The 9 Best Educational Activities for Children in Minnesota!

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Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Finland, MN

Kids who like to get out and explore Minnesota’s natural wonders flock to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center near the Lake Superior National Forest. Naturalist training, wilderness trips,…

Kids who like to get out and explore Minnesota’s natural wonders flock to Wolf Ridge…

The 15 Best Camping Spots in Minnesota!

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George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, Finland, MN

A finger of Crosby Manitou State Park touches the North Shore of Lake Superior, and then follows the course of the Manitou River up and over the Sawbill Mountains, where the park spreads across…

A finger of Crosby Manitou State Park touches the North Shore of Lake Superior, and then follows…

10 Best Spa Hotels in Minnesota

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Bluefin Bay, Tofte, MN

Along the banks of Lake Superior, you’ll find the Bluefin Bay Resort. Decompress in the popular spa, take in the stunning views, or head out on the lake - you can do it all at Bluefin Bay. If…

Along the banks of Lake Superior, you’ll find the Bluefin Bay Resort. Decompress in the…

10 Best Butchers in Minnesota!

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The Butchery of Maple Lake, Maple Lake, MN

Their skilled butchers have years of skills in providing the freshest cuts and creating award-winning smoked meats. Come for the customer service, and stay for the delicious brats, steaks, chicken,…

Their skilled butchers have years of skills in providing the freshest cuts and creating…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Minnesota!

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North American Bear Center

It's everything you'd want to know about these magnificent animals, and you can even see a few of them up close. Lots of great information on conservation and helping them survive in their habitat -…

It's everything you'd want to know about these magnificent animals, and you can even see a few of…

The 8 Best Festivals in Minnesota!

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Ely Winter Festival, Ely, MN

Ely is in the state’s northernmost part, spitting distance from Canada. Consequently, they have a little more winter to endure than much of Minnesota. Rather than hunker down and hibernate,…

Ely is in the state’s northernmost part, spitting distance from Canada. Consequently, they…

14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

If you’re looking for a true getaway—as in get away from pretty much everything—apply for a permit to camp in the BWCAW. Inaccessible by car, most visitors paddle and portage from…

If you’re looking for a true getaway—as in get away from pretty much…

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

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Bluefin Bay, Tofte, MN

Widely considered the “most romantic” resort in Minnesota, Bluefin Bay does not disappoint. Bluefin Bay is nestled against a cove in the historic fishing village of Tofte and is built…

Widely considered the “most romantic” resort in Minnesota, Bluefin Bay does not…

The 9 Best Markets in Minnesota!

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Zup’s Food Market, Ely, MN

Based in Ely, Zup’s has expanded its brand of service-oriented, smalltown market to a few other communities on the northern Iron Range, including Tower, Babbitt, Cook, and Silver Bay. Renowned…

Based in Ely, Zup’s has expanded its brand of service-oriented, smalltown market to a few…

The 8 Best Breakfast Spots in Minnesota!

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Britton’s Café, Ely, MN

Britton’s Café is as well known for the size of their portions as they are for the quality of their breakfasts. The stuffed hash browns and chicken fried steak are among the popular…

Britton’s Café is as well known for the size of their portions as they are for the…

North American Bear Center

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Minnesota!

Ely Winter Festival, Ely, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Festivals in Minnesota!

Ely is in the state’s northernmost part, spitting distance from Canada. Consequently, they have a little more winter to endure than much of Minnesota. Rather than hunker down and hibernate,… Read More

George H. Crosby Manitou State Park, Finland, MN

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in Minnesota!

A finger of Crosby Manitou State Park touches the North Shore of Lake Superior, and then follows the course of the Manitou River up and over the Sawbill Mountains, where the park spreads across… Read More

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Featured in 14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

If you’re looking for a true getaway—as in get away from pretty much everything—apply for a permit to camp in the BWCAW. Inaccessible by car, most visitors paddle and portage from… Read More

Soudan Underground Mine, Soudan, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Museums in Minnesota!

A couple hours north and west of Duluth, just south of Ely and within the boundaries of Minnesota's newest state park, the Soudan Underground Mine is a testament to human determination, particularly… Read More

Deepest Accessible Place in the U.S., Soudan, MN

Featured in 12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Minnesota!

A couple hours from Duluth, between Virginia and Ely, is the latest addition to Minnesota’s park system: Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park. Once claiming to be the deepest… Read More

Sven and Ole’s, Grand Marais, MN

Featured in Best Pizza in Minnesota: Our 10 Favorites!

Based on the sheer number of them on Minnesota highways, you’d think Sven and Ole’s bumper stickers were issued annually with license plate renewals. Grabbing a pie or a slice from this… Read More

Bluefin Bay, Tofte, MN

Featured in 10 Best Spa Hotels in Minnesota

Along the banks of Lake Superior, you’ll find the Bluefin Bay Resort. Decompress in the popular spa, take in the stunning views, or head out on the lake - you can do it all at Bluefin Bay. If… Read More

Putt n Pets, Grand Marais, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Minnesota!

Putt n Pets may be the only mini golf course in the state where you can putt as farm animals look on and then go “mine” gemstones. The course is landscaped against a bluff overlooking… Read More

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center

6282 Cranberry Road, Finland, MN

Our MissionWolf Ridge’s mission is to develop a citizenry that has the knowledge, skills, commitment, and motivation to work togetherfor a qu... Read More

Silver Bay Skatepark

129 Outer Drive (beside tennis courts), Silver Bay, MN

Facility is open from 6:00am to 10:00pm no trespassing 10:00pm to 6:00am Experienced and inexperienced skateboarders and in line skaters use this ... Read More

Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center

9096 Highway 61, Schroeder, MN

Sugarloaf: The North Shore Stewardship Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Minnesota’s ... Read More

Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge

1101 Ring Rock Road, Ely, MN

Wintergreen is the most experienced dogsled outfitter in the business and the only lodge operation devoted exclusively to dog sledding. As noted by... Read More

Split Rock River Loop Day Hike

State Highway 61, Two Harbors, MN

International Wolf Center

1396 Highway 169, Ely, MN

Vision:The International Wolf Center envisions a world in which populations of wolves thrive well distributed in many parts of their native range. ... Read More

North American Bear Center

1926 Highway 169, Ely, MN

Mission:The mission of the non-profit North American Bear Center is to advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide by replacing misconception... Read More

Lutsen Mountains

445 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN

For over 60 years, Lutsen has had the topography to lay claim to the largest ski area in the Midwest. And being the premier destination ski area in... Read More

Superior Hiking Trail

731 Seventh Avenue, Two Harbors, MN

The Superior Hiking Trail is a 310-mile footpath that largely follows the rocky ridgeline above Lake Superior on Minnesota's North Shore from Dulut... Read More

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