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15 Best Hiking Trails in Minnesota!

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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey, MN

The trails at the Jeffers Petroglyphs historic site are not so much about the hike as the history. What makes this short loop one of the best in Minnesota is that it showcases the natural prairie…
The trails at the Jeffers Petroglyphs historic site are not so much about the hike as the history.…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota

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Carl’s Corner, Essig, MN

Viewers of WCCO, the CBS affiliate in the Twin Cities, gave Carl’s Corner the nod for the best fried chicken in the state. And they’re probably not exaggerating. In a town with a…
Viewers of WCCO, the CBS affiliate in the Twin Cities, gave Carl’s Corner the nod for the…

The 10 Best Breweries in Minnesota!

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Schell's Brewery, New Ulm, MN

It may be strange to think that the oldest and largest brewery in Minnesota makes some of the state’s best beers, but it does. It’s flagship Grain Belt lager, the go-to cheap brew for…
It may be strange to think that the oldest and largest brewery in Minnesota makes some of the…

The 9 Best Wineries in Minnesota!

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Morgan Creek Vineyards, New Ulm, MN

Featuring Minnesota’s only underground aging cellar, Morgan Creek makes its wines in naturally-ideal temperatures, which is apparent in its final products. On Saturday nights from May through…
Featuring Minnesota’s only underground aging cellar, Morgan Creek makes its wines in…

The 8 Best Festivals in Minnesota!

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Oktoberfest, New Ulm, MN

Settled by Germans, named after a German city, and home to Minnesota’s biggest brewery, New Ulm boasts the best Oktoberfest celebration in the state. Two weekends of events engulf this town,…
Settled by Germans, named after a German city, and home to Minnesota’s biggest brewery, New…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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Dacotah Ridge, Morton, MN

Rees Jones designed Dacotah Ridge to complement and take advantage of Western Minnesota’s rolling prairies and hardwood forests. Built among 240 acres of mature trees and around a 14-acre lake,…
Rees Jones designed Dacotah Ridge to complement and take advantage of Western Minnesota’s…

The Top 14 Historical Sites in Minnesota!

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Lower Sioux Agency, Morton, MN

Originally established as the administrative center of a reservation for the region’s Dakota people, the Lower Sioux Agency played a pivotal part in the U.S.-Dakota war of 1862. It was the site…
Originally established as the administrative center of a reservation for the region’s Dakota…

The 9 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Minnesota!

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Mom & Pop’s Ice Cream, Mankato, MN

Mom & Pop’s Ice Cream has dozens of rotating flavors on their roster, and that’s what keeps folks coming back for more. Beyond ice cream, Mom & Pop’s also offers up cookies,…
Mom & Pop’s Ice Cream has dozens of rotating flavors on their roster, and that’s…

10 Best Piercing Shops in Minnesota

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Cactus Tattoo and Body Piercing, Mankato, MN

A piercing might feel a tad more prickly than a cactus but the crew at Cactus Tattoo and Body Piercing will make it as painless as possible. This shop in Mankato is a trusted place where you can get…
A piercing might feel a tad more prickly than a cactus but the crew at Cactus Tattoo and Body…

The 8 Best Road Races in Minnesota!

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Mankato Marathon, Mankato, MN

Annualy in October, the Mankato Marathon starts and ends in downtown Mankato. With a few ups and downs along the way, the last portion of the race is largely downhill, descending to a flat course…
Annualy in October, the Mankato Marathon starts and ends in downtown Mankato. With a few ups and…
Best Things In & Around Mountain Lake, MN
The 6 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota!

Carl’s Corner, Essig, MN

Featured in The 6 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Minnesota!
Viewers of WCCO, the CBS affiliate in the Twin Cities, gave Carl’s Corner the nod for the best fried chicken in the state. And they’re probably not exaggerating. In a town with a… Read More
The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

Dacotah Ridge, Morton, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!
Rees Jones designed Dacotah Ridge to complement and take advantage of Western Minnesota’s rolling prairies and hardwood forests. Built among 240 acres of mature trees and around a 14-acre lake,… Read More
The 9 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Minnesota!

Mom & Pop’s Ice Cream, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Minnesota!
Mom & Pop’s Ice Cream has dozens of rotating flavors on their roster, and that’s what keeps folks coming back for more. Beyond ice cream, Mom & Pop’s also offers up cookies,… Read More
The 8 Best Road Races in Minnesota!

Mankato Marathon, Mankato, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Road Races in Minnesota!
Annualy in October, the Mankato Marathon starts and ends in downtown Mankato. With a few ups and downs along the way, the last portion of the race is largely downhill, descending to a flat course… Read More
10 Best Piercing Shops in Minnesota

Cactus Tattoo and Body Piercing, Mankato, MN

Featured in 10 Best Piercing Shops in Minnesota
A piercing might feel a tad more prickly than a cactus but the crew at Cactus Tattoo and Body Piercing will make it as painless as possible. This shop in Mankato is a trusted place where you can get… Read More
10 Best Diners in Minnesota

Happy Chef Restaurant, Mankato, MN

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It might be called the Happy Chef Restaurant but this Mankato diner is full of happy customers too. How could you not be happy with a lineup of omelets, burgers, salads, and more?

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The 10 Best Breweries in Minnesota!

Schell's Brewery, New Ulm, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Breweries in Minnesota!
It may be strange to think that the oldest and largest brewery in Minnesota makes some of the state’s best beers, but it does. It’s flagship Grain Belt lager, the go-to cheap brew for… Read More
The 6 Best Places for Paint & Wine in Minnesota!

Design & Wine, Mankato, MN

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Design & Wine hosts public and private create and sip events throughout the Mankato area. One thing that makes sets them apart from other similar concepts is that the piece of art you take home… Read More
The 7 Best Bars in Minnesota!

Number 4 American Bar and Kitchen, Mankato, MN

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Yes, Number 4 may well be the fanciest bar in Mankato, but it also exudes an air of cool that’s rare in Central Minnesota. On the other hand, that may just be the whiskey talking. And it… Read More
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Jeffers Petroglyphs

Jeffers Petroglyphs
27160 County Road 2, Comfrey, MN
Jeffers Petroglyphs is a living sacred site that has been used by various cultural groups for thousands of years. Today many of the people whose an... Read More

Windom Skatepark

Windom Skatepark
4th Avenue and 17th Street, Windom, MN
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Watonwan County Fair

Watonwan County Fair
53 11th Street South, Saint James, MN
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Jackson Skatepark

Jackson Skatepark
80 West Ashley Street,First Street, Jackson, MN
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Fort Ridgely

Fort Ridgely
72404 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN
Built in 1853 as a police station to keep peace as settlers poured into the former Dakota lands, it withstood several attacks in the U.S.-Dakota Wa... Read More

Lower Sioux Agency

Lower Sioux Agency
32469 Redwood County Highway 2, Morton, MN
Established in 1853 by the U.S. government as the administrative center of the newly created Dakota reservation and the site of the first organized... Read More

New Ulm Skatepark

New Ulm Skatepark
315 1st North Street, New Ulm, MN
This park is free and open to the public.  Park hours are 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. General Rules All skaters must wear the following protect... Read More

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
330 8th Street, Walnut Grove, MN
Enjoy learning the history of the Ingalls family in Walnut Grove at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum and Gift Store.  The museum's collections ... Read More

Worthington Skatepark

Worthington Skatepark
Oxford Street, Worthington, MN
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