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Fun for All Four Seasons
Minnesota offers an endless array of things to do on vacation. Outdoor pursuits include fishing and boating, great golf, and some of the country’s best bike trails. There are excellent museums of all types, and options for live theater abound. Numerous wineries, breweries and distilleries are open for tours and tastings. And shopping is always nearby, including Mall of America, the state’s most-visited attraction.
Adventures by Day, Wonders by Night
Watch breathtaking northern lights displays on the shore of Lake Superior. Catch your dinner in the walleye capital of the world. Hike trails dotted with glistening lakes and lush forests, or cross the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi. In Minnesota, many paths lead to wonder-filled days and nights.
Itasca State Park, Headwaters of the Mississippi River / Kvidt Creative
Root River bike trail, Lanesboro / Ryan Taylor
North Shore cabins off Lake Superior / Ryan Taylor
History and Folklore Meet Modern Art
Experience a red-hot theater scene in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and enjoy the performing arts statewide at more than 400 theaters. Explore global perspectives in museums that capture masterful contemporary art, Minnesota's diverse history and beyond. Plus, learn about the legend and lore of America's favorite lumberjack, Paul Bunyan.
Thursdays Downtown transforms downtown Rochester into an all-day block party / AB Photography.us
Saint Paul Palace Theatre / Paul Vincent
Photography exhibit at the Marine Art Museum, Winona
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