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…

14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

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Lanesboro, MN

Grab a partner, a bike, and fishing gear, throw ‘em in the car, and drive toward the Southeastern corner of Minnesota. Book a B&B (it’s that kind of a town) ahead of time. Once there,…

Grab a partner, a bike, and fishing gear, throw ‘em in the car, and drive toward the…

10 Best Places for Cross Country Skiing in Minnesota

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Root River State Trail System, Lanesboro, MN

The Root River State Trail is an expansive 42-mile trail through Southeast Minnesota, spanning several towns from Fountain to Houston. It’s a top destination for trail recreation all year…

The Root River State Trail is an expansive 42-mile trail through Southeast Minnesota, spanning…

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

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Mystery Cave State Park

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…

These 13 miles of underground passages were discovered in 1937 and have attracted the curious ever…

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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Mystery Cave, Preston, MN

Although tours of Mystery Cave—the longest in Minnesota—don’t take in the entire 13-mile length of the system, you’ll accomplish a good amount of spelunking on any of the…

Although tours of Mystery Cave—the longest in Minnesota—don’t take in the entire…

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…

The Top 14 Historical Sites in Minnesota!

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Historic Forestville, Preston, MN

Tired of the 21st century? Just drive down to Forestville in Fillmore County and step into the 1890s. Visit the general store, stocked with 19th century merchandise and candy, check out the…

Tired of the 21st century? Just drive down to Forestville in Fillmore County and step into 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…

The 6 Best Thrift Shops in Minnesota!

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Restored Blessings, Winona, MN

Restored Blessings is packed to the walls with great bargains. Clothing, books, furnitues, and household items are the shop’s staples, but really, with a constant influx of new items, you never…

Restored Blessings is packed to the walls with great bargains. Clothing, books, furnitues, and…

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

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Jailhouse Inn, Preston, MN

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…

Preston’s Jailhouse Inn is a 12-room country inn located in the former Fillmore County…

Mystery Cave State Park

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Mystery Cave, Preston, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

Although tours of Mystery Cave—the longest in Minnesota—don’t take in the entire 13-mile length of the system, you’ll accomplish a good amount of spelunking on any of the… Read More

Bluff Country Co-op, Winona, MN

Featured in The 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

Beaver Creek Valley State Park, Caledonia, MN

Featured in The 15 Best Camping Spots in Minnesota!

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… Read More

Restored Blessings, Winona, MN

Featured in The 6 Best Thrift Shops in Minnesota!

Restored Blessings is packed to the walls with great bargains. Clothing, books, furnitues, and household items are the shop’s staples, but really, with a constant influx of new items, you never… Read More

Lanesboro, MN

Featured in 14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

Grab a partner, a bike, and fishing gear, throw ‘em in the car, and drive toward the Southeastern corner of Minnesota. Book a B&B (it’s that kind of a town) ahead of time. Once there,… Read More

Pho Chau - Chau Noodle, Rochester, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Pho Restaurants in Minnesota!

Not all of the great pho in the state is in the Twin Cities. Pho Chau – Chau Noodle in Rochester also has a serious pho game. The downside is that it’s, for all intents and purposes, the… Read More

Flapdoodles Homemade Ice Cream, Rochester, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Minnesota!

According to its founder, Flapdoodles is a place “where the only thing that makes sense is the ice cream.” As it turns out, their hand-crafted, gourmet flavors made a lot of sense to… 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

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