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…

The 9 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…

The 10 Best Doughnut Shops in Minnesota!

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Bloedow Bakery, 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 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…

The 9 Best Bakeries in Minnesota!

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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…

The 9 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.…

The 9 Best Delis in Minnesota!

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Beno’s Deli, Winona, MN

For 30 years, Beno’s has been feeding folks in Southeast Minnesota’s river towns. The deli started in Lake City and had a Red Wing location, but today, it’s located in the historic…

For 30 years, Beno’s has been feeding folks in Southeast Minnesota’s river towns. The…

The Best Cooking Classes in Minnesota!

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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…

Jailhouse Inn, Preston, MN

Featured in The 10 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Minnesota!

Preston’s Jailhouse Inn is a 12-room country inn located in the former Fillmore County lock-up. The historic brick building once housed the jail, sheriff’s office and living quarters, as… Read More

Mystery Cave State Park

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

These 13 miles of underground passages were discovered in 1937 and have attracted the curious ever since. There are underground pools, stunning rock formations and subterranean paths. And no matter… Read More

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 9 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 Bakery, 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

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

Med City Marathon, Rochester, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Road Races in Minnesota!

The Med City Marathon—named for Rochester’s renowned medical facilities, like the Mayo Clinic—starts a few miles west of Rochester. The course wends its way over rolling farm… Read More

Rochester Recreation Center, Rochester, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Sports Centers in Minnesota!

The Rochester Recreation Center is the biggest indoor facility in Southeast Minnesota. The RRC offers an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two ice rinks—one dedicated to figure skating and the other… Read More

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