WELCOME VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK The ultimate escape if you love boating, camping and fi shing, this stunning water wonderland with 85,000 acres of water offers outdoor recreation for every season. Northern Lights can make for dramatically beautiful night skies. LAKE SUPERIOR The greatest of the Great Lakes is also the world’s largest freshwater lake by surface area. Go for a sail to experience the vastness of the lake and dramatic views of water and land. Minnesota’s North Shore is the best place to rent a cabin or stay at a resort. BOUNDARY WATERS Featured in The Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s top 10 places to visit in 2024, this vast preserve of lakes and woods stretches for about 150 miles along the U.S. border with Canada. Road Tripping Through Minnesota With so many breathtaking views and unique roadside attractions, Minnesota road trips will reward you with miles of memorable experiences. DRIVING DISTANCES In miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Bemidji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Brainerd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Duluth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Ely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Grand Marais . . . . . . . . . . 264 International Falls . . . . . . 296 Lake of the Woods . . . . . 326 Mankato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Moorhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Pipestone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Rochester . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 St. Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Winona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 SCENIC BYWAYS More than 20 scenic byways meander through a variety of landscapes: the lake-splashed north woods, tumbling waterfalls, grand bluffs towering above winding rivers, ribbons of prairie and city parks. Explore these routes by car, or for added thrills, by motorcycle. LEARN MORE Discover more about Minnesota's iconic places at exploreminnesota.com/places-to-go #ONLYIN MN | 15
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