TABLE OF CONTENTS GET INSPIRED Minneapolis-St. Paul Stellar culture, sports and restaurants 46 Twin Cities Culture and Culinary Adventures 50 Explore the Twin Cities’ Cultural Districts 54 Mall of America Turns 30 56 LGBTQ+ Twin Cities: A Place to Be Who You Are EXPLORE MINNESOTA AND 42 REGIONAL FEATURES 60 Central Minnesota 84 Southern Minnesota Rolling prairies, tall river bluffs, big cities 86 A Weekend in Minnesota’s Bluff Country 88 Austin Museum Celebrates 85 th Annniversary of SPAM 92 Find Camping, Hiking and Native American Heritage in Southwest Minnesota 96 How to Spend 48 Hours in Rochester Relaxing lake life, charming towns, golf 62 Family Reunion Fun Around Brainerd Lakes 66 Plan a Girls Getaway on the Glacial Ridge Scenic Byway 70 Sampling the Craft Beer, Wine, Ciders and Spirits of Central Minnesota 98 Northeast Minnesota 100 Exploring Voyageurs National Park by Houseboat 104 Biking and Off-Roading the Mesabi Iron Range 108 A Most Spectacular Light Show Natural beauty, starry skies, thrilling trails 72 Northwest Minnesota Great fishing, birding and wilderness 74 Finding Perspective at Itasca State Park 78 Detroit Mountain Is Calling, and the Guys Must Go 80 Birding Along the Pine to Prairie Birding Trail Get going with these helpful resources. PLANNING TOOLS 10 Visitor Information, Minnesota’s Climate and Welcome Centers 12 New Interactive Map of Minnesota 14 Accessible Travel: Minnesota Vacations for Everyone Learn more about what to see and do during your trip, and where to stay. ExploreMinnesota.com EXPLORE THE WEBSITE 4 | EXPLORE MINNESOTA .COM
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