The 15 Best Camping Spots in Minnesota!

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Beaver Creek Valley State Park, Caledonia, MN

Carved out of a piece of the Upper Midwest’s “Driftless Area,” a term describing the part of the U.S. that avoided glacial coverage during the last Ice Age. One of the smaller parks…

Carved out of a piece of the Upper Midwest’s “Driftless Area,” a term describing…

15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

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Beaver Creek Valley Trail, Caledonia, MN

Located within the eponymous park, the Beaver Creek Valley Trail is a six-mile loop that highlights the beauty of the Upper Midwest's "Driftless Area," a term describing that part of the country…

Located within the eponymous park, the Beaver Creek Valley Trail is a six-mile loop that highlights…

Sing, Sing a Song: Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota

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Wellington’s Pub & Grill, Winona, MN

Wednesday night is karaoke night at Wellington’s Pub and Grill in Winona—and has been for years. This is Winona’s longest-running weekly karaoke night. So, a combination of crooning…

Wednesday night is karaoke night at Wellington’s Pub and Grill in Winona—and has been…

Confectionery Wonders: Minnesota's Best Doughnut Shops

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Bloedow’s Little Bake Shop on Broadway, Winona, MN

Another winner of WCCO’s annual “Best Doughnut” viewer poll, Bloedow’s has been a Winona favorite for decades. Bloedow’s boasts a regular rotating schedule of filled…

Another winner of WCCO’s annual “Best Doughnut” viewer poll, Bloedow’s has…

The Supreme Dessert: Minnesota's Best Cake Shops

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Sweet Perfections, Winona, MN

Although they make exceptional bars, cookies, and other delicious treats, custom cakes is the raison d’etre for Sweet Perfections in Winona. No matter the event you’re hosting—from…

Although they make exceptional bars, cookies, and other delicious treats, custom cakes is the…

The 8 Best Lunch Spots in Minnesota!

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Boat House, Winona, MN

A seasonal restaurant, the Boat House is a great place for a relaxing lunch with Mississippi River views. They serve their lunch menu until 5 p.m., so late lunches are no problem. The fish and chips…

A seasonal restaurant, the Boat House is a great place for a relaxing lunch with Mississippi River…

Minnesota's 10 Most Delicious Bakeries

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Bloedow’s Little Bake Shop on Broadway, Winona, MN

Bloedow’s has been a Winona favorite for decades, and was recently voted by the best donut shop in the state by viewer’s of Twin Cities CBS affiliate WCCO. Bloedow’s boasts a…

Bloedow’s has been a Winona favorite for decades, and was recently voted by the best donut…

Romantic Escapes: Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota

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Stone Mill Hotel and Suites, Lanesboro, MN

When folks say “quaint” in Minnesota, they pretty much mean Lanesboro. This village in the Root River valley boasts antiquing, cozy dining, trout fishing, and cycling along one of the…

When folks say “quaint” in Minnesota, they pretty much mean Lanesboro. This village in…

The 7 Best Caterers in Minnesota!

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Steak Shop Catering, Winona, MN

Steak Shop Catering is one of the oldest and probably the busiest caterer in Southeast Minnesota. In spite of their name—and yes, they will custom cut steaks specifically for your event if…

Steak Shop Catering is one of the oldest and probably the busiest caterer in Southeast Minnesota.…

Own The Kitchen: Minnesota's Best Cooking Classes

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Bluff Country Co-op, Winona, MN

The Bluff Country Co-op in Winona offers regular classes and demonstrations of cooking techniques to residents in Southeastern Minnesota. In addition to classes based on particular foods and…

The Bluff Country Co-op in Winona offers regular classes and demonstrations of cooking techniques…

Beaver Creek Valley Trail, Caledonia, MN

Featured in 15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

Located within the eponymous park, the Beaver Creek Valley Trail is a six-mile loop that highlights the beauty of the Upper Midwest's "Driftless Area," a term describing that part of the country… Read More

Wellington’s Pub & Grill, Winona, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Minnesota!

Wednesday night is karaoke night at Wellington’s Pub and Grill in Winona—and has been for years. This is Winona’s longest-running weekly karaoke night. So, a combination of crooning… Read More

Bloedow’s Little Bake Shop on Broadway, Winona, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Minnesota!

Another winner of WCCO’s annual “Best Doughnut” viewer poll, Bloedow’s has been a Winona favorite for decades. Bloedow’s boasts a regular rotating schedule of filled… Read More

Sweet Perfections, Winona, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Cake Shops in Minnesota!

Although they make exceptional bars, cookies, and other delicious treats, custom cakes is the raison d’etre for Sweet Perfections in Winona. No matter the event you’re hosting—from… Read More

Boat House, Winona, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Lunch Spots in Minnesota!

Bloedow’s Little Bake Shop on Broadway, Winona, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Bakeries in Minnesota!

Bloedow’s has been a Winona favorite for decades, and was recently voted by the best donut shop in the state by viewer’s of Twin Cities CBS affiliate WCCO. Bloedow’s boasts a… Read More

Stone Mill Hotel and Suites, Lanesboro, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

When folks say “quaint” in Minnesota, they pretty much mean Lanesboro. This village in the Root River valley boasts antiquing, cozy dining, trout fishing, and cycling along one of the… Read More

Steak Shop Catering, Winona, MN

Featured in The 7 Best Caterers in Minnesota!

Steak Shop Catering is one of the oldest and probably the busiest caterer in Southeast Minnesota. In spite of their name—and yes, they will custom cut steaks specifically for your event if… Read More

Bluff Country Co-op, Winona, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Cooking Classes in Minnesota!

The Bluff Country Co-op in Winona offers regular classes and demonstrations of cooking techniques to residents in Southeastern Minnesota. In addition to classes based on particular foods and… Read More

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