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Travel and Leisure Features

The Call of the North

At first glance, Grand Marais looks like your average small town. It’s not.

By Ellen Burkhardt

Stay and Play

This summer, help the local economy by experiencing restaurants, theaters, attractions, lodges, resorts or B&Bs close to home.

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Choose Your Door

History, adventure, art, wine: packing everything Door County has to offer into one trip will leave you too tired to stop and smell the cherry pie. So don't do it all. Instead, follow our lead as...

By Ellen Burkhardt

Midwest Vacation Guide

We highlight 18 hot spots in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota for a spring and summer getaway.

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A Chance to Unwind

Meditation and massage are the main attractions at this western Wisconsin retreat

By Ellen Burkhardt

In addition to the Minnesota Skiing Guide, the Outdoor Adventure Guide, and the Midwest Vacation Guide, we have many more maps, guides, and others resources to help travelers.

Take advantage of all Minnesota — and the Midwest — has to offer.

Minneapolis & Saint Paul

2012 Official Visitors Guide to the Twin Cities

This online virtual guide provides information on things to do, places to stay, dining options, and much more!

Resources

The Basics –
A few essentials you need to know now that you’ve arrived: DMV info, bus fares, taxi companies, radio stations, and more.

Maps –
Your detailed guide to downtown St. Paul, Minneapolis, the skyways, the light rail, and parts of the surrounding metro.

Hotels

Eric Moore

If you’re looking for deluxe accommodations or simply an affordable place to rest your head, our hotel listings are a great reference.

Out-of-State Resources

Use these listings to access 200 city magazines, nation-wide, to help plan your trip. They’ll give you the same knowledgeable guidance Minnesota Monthly provides for the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

You’ll also find city and regional magazines in Canada and Mexico, making your guide to North America complete.

Great Escapes

Join the MNMO Travel Club!

Once a month, you'll get a Great Escapes e-newsletter showcasing day trips, roadtrips, travel deals, and other Midwest adventures. Learn about the latest travel news, tips, and more—plus ways you can share your journeys with others.

» Sign up now.

Minnesota Journeys

Tire-Tested Road Trip Tips

Travel is rarely easy breezy, but it can be a great adventure if you enjoy the journey along with the destination.

By Kelly Fitzgerald

Place Your Bets! It’s Race Time at Canterbury Park.

No, it's not the Kentucky Derby, but live horse racing in Minnesota is both inexpensive and tons of fun.

By Amanda Fretheim Gates

On Location: Twin Cities Destinations Found on the Big Screen

You might recognize these Twin Cities destinations from the movies.

By Ellie M. Bayrd

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Traveling in Minnesota or the Midwest? Send us a photo of the beautiful scenery, majestic sunsets or wildlife along with a 30-word caption for possible publishing.
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Midwest Traveler

For vacation ideas and guides to the Midwest, take a look back at some of our travel stories:

"Survive Revive" - Canoe Bay, Lutsen & More

"Wing Tips" - Red Wing

"Madtown 101" - Madison

"Unlocking Door Country"

"Ship Happens" - Duluth

"Sauce and the City" - Kansas City

"Portage Panorama" - Lake Superior's Grand Portage Bay

Search Activities and Attractions

Any time of the year, there's bound to be a multitude of activities and attractions calling your name.

Search our listings for specific attractions or browse them leisurely to see what peaks your interest.