THERE'S MORE TO EXPLORE IN MINNESOTA. From adventures on the water to hikes in the wilderness to nights out on the town, there’s more to see, more to do and more to love. Click here to get your free Minnesota Travel Guide.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota combines river town charm with a big city vibe to create a unique destination in the heart of the upper Midwest.

With a tantalizing mix of arts, history and cuisine, Saint Paul is the perfect spot for your next getaway! Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, the Fitzgerald Theatre (home to Garrison Keillor's popular radio broadcasts of A Prairie Home Companion), and the Park Square Theatre will quench your thirst for the arts. Landmark Center, the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the Minnesota Capitol take you back to yesteryear. Finally, your taste buds will be tickled with the array of flavors available throughout Saint Paul's collection of unique restaurants.

Families will enjoy the Science Museum of Minnesota, Como Zoo, Minnesota Children's Museum and boat rides on the Mississippi River with the Padelford Packet Boat Company.

See you in Saint Paul!

Website: Http://www.VisitSaintPaul.com

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There is More To Explore in Southern Minnesota. You'll be surprised when you visit, you'll find riverboats, bald eagles, theaters, scenic byways, and colorful cities. You'll find prairies, rivers, and lakes with great fishing! There are a multitude of golf courses to challenge even the best golfers. Several Wineries dot the countryside ready for you to sample their award winning wines.

Southwestern Minnesota is known for its great hunting, prairie vistas, and Native American culture.

In southeastern Minnesota you'll find the Historic Bluff Country area with Antique stores and Amish tours, great Trout Fishing, and miles of the mighty Mississippi River where you can enjoy watching all the birds and wildlife that are drawn to this historic natural resource.

All across southern Minnesota you'll find miles of great paved bike trails to experience, and unique shopping opportunities around every corner. Gigantic wind turbines continuously turn in the winds of Southern Minnesota, producing electricity that lights entire cities.

What about attractions, museums and festivals? We have them! Experience the world-famous SPAM Museum / Austin, the National Eagle Center / Wabasha, the Brandenburg Gallery / Luverne, the Pipestone National Monument / Pipestone. Festivals range from the Defeat of Jesse James celebration, the Bavarian Blast, and Pow Wows, plus many other ethnic and heritage celebrations.

Want to know more? Get the 2011 Explore Southern Minnesota Visitors Guide by calling 888-868-7476 ext 172, or go online to http://www.exploresouthernminnesota.com.

You'll agree, there really is More to Explore in Southern Minnesota.

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If landing that trophy fish is your dream, the Park Rapids Lakes Area has over 1000 crystal clear lakes, rivers and famous trout streams.

If you're an avid bird watcher, Park Rapids Lakes Area is home to thousands of species of birds. You'll spot Bald Eagles, Loons, Grebes, Cormorants, Herons, Woodpeckers and so many more.

Hiking and biking your passion? We have the flagship of Minnesota's trail system, the Heartland Trail, which winds 48 miles through beautiful woods along breathtaking lake views and progresses to Dorset, Nevis, Akeley, Walker and then on to Cass Lake or south to Brainerd on the adjoining Paul Bunyan Trail. Golfing, Horseback riding, Farm and Ranch tours are just a few of the other activities available during your stay in the Park Rapids Lakes Area.

Enjoy unique, delightful Shopping and Dining establishments or explore our Historic Main Street, where cars park down the middle of the street and the old fashioned confectionary will stop you in your tracks. You'll find precious antiques, crafts, gifts, Amish furniture, fashion and other treasures on Main and in the greater Park Rapids Lakes Area. And don't forget, live theater abounds here. Jaspers Jubilee Theater, Woodtick Musical Theater, Long Lake Theater and Northern Light Opera Company will amaze and entertain you.

A charming array of lakeside Resorts, Motels, Bed and Breakfasts await you.

Whatever your pleasure, there are always dozens of reasons to escape to the Park Rapids Lakes Area. What ever you need we are here to assist you in sharing the wonders of your Northwoods Home. The Park Rapids Lakes Area---Anytime.

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The Minneapolis Northwest area, located in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove just northwest of downtown Minneapolis, is the ideal location for a variety of travelers; such as families, shoppers, sport enthusiasts, and MORE! We leave little to be desired as you enjoy a fun and memorable vacation experience.

When visiting the area you will find ample FREE parking at 20 of our friendly hotels, an outdoor & tax-fee shopping experience at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, hundreds of appealing restaurants, and a relaxing day of golf at a championship golf course. With close proximity to Minneapolis’ theatres, museums, landmarks, and professional sport venues, the Minneapolis Northwest area can suit any traveler’s wishes.

To find more information about the Minneapolis Northwest area, visit our website at www.minneapolisnorthwest.com. On the website you will find an area calendar of events to assist with your vacation planning and coupons for area hotels, restaurants and attractions to help offset your vacation budget. For even MORE area information call: 800.541.4364

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Brainerd is Minnesota’s most famous natural playground, home to Paul Bunyan Land in addition to Events like the world Famous Ice Fishing Extravaganza, Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Country Sampler Picnic, Arts in the Park, Street Fest on Seventh and many more events throughout the year.

Over 460 lakes & rivers gives you world class multi species fishing which is why Brainerd is home to the Minnesota Fishing Hall Of Fame and multiple fishing legends. This much water offers an endless opportunity for watersports of all kinds including waterskiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or just a leisurely boat ride through our scenic lakes.

Brainerd is home to dozens of beautiful world class golf courses giving you endless opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the lakes area while playing your favorite game. For those who enjoy a little higher octane in their day Brainerd hosts two race tracks.

Brainerd International Raceway offers nascar style racing and exciting drag racing while North Central Speedway serves up adrenaline pumping dirt track racing either of which guarantee a great time for racing fans of all ages.

Brainerd also offers great shopping, excellent dining on and off the water and staying in Brainerd or Baxter MN gives you centralized access to all that the lakes area has to offer. This is just a sampler of what awaits you in the Brainerd lakes area so come visit us. We can’t wait to see you!

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Lake Vermilion is well known as one of the most scenic lakes in the country. Its 40,000 acres stretch for nearly 40 miles across the heart of Minnesota's Arrowhead Region. Bordering the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and almost completely surrounded by the Superior National Forest, Lake Vermilion is as close as you can get to a wilderness experience while still enjoying unrestricted access and all the amenities and comforts of a first-class resort area.

Lake Vermilion is characterized by both rocky shoreline and sandy beaches; hundreds of small protected bays and large expanses of open water; inhabited areas with services you need and miles of undeveloped forested lakeshore.

The main thing that brings people back to Lake Vermilion year after year is the fishing. Vermilion has features for fishermen not found on other large lakes. There are, literally, hundreds of islands, bays and coves; sunken islands, drop-offs and reefs provide hidden habitat; the lake is well-marked for safe navigation. Minnesota's southern-most Canadian-shield lake gives you a true Northwoods fishing experience.

Lake Vermilion offers lakeside accommodations for every style - from luxurious to rustic, multi-family units to cozy cottages, busy centers of activity to intimate secluded settings.

The 37 resorts, campgrounds, hotels, inns and Bed and Breakfasts of the Lake Vermilion Resort Association invite you to come and experience the natural beauty and hospitality that ARE Lake Vermilion.

Website: Http://www.visitvermilion.com

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Whether you seek easy relaxation or an exciting adventure, the choices in the Willmar Lakes Area are endless. You can hike or bike more than 30 miles of paved nature trails and enjoy the songs of many varieties of birds that bring our rolling hills to life. Summer wakes the hungry walleyes, northerns, bass, crappies and sunfish for fishing adventures of all kinds. With 360 lakes in the Willmar Lakes Area, boating and water sports are popular on our 30 clear recreational lakes. In the fall, we invite you to enjoy the colorful splendor of our woods, lakes and hills. Ease into winter on some of the 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, cross country ski trails, or learn to snow shoe at nearby Sibley State Park or Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center. You can wander through galleries featuring the work of many local artisans, visit quilt shops or other specialty shops anytime of the year. You can also attend a concert, a play or a performance from the award winning Little Crow Ski Team. Your possibilities are endless. Should you decide to stay for a week or a lifetime, there is always something new to discover in the Willmar Lakes Area.

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Discover the good life in Granite Country USA! All of our seasons are filled with celebrations and family fun!

The St. Cloud area has slipped into its beautiful fall colors!

May we suggest a walk along the scenic Mississippi River or walk, hike or bike on the Lake Wobegon Trail?

After enjoying a Pumpkin Spice Latte at one of our coffee shops, immerse yourself in history and our culture at the Stearns History Museum!

There’s still time to enjoy seasonal farms in the area! They invite you to “harvest” their apples, pumpkins, gourds and squash and enjoy mazes and petting zoos, for a small fee.

Visit Quarry Park; bring your camera, save the memories. Seven of the other beautiful parks in the area offer Frisbee Golf courses. So many parks, so little time! And the Munsinger and Clemens gardens are lovely in the fall!

We have bowling, skating, movies, fun dining, shopping and more shopping, art galleries and great theater, for “rainy” days.

Our hotels welcome you with a total of 1700 comfy sleeping rooms – many with swimming pools and nearby shopping and entertainment.

Visit Granite Country USA! And take home rock-solid memories!

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Bemidji, the First City on the Mississippi, is a charming northwoods family vacation area. History, legend and lore mingled with an abundance of bald eagles and waterways give the Bemidji area its unique character. The headwaters of the Mississippi River and 400 fishing lakes in a 25-mile radius, invite anglers and provide a variety of recreational opportunities all year around. The natural rhythm of changing seasons draw bikers, hikers, skiers and snowmobiling enthusiasts to the area's State and National Parks and Forests. 500 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and 140 kilometers of cross country ski trails wind through the scenic forests.

Statues of the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan and Babe his Blue Ox, standing at the Lake Bemidji waterfront, are one of the nations most photographed icons. Native American and Scandinavian cultures are woven together into the tapestry of Bemidji's history. Several events and galleries showcase the community's rich and diverse cultural heritage. A remarkable collection of sculpture and outdoor art throughout the downtown area offers a glimpse into the creativity this beautiful area inspires. For over 50 years, the Paul Bunyan Playhouse has hosted top professional theater performances throughout the summer.

Even though Bemidji is a regional retail, healthcare and educational center, with the amenities of a large city, it still maintains a small-town atmosphere.

Whether you are seeking a traditional vacation, a weekend getaway or want to enjoy your favorite sport, Bemidji is an ideal spot to relax and refresh

Website: Http://www.VisitBemidji.com

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Fairmont the City of Lakes awaits your arrival. With our five lakes and open prairies we offer a little something for everyone no matter what time of the year. Beat the winter blues by ice fishing, cross county skiing, or snowmobiling. Enjoy the summer months by boating, water skiing, traveling the lakes, taking in the view or simply basking in the sun- and don't forget your fishing pole! There are several walking and biking trails you can use year round for many activities. With almost twenty parks in the area there's a lot of open space to relax and enjoy.

Whether you're here for a few hours or several days, there are many community activities to enjoy. Spend the day shopping or play golf at one of our two beautiful local courses. Swim at our Aquatic Park or watch a breathtaking sunset over the lake. If Arts and Culture is what interests you, you’ve defiantly come to the right place. With the Fairmont Opera House, Fairmont Film Society and the Red Rock Center for the arts there’s always something going on. Take yourself back in time and visit the numerous historical sites and our Pioneer Museum.

Come and enjoy the beauty, history, and Southern Minnesota Hospitality.

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