 www.whitefish-lodge.com
Lake Emily Resort 4 50 218-763-2933 www.emily.net/~lakeemilyresort Little Pine RV Park 218-763-2942 Magbees Island 218-927-4123 www.brainerd.com/island-cabin/index.html Ruth Lake Resort 218-763-2296 www.ruthlakeresort.com Toms Resort 218-763-2355 Y-Knot Ranch Motel 218-763-5668 Farwell Lobster Lake Wildridge RV Assn 320-886-5370 www.wildridgervpark.com 59 96 45 36 57 14 1 7 4 2 15 25
B,O B
B,I B,R I 2-4 B B,I I B O B B B B B I B R R C I 3-4 I 3-5 C I I,C 2-5 I 2-3 I O B B 2 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-4 2-5 R C 3-4 3 3-4 Garrison Garfield 2 Fifty Lakes B 3-5 4-5 2-4 3-5
Cushing
Campfire Bay Resort (pg 80) 218-575-2432 campfirebayresort.com Fishtrap Camping & RV Resort 218-575-2603 SweetWater Resort (pg 80) 218-575-2744 sweetwaterresort.com
Fergus Falls AmericInn Lodge & Suites 218-739-3900 www.americinn.com Best Western The Falls Inn & Suites 218-739-2211 www.bestwestern.com Comfort Inn 218-736-5787 www.comfortinn.com Delagoon Park & Rec Area Camp 218-739-3205 www.ci.fergus-falls.mn.us Fergus Inn 218-739-3311 Jewel Motel 218-739-5430
Dalton Dassel Deerwood
Ten Mile Lake Resort 218-589-8845 www.tenmilelakeresort.com Lakedale Campground 320-275-3440 Bay Lakes, Woodland Beach Resort 218-866-0711 woodlandbeachresort.com Camp Holiday Resort & Campground 218-678-2495 www.campholiday.com 20 45
13 40
Motel 7 15 218-736-2554 www.motel7fergusfallsmn.com Super 8 Fergus Falls 218-739-3261 www.super8.com Swan Lake Resort 218-736-4626 www.swanLKresort.com Eagle Lake Lodge 563-578-5533 eaglelakelodge50.com Edgewild Resort 218-763-6000 www.edgewild.com Fifty Lakes Campground 218-763-2616 Friends Forever Retreat 612-363-5099 www.friendsforeverretreat.com Oak Park Kampground 320-834-2345 www.oakparkcampground.com Bobs Trailer Park & Campground 320-692-4342 Garrison Inn & Suites 320-692-4050 www.garrisoninnsuites.com Gregorys Resort 320-692-4415 www.gregorysresortmn.com Little Whitefish Resort & Cafe 320-692-4531 www.littlewhitefish.com Twin Pines Resort 320-692-4413 www.TwinPinesMilleLacs.com 40 8 7 12 5 45 35 32 5 15 6 13
Country Inn Deerwood 38 218-534-3101 www.countryinndeerwood.com Deerwood Motel 218-534-3163 www.deerwoodmotel.com Indian Point Resort 218-678-2457 Loon Lake Lodge 218-678-3084 RAD Rental Properties 612-281-1811 Ruttgers Bay Lake Lodge 218-678-2885 www.ruttgers.com Dent Big McDonald Resort 218-758-2369 www.bigmcdonaldresort.com Cozy Cove Resort 218-758-2431 www.cozycovemn.com East Silent Lake Resort 218-758-2716 www.eastsilentresort.com Galaxy Resort 218-758-2841 www.galaxyresort.com Heart Beach Resort 218-758-3130 www.heartbeachresort.com Hollywoods Resort 218-758-2835 www.hollywoodsresort.com 167 8 12 11 11 5 16 6 2
B,I, R O B B B B B B
6 10 4 8
B 3 5 I 1-2 B I I B I 2-4 2 I,C 2-4 C 5 2-3 2-3 I B I B C I 2-3 2-4 I C I B I B C 3-4 2-3 1-3 I,W R B B B B B I B,R I B I B 95 B B B O I 2-4 C 5 O B B R R B I B I 2-3 I 1-4 I 3-4 2-4 C I 2 I,C 3-4
Central
139
Ind
Garrison (Cont.) Glencoe Glenwood
Wilderness of Minnesota Campgrd 320-692-4347 Super 8 Glencoe 320-864-6191 Barsness Park Campground 320-634-5433 Green Valley Resort 320-634-4010 minnewaskamn.com/greenvalley Hunts Resort & RV Park 320-634-3323 www.huntsresort.com Lake Reno Resort 320-283-5667 www.lakerenoresort.net Maple Island Resort 320-808-5442 www.mapleislandresort.com Pelican RV Resort 320-634-3890 www.pelicanrvresort.com Peters Sunset Beach Resort 320-634-4501 www.petersresort.com Scotwood Inn of Glenwood 320-634-5105 South Pointe RV Park 320-634-4818 www.southpointervpark.com
99 33 3 50 8 20 8 14 8 3
C 2-3
Isle (Cont.)
Nittis Hunters Point Resort 320-676-3227 www.hunterspointresort.com South Isle Family Campground 320-676-8538 southislecampground.com
Ind
11 130 80 18 10
B B B B B B B I R B
C I,C C I,C 3-4 I,C 3 I,C 3 2-5 2-4 C I,C 2-4 5
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi County Park #3 320-974-8520 Larson Cabin Rental 320-693-3028 lakeplace.com/rental/mn/8410
Kimball
Lunds Lakeside Resort 952-457-8103 www.lundsresort.com
Lake Hubert Beachland Cottages 218-963-2417 www.beachlandcottages.net Fishtales Resort 218-963-2415 fishtalesresortminnesota.com Lake Lillian Kandiyohi County Park #1 320-995-6599 www.co.kandiyohi.mn.us Kandiyohi County Park #2 320-664-4707 www.kandipark2.com Lake Shore Agate Lake Resort 218-963-2224 www.agatelakeresort.com Point Narrows Resort 218-568-5552 www.pointnarrowsresort.com Sandy Beach Resort 218-963-4458 www.sandybeachresort.net Litchfield AmericInn of Litchfield 320-693-1600 www.americinn.com Birdwing Spa 320-693-6064 www.birdwingspa.com Lake Ripley Campground 320-693-7201 Little Falls AmericInn Lodge & Suites 320-632-1964 www.americinn.com Charles A Lindbergh State Park 320-616-2525 mndnr.gov/parks Clifwood Motel 320-632-5488 www.clifwoodmotel.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 320-632-1000 Nepinneh Lodge 320-745-2232 ricecreekhunting.com Super 8 Little Falls 320-632-2351 Waller House Inn Bed and Breakfast 320-632-2836 www.wallerhouseinn.com Long Prairie Budget Host Inn 320-732-6118 www.longprairiemotel.com Camp RNL RV Park & Campground 320-732-2517 Super 8 Motel - Long Prairie 320-732-4188 www.super8.com Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach Lodge 218-692-3381 www.mblodge.com Snake River Campground 218-927-7364 www.co.aitkin.mn.us
6 15 2 40 47 57
11
5 6 20 27 8 6 30 99 65 5 22 86 52 24 47 35 29 17 2 10 16 37 5 103 12 7 0
B B
7 30 Woodlawn Resort & Campground 800-892-3619 minnewaskamn.com/woodlawn Grey Eagle Henning Olive Branch Retreat 320-393-7212 olivebranchretreat.com Battle View Landing Resort 218-583-3555 www.home.mindspring.com/~battleview Linden Park Resort & Campground 319-322-8853 www.lindenparkresort.net Herman Hill City Niemackl Lake Park 320-677-2640 Blue Moon Resort & Motel 218-697-8155 www.bluemoonresort.com Hill City Park Campground 218-697-2301 Quadna Mountain Resort 218-697-2880 www.quadna-resort.com Whitetail Inn 218-697-2470 www.whitetailinnmotel.com Hutchinson 7-Hi Budget Motel 320-587-2088 AmericInn Hutchinson 320-587-5515 www.americinn.com Best Western Victorian Inn 320-587-6030 King Motel 320-587-4737 Masonic/West River Park 320-587-2975 www.explorehutchinson.com Piepenburg Park 320-587-2082 www.co.mcleod.mn.us/parks Super 8 Hutchinson 320-587-9299 www.super8.com Ironton Isle Portsmouth Campground 218-546-5926 mndnr.gov/parks Agate Bay Resort 320-684-2233 www.agatebayresort.com Appeldoorns Sunset Bay Resort 320-676-8834 www.sunsetbayml.com Chapmans Mille Lacs Resort 320-676-8664 www.millelacsresort.com Father Hennepin State Park 320-676-8763 mndnr.gov/parks Fishers Resort 320-684-2221 www.fishersresort.com Hunter Winfields Resort 320-676-1100 www.hunterwinfields.com McQuoids Inn 320-676-3535 www.mcquoidsinn.com
31 38 15 32 30 43 18 48 5 51 5 17 6
B B
I C 3-4 C
B B
R I,C 2-3 C C 2-5 I 1-2 I
B,O R
I 2-3
I B,R I 2-3 I 1-2 C B B B R B B B B C C 2-4 I,C 3-5 I C R I,C 3-4 I 1-5 B I,C 2
23 18 12
McGrath
The Dwelling in the Woods (A Retreat Ctr) 8 320-592-3708 www.dwellinginthewoods.org McGregor Aitkin County Estate 612-616-5454 www.aitkincountyestate.com Aldrichs Aitkin Lake Resort & Campground 218-426-3327 www.aitkinlakeresort.com Big Sand Bar 218-426-3011 Big Sandy Lodge and Resort 218-426-5040 BigSandyLodgeandResort.com Country Meadows Inn 35 218-768-7378 countrymeadowsmcgregor.com Hillcrest Resort on Sandy Lake 218-426-3323 bigsandyhillcrestresort.com Minnewawa Memories 952-888-2297 7 1 5 40 4 B,I I B B B R B,O B R
31 2
140
B O B B B B R I 2-5 C C I C 2-4 2-4 94 85 10 B B B B B I O B I B C I 1-2 B B R C 2-3 2 2-4 I 1-2 28 2 5 C 3-4 C 2-3 I 2-3 B B,R C 2-4 2-4 B R C 2-3 2-5 2-3 5 R C C 4-5 3
Central
McGregor (Cont.)
Ind
Pine Haven Resort 218-426-3568 Sandy Lake Rec Area - ACoE 218-426-3482 www.mvp.usace.army.mil Savanna Portage State Park 218-426-3271 mndnr.gov/parks
3 59 32 26 3
B B
I C C C I
New London Grand Cottages (Cont.) 320-235-8002 www.grandcottages.com Hideaway Campground 320-354-2148 hide-awaycampground.com Kandiyohi County Park #7 320-354-4453 Kandiyohi.com Sibley State Park 320-354-2055 mndnr.gov/parks Sunset Shores Resort 877-813-7317 sunsetshoresresort-mn.com New York Mills Olsons Big Pine Get-A-Way 218-346-5660
Ind
1
1 40 56 141 11 1 10
Melrose
Sauk River Campground 320-256-4278 www.cityofmelrose.com Super 8 Motel - Melrose 320-256-4261
Menahga
Bren Mar Rose B & B 218-564-4754 brenmarrose.mn Jewel of the Northwoods B&B 218-564-6162 www.jewelofthenothwoods.com Municipal Memorial Forest Park Campgrd 218-564-4557 Pleasant Ridge Resort 218-732-5017 www.pleasantridgeresort.com Twin Lakes Lodge & Resort 218-564-4148 www.twinlakeslodgeresort.com
24
B B I C
Whistle Stop B & B 5 218-385-2223 whistlestopbedandbreakfast.com Nisswa 3-4 Birch Bay Resort & Inn 218-963-4488 www.birchbaygolfresort.com Cozy Bay Resort 218-829-6861 www.cozybay.com Days Inn 218-963-3500 www.daysinn.com Eagles Nest (pg 76) 218-963-2336 eaglesnestnisswa.com 2-5 Fritzs Resort Campground 218-568-8988 www.fritzsresort.com Galles Upper Cullen Resort 218-963-2249 www.uppercullen.com 16 8 13 43 15 5 92
8 7 33 1 9 29 3
75 99 8
B B B B B B B B B B B R O B B I B B B
C 3-5
Merrifield
Bonnie Lake Guest Cabin 218-765-3275 Lake Edward Resort 218-765-3419 www.LakeEdwardResort.com LakesideRetreat 651-246-7292 www.LakesideRetreat.biz
1 C 2-3 3 2-3
12 50
9 17 Mission Beach Resort & Campground 218-765-3447 missionbeachresort-camp.com Pelican Lake Private Cottage 218-765-3162 alliedartworks.com/pelican-lake Pine Crest Resort & Seasonal Campgrd 218-765-3137 www.pinecrestresort.net Ro-Be-Doe Resort 218-765-3211 Seversons Sandy Lane Resort 218-829-3485 Sunset Bay Resort & Campground 218-765-3442 Milaca Miltona Super 8 Motel - Milaca 320-983-2660 Lazy Days Campground 218-943-3000 lazydaysmiltona.com Smokey Timbers Camp 320-766-5290 www.wesminrcd.org/smokeytimberscamp.htm Viking Bay Resort & Lodge 218-943-2104 www.vikingbay.com Monticello Best Western Chelsea Inn & Suites 763-271-8880 www.bestwestern.com Days Inn 763-295-1111 www.the.daysinn.com Lake Maria State Park 763-878-2325 mndnr.gov/parks Rand House 763-295-6037 www.randhouse.com River Terrace Park 763-295-2264 Riverwood Inn & Conference Center 763-441-6833 www.riverwoodinn.com Morris Best Northland Prairie Inn 320-589-3030 northlandprairieinn.com Super 8 Motel 320-589-8888 super8.com Motley Augers Pine View Resort 218-575-2100 www.augerspineview.com Eastwood Inn 218-352-6386 www.eastwood-inn.com Shamineau Acres Resort 218-575-2254 shamineauacresresort.com New London Beards Resort 320-354-2745 www.beardsresort.com 60 92 40 12 47 34 7 4 100 18 52 33 17 30 1 6 17 6 6
I 2-3 C I C Good Ol Days Family Resort 218-963-2478 www.goodoldaysresort.com Grand View Lodge Resort 866-801-2946 www.grandviewlodge.com I 2-5 I 2-3 I 1-2 C B 3-4 C Lykins Pinehurst Resort 218-963-2485 www.pinehurstongull.com Minnewawa Lodge 218-963-2444 www.mnhockeycamps.com Nisswa Motel 218-963-7611 www.nisswamotel.com Pelican Beach Resort 218-963-2777 Pinewood Cottage 612-366-0526 www.pinewoodcottage.net Quarterdeck Resort 218-963-2482 www.quarterdeckresort.com Samara Point Resort on Gull Lake 218-963-2615 www.samarapoint.com Wilderness Resort Villas 218-568-5642 wildernessresortvillas.com Onamia Econolodge 320-532-3838 www.EconoLodge.com Eddys Lake Mille Lacs Resort 320-532-3657 www.eddysresort.com Grand Casino Mille Lacs Hotel 800-626-5825 grandcasinosmn.com Izatys Resort 320-532-4574 www.izatys.com Mille Lacs Hunting Lodge 320-532-3384 www.millelacslodge.com 18 137 9 20 17 10 1 44 7 22 36 78 494 60 6 B B B B B B B,I R I R 2 2 R B B 3-5 4-5
I I I B I B B R R B R B
3-5 I 2-3 2 C 3-5 I 2-3 4-5 3-5
5 B B B B B B B B I B B B B B B R C C 2-5 C 3-5 2-4 2-5 I,C 3-5 I 2-3 2-5 2-5 2-5 3 B,I, R W B B 2-3 I 2-3 3-4 3 3-5 2-5 I 2-5 I 2 B,O R
Central
141
Ind
Onamia (Cont.)
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park 320-532-3523 mndnr.gov/parks Mille Lacs Lake Front Town Home 952-445-1811 North Star Resort 320-532-4568 northstarmillelacslake.com Rocky Reef Resort 320-532-3431 www.rockyreef.com
84
C 4-5 C R C I 2-4 3 I 2-4 I,C 2-5 B,R 2
Pelican Cross Point Resort Rapids (Cont.) 218-863-8593 Crystal Lida Resort 218-863-8155 www.crystallidaresort.net Jacobs Cove Cabins 701-241-7925 JacobsCove.com Lake Lizzie Shores Resort & Campgrd 218-863-5900 www.lakelizzieshores.com Lakeside on Lida Resort 218-863-8942 www.lakesideonlida.com Maplewood State Park 218-863-8383 mndnr.gov/parks
Ind
9 5 5
B,O R 64 5 30 12 20 14 23 1 3 11 12 8 8 16 7 18 8 7 8 8 9 12 9 34 10 B B B B B O B O B B B B B B B I
1 45 14 71
Osakis
Buck Point Resort 320-859-2530 www.buckpoint.com Head of The Lakes Resort 320-859-4252 headofthelakesresort.com Holiday Resort 320-859-4360 www.lakeosakisresorts.com Idlewilde Resort & Lodge 320-859-2135 www.idlewilde.com Just Like Grandmas B & B 320-859-4504 www.just-like-grandmas.com Lakeshore Resort 800-525-6056 www.lakeshorecabins.com Linwood Resort & Campground 320-859-2175 linwoodresort.com Midway Beach Resort & Campground 320-859-4410 www.midwaybeach.com Smith Lake Resort 320-859-2501 www.10kvacationrentals.com Sportsmans Motel & RV Park 320-859-5400 Sun-Fish Resort 320-859-4535 sun-fishresort.com Two-Mile Trailer Park & Campground 320-859-2075 www.lakeosakismn.com/twomile/index.htm
4 Northshore Resort 218-863-8043 www.northshoreonlakelida.com Pelican Hills RV Park 218-532-3726 www.pelicanhillspark.com Pelican Motel 218-863-3281 www.PelicanRapidsMotel.com Riverside Bed & Breakfast 218-863-2326 www.riversidebbb.com 17 1 30 14 43 13 10 1 16 4 3 175
I,C 3-5 2-4 I 3-4 I,C 2 I 3-4 C 3-4 3-4 Pequot Lakes
Sherin Memorial Park 218-863-6571 www.pelicanrapids.com Solingers Resort 218-863-4285 www.solingersresort.com AmericInn Lodge and Suites 218-568-8400 www.upnorthlodge.com Black Pine Beach Resort 218-543-4714 www.blackpinebeach.com Bradmor Motel 218-568-4366 Breezy Point Lodging Private Rental 612-991-5571 www.breezypointlodging.com Clamshell Beach-Cottages on Whitefish 218-543-4731 www.clamshellbeach.com Hideaway Resort 218-568-4249 Linger Longer Lodge 218-568-4968 www.users.ties2.net/~psvien
Ottertail
Elm Haven Resort 218-367-2797 www.elmhavenresort.com Four Seasons Resort on Rush Lake 888-263-4210 www.fishrushlake.com Hidden Haven Resort 800-346-6046 Hook Line & Suchers Resort 218-346-6007 www.hooklineandsucher.com Limmers Resort 218-367-2790 limmersresort.com Rush Lake Ottertail County Getaway 320-309-3967 Rush Lake Resort 218-346-6003 www.rushlakeresort.com Shady Grove Resort 218-346-6040 www.shadygroveresort.com Thumper Pond Resort 218-367-2000 www.thumperpond.com
I,C 3-4 2-5
Mystic Views Bed & Breakfast 218-568-4438 www.mysticviews.com RV Resort Village at The Preserve 218-568-8009 www.rvresortvillage.com Tip Top Resort 218-543-4725 10 18 6 20 4 4 155 8 3 60 30 8 7 52
9 17 8 78 5 4
B O W R I I
1-4 3-4 2-4 3 1 Perham
Towering Pines Resort 800-950-0267 www.toweringpines.com Wildflower Cottages B&B 218-568-5410 www.wfcottages.com Budget Host Oasis Inn 218-346-2100 www.perhamcoop.com Char Mac Resort 218-346-3183 www.charmacresort.com Crossings Inn & Suites 218-346-2033 www.crossingsinn.com Golden Eagle Campgrounds 218-346-4386 www.goldeneaglervvillage.com Pine Beach Resort 218-346-6853
Palisade Parkers Prairie Paynesville
LaMonts Resort 218-845-2353 Park Motel 218-338-2891
Bug-Bee Hive Resort, Lodge & Retreat Ctr 30 75 320-243-4448 bugbeehiveresort.com Lake Koronis Regional Park 320-276-8843 Paynesville Inn & Suites 320-243-4146 38 43
B,I
I,C 4-5 C
I B,O B B
Regnbue Havn Resort 218-346-4007 www.regnbuehavn.com Super 8 218-346-7888 super8.com Whispering Pines Resort 218-346-3188 www.whisperingpinesmn.com Pierz Pine River Pierz Park Campground 320-468-2662 www.pierzmn.org Birch Lane Resort 218-587-4940 www.mnresort.com
16 Stone Gate Lodge Resort 320-243-4039 www.stonegatelodgeresort.com Pelican Rapids Bayview Shores Resort 218-532-2426 Cabin Getaway on South Lida 218-329-5789 3 1
I 3-4 R I 3 2-3
142
9 B I C 2-3 O B I B B,R C I 2-4 2-4 4-5 I 1-2 B,I R 3 3-5 2-3 3 B B B B B I 3-4 C C B,O O B B B C 4 I 3-5 I 2 B B I 3 B,R I B I O B B B I,C 2 B C B 3-5 3-4 B I 2-3 C I 2 38
Central
Pine River (Cont.)
Heaths Resort 218-587-2286 heathsresort.com Kilworry Resort 218-543-4587 River View RV Park & Campground 218-587-4112 Rodeway Inn 218-587-4499 www.rodewayinn.com
Ind
13 15 25 30 45 7 12 7 6 44 1 120
B B I C B I B B I
3-5 2
Spicer (Cont.)
Ind
Kandiyohi County Park #5 320-796-5564 www.kandipark5.com Lakeview Motel 320-796-2224 Northern Inn Hotel & Suites 320-796-2091 www.northerninn.com 7 31 9 18 9 8 45 64 229 63 67 88 4 57 35 53
2 2-3
Park Lane Resort 320-796-5100 www.parklaneresort.com Spicer Castle Inn 320-796-5870 www.spicercastle.com Willow Bay Resort 320-905-4705 www.willowbayresort.com
Princeton
AmericInn Lodge and Suites 763-389-9312 www.americinn.com Norwegian Wood Retreat 651-335-3449 norwegianwoodretreat.com Riverside Park 763-389-2040 www.princetonmn.org/rec.htm
C C 2 St Cloud
Ye Olde Mill Inn Resort 320-796-2212 www.omiresort.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 320-253-6337 www.americinn.com Best Western Americanna Inn 320-252-8700 www.bestwestern.com 2-5 Best Western Kelly Inn 320-253-0606 www.bestwesternstcloud.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 320-259-8999 www.countryinns.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson St. Cloud - East 320-252-8282 www.countryinns.com Days Inn 320-253-4444 www.daysinn.com Edelbrock House B&B 320-259-0071 Fairfield Inn St Cloud 320-654-1881 www.marriott.com Gateway Motel 320-252-4050 GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel 320-251-5400 www.grandstaystcloud.com
Randall Rice Richmond
Innsbrook Motel and RV Park 320-749-2650 innsbrookmotelrvpark.com Benton Beach Campground 320-968-5291 co.benton.mn.us/Parks/index.htm Aunt Kays Cabin 320-266-2802 www.auntkayscabin.com El Rancho Manana Campground 320-597-2740 www.camperm.com Island View Resort 320-597-2000 islandviewonthechain.com Morning Star Resort & Campground 320-453-7121 morningstarcampground.com
B B B
C I C I 3-5 I,C 4-5
142
B,O R B B B B
17 15 Riverside Resort & Campground 320-597-2473 www.riversideresort-rabbit.com Richville Northern Lights Resort 218-758-2343 www.northernlightsresort.com Otter Tail Lake Resort - Lo Camp 612-296-5001 Sunset Bay Resort 218-758-2080 www.sunsbay.com Royalton Sartell Two Rivers Campground 320-584-5125 www.tworiverscampground.net AmericInn 320-259-0877 www.americinn.com 54 21 10 8 10 7 4 191
I,C 3-5 C B I 2-4
B,O I
Hampton Inn & Suites 77 320-252-4448 stcloudsuites.hamptoninn.com Heritage House Bed & Breakfast 320-656-5818 www.heritagehousebbmn.com Holiday Inn Express St. Cloud 320-240-8000 www.hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 320-253-9000 www.holidayinn.com Homewood Suites by Hilton 320-252-5900 stcloud.homewoodsuites.com Le St-Germain Suite Hotel 320-654-1661 lestgermainsuitehotel.com Quality Inn 320-251-1500 www.qualityinn.com Riverside Guest Haus 320-252-2134 www.riversideguesthaus.com St Cloud Campground & RV Park 320-251-4463 www.StCloudCampground.com Super 8 St Cloud 320-253-5530 www.super8.com Thrifty Motel 320-253-6320 68 49 28 3 27 3 103 63 2 4 113 257
Sauk Centre Americas Best Value Inn Gopher Prairie Motel 320-352-2275 americasbestvalueinn.com
AmericInn Lodge & Suites 57 320-352-2800 www.americinnsaukcentre.com Gateway Resort 320-352-3434 www.gateway-resort.com 4
I 2-3 3-4
Palmer House Hotel 20 320-351-9100 www.thepalmerhousehotel.com Sinclair Lewis Campground 320-352-2203 www.ci.sauk-centre.mn.us The Guesthouse Hotel 320-351-7256 www.guesthouseintl.com Sebeka Crow Wing River Campground 218-472-3250 Sebeka Dept of Parks 218-837-5773 cityofsebeka.com South Haven BJs Castaways campground 320-274-3730 www.bjsbait.com Cabin Rental at Timberwoods Resort 703-569-2666 Clearwater Forest Resort Community 320-274-8857 clearwaterforest.com Loons Landing at Timberwoods Resort 703-587-4799 www.loonslanding.us Maple Hill Resort 952-994-9495 www.mapleresort.com Spicer Dices Island View Resort 320-796-2775 www.islandviewresort.ws Dickersons Lake Florida Resort 320-354-4272 www.dickersonsresort.com 1 12 12 4 13 89 39 15 24 38 80 B O B
I 2-4 C
I B,R I 1-3 B C C R C 4 C 4 3-5 I,C 3-5 3-5 St Joseph Staples
Travelodge Motel 320-253-3338 www.travelodge.com Victorian Oaks B & B 320-202-1404 www.vicoaks.com Super 8 St Joseph 320-363-7711 www.super8.com Carmel Apple Orchard B&B 218-894-2796 Dower Lake Recreational Area 218-894-2553 www.staples.govoffice.com
B,O B B
54 1 B,I B B B B,R B B I B 3-5 I 2-3 B C I,C 1-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 I B,R I 2-3 I I I W R B B B B I B I 2-5 I 2-3 2-4 I 2-3 I 2 2-3 I 1-2 I I B B B I I I I B R B R 3-5 3 I 2-4 I 2-4 I 2-4 I B,R I 2-3 B 102 O B B B B B 45 B C C I I 1-2 1-5 2-3 2 2 4
Central
143
Ind
Staples (Cont.)
Sunset Motel Staples 218-894-1965 Super 8 218-894-3585
18 36 22 50
I 1-2 I
Villard
Ind
Canary Beach Resort 320-554-2471 www.canarybeachresort.com Shady Rest Resort & Campground 320-554-2017 www.shadyrestresort.com
10 5 12 20 7 42 14 39 10 43 4 4 94 49 30 60 50 23 59 98 14 31 60 2 7
Starbuck
Cedar Inn Motel 320-239-4300 CedarInnStarbuck.com Glacial Lakes State Park 320-239-2860 Hobo Park Campground 320-239-2336 Inn in the Pines Bed & Breakfast 320-239-3841 www.inninthepines.net Lakeview Campground 320-239-4136
B B
I 1-2 C C
Vining Wadena
Maple Lane Resort 218-769-4327 AmericInn Lodge & Suites 218-631-1580 www.americinn.com Brookside Motel 218-631-2930 www.brooksidemotel.net
100 3 31 20
B B C C
Sunnybrook Park & Campground 218-631-7711 www.wadena.org Terry Motel 218-631-1956 Wadena Inn 218-632-4000 wadenainnandgrill.com Wahkon Island View Resort 320-495-3532 www.ivrmillelacs.com Walleye Dundees 320-495-3325 www.walleyedundees.com
Sunburg Underwood
Monson Lake State Park 320-366-3797 mndnr.gov/parks 3 Lakes Resort 218-495-2849 www.3lakesresort.com Long Lake-Lake Home Retreat 763-442-3051 www.lakeretreatwatch.itgo.com South Turtle Lake Resort 218-826-6913 www.southturtlelakeresort.com Weslake Resort 218-826-6523 www.weslakeresort.com Whispering Waters Resort 218-495-2552 www.whisperingwatersmn.com 8 12 5
I 2-3
65 24
B B B B C C
3-4 3-5
Waite Park Watkins Willmar
Motel 6 320-253-7070 Clear Lake Campground 320-764-2592 AmericInn of Willmar 320-231-1962 www.americinnwillmar.com Comfort Inn Willmar 320-231-2601 www.willmarhotels.com Country Inn & Suites 320-214-0300 www.countryinns.com
Upsala Vergas
Cedar Lake Memorial Park Campgrd 320-573-2983 cedarlakecampground.com Heislers Country Campground 218-342-2233 Lillibridges Maple Beach Resort 218-342-2581 Loghouse & Homestead On Spirit Lake 218-342-2318 Loon Lake Resort 218-342-2509 Lost Valley Resort 218-342-2954 www.lostvalleyresort.web.officelive.com Spirit Lake Resort 218-342-2511 The Homestead Inn B&B 218-342-2141 www.homesteadinnmn.com 10 5
B B B B B B B R B
I I
Cozy Inn 320-222-2699 www.willmarcozyinn.com Days Inn Willmar 320-231-1275 www.willmarhotels.com Holiday Inn & Willmar Confer Center 320-235-6060 www.willmarhotels.com Hwy 12 Motel 320-235-4500 Lakeview Inn 320-235-3424 www.lakeviewinnmn.com
7 20 7 10 7 33 4
I,C 3 2
Super 8 Willmar 320-235-4444 www.willmarsuper8.com
Resort in Brainerd Lakes Area 144

B,W B B I B I 1-2 C I O B B R R 1 3 3-5 I 1-2 I,C 2-3 I I I I I B B B 2 I 2-4 2-4 1-2 B I R I 2 2 I 2-3 1 B B I 1-2 2
Central
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Ind
Adrian Albert Lea
Adrian Campground 507-483-2820 www.adrian.govoffice2.com Americas Best Value Inn 507-373-6471 www.abvialbertlea.com AmericInn of Albert Lea 507-373-4324 www.americinn.com Best Western Albert Lea I-90 Hotel 507-373-4000 bestwesternminnesota.com Comfort Inn 507-377-1100 www.comfortinn.com Country Inn & Suites 507-373-5513 www.countryinns.com 77 42 52 65 77
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C 2-3
Byron Caledonia
Ind
Oxbow Park 507-775-2451 www.co.olmsted.mn.us/parks AmericInn 507-725-8000 americinn.com Beaver Creek Valley State Park 507-724-2107 mndnr.gov/parks 45
I B,R I I I I B B B B B O I I C
2-3 2-3 3-4 Canby
Betsys Bed and Breakfast 507-724-3276 Betsysbedandbreakfast.com Dunromin Park Campground 507-724-5695 www.dunrominpark.com The Crest Inn 507-724-3311 www.crestincaledonia.com Lake Sylvan Park 507-223-7295 Stonehill Regional Park 507-223-7586 20 6 54 17 44 198 16 57 5 8 6 3 50 78 125 1 10 4 22 4 2 4 6 4 O O B B B I O O 50 O
99 93
Countryside Inn Motel 49 507-373-2446 www.countrysideinnmotel.com Hickory Hills Campground 507-852-4555 Knights Inn 507-369-5210 www.knightsinnalbertlea.com Myre-Big Island State Park 507-379-3403 mndnr.gov/parks Super 8 Motel - Albert Lea 507-377-0591 www.super8.com Altura Carley State Park 507-932-3007 mndnr.gov/parks Larsons Cabin 507-932-5165 wvp.com/larsonscabin Lazy D Campground 507-932-3098 www.lazydcampground.com Whitewater State Park 507-932-3007 mndnr.gov/parks Appleton Austin Appleton Campground 320-289-1363 www.appletonmn.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 507-437-7337 www.americinn.com Beaver Trails Jellystone Park Camp-Resrt 507-584-6611 www.beavertrailsjellystone.com Countryside Inn 55 507-437-7774 www.countrysideinnaustin.com Days Inn Austin 507-433-8600 www.daysinn.com 59 53 320 1 117 60 120
I B,R I C B I C
Tower Motel 507-223-7284 Cannon Falls Best Western Saratoga Inn 507-263-7272 www.bestwestern.com
1-2
Cannon Falls Campground 507-263-3145 cannonfallscampground.com Caravan Motel 507-263-4777 www.caravanmotel.net
2 25 I B O B C C C 2-4
Lake Byllesby Campground 507-263-4447 www.dakotacounty.us/LeisureRecreation Quill and Quilt Bed & Breakfast 507-721-1622 www.quillandquilt.com Chatfield Lunds Guest House 507-867-3806 Oakenwald Terrace B&B 507-867-3806 oakenwaldterrace.com Cleveland Currie Beaver Dam Resort 507-931-7376 www.beaverdamresort.com Lake Shetek State Park 507-763-3256 mndnr.gov/parks Schreiers On Shetek Campground 507-763-3817 www.schreiersonshetek.com Dakota Dawson Dexter Spring Hollow Cabin 507-643-3334 www.springhollowcabin.com Dawson City Campground 320-769-2387 www.dawsonmn.com Ice Haus Bed & Breakfast 507-584-0101 icehaus.com The Windmill Inn & Suites 507-584-6440 Dundas Another Time B&B 507-645-6367 Archibald Inn B&B 507-664-9481 Echo Edgerton Ellendale Eyota Fairfax Aunt Betsys Bed & Breakfast 507-925-4473 Riverside Acres Bed & Breakfast 507-442-4114 www.riversideacres.net Crystal Springs RV Resort 507-684-2406 CrystalSpringsRVResort.com Chester Woods Park Campground 507-285-7050 www.co.olmsted.mn.us Fairfax Motel 507-426-7266 www.fairfaxmotel.com Fort Ridgely State Park 507-426-7840 mndnr.gov/parks Fairmont 11
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1 2 2-4
B,R I R I C R I I I B O I B,R B C C C
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites & Confer Ctr 119 507-433-1000 www.hiaustin.com Oakwoods Trails Campground 507-437-6165 www.oakwoodstrails.com Sterling Motel 507-433-1858 Super 8 Austin 507-433-1801 super8.com The Rodeway Inn & Suites 507-433-9254 Avoca Balaton Benson Lime Lake Park Campground 507-836-6148 www.murray-countymn.com Swenson Park 507-836-6148 www.murray-countymn.com Ambush Park Campground 320-843-4775 www.bensonmn.org Country Inn Benson 320-843-4395 www.countryinn-benson.com Quiet Country Living 320-760-2820 www.quietcountryliving.com Swift Falls County Park 320-843-5341 www.swiftcounty.com Blooming Prairie Blue Earth Brookside Campground 507-583-2979 www.campbrookside.com AmericInn Lodge and Suites 507-526-4215 www.AmericInn.com Super 8 Blue Earth 507-526-7376 Brownsville Wildcat Park 507-482-6250 houstoncounty.govoffice2.com 37 42 44 6 30 32 40 3
1-2
1-3
10 17
15 90 68
O I B B
C C I I C 2-3
Budget Inn 507-235-3373 Comfort Inn 507-238-5444 www.comfortinnfairmont.com Flying Goose Campground 507-235-3458 flyinggoosecampground.com Hall Lake Cabins 507-235-9785 www.halllakecabins.com
42 40 108 11 I B
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29 B C B C C 1-2 B I C I C B 2-4 2 B 3-4 1-2 2-3 I B C I C 2-3 2-3 C C 3 C B B,R I B B B B 2 2 C 2-3 1-2 52 B C 1-2 42 B B C I I C I 2-3 1-2 2
Southern
145
Ind
Fairmont (Cont.)
Holiday Inn Fairmont 507-238-4771 www.holidayinn.com Super 8 Fairmont 507-238-9444 www.super8fairmont.com
105 47 34 62 71 56 23 5
R B R
I I 2 1-3 I C 2-4
Hendricks (Cont.) Houston
Triple L Farm Bed & Breakfast 507-275-3740 LLLFarmBB.com Cushons Peak Campground 507-896-7325 www.camppeak.com Houston Nature Center Camping 507-896-4668 www.houstonmn.com Lilac and Lace Guest House 507-896-5710 lilacandlaceguesthouse.com Lokens Sawmill Inn & Suites 507-896-7050 sawmillinnandsuites.com
Ind
6
Faribault
Americas Best Value Inn 507-334-1634 americasbestvalueinn.com AmericInn of Faribault 507-334-9464 www.americinn.com Camp Faribo 507-332-8453 Days Inn of Faribault 507-334-6835 www.daysinn.com Galaxie Inn & Suites 507-334-5508 www.galaxiemn.com/ Historic Hutchinson House 507-384-3291 www.historichutchhouse.com Le Mieux Resort 507-334-5334 Lyndale Motel 507-334-4386 Roberds Lake Resort & Campground 507-332-8978 www.roberdslakeresort.com Select Inn of Faribault 507-334-2051 www.selectinn.com Winjums Shady Acres Resort 507-334-6661 www.winjumsshadyacres.com
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4 14 O C C 5 75 24 41 78 77 4 3 45 2 17 3 8 46 15 8 41 1 51 25 4 20 33 37 2 6 B R I I I O B R R C B C I C I I B 2 B B I B B B C B I B
B B B
I I
2-3 1-3 3-4 2 1-2 Jackson
Money Creek Haven 507-896-3544 www.moneycreekhaven.com Outback Ranch 507-896-5550 www.outbackranch.net The Bunkhouse 507-896-2080 www.houstonbunkhouse.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 507-847-2444 www.americinn.com Brown Park Campground 507-847-2240 www.co.jackson.mn.us/parks Budget Host Prairie Winds Inn 507-847-2020 Econolodge 507-847-3110 www.choicehotels.com Jackson KOA Kampground 507-847-3825 koa.com Loon Lake Campground 507-847-2240 www.co.jackson.mn.us/parks The Old Railroad Inn B&B 507-847-5348 Janesville Jasper Kasson Kenyon Fenelon Place B&B 507-234-5705 Split Rock Creek State Park 507-348-7908 mndnr.gov/parks AmericInn Rochester - Kasson 507-634-3444 www.americinn.com Dancing Winds Farmstay Retreat 507-789-6606 www.dancingwinds.com
5 205 3 1 52
3 60 12 10 65 67
B I B
C 2-4 I 1-2
9 86 12 64 24 78 30 8 10 30 18 22 89 67 60
R I,C 3-4 C C
Franklin Frontenac Fulda Garden City Garvin
City Campground 507-557-2259 home.mchsi.com/~franklin Frontenac State Park 651-345-3401 mndnr.gov/parks Seven Mile Park 507-836-6148 www.murray-countymn.com Shady Oaks Campground 507-546-3986 shadyoakscampground.org Garvin Park Campground 507-532-8214 www.lynoco.org West Lake Sarah County Park 507-836-6148 murray-countymn.com
C C C
C I B I C C 2-3
Gaylord
Gaylord Motel 507-237-2443 Gold Leaf Inn & Suites 507-237-5860
Lake Benton Beckers Resort 507-368-4399 Benton House Bed & Breakfast 507-368-9484 www.itctel.com/bentonhs Hwy 75 Motel 507-368-9354 Lake City AmericInn Lake City 651-345-5611 www.americinnmn.net Camp Lacupolis 651-565-4318 www.camplacupolis.com Dragonfly Dreams Retreat Center 651-345-2764 www.dragonflydreamsretreatcenterllc.com Hok-Si-La City Park and Campground 651-345-3855 www.ci.lake-city.mn.us Lac Lani Victorian Guest Cottage 651-345-5821 Lake Pepin Campground 651-345-2909 3 Sunset Motel 651-345-5331 www.sunsetlc.com The Frog & Bear B&B 651-345-2122 www.thefrogandbear.com Villas on Pepin 651-345-5188 www.villasonpepin.com Willows on the River 651-345-9900 www.willowsontheriver.com Lakefield 3 Lanesboro Kilen Woods State Park 507-662-6258 mndnr.gov/parks 1898 Inn 507-467-3539 1898inn.com A Guest Hus Motel 507-272-2276 www.lanesboro.com
Graceville
Big Stone County Toqua Park 320-748-7411
Granite Falls Granite Falls Memorial Park 320-564-3011 granitefalls.com Prairies Edge Casino Resort (pg 96) 320-564-2121 prairiesedgecasino.com Super Motel 320-564-4075 granitefallssupermotel.com Upper Sioux Agency State Park 320-564-4777 mndnr.gov/parks Hadley Camp Summit 507-836-6793 www.pavlisauctionrealty.com
C 2-4 2-3
I B,R I C
Hanley Falls MN Machinery Museum Campground 507-768-3530 mnmachinerymuseum.com Hanska Harmony Lake Hanska County Park 507-439-6411 Asahi Loft of Harmony 507-226-3735 www.asahiloft.com/ Country Lodge Inn 25 800-870-1710 countrylodgeinnharmonymn.com Selvig House B & B 507-886-2200 www.selvighousebb.com Henderson Allansons Park 507-248-3234 www.henderson-mn.com Henderson House 507-248-3356 hendersonhousemnbb.com Hendricks Lake Hendricks Campground 507-275-3192 www.hendricksmn.com 4 4
12 22 B
C C
18 27 B
B,R B C B C
2-3 3
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B I,C 2-3 44 10 B C C 2-3 2 2 C 2-4 I C I 1-2 2-3 2-4 I B,R I O C C 1-2 B I,C 3-4 R B I 2-4 I,C 2-4 I 2-4 2-3 3-5 1-3 3 3-5 2-5 3 2
Southern
Ind
Lanesboro (Cont.)
Anna Vs Bed & Breakfast 507-467-2686 www.annavbb.com Art Lofts in Lanesboro 507-467-2446 www.lanesboroarts.org Berwood Hill Inn 800-803-6748 www.berwood.com Cedar Valley Resort 507-467-9000 www.cedarvalleyresort.com Coffee Street Inn 507-467-2674 www.CoffeeStreetInn.com Cottage House 507-467-2577 www.cottagehouseinn.com Cozy Quilt Cottage 507-467-2458 Cyclin-inn 507-251-5101 www.cyclin-inn.com Eagle Cliff Campground 507-467-2598 www.eagle-cliff.com
3 2 5 9 8 14 1 5 217 B
Madelia
Madelia Lodge & Suites 507-642-2004 Watona Park & Campground 507-642-3314 www.madeliamn.com
41
Ind
2-4 3-5
Madison Madison Lake
Lous Lodge 320-598-7518 Bray County Park 507-243-3885 co.blue-earth.mn.us/dept/parks Point Pleasant Campground 507-243-3072 www.thepointpleasant.com Sakatah Trail Resort 507-267-4000 www.sakatah.com The Boatlanding Resort 507-243-9898
27 43 80 2 115 4 15 B B B B
1-5 2
2 C B 2 3-4
Magnolia
City of Magnolia Campground 507-227-9278
Fillmore House B&B 3 651-269-7648 www.FillmoreHouseBandB.com Green Gables Inn 507-467-2936 Habberstad House Bed & Breakfast 507-467-3560 www.habberstadhouse.com Hillcrest Hide-Away B&B 507-467-3079 www.hillcresthideaway.com Historic Lodge Inn 507-886-2409 www.lanesboro.com Historic Scanlan House B&B Inn 507-467-2158 www.scanlanhouse.com Mrs Bs Historic Lanesboro Inn 507-467-2154 www.mrsbsinn.com OLearys Bed & Breakfast 507-467-3737 olearysbandb.com Scandinavian Inn 507-467-4500 www.scandinavianinn.com Stone Mill Hotel & Suites 507-467-8663 www.stonemillsuites.com Sylvan Park / Riverview Campground 507-467-3722 lanesboro.com The Inn at Sacred Clay Farm B&B 5 507-467-9600 www.sacredclayfarmbandb.com The Victorian House of Lanesboro 507-467-3457 thevictorianhousebb.com Le Center Guardian Inn of Le Center 507-357-2239 www.guardianinnlc.com Winjums Shady Acres 507-334-6661 www.winjumsshadyacres.com Le Sueur Cosgrove House 507-665-2500 Downtown Motel 507-665-6246 LeRoy Luverne Lake Louise State Park 507-352-5111 mndnr.gov/parks Blue Mounds State Park 507-283-1307 mndnr.gov/parks Comfort Inn 507-283-9488 www.choicehotels.com Cozy Rest Motel 507-283-4461 Hillcrest Motel 507-283-2363 www.hillcrestmotel.com Sunrise Motel 507-283-2347 www.sunrisem.com Super 8 507-283-9541 Lynd Mabel Camden State Park 507-865-4530 mndnr.gov/parks Mabel House Hotel 507-493-5768 www.mabelhousehotel.com 13 44 17 15 10 36 80 B,O 4 37 20 B B I 3 70 15 6 4 3 7 9 5 5 10 103
B B B B B B B B B C B B,R I B R B R C C B I B I B,R I C R I 1-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 Mapleton I C 2-3 3-4 2-3 2 3-4 2 2-3 2-4 Mankato 3-4 3 2
Historic inn at Preston

AmericInn Hotel & Conference Center 507-345-8011 www.americinnmankato.com Best Western Plus Hotel 507-625-9333 www.bwmankato.com Budget Host Inn 507-388-1644 www.budgethost.com Butler House B&B 507-387-5055 www.butlerhouse.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Hotel and Conference Center 507-388-8555 www.countryinns.com Days Inn Mankato 507-387-3332 www.daysinn.com Fairfield Inn 507-386-1220 www.marriott.com/mktfi Grandstay Residential Suites 507-388-8688 www.grandstay.net Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown 507-344-1111 mankatodowntown.stayhgi.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 507-388-1880 www.hiexpress.com Mankato City Center Hotel 507-345-1234 www.mankatomnhotel.com Mankato Inn 507-345-8800 www.mankatoinn.com Microtel Inn & Suites 507-388-2818 www.microtelinn.com Minneopa State Park 507-389-5464 mndnr.gov/parks Rapidan Park 507-546-9997 Riverfront Inn 507-388-1638 Super 8 Mankato 507-387-0600 Daly County Park 507-524-3000 co.blue-earth.mn.us/dept/parks Motel 22 507-524-3535 7 19 60 86 B B,R I C 88 151 60 59 61 R 80 145 50 5 101 50 64 53 B I B,R B,I B I I I I B B R B I I I B I 2-4 2-4 1-3 2-4 2-4 1-3 2-3 2-3 2-5 2 2-3 1-2 I B,R I
49 I O,W B I C I C 2-3 C R I,C C 2 I B,R I B B I I C C 1-2 2
Southern
147
Ind
Marshall
AmericInn 507-537-9424 www.americinn.com Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast 507-532-2457 www.arborinnbb.com Breezy Meadow Retreat 507-537-3529 www.breezymeadowretreat.com Comfort Inn 507-532-3070 www.choicehotels.com Ramada Marshall 507-532-3221 www.ramada.com Super 8 Marshall 507-537-1461 www.super8.com Travelers Lodge Motel 507-532-5721 www.travelerslodge.biz
62 1
B B
2-4 2-3
Northfield (Cont.)
College City Motel 507-645-4426 Country Inn 507-645-2286 www.countryinns Froggy Bottoms River Suites 507-650-0039 www.froggybottoms.com
24 54 4 3 1 21 6 32 37 3 109 3 42 O B B I B R B
Ind
50 100 47 85 80 200
2-4 Odessa Olivia 2
The Magic Door B&B 507-581-0445 Stoney Run Lodge 320-839-2294 www.stoneyrunlodge.com 212 Motel 320-523-1480 Memorial Park Campground 320-523-2361 www.olivia.mn.us Sheep Shedde Inn 320-523-5000 Ortonville Big Stone Lake State Park 320-839-3663 mndnr.gov/parks Hilltop Estates - RV Park 320-305-3510 www.tinmaninvestments.com Lakeshore RV Park 320-839-3701 www.lakeshorervpark.com Rustling Elms Resort 320-839-3845 www.rustlingelmsresort.com
I B,R I B B B B I B R I I C C I I C I I 1-2 2-4
Mazeppa Minnesota City Montevideo
Ponderosa Campground 507-843-3611 Bass Camp Resort 507-689-9257 Crossings by GrandStay 46 320-269-8000 www.crossingsmontevideo.com Fiesta City Motel 320-269-8896 Lagoon Park Campground 320-269-6575 Sportsmen Inn 320-269-8889 23 26
10
Viking Motel 21 320-269-6545 vikingmotelmontevideomn.com Montgomery Cottagewood Resort 507-364-5698 Morgan Morristown Gilfillan Estate Campground 507-249-3633 www.redwoodcountyhistoricalsociety.com Camp Maiden Rock 507-685-4430 www.campmaidenrock.com Camp Maiden Rock West 507-685-2240 www.campmaidenrock.com Morton Americas Best Value Inn - Morton 507-697-6205 www.abvi.com 44 170 65 I R O
C C C I 2
Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel (pg 95) 378 70 800-946-2274 www.jackpotjunction.com Mountain Lake Nerstrand Island View Campground 507-427-2999 www.mountainlakemn.com Nerstrand Big Woods State Park 507-333-4840 mndnr.gov/parks 48 6 4 4 24 10 51
C 2-4
C I B Owatonna B,R B B 3-4 2-4 1-2 B 3-4 C R B B I I B B R I I I I I 2 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-3
New Prague AmericInn Lodge & Suites 952-758-7300 www.americinn.com Schumachers Hotel 952-758-2133 www.schumacherhotel.com New Ulm Beyer Haus Bed and Breakfast 507-354-3180 www.beyerhaus.com Bingham Hall Bed and Breakfast 507-276-5070 www.bingham-hall.com Colonial Inn Motel 507-354-3128 www.nucolonialinn.com Deutsche Strasse Bed and Breakfast 507-354-2005 www.deutschestrasse.com Flandrau State Park 507-233-9800 mndnr.gov/parks Holiday Inn New Ulm 507-359-2941 www.holiday-inn.com Microtel Inn & Suites 507-354-9800 www.microtelinn.com Super 8 New Ulm 507-359-2400 www.super8.com Northfield Americas Best Value Inn 507-663-0371 americasbestvalueinn.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 507-645-7761 www.americinn.com Archer House River Inn 507-645-5661 www.archerhouse.com
Historic inn in Northfield

AmericInn Owatonna 507-455-1142 www.americinn.com Best Budget Inn 507-451-0776 Budget Host Inn 507-451-8712 www.budgethostmn.com Comfort Inn 507-444-0818 choicehotels.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 507-455-9295 www.countryinns.com Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 507-446-8900 www.GreatSerengeti.com Hope Oak Knoll Campground 507-451-2998 hikercentral.com/campgrounds/106543.html Microtel Inn & Suites 507-446-0228 microtelinn.com Northrop Oftedahl House 507-451-4040 www.NorthropHouse.com Oakdale Motel 507-451-5480 www.owatonnalodging.com Rice Lake State Park 507-455-5871 mndnr.gov/parks River View Campground 507-451-8050 riverviewcampgroundmn.com 135 65 5 25 O 96 30 27 63 48 130 90 B B B I I W B B R C I I I C C 2 2-4 1-2 2-4 I B I I I I 1-2 2-3
89 124 63 61 55 41 36
B,O I I
148
I 2-5 I 3-4 1-2 C B,R I C C C C 3 4
Southern
Ind
Owatonna (Cont.) Peterson
Super 8 Of Owatonna 507-451-0380 www.Super8.com Genevas Hideaway 507-875-7733 www.genevashideaway.com South Fork Bed 507-875-2400 www.southforkbedandgolf.com The Crossing Bed & Breakfast 507-875-2725 www.thecrossingBB.com
60 8 3 5
1-2 2-3
Red Wing (Cont.) Redwood Falls
Treasure Island Resort & Casino (pg 101) 480 120 651-385-2969 treasureislandcasino.com Alexander Ramsey Park Campground 507-637-5755 www.ci.redwood-falls.mn.us Redwood Valley Lodge 507-644-5700 Select Inn 507-644-4444 selectinnredwoodfalls.com Smart Choice Inn Redwood Falls 507-637-3456 www.smartchoiceinn.com Tatanka Bluffs Bed & Breakfast 507-627-1875 www.tatankabluffsbandb.com 105 116 34 3 40 93 94 83 196 78 62 104 44 71 34 53 119 31
Ind
B B
2-3 2-3 C
Pine Island Pipestone
Hidden Meadows RV Park 507-356-8594 hiddenmeadowsrvpark.com Crossings by Grandstay Inn & Suites 507-562-1100 Historic Calumet Inn 507-825-5871 www.calumetinn.com Pipestone RV Campground 507-825-2455 pipestonervcampground.com Super 8 Pipestone 507-825-4217 39 3 40 41
115
76 O
B,R C B B 2
Rochester
2nd Street Inn & Suites 507-424-1170 www.rgilodging.com AutumnWoods RV Park 507-990-2983 www.autumnwoodsrvpark.com
Best Western Soldiers Field Tower & Ste 214 507-288-2677 www.soldiersfield.com Blondell Crown Square Motel 507-282-9444 www.blondell.com
Plainview Preston
The Seven Sisters B&B 507-534-2264 www.7sisters-bb.com Country Trails Inn & Suites 507-765-2533 www.countrytrailsinn.com
4 75 69
B C C B C
2-4
Brentwood Inn and Suites 507-288-8011 www.brentwoodinn.com Brentwood On Fifth 507-289-3987 www.brentwoodonfifth.com Clarion Inn 507-288-1844 www.clarionrochestermn.com
Crestwood Country Cabin 1 507-254-1053 crestwoodcountrycabin.vpweb.com Forestville / Mystery Cave State Park 507-352-5111 mndnr.gov/parks JailHouse Historic Inn 507-765-2181 www.jailhouseinn.com Maple Springs Campground 507-352-2056 maplespringscampground.com Old Barn Resort 507-467-2512 www.barnresort.com Trailhead Inn & Suites 507-765-2460 www.trailhead-inn.com Valley View Campground 507-765-2227 www.valleyviewcampground.net Reads Landing The River Nest B&B 651-560-4077 www.therivernest.com American Eagle Bluff B&B 651-564-0372 americaneaglebluffbedandbreakfast.com Red Wing AmericInn of Red Wing 651-385-9060 www.americinnmn.net Best Western Rivertown Inn & Suites 651-388-1577 Candlelight Inn 651-388-8034 candlelightinn-redwing.com Country Inn & Suites 651-388-9000 www.countryinns.com Days Inn 651-388-3568 daysinn.com Golden Lantern Inn 888-288-3315 www.goldenlantern.com Hay Creek Valley Campground 651-388-3998 www.haycreekvalley.com Hungry Point Inn Bed and Breakfast 651-437-3660 www.hungrypointinn.com Moondance Inn Bed & Breakfast 866-388-8145 www.moondanceinn.com Nichols Inn & Suites - Red Wing 651-388-6633 www.nicholsinn.com Parkway Motel 651-388-8231 www.parkwaymotelmn.com Pratt-Taber Inn 651-388-7392 www.pratttaber.com Rodeway Inn 651-388-1502 choicehotels.com Round Barn Farm Bed & Breakfast 651-385-9250 www.roundbarnfarm.com St James Hotel 651-388-2846 www.st-james-hotel.com 5 5 42 27 4 38 5 61 2 2 42 50 5 61 47 5 12
2-4
Comfort Inn 507-289-3344 www.choicehotels.com Comfort Suites 507-424-2720 www.choicehotels.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 507-285-3335 www.countryinns.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Rochester South 507-287-6758 www.countryinns.com Courtesy Inn 507-289-1801 www.courtesyinn.com Days Inn Downtown 507-282-3801 Daysinn.com
4 170 24 49
R B
C 1-2 I C 2-3
B B I B
3 4 2-4 2-4 3-4 2-3 I 2-3
Doubletree Hotel by Hilton-Mayo Clinic Area 212 507-281-8000 www.rochesterdowntown.doubletree.com Econo Lodge Hotel 507-282-9905 www.choicehotels.com 62
I,O B B
Extended Stay America - Rochester North 95 507-289-7444 www.extendedstay.com Extended Stay America - Rochester South 98 507-536-7444 ExtendedStayHotels.com Fergusons Willow Creek Campground & RV Park 507-281-0304 Fiksdal Hotel & Suites 507-288-2671 www.fiksdalhotel.com
I B,R I B B
150
R B B
C 3-4
Guest House International Inn & Suites 507-288-9090 www.guesthouseintl.com
Hampton Inn 104 507-287-9050 www.hamptoninnrochester.com Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester North 517-289-6100 www.rochesternorthsuites.hamptoninn.com
B I B
2-4 1 2-4 1-4 4 2-5
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown 143 507-285-1234 www.rochestermn.hgi.com Holiday Inn Express Rochester City Ctr 173 507-252-8200 holidayinnexpressrochester.com Kahler Grand Hotel 507-280-6200 www.kahler.com Kahler Inn and Suites 507-285-9200 www.kahler.com 668 271
B B
La Quinta Inn of Rochester 92 507-281-2211 LaQuintaInnRochesterMN.com Microtel Inn & Suites 507-286-8780 www.microtelinn.com 81
I B B I R C 2-5 C I I I B B C I B,R I R B I I I I I I B R B B B B B R I R B,R I I C B I 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-5 2-3 I 2-5 2-3 2 2 I 2-4 3-4 1-2 2 3-5 2 I I 2-3 2 2-3 2 2 1-2 1-2 3 1-2 I B,R I I I I I B B R B R I B,R I I B B I I
Southern
149
Ind
Rochester (Cont.)
Motel 6 Rochester 507-282-6625 www.motel6.com Quality Inn & Suites 507-282-8091 choicehotels.com Ramada Hotel & Conference Center 507-289-8866 www.ramadarochester.com Ray-Mar Motel 507-282-7468 www.raymarmotel.com
86 41 149 31 75 72 86 87 75 82 50 58 3 5 3 8 24 30 5 30 21 12 1 111 37 8 5 106 7 1
O B I,W B,R
I I 2-4 2 1-2 I I C B B B B I I I 1-2 2-4 1-2 1 B B B I C 2-4 2-4 2 1 2-3 4-5 4-5
St Charles (Cont.)
Victorian Lace Inn B&B 507-932-4496 White Valley Motel 507-932-3142 www.whitevalleymotel.com
Ind
3 15 2
St Clair St James
Bell Tower Suites 507-995-0841 www.belltowersuites.com Eagle Nest Park 507-375-3393 www.co.watonwan.mn.us St James Municipal Campground 507-375-3241 stjames.govoffice.com Super 8 Motel - St James 507-375-4708 www.super8.com
B,R I B B I O I I I R
Red Carpet Inn 32 507-282-7448 rochester.redcarpetinnhotels.com Residence Inn - Mayo Clinic Rochester 507-292-1400 rochesterresidenceinn.com Rochester Marriott 507-280-6000 www.rochestermarriott.com Rochester/Marion KOA 507-288-0785 rochesterkoa.com Sleep Inn and Suites 507-280-8888 www.choicehotels.com Springhill Suites By Marriott 507-281-5455 www.springhillrochester.com Super 8 - Fairgrounds 507-288-8288 www.super8.com Super 8 South Broadway 507-282-1756 www.super8rochestermn.com TownePlace Suites by Marriott 507-281-1200 www.marriott.com Travelers Hotel 507-289-4095 www.rgilodging.com University Village Inn 507-289-1628 www.uvillageinn.com Rose Creek Rushford Rose Pedaler Log Cabin Inn 507-434-0500 www.rosepedalerlogcabin.com Meadows Inn Bed & Breakfast 507-864-2378 www.MeadowsInn.com Sweet Dreams Bed & Breakfast 507-864-2462 Windswept Inn 507-864-2545 Sanborn Sherburn Sailors & Soldiers Memorial Park 507-220-5386 www.cityofsanbornmn.org Everett Park 507-230-0152 Four Columns Inn 507-764-8861 www.fourcolumnsinn.net Slayton Hill Top Inn Motel 507-836-8511 Lake Shetek Lodge 507-763-3200 www.lakesheteklodge.com Valhalla Island Campground 507-763-3744 www.valhallacampground.com Sleepy Eye Inn of Seven Gables 507-794-5390 innof7gables.net Sportsmans Park Campground 507-794-3731 W W Smith Inn 507-794-5661 www.wwsmithinn.com Spring Grove Hidden Bluffs Resort 507-498-5880 www.hiddenbluffs.com Village House Motel 507-498-3271 Spring Valley Echo Ridge Cabins 507-346-2491 www.echoridgecabins.com 89 203
60 50 5 6 21 13 27 16 4 26 5
St Peter
AmericInn St Peter 507-931-6554 www.americinn.com Konsbruck Hotel 507-934-3314 www.cedarsgrille.com Locust Street Bed & Breakfast 507-934-5604 www.locuststreethotel.com Riverside Park Municipal Campgrd 507-931-1550 www.saintpetermn.gov St Peter Motel 507-931-3100 www.stpetermotel.com
Stewartville Tracy
Relax Inn 507-533-4747 www.relaxinnstewartville.com Swift Lake Park Campground 507-629-5528 Valentine Inn B&B 507-629-3827 Wilder Inn Motel 507-629-3350
I,W B B
Truman Tyler Wabasha
The Whittlers Lady 507-776-8555 thewhittlerslady.com Tyler Motel 507-247-3211 AmericInn Lodge & Suites 651-565-5366 www.americinn.com Bailey Park/ RV Community 651-565-0174 City of Wabasha Municipal Campgrd 651-565-4568 www.wabasha.org Coffee Mill Motel & Suites 651-565-4561 coffeemillmotelandsuites.com
64 26
B B
C 2 1-2
21 2 20 240
Eagles on the River B&B 651-565-3509 www.eaglesontheriver.com Eagles on the River Vacation Rentals & Americas Lofts 651-565-3509 www.eaglesontheriver.com Pioneer Campsite 651-565-2242 Pioneercampsite.com Wabasha Motel & RV 651-565-9932 www.wabashamotelandrv.com Walnut Grove Waseca Plum Creek County Park Campground 507-859-2005 American Motel 507-835-4300 wasecaamericanmotel.com Crossings by GrandStay Inn & Suites 507-835-0022 www.crossingsinn.com Kieslers Campground & RV Resort 507-835-3179 www.kieslers.com
B B I B B O B
C 2-5 C 2-3 I C 3-4 C 2-3
11 13 56 51 37 300 4 7 8 B I O B B B B
I B I O B B I 2-3 2-3 C 1-3 1-2
Pine Cone B&B 507-835-5863 Waterville Best Point Resort 507-362-8526 www.bestpointresort.com Kamp Dels 507-362-8616 www.kampdels.com Knotty Pine Resort 507-210-3909 www.knottypineresort.info Lakeview Resort 507-362-4616 mnlakeviewresort.com OLearys Lakeside Cabins 507-362-8379
Spring Valley Inn & Suites 39 507-346-7788 www.springvalleyinnsuites.com Springfield Microtel Inn & Suites 507-723-8200 microtelinn.com Springfield Rothenburg Campground 507-723-3517 springfieldmn.org St Charles Downtown Motel 507-932-4050 www.saintcharlesmotel.com 30
6 400 5 4 1
30 38 11
150
B,R 1-2 2-4 20 21 O I I B B R B B B I 3 1-3 2 I I 2 C I 2-4 3-4 I B C B C I B O B B I C I,C C I I C 2-3 C 2-3 C 2-4 I 2-3 2-3 2-3 2 2-3 4 2-5 2-4 51 O,W B I,C 2-3 I 2
Southern
Ind
Waterville (Cont.)
Sakatah Bay Resort Motel 507-362-8980 www.sakatahbay.com Sakatah Lake State Park 507-362-4438 mndnr.gov/parks Tetonka Lake Resort 507-362-8206
R C O B I,C C C C I
2-4
Winona (Cont.)
Quality Inn Winona 507-454-4390 choicehotels.com Sugar Loaf Motel 507-452-1491 The Plaza Hotel & Suites 507-453-0303 www.plazawinona.com The Village House Inn 507-454-4322 www.villagehouseinn.com Windom Park Bed & Breakfast 507-457-9515 www.windompark.com
112 20 135 4 6 42 32 33 2 64 68 36 55 105 1 275 2 48 4 355
Ind
5 29 200 35 23 39 32 4 45 4 58 1 106 31 1 96
Watson Welch Welcome Wheaton Windom
Lac Qui Parle State Park 320-734-4450 mndnr.gov/parks Hidden Valley Campground 651-258-4550 www.hvcamping.com Checkers Welcome Campground 507-728-8811 checkerswelcomecampground.com Wheaton Inn 320-563-8236 Guardian Inn 507-831-1809 www.guardianinn.com Super 8 Motel 507-831-1120
Worthington AmericInn Lodge and Suites 507-376-4500 www.americnn.com 1-2 2 Budget Inn 507-376-6136 Days Inn 507-376-6155 www.daysinn.com Historic Dayton House 507-727-1311 daytonhouse.org 3-4 2-3 2-4 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 507-372-2333 www.hiexpress.com Olson Park Campground 507-329-0760 www.ci.worthington.mn.us Sunset Inn 507-376-9494 Super 8 of Worthington 507-372-7755 www.super8.com 5 Travelodge Hotel 507-372-2991 travelodgeworthington.com Wykoff The Historic Wykoff Jail Haus 507-352-4205
B B B I B B B B I B I B B
I I
Winona
Alexander Mansion Historic B&B 507-474-4224 www.alexandermansionbb.com AmericInn 507-457-0249 www.americinnmn.net Carriage House Bed & Breakfast 507-452-8256 www.chbb.com Days Inn 507-454-6930 www.daysinn.com Dorys Place 507-454-4020 www.dorysplace.com Express Suites Riverport Inn 507-452-0606 www.riverportinn.com Great River Bluffs State Park 507-643-6849 mndnr.gov/parks Heavens Valley Lodge 507-454-4020 www.heavensvalley.com Holiday Inn Express 507-474-1700 www.hiexpress.com John A Latsch State Park 507-643-6849 mndnr.gov/parks Nichols Inn & Suites 507-454-6066 www.nicholsinn.com Pla-Mor Campground & Marina 507-454-2851 www.camppla-mor.com Prairie Island Campground 507-452-4501 www.prairieislandcamp.com
I C
2-4
Zumbro Falls Bluff Valley RV Park & Campground 507-753-2955 www.BluffValley.com 3-4 Burr Oaks Bed & Breakfast 507-753-3133 www.burroaks.com Zumbrota Americas Best Value Inn 507-732-7852 AmericasBestValueInn.com Barteau House B&B 507-732-4466 barteauhouse.com 2-3 Shades of Sherwood 507-732-5100 Zumbrota Vacation Home Rental 507- 732-4415
I C
3-4
60 5 130 195
I,C 1-2
Camping at Nerstrand State Park 151
I B,R I 1-2 I R B B I B B I B B I B C B B I I 1-3 2-3 2 C I I 3 1-2 2-4 C I I I 3-5 2-3 3-4 2-4 1-2 2 3-4 2-4 I B,R I B O R B B B O
Southern
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Ind
Afton Albertville Anoka Apple Valley
Afton House Inn 651-436-8883 www.aftonhouseinn.com Country Inn & Suites 763-463-2600 www.countryinns.com Regency Inn & Suites 763-422-8000 www.regencyinnmn.com AmericInn Apple Valley/Burnsville 952-431-3800 www.americinnhotel.com
25 66 54 63
93
B B,R I B B I B,R I B,R
2-5 2-4 I 2-3
Bloomington Krestwood RV & Mobile Home Park (Cont.) 952-881-8218 La Quinta Inn & Suites 952-830-1300 www.lq.com Le Bourget Aero Suites 952-893-9999 www.lebourgethotel.com Microtel Inn & Suites 952-854-6600 www.microtelinn.com 252 160 75 472 209 142 403 255 128 564 282 127 142 83 60 84 176 92
Ind
GrandStay Hotel & Conference 78 952-953-6111 www.grandstayapplevalley.com Lebanon Hills Campground 651-688-1376 www.dakotacounty.us Arden Hills Super 8 Arden Hills 651-484-6557 66 15
2-4 C
Minneapolis Airport Marriott 952-854-7441 www.marriott.com Park Plaza Hotel 952-831-3131 www.parkplaza.com
Quality Inn & Suites 952-854-5558 www.choicehotels.com Radisson Hotel 888-201-1718 www.radisson.com Ramada - Airport 952-854-3411 www.RamadaMOA.com Residence Inn 952-876-0900 www.marriott.com Sheraton Bloomington Hotel 952-835-7800 www.sheraton.com Sofitel Minneapolis 952-835-1900 www.sofitel-minneapolis.com
Belle Plaine Belle Plaine Motel 952-873-2242 www.belleplainemotel.com
I 1-2 I B,R I I I B B R 2-4 2-5 3-4 2-4 2-4 2-5 I 2-3 I 2 Brooklyn Center 2-4 I 2-4 I 2-3
Emma Krumbees AmericInn Lodge & Ste 43 952-873-6017 www.emmakrumbees.com Blaine Comfort Suites 763-792-0750 www.choicehotels.com Super 8 Motel 763-786-8888 www.hotelblaine.com Bloomington Cambria Suites 952-854-0300 www.cambriasuites.com Comfort Inn Airport 952-854-3400 www.choicehotels.com Country Inn & Suites by CarlsonBloomington West 952-831-9595 www.countryinns.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 952-854-5555 www.countryinns.com 98 48 146 273 148 233
I B,R I B,R I B,R I I I I I I I I B B B,R R R R R B I I I R R R B B
Staybridge Suites 952-831-7900 www.ssbloomington.com Super 8 Hotel 952-888-8800 www.super8.com AmericInn Motel & Suites 763-566-7500 www.americinn.com Comfort Inn 763-560-7464 www.comfortinn.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 763-561-0900 www.countryinns.com Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North 763-566-8000 minneapolisnorthhotel.com Days Inn Hotel & Suites 763-561-8400
Courtyard By Marriott Mpls/Bloomington 203 952-876-0100 www.marriott.com Crowne Plaza Bloomington 952-831-8000 www.cpmsp.com 256
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Mpls Airport 429 952-854-9000 www.cpsuitesmsp.com Days Inn Airport 952-854-8400 www.daysinn.com Days Inn Bloomington 952-835-7400 www.daysinn.com 207 144
Embassy Suites 175 763-560-2700 minneapolisbrooklyncenter.embassysuites.com Extended Stay America 763-549-5571 www.extstay.com Super 8 Motel 763-566-9810 super8.com 104 101 27 124 50 31 67 84 63 80 125 132 98 89 84
Embassy Suites Hotel Bloomington 218 952-884-4811 www.embassybloomington.com Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport 952-854-1000 www.embassymspairport.com Extended Stay America 952-884-1400 www.extendedstayhotels.com Fairfield Inn & Suites 952-858-8475 www.marriott.com Hampton Inn and Suites 952-854-7600 www.mallofamericasuites.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Bloomington 952-835-6643 www.hamptoninn.com Hilton Garden Inn - Bloomington 952-831-1012 westbloomingtonhotels.com Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington 952-893-9500 www.minneapolisbloomington.hilton.com Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport 952-854-2100 www.mspairport.hilton.com Holiday Inn Bloomington Airport I-35W 952-884-8211 www.holiday-inn.com Holiday Inn Express 952-854-1687 hiexpress.com/airport-mall Homewood Suites by Hilton 952-854-0900 www.minneapolis.homewoodsuites.com Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South 952-854-0700 www.minneapolisairport.place.hyatt.com 300 171 200 144 126 310 104 132 146 135
I B,R I B,R I 2 2-4 Buffalo Brooklyn Park
Budget Host Inn 763-533-6455 www.budgethost.com La Quinta Inn & Suites 763-971-8000 www.lq.com Country Inn by Carlson 763-682-5660 www.countryinns.com Super 8 Motel 763-682-5930
Burnsville
Americas Best Value Inn 952-894-3400 Days Inn Burnsville 952-892-1900 www.daysinn.com Fairfield Inn By Marriott 952-435-2887 www.marriott.com
I I I
2-3
Hampton Inn 952-435-6366 www.hampton-inn.com LivINN Suites 952-890-7999 www.livinnsuites.com Nicollet Inn 952-435-2100 www.nicolletinn.com Prime Rate Motel 952-894-8554 www.primeratemotelmn.com Select Inn 952-890-9550 www.selectinn.com Travelodge 952-890-1420 www.travelodge.com
I B,R I 2-5 I B,R
152
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11 B B I I I I I B B B B B B I I I 2 2-3 2-4 2-4 I B,R I 2-3 I B 2 I 1-3 I 2-4 3-4 I I I I I I I R R B R R 2-4 2-4 2-4 I 2-4 I B,R W R I 2-4 I I I 2-5 I 2-5 I 2-4 2-3 2-3 I,O R I I B R R B B B B I B,R I 2-4 I R B I B,R 2-4 I 2-3 3-5 2 I,O B B,R I 1-2
Mpls.-St. Paul
Ind
Cambridge
Crossings by GrandStay 763-689-0542 www.crossingsinn.com Fairgrounds Campground 763-689-2555 www.isanticountyfair.com
42
78
I 2-4 C
Eagan (Cont.)
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel 651-905-1778 www.extendedstayhotels.com Microtel Inn & Suites 651-405-0988 www.microtelinn.com Residence Inn By Marriott 651-688-0363 www.marriott.com
128 79 120 105 89 94
Ind
Center City
Go Boat Motel 612-465-0869 Summit Inn Bed & Breakfast 651-257-4987 www.summitinnbb.com Wild River State Park 651-583-2125 mndnr.gov/parks
7 3 7 112 79 77 68 122 89
B B
I 3-4 C C East Bethel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 651-686-0600 www.marriott.com Staybridge Suites 651-994-7810 www.sseagan.com TownePlace Suites 651-994-4600 www.marriott.com Avatan Family Nudist Campground 763-434-4922 www.avatan.com
Centerville
Rice Creek Campgrounds 763-757-3920 www.anokacountyparks.com
Chanhassen AmericInn Hotel & Suites 952-934-3888 www.americinn.com Chanhassen Inn 952-934-7373 www.chaninn.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 952-937-2424 www.countryinns.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 952-401-8850 www.hiexpress.com Western Motel 952-445-3414 Chaska
I B,R I 2-4 B I I B B 2 2-4 2-4
Eden Prairie Best Western Eden Prairie Inn 952-829-0888 www.bestwestern.com Courtyard By Marriott 952-942-9100 www.marriott.com Eden Wood Center 952-852-0121 www.friendshipventures.org Fairfield Inn 952-903-9444 www.fairfieldinn.com
55 149 4 92
Best Western Chaska River Inn & Suites 82 952-448-7877 Brookside Motel 952-445-3876 Oak Ridge, a Dolce Conference Hotel 952-368-3100 www.dolceoakridge.com Super 8 Motel Chaska 952-448-7030 www.super8.com 13 147 29
I B,R I 2-3 I
Hampton Inn Minneapolis SW 121 952-942-9000 www.minneapolisedenprairie.hamptoninn.com Hilton Garden Inn 97 952-995-9000 minneapolisedenprairie.hgi.com Hyatt Place 952-944-9700 www.hyattplace.com Residence Inn Minneapolis 952-829-0033 www.marriott.com SpringHill Suites 952-944-7700 www.marriott.com TownePlace Suites 952-942-6001 www.towneplacesuites.com 126 128 119 103 133 5 29 45 56 134 109 100 54
R B
2-4 2-3
Chisago City Cokato Coon Rapids
Americas Best Value Inn 25 651-257-8088 www.americasbestvalueinn.com Cokato Lake RV Resort 320-286-5779 www.cokatolake.com/rentalinfo.asp?pid=rental AmericInn Lodge & Suites 763-323-0010 www.americinn.com Bunker Hills Campground 763-862-4970 www.anokacountyparks.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 763-780-3797 www.countryinns.com Fairfield Inn 763-785-8922 www.fairfieldinn.com Holiday Inn Express 763-792-9292 www.hiexpresscr.com Quality Inn Northtown 763-785-4746 www.comfortinn.com Wingate By Wyndham 763-576-0700 www.wingatehotels.com 111 59 73 56 66 76 31 53 220 48 B I 2-5 Hastings B,O I O,W B C C 2-4 Edina Excelsior Farmington
Marriott Residence Inn 952-893-9300 www.marriott.com The Bird House Inn 952-474-0196 www.birdhouseinn.com Farmington Restwell Motel 651-463-7102
I B,R I 2-4 I I I B B B 2-4 I 2-3 2-3
Forest Lake AmericInn 651-464-1930 www.americinn.com Country Inn & Suites 651-982-9799 www.countryinns.com Fridley Golden Valley LivInn Suites 763-571-9440 www.livinnsuites.com Holiday Inn Express 763-545-8300 www.higoldenvalley.com Minneapolis/Golden Valley Super 8 763-546-6277 I Ham Lake AmericInn 763-755-2100 www.americinn.com Ham Lake Campground 763-434-5337 hamlakecampground.com Afton State Park 651-436-5391 mndnr.gov/parks AmericInn Hastings 651-437-8877 www.americinn.com
I B,R I B B
Cottage Grove
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 651-768-7350 Super 8 Cottage Grove 651-458-0313
Crystal Eagan
Americas Best Value Inn 36 763-537-8888 www.americasbestvalueinn.com Best Western Dakota Ridge 651-452-0100 www.bestwestern.com Budget Host 651-454-1211 Crowne Plaza 651-454-3434 www.VIPStay.com Days Inn Eagan 651-681-1770 www.daysinneagan.com Extended Stay America 651-681-9991 www.extendedstayhotels.com Hampton Inn 651-688-3343 www.minneapoliseagan.hamptoninn.com Hilton Garden Inn 651-686-4605 www.eagan.stayhgi.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 651-681-9266 www.hieagan.com 108 17 187 104 104 122 100 120
1 143 27 44 8 61 87 31 13 48
I I
R B
2-4 I 2-3 2-3
Classic Rosewood Inn 651-437-3297 www.classicrosewood.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 651-437-8870 countryinns.com Greenwood Campground 651-437-5269 Hastings Inn 651-437-3155 www.hastingsinn.com Hastings Mobile Home Terrace 651-437-3060 Regency Inn & Suites 651-438-8888 regencyinnmn.com
I I I
B R B
2-4 2-3 2-4
O 100 I I O I O I B B B I B B I B I B B B 2-3 C 2-3 2 2-3 I I B I B B R B B B I 2-4 I 2-4 I 2-3 I 2-4 I 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-3 2-4 I I O O I I B R 1 B B B B I I 2-3 I 2-4 2-3 I 2-4 I 2-4 C I 2 B,R I 2-5 I O B C 1-2 C B I 1-2 2-3
Mpls.-St. Paul
153
Ind
Hastings (Cont.) Howard Lake
St Croix Bluffs Regional Park 651-430-8240 www.co.washington.mn.us Codgers Cove RV Resort 320-543-2218 www.codgerscove.com Dutch Lake Farm Guesthouse 1 320-543-2944 www.dutchlakeguesthouse.com
73 104
B B B B C 3-4
Maplewood Days Inn Hotel & Conference Center 651-288-0808 daysinn.com Emerald Inn 651-777-8131 www.emeraldinnhotel.com LivInn Suites 651-738-1600 www.livinn.com Marine On St Croix 2-4 I C C C B 2-4 2 Medina Mendota Heights Asa Parker House B&B 651-433-5248 www.asaparkerbb.com William OBrien State Park 651-433-0500 mndnr.gov/parks
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Inver Grove AmericInn Heights 651-450-7511 americinnhotel.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 651-450-1100 www.countryinns.com Microtel Inn & Suites 651-552-0555 www.microtelinn.com Isanti Jordan Country Camping Tent & RV Park 763-444-9626 country-camping.com Minneapolis SW KOA 952-492-6440 koa.com/where/mn/23112/ Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area 952-492-6400 mndnr.gov/parks Nicolin Mansion Bed & Breakfast 952-492-6441 www.nicolinmansion.com Lake Elmo Lake Elmo Park Reserve 651-430-8370 www.co.washington.mn.us The Wildwood Lodge 651-714-8068 www.thewildwoodlodge.com Lakeville AmericInn Lodge and Suites 952-892-5422 www.americinn.com Comfort Inn 952-898-3700 www.comfortinn.com Friendly Host Inn 952-435-7191 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 952-469-1134 www.hilakeville.com Motel 6 952-469-1900 www.motel6.com Queen Anne Courts 952-435-7979 Landfall Lindstrom Landfall Terrace 651-739-8284 Hillcrest RV Park 651-257-5352 Rose Hill Resort 651-257-4040 www.rosehillresort.com Valkommen Inn 651-257-4888 www.valkommeninn.com Lino Lakes Long Lake Maple Grove Hampton Inn & Suites 763-746-7999 www.hamptonlinolakes.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 952-475-4422 www.americinn.com
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Medina Inn 66 763-478-9770 www.medinaentertainment.com Courtyard By Marriott 651-452-2000 www.courtyard.com Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 651-454-1978 www.marriott.com 146 119
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Minneapolis aloft Minneapolis 612-455-8400 www.alofthotels.com Aqua City Motel 612-861-6061 Best Western Normandy Inn 612-370-1400 bestwesternnormandy.com Comfort Suites Downtown 612-333-3111 www.comfortsuites.com Crowne Plaza Northstar 612-338-2288 www.cpminneapolis.com Days Hotel 612-623-3999 daysinn.com Doubletree by Hilton 952-542-8600 doubletreeminneapolis.com DoubleTree Guest Suites 612-332-6800 minneapolisdoubletree.com 36 199 216 222 131 298 228
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O B B B 2 I I I I B B R R 2-4 2 I I B R 3-4 2-5 I 2-4 Evelos Bed & Breakfast 612-374-9656 Grand Hotel Minneapolis 612-288-8888 grandhotelminneapolis.com Graves 601 Hotel - Wyndham Grand 612-677-1100 www.graves601hotel.com Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 612-339-6633 minneapolisdowntown.hgi.com Hilton Minneapolis 612-376-1000 www.minneapolis.hilton.com Historic Heights B&B 763-475-1950 www.thehistoricheights.com Historic King Inn 612-874-0407 www.historickinginn.com C B I B B B I I 2-5 C C Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 612-341-3300 www.hiexmpls.com Holiday Inn Minneapolis Metrodome 612-333-4646 www.metrodome.com Hotel Ivy 612-746-4600 www.thehotelivy.com Hyatt Regency 612-370-1234 www.minneapolis.hyatt.com Le Meridien, Chambers Minneapolis 612-767-6900 www.lemeridien.com 533 I 9 96 265 I I B R R R R 3-4 3-5 2-4 821 C C
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Cambria Suites 129 763-494-5556 cambriasuitesmaplegrove.com Courtyard by Marriott 763-425-5355 Marriott.com Extended Stay America 763-694-9747 www.extstay.com Hampton Inn 763-494-4498 hamptoninnmaplegrove.com Hilton Garden Inn 763-509-9500 www.minneapolismaplegrove.stayhgi.com Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 763-425-3800 www.holidayinn.com Minneapolis Northwest KOA Campgrd 763-420-2255 www.mplsnwkoa.com Select Inn 763-493-2277 www.vistarez.com Staybridge Suites 763-494-8856 www.staybridge.com 43 119 92 104 120 120 136 175
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Maple Lake Olsons Campground 320-963-5173 www.olsons-campground.com Maple Plain Baker Park Reserve Campground 763-694-7662 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
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Minneapolis LeBlanc House B&B (Cont.) 612-379-2570 www.leblanchouse.com Lowry Grove Community 612-781-3148 www.pljrealty.com Marquette Hotel 612-333-4545 www.marquettehotel.com Metro Inn Motel 612-861-6011 www.metroinnmotel.com Millennium Hotel 612-332-6000 www.millenniumhotels.com Minneapolis International Hostel 612-874-0407 www.hostelworld.com
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Wingate by Wyndham 651-578-8466 wingatehotels.com
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Best Western Kelly Inn 149 763-553-1600 www.bestwesternplymouth.com Comfort Inn Plymouth 763-559-1222 www.choicehotels.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 763-473-3008 www.countryinns.com Crowne Plaza 763-559-6600 www.CPplymouth.com Days Inn Mpls West 763-559-2400 www.daysinn.com Residence Inn by Marriott 763-577-1600 residenceinnplymouth.com 116 135 243 113 119
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Minneapolis Marriott City Center 583 612-349-4000 www.minneapolismarriott.com Minnehaha Lofts 651-334-6333 www.vrbo.com/235733 Nicollet Island Inn 612-331-1800 www.nicolletislandinn.com Northland Inn 763-536-8300 www.northlandinn.com Radisson Plaza Hotel 612-339-4900 www.radisson.com Radisson University Hotel 612-379-8888 www.radisson.com Ramada Plaza 612-331-1900 www.ramadaplazampls.com Residence Inn by Marriott at The Depot 612-340-1300 thedepotminneapolis.com Residence Inn 612-677-1000 www.marriott.com Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown Hotel 612-821-7600 www.sheraton.com The Depot Renaissance Hotel 612-375-1700 thedepotminneapolis.com 24 231 360 304 252 131 124 136 225
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Dakotah Meadows RV Park 952-445-8800 Fish Lake Acres Campground 952-953-7111 www.frontiernet.net/~busacker Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 952-445-9000 www.mysticlake.com 600 65 56 134 146 61
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Comfort Suites 763-323-4800 www.comfortsuites.com AmericInn of Bloomington East 612-869-8600 www.americinn.com Candlewood Suites 612-869-7704 www.ichotelsgroup.com Ramada Airport West 612-861-1000 www.ramadarichfield.com
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AmericInn Lodge & Suites 763-428-4346 www.americinnrogers.com Hampton Inn & Suites 763-425-0044 rogerssuites.hamptoninn.com Sleep Inn & Suites 763-428-3000 SleepInn.com Super 8 763-428-4000 www.super8.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 651-628-3500 www.countryinns.com Courtyard 651-746-8000 www.courtyard.com Days Inn 651-636-6730 www.the.daysinn.com
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The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph 222 Collection 612-340-2000 www.thehotelminneapolis.com TownePlace Suites Minneapolis 612-340-1000 www.marriott.com W Hotel-The Foshay 612-215-3728 www.starwoodhotels.com Minnetonka Hampton Inn 952-541-1094 www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express 952-912-9999 www.hiexpress.com Minneapolis Marriott Southwest 952-935-5500 www.mplsmarriottsw.com Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel 952-593-0000 www.sheraton.com Monticello Montrose Mound Mounds View Super 8 763-295-5900 www.the.super8.com Natures Nest B&B 763-972-6891 www.naturesnestfarm.com Sunset View Inn 612-799-2662 AmericInn Hotel and Suites 763-786-2000 www.mermaidminnesota.com Days Inn Mounds View 763-786-9151 www.the.daysinn.com New Brighton North Branch Homewood Suites by Hilton 651-631-8002 www.homewoodnb.com AmericInn Lodge and Suites 651-674-8627 americinn-northbranch.com Budget Host Inn & Suites 651-277-8000 www.budgethost.com Norwood Baylor Regional Park Young America 952-466-5250 www.co.carver.mn.us/parks Oakdale AmericInn 651-730-5700 www.americinn.com Hilton Garden Inn 651-735-4100 www.stpauloakdale.hgi.com 54 116 131 229 127 93 321 222 70 2 1 70 70 124 50 40
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Fairfield Inn & Suites 651-636-7869 www.fairfieldinn.com Holiday Inn Express 651-636-5800 www.hiexpress.com Motel 6 651-639-3988 www.motel6.com Radisson Hotel 651-636-4567 www.radisson.com Residence Inn 651-636-0680 www.residenceinn.com Super 8 651-636-8888 www.rosevillesuper8.com Rush Lake Resort & Campgrounds 320-358-4427 Town & Country Campground/RV Park 952-445-1756 townandcountrycampground.com Country Bed & Breakfast 651-257-4773 countrybedandbreakfast.us Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 952-445-3644 canterburyinnshakopee.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 952-445-6775 www.americinn.com Best Western Shakopee Inn 952-445-9779 www.bestwestern.com Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 952-445-0200 www.countryinns.com Hampton Inn 952-641-3600 www.minneapolisshakopee.hamptoninn.com
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Shakopee (Cont.)
Hillview Motel 952-445-7111 Shakopee Valley RV Park 952-445-7313 www.shakopeevalley.com Super 8 952-445-4221 www.super8.com Travelodge 952-445-5074 www.travelodge.com Valley Inn of Shakopee 952-445-9120 www.valleyinnmn.com
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Stillwater (Cont.)
Aurora Staples Inn 651-351-1187 www.aurorastaplesinn.com Country Cove Bed and Breakfast 651-430-3434 www.countrycove.com Cover Park Manor 651-430-9292 www.coverpark.com Crossings by GrandStay Inn & Suites 651-430-2699 www.crossingsstillwater.com Elephant Walk 651-430-0359 www.elephantwalkbb.com
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Country Inn & Suites 651-288-0502 www.countryinns.com Hampton Inn 651-482-0402 hamptoninnshoreview.com Hilton Garden Inn 651-415-1956 www.hiltonshoreview.com 120 100
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 651-275-1401 www.hiexpress.com James Mulvey Inn 651-430-8008 www.jamesmulveyinn.com Lady Goodwood Bed & Breakfast 651-439-3771 www.ladygoodwood.com Rivertown Inn Bed & Breakfast 651-430-2955 www.rivertowninn.com Super 8 651-430-3990 super8.com
South St Paul
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center 651-455-3600 www.clarionssp.com
Spring Park Riaz Properties 612-239-3396 riazproperties.com St Louis Park Homewood Suites by Hilton 952-544-0495 www.homewoodslp.com Marriott Minneapolis West 952-544-4400 marriottminneapoliswest.com SpringHill Suites 952-738-7300 www.marriott.com TownePlace Suites 952-847-6900 www.marriott.com St Paul Best Western Bandana Square 651-647-1637 www.bestwestern.com Best Western Kelly Inn 651-227-8711 www.bestwesternstpaul.com Cathedral Hill Bed and Breakfast 651-998-9882 www.bbonthehill.com Country Inn & Suites 651-483-1625 www.countryinns.com Covington Inn 651-292-1411 www.covingtoninn.com Crowne Plaza 651-292-1900 www.cpstpaul.com Crystal Dreams B & B at the Wynne Inne 651-644-7447 www.wynneinne.com Days Inn Midway 651-645-8681 daysinn.com Embassy Suites Downtown 651-224-5400 www.embassystpaul.com Flagship Rentals 612-750-8877 www.flagshiprentals.com Highway Motel 651-698-0383 Hilton Garden Inn City Center 651-291-8800 www.stpaulcitycenter.hgi.com Holiday Inn East 651-731-2220 www.holidaymn.com Holiday Inn Downtown 651-225-1515 www.holidayinn.com Hotel 340 651-280-4120 www.hotel340.com St. Paul Upper Duplex 651-528-2027 Super 8 651-771-5566 www.staystpaul.com The Saint Paul Hotel 651-292-9292 www.saintpaulhotel.com Stillwater 20 250 193 194 36 1 97 254 I I B R B B B I I 2-4 3-4 I I I I I R R R B 2 2-5 2-4 4 2 4-5 Woodbury 125 195 126 106 110 126 3 91 4 475 1 93 208 I I I I I I O I I B R B B B R B R 3-5 4-5 1-2 Waverly White Bear Lake 3-4 Vadnais Heights Victoria Waconia 3-4 B R B I I 2-4 I 2-3 3-4 I 2-4 2-5 2-4 Taylors Falls
The Outing Lodge At Pine Point 651-439-9747 www.outinglodge.com Water Street Inn 651-439-6000 www.waterstreetinn.us William Sauntry Mansion 651-430-2653 www.sauntrymansion.com Camp Waub-o-Jeeg 651-465-3500 www.tfcamping.com Cottage Bed & Breakfast 651-465-3595 www.The-Cottage.com High Woods Bed & Breakfast 651-465-5307 www.highwoods.net Interstate State Park 651-465-5711 mndnr.gov/parks Pines Motel 651-465-3422 The Old Jail Bed & Breakfast 651-465-3112 www.oldjail.com Wannigan Point Cabins 651-465-3247 www.wanniganpoint.com Wildwood RV Park & Campground 651-465-6315 www.wildwoodcamping.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 651-484-2400 www.hiexpress.com Carver Park Campground 952-443-2911 www.threeriversparks.org
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Americas Best Value Inn 26 952-442-5147 www.americasbestvalueinn.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 952-442-8787 www.americinn.com Lakeshore Motel 763-658-4371 AmericInn 651-429-7131 www.americinn.com 3 49 76 I O I B I
Best Western White Bear Country Inn 89 651-429-5393 www.whitebearcountryinn.com Country Inn By Carlson 651-739-7300 www.countryinns.com Hampton Inn 651-578-2822 www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 651-702-0200 www.hiexpress.com Red Roof Inn 651-738-7160 www.redroof.com Sheraton Hotel 651-209-3280 www.sheraton.com St Paul East RV Park 651-436-6436 www.stpauleastrvpark.com 157 64 101 108 150
Americas Best Value Inn 59 651-430-1300 www.americasbestvalueinn.com AmericInn Lodge & Suites 651-275-0980 www.hotelstillwater.com Ann Bean Mansion 651-430-0355 www.annbeanmansion.com 54 5
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Mpls.-St. Paul
C of C: Chamber of Commerce
CVB: Convention and Visitors Bureau
C & C: Civic and Commerce
A Aitkin C of C 218-927-2316 800-526-8342 www.aitkin.com Albert Lea CVB 507-373-2316 800-345-8414 www.albertleatoursim.org Alexandria Lakes Area C of C 320-763-3161 800-235-9441 www.vacationalexandriamn.com Alexandria Hotel & Hospitality 320-763-3161 800-245-2539 www.explorealex.com Apple Valley C of C/CVB 952-432-8422 800-301-9435 www.applevalleychamber.com Appleton Area C of C 320-289-1527 www.appletonmn.com Ash River Trail Comm. Club 800-950-2061 www.ashriver.com Austin CVB 507-437-4563 800-444-5713 www.austincvb.com B Barnesville Main Street Program 218-354-2479 www.barnesvillemn.com Becker Area C of C 763-262-2420 www.beckerchamber.org Visit Bemidji 218-759-0164 877-250-5959 www.visitbemidji.com Benson C of C 320-843-3618 www.coc.benson-mn.com Big Stone Lake Area C of C 320-839-3284 800-568-5722 www.bigstonelake.com Blackduck Area C of C 218-835-4803 800-323-2975 www.blackduckmn.info
Blooming Prairie C of C 507-583-4472 www.bloomingprairie.com Bloomington CVB 952-858-8500 800-346-4289 www.bloomingtonmn.org Blue Earth Area C of C/CVB 507-526-2916 www.blueearthchamber.com Brainerd Lakes Chamber 218-829-2838 800-450-2838 www.explorebrainerdlakes.com Visit Brainerd 218-825-0410 800-450-7247 www.visitbrainerd.com Brainerds Whitefish Area Lodging Assn. 800-450-5835 www.whitefish.org Buffalo Tourism Bureau 763-682-4902 www.buffalo-mn.org Burnsville CVB 952-898-5646 800-521-6055 www.burnsvillemn.com C Caledonia Area C of C 507-725-5477 www.caledoniamn.com Cannon Falls Area C of C 507-263-2289, Ext. 2 www.cannonfalls.org Cass Lake C of C 218-335-2250 800-356-8615 www.casslake.com Chisago Lakes Area C of C 651-257-1177 www.chisagolakeschamber.com Cloquet Office of Tourism 218-879-1551 800-554-4350 www.cloquet.com Crane Lake VTB 218-993-2901 800-362-7405 www.visitcranelake.com Crookston Area C of C 218-281-4320 800-809-5997 www.visitcrookston.com
Cuyuna Lakes C of C 218-546-8131 www.cuyunalakes.com D Detroit Lakes Reg. C of C 218-847-9202 800-542-3992 www.visitdetroitlakes.com Visit Duluth 218-722-4011 800-4-DULUTH www.visitduluth.com E Eagan CVB 651-675-5546 866-324-2620 www.eaganmn.com Edge of the Wilderness Lodging Assn. 888-754-0011 www.edgeofthewilderness.com Elbow Lake C of C 218-685-5380 www.elbowlakechamber.com Elk River Area C of C 763-441-3110 www.elkriverchamber.org Ely C of C 218-365-6123 800-777-7281 www.ely.org Elysian Area C of C 507-267-4040 800-507-7787 www.mnlakesregion.com Emily Fifty Lakes C of C 218-763-2480 Emily 218-763-3113 Fifty Lakes www.emilymn.com F Fairmont CVB 507-235-8585 800-657-3280 www.visitfairmontmn.com Fargo-Moorhead CVB 701-282-3653 800-235-7654 www.fargomoorhead.org Faribault C of C 507-334-4381 800-658-2354 www.faribaultmn.org Fergus Falls CVB 218-332-5425 800-726-8959 www.visitfergusfalls.com
Fosston Community Development 218-435-1959 www.fosston.com G Glencoe Area C of C 320-864-3650 www.glencoechamber.com Glenwood C of C 320-634-3636 866-634-3636 www.glenwoodlakesarea.info Greater Grand Forks CVB 701-746-0444 800-866-4566 www.visitgrandforks.com Grand Marais Area Tourism Assn 218-387-2524 888-922-5000 www.grandmarais.com Visit Grand Rapids 218-326-9607 800-355-9740 www.visitgrandrapids.com Granite Falls Area C of C 320-564-4039 www.granitefalls.com Gunflint Trail Assn. 218-387-2524 800-338-6932 www.gunflint-trail.com H Hackensack Area C of C 218-675-6135 800-279-6932 www.hackensackchamber.com Harmony Visitor Info 507-886-2469 800-247-6466 www.harmony.mn.us Hastings Area C of C 651-437-6775 888-612-6122 www.hastingsmn.org Hill City C of C www.hillcitymnareachamber.com Hinckley CVB 320-384-0126 800-952-4282 www.hinckleymn.com Hutchinson Area CVB 320-587-5252 800-572-6689 www.explorehutchinson.com
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I International Falls, Ranier & Rainy Lake CVB 218-283-9400 800-325-5766 www.rainylake.org Inver Grove Heights CVB 651-451-2266 800-584-4281 www.visitigh.com Iron Range Tourism Bureau 218-749-8161 800-777-8497 www.ironrange.org Itasca Area Lakes Assn. www.itascaarea.com J Jackson County Tourism 507-847-3867 www.jacksonmn.com K Kabetogama Lake Assn. 218-875-2621 800-524-9085 www.kabetogama.com Kittson County EDA www.tourkittsoncounty.com L LaCrescent C of C 507-895-2800 800-926-9480 www.lacrescentmn.com Lake Benton C of C/CVB 507-368-9577 www.itctel.com/lbenton Lake City Area C of C 651-345-4128 800-369-4123 www.lakecity.org Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau 218-634-1174 800-382-3474 www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com Lake Miltona Visitors Bureau 877-833-2350 www.visitlakemiltona.com Lake Osakis Resort Assn. 320-859-5581 800-422-0785 www.lakeosakis.com Lake Vermilion Area C of C 218-753-2301 800-TOWERMN www.lakevermilioncommerce.com
Lake Vermilion Resort Assn. 218-666-5850 800-648-5897 www.explorevermilion.com Lake Winnie Area Resort Assn. 218-246-8546 800-342-1552 www.lakewinnie.net Visit Lakeville 952-469-2020 888-525-3845 www.visitlakeville.org Lanesboro C of C 507-467-2696 800-944-2670 www.lanesboro.com LeCenter Area C of C 507-357-6737 Leech Lake Area C of C 218-547-1313 800-833-1118 www.leech-lake.com Leech Lake Tourism Bureau 800-735-3297 www.leechlake.org LeSueur Area C of C 507-665-2501 www.lesueurchamber.org Lincoln County Tourism 507-694-1138 800-442-9854 www.co.lincoln.mn.us Lincoln Lakes Area 800-462-0203 www.lincolnlakes.com Litchfield C of C 320-693-8184 www.litch.com Little Falls CVB 320-616-4959 800-325-5916 www.littlefallsmn.com Long Prairie Area C of C 320-732-2514 www.longprairie.org Longville Lakes Area C of C 218-363-2630 800-756-7583 www.longville.com Lutsen-Tofte Tourism Assn. 218-663-7804 888-616-6784 www.americasnorthcoast.org Luverne Area C of C/CVB 507-283-4061 888-283-4061 www.luvernechamber.com
M Madelia Area C of C 507-642-8822 888-941-7283 www.visitmadelia.com Madison Area C of C 320-598-7301 www.madisonmn.info Mahnomen County C of C 218-935-2573 www.mahnomen.govoffice.com Greater Mankato C of C/CVB 507-385-6660 800-657-4733 www.greatermankato.com Marshall CVB 507-537-1865 www.visitmarshallmn.com McGregor C of C 218-768-3692 877-768-3692 www.mcgregormn.com Melrose Area C of C 320-256-7174 www.melrosemn.org Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council 320-676-9972 888-350-2692 www.millelacs.com Meet Minneapolis 612-767-8000 888-676-6757 (MPLS) www.meetminneapolis.com Minneapolis Northwest 763-566-7722 800-541-4364 www.minneapolisnorthwest.com Minneapolis South 800-324-2620 www.minneapolissouth.com Minnesota Northwoods Tourism Bureau 877-955-2755 www.minnesotanorthwoods.com Monticello C of C & Industry 763-295-2700 www.monticellocci.com Moose Lake C of C 218-485-4145 800-635-3680 www.mooselake-mn.com Montevideo Area CVB 320-269-5527 800-269-5527 www.montechamber.com
Morris Area C of C 320-589-1242 www.morrismnchamber.org Morton Area C & TB 507-697-6912 www.mortonmn.com Mountain Lake Area C of C 507-427-2999 866-685-2531 www.mountainlakemn.com N New London C of C 320-354-7111 www.newlondonmn.com New Prague C of C 952-758-4360 www.newprague.com New Ulm C of C/CVB 507-233-4300 888-463-9856 www.newulm.com New York Mills C of C 218-385-3339 www.explorenewyorkmills.com Nisswa C of C 218-963-2620 800-950-9610 www.nisswa.com North Branch Area C of C 651-674-4077 www.northbranchchamber.com Northfield Area C of C/CVB 507-645-5604 800-658-2548 www.visitingnorthfield.com NW Angle & Island C of C 218-223-8111 866-692-6453 www.lakeofthewoodsresorts.com O Olivia Area C of C 320-523-1350 888-265-2676 www.olivia.mn.us Orr Tourist Info Center 218-757-3932 800-357-9255 www.orrmn.com Otter Tail Country Tourism Assn. 800-423-4571 www.ottertailcountry.com Owatonna C of C/Tourism 507-451-7970 800-423-6466 www.owatonna.org
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P Park Rapids Lakes Area C of C 218-732-4111 800-247-0054 www.parkrapids.com Paynesville Area C of C 320-243-3233 800-547-9034 www.paynesvillechamber.org Pelican Lake Resort Assn 800-777-4690 www.pelicanlakeresorts.com Pelican Rapids Area C of C 218-863-1221 www.pelicanrapidschamber.com Perham Area C of C 218-346-7710 www.perham.com Pine River Area C of C 218-587-4000 800-728-6926 www.pinerivermn.com Pipestone CVB 507-825-3316 800-336-6125 www.pipestoneminnesota.com Preston Area Tourism 507-765-2100 888-845-2100 www.prestonmntourism.com Princeton Area C of C 763-389-1764 www.princetonmnchamber.org Proctor Tourism 218-624-3641 www.visitproctormn.com
Rochester CVB 507-288-4331 800-634-8277 www.rochestercvb.org Roseau CVB 218-463-1542 800-815-1824 www.goroseau.com Roseville Visitors Assn. 651-633-3002 877-980-3002 www.visitroseville.com
Spicer Commercial Club 320-796-8066 www.spicermn.com Springfield C of C 507-723-6240 www.springfieldmnchamber.org Staples-Motley C of C 218-894-3974 www.staplesmotleychamber.com Starbuck C of C 320-239-4220 www.starbuckmn.org Stillwater & Oak Park Heights CVB 651-351-1717 www.discoverstillwater.com
Walnut Grove Tourism Info 507-859-2358 800-528-7280 www.walnutgrove.org Warroad Area C of C 218-386-3543 800-328-4455 www.warroad.org Waseca C of C 507-835-3260 888-992-7322 www.wasecachamber.com Waterville C of C 507-362-4609 www.mnlakesregion.com Western MN Prairie Waters 320-289-1981 866-866-5432 www.prairiewaters.com Wheaton C of C 320-563-8271 www.cityofwheaton.com Explore White Bear 651-429-5393 www.explorewhitebear.org Willmar Lakes Area CVB 320-235-3552 800-845-8747 www.willmarlakesarea.com Windom Area C of C 507-831-2752 800-794-6366 www.winwacc.com Visit Winona 507-452-0735 800-657-4972 www.visitwinona.com Worthington Area CVB 507-372-2919 800-279-2919 www.worthingtonmnchamber.com
S Saint Cloud Area CVB 320-251-4170 800-264-2940 www.granitecountry.com Saint James Area C of C 507-375-3333 866-375-2480 www.stjamesmn.org Saint Louis Park CVB 952-426-4047 www.visitlouispark.com Visit Saint Paul 651-265-4900 800-627-6101 www.visitsaintpaul.com Saint Peter TVB 507-934-3400 800-473-3404 www.tourism.st-peter.mn.us Sauk Centre Area C of C 320-352-5201 www.visitsaukcentre.com Shakopee Area CVB 952-445-1660 800-574-2150 www.shakopee.org Slayton Area C of C 507-836-6902 www.slaytonchamber.com Sleepy Eye Area C of C/CVB 507-794-4731 800-290-0588 www.sleepyeye-mn.com South Lake-Excelsior C of C 952-474-6461 www.southlake-excelsiorchamber.com Southeast MN Historic Bluff Country 507-886-2230 800-428-2030 www.bluffcountry.com
T Taylors Falls Area C of C 651-465-6315 800-447-4958 www.taylorsfallschamber.org Thief River Falls CVB 218-686-9785 www.visittrf.com Tracy Area C of C 507-629-4021 www.tracymn.com Twin Cities Gateway 763-785-5640 www.tcgateway.com Two Harbors C of C 218-834-2600 800-777-7384 www.twoharborschamber.com U Upper Red Lake Area Assn. www.upperredlakeassn.com
R Red Lake Falls C & C 218-253-2684 www.redlakefalls.com Red Wing VCB 651-385-5934 800-498-3444 www.redwing.org Redwood Area C of C 507-637-2828 800-657-7070 www.redwoodfalls.org Remer C of C www.remerchamber.com Richfield Visitors Assn. 612-866-5100 800-660-7005 www.visitrichfield.com
W Wabasha-Kellogg C of C/CVB 651-565-4158 800-565-4158 www.wabashamn.org Waconia C of C 952-442-5812 www.destinationwaconia.org Wadena Area C of C 218-632-7704 877-631-7704 www.wadenachamber.com Wahpeton-Breckenridge Area C of C 701-642-8744 800-892-6673 www.wahpetonbreckenridgechamber.com
Z Zimmerman Area C of C 763-856-4404 www.zimmermanchamber.org Zumbrota C of C 507-732-7318 www.ci.zumbrota.mn.us
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This partial listing of cities included in this Travel Guide is provided to help you quickly find a specific location.
Afton .................................... 110 Aitkin ...................................... 70 Akeley .................................... 55 Albert Lea ............................ 87 Alexandria ........................... 72 Apple Valley..................... 109 Appleton .............................. 91 Austin ..................................... 87 Battle Lake ........................... 73 Baudette ............................... 52 Bemidji .................................. 56 Biwabik .................................. 37 Blackduck............................. 56 Blaine ................................... 110 Bloomington .................. 109 Blue Earth ............................ 88 Brainerd................................. 68 Brooklyn Park .................. 110 Buffalo................................. 110 Burnsville........................... 109 Cannon Falls....................... 85 Carlton ................................... 29 Cass Lake.............................. 56 Chanhassen..................... 109 Chisago .............................. 112 Chisholm .............................. 37 Cloquet ................................. 29 Crane Lake .......................... 36 Crookston ............................ 54 Crosby .................................... 70 Crosslake .............................. 69
Detroit Lakes...................... 56 Duluth.................................... 29 Eagan .................................. 109 East Grand Forks .............. 54 Elk River ................................. 72 Ely ............................................. 34 Eveleth................................... 37 Fairmont ............................... 88 Faribault ................................ 88 Fergus Falls.......................... 73 Garrison ................................ 69 Glenwood............................ 72 Grand Marais ..................... 32 Grand Portage .................. 32 Grand Rapids ..................... 36 Granite Falls ........................ 92 Gunflint Trail ....................... 34 Hackensack......................... 57 Harmony .............................. 86 Hasting ............................... 110 Hibbing ................................. 37 Hill City .................................. 70 Hinckley ................................ 28 Hutchinson ......................... 71 International Falls ........... 36 Isle ............................................ 69 Jackson.................................. 89
Kellogg .................................. 85 LaCrescent .......................... 84 Lake Benton ....................... 91 Lake City ............................... 85 Lanesboro ........................... 86 LeSueur ................................. 93 Lindstrom ......................... 112 Litchfield .............................. 71 Little Falls ............................. 68 Long Prairie......................... 72 Longville ............................... 57 Lutsen .................................... 31 Luverne ................................. 89 Mankato ............................... 93 Maple Grove ................... 110 Marshall ................................ 90 McGregor............................. 70 Milan ....................................... 92 Minneapolis .................... 106 Montevideo........................ 92 Moorhead............................ 53 Moose Lake ........................ 29 Nevis ....................................... 55 New Ulm .............................. 92 New London ...................... 71 New York Mills................... 73 Nisswa.................................... 69 Northfield ............................ 89 Northwest Angle............. 52
Onamia.................................. 69 Orr ............................................ 36 Ortonville ............................. 91 Osakis ..................................... 72 Owatonna ........................... 88 Park Rapids.......................... 55 Paynesville........................... 71 Pelican Rapids ................... 73 Pequot Lakes ..................... 69 Perham .................................. 73 Pine River ............................. 69 Pine City................................ 28 Pipestone ............................. 89 Preston .................................. 86 Red Wing.............................. 85 Red Lake Falls .................... 54 Redwood Falls................... 92 Richmond ............................ 71 Rochester ............................. 86 Roseau ................................... 52 Roseville............................. 109 St. Cloud ............................... 71 St. Peter ................................. 93 St. Paul ................................ 107 Sauk Centre ........................ 72 Shakopee .......................... 109 Silver Bay .............................. 31 Sleepy Eye ........................... 92 Spicer ..................................... 71 Stillwater............................ 112
Taylors Falls ...................... 112 Thief River Falls ................. 54 Tofte ........................................ 31 Tower...................................... 35 Two Harbors....................... 30 Virginia................................... 37 Wabasha ............................... 85 Waconia ............................. 110 Wadena ................................. 73 Walker .................................... 57 Walnut Grove .................... 89 Warroad ................................ 52 Waterville ............................. 89 Wayzata.............................. 110 Willmar .................................. 70 Windom................................ 90 Winona .................................. 84 Worthington ...................... 89
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