Published by Explore Minnesota Tourism,
an office of the State of Minnesota
121 Seventh Place East, Suite 100, St. Paul MN, 55101
Copyright ©2011
Director/Explore Minnesota Tourism. . . .John F. Edman
Editor .............................Joan Hummel
Photographer .......................Paul Stafford
Advertising . . . . . . . . . Tim Campbell, David Bergman
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Next Communications, Inc.
CONTENTS
Minnesota Map
Visitor Information
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Minnesota Activities
What would you like to do on your vacation?
Check out these highlights and find your
favorite things to see and do.
Scenic Byways
Our Heritage
Arts & Entertainment
Kids’ Stuff
Fishing
Golfing
Biking
Adventure
Birding & Wildlife
Winter Wonderland
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10
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Exploring Minnesota
Deciding where to go? Find out about
destinations in all regions of Minnesota.
Northeast
Northwest
Central
Southern
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Accommodations Guide 117
Use this comprehensive lodging and camping
directory to find places to stay on your getaway.
Minnesota Communities
Use these lists to contact local visitors’ bureaus
for more information or to find a particular
city in this Travel Guide.
Community Information
City Index
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ExploreMinnesota.com 1
Cover: Voyageurs National Park, along the northern border
of Minnesota 1