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

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Eagle Spotting

Because of its prime location on the Mississippi, the small town of Wabasha is a favorite winter spot for eagles. The National Eagle Center lets you see them up close and learn more about these…

Because of its prime location on the Mississippi, the small town of Wabasha is a favorite winter…

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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Flooded Forest Tour, Wabasha, MN

Hop in a kayak and leave the main channel of the mighty Mississippi for a guided tour of the serene, haunting flooded forest of the river’s backwaters. Learn about the biodiverse ecosystem of…

Hop in a kayak and leave the main channel of the mighty Mississippi for a guided tour of the…

The 6 Best Thrift Shops in Minnesota!

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Common Closet Thrift Store, Wabasha, MN

Recently voted “Best Thrift Shop in Minnesota,” The Common Closet Thrift Store has become a Wabasha institution and community stalwart since its opening in 2010. The store takes in a wide…

Recently voted “Best Thrift Shop in Minnesota,” The Common Closet Thrift Store has…

The 9 Best Educational Activities for Children in Minnesota!

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National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN

The National Eagle Center is one of the state’s top family attractions. Located in the Mississippi River town of Wabasha, the center offers educational programs and exhibits to educate the…

The National Eagle Center is one of the state’s top family attractions. Located in the…

The 8 Best Breakfast Spots in Minnesota!

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Eagle Valley Café, Wabasha, MN

The Eagle Valley Café is a beloved local spot in Wabasha that keeps the citizenry awake and full. Traditional breakfast fare—the French toast is particularly good—made from quality…

The Eagle Valley Café is a beloved local spot in Wabasha that keeps the citizenry awake and…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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The Jewel Golf Club, Lake City, MN

Built along 800 acres of Mississippi River bluffs, the Jewel offers golfers sweeping views across the river valley to Wisconsin. But this Hale Irwin-designed course is as challenging as it is…

Built along 800 acres of Mississippi River bluffs, the Jewel offers golfers sweeping views across…

The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

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Willows on the River, Lake City, MN

Willows on the River stands directly on the shoreline of Lake Pepin, a natural widening of the Mississippi. The condo suites in this resort all have fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows with…

Willows on the River stands directly on the shoreline of Lake Pepin, a natural widening of the…

The 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

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Pearl of the Lake Cruise, Lake City, MN

Hop on the Pearl of the Lake in Lake City and take a cruise with a full bar to enjoy all that the widest point on the Upper Mississippi River has to offer you. From the bluffs of Frontenac State Park…

Hop on the Pearl of the Lake in Lake City and take a cruise with a full bar to enjoy all that the…

The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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LARK Toys Mini Golf, Kellogg, MN

Carved into the Mississippi River bluffs south of Wabasha, this mini golf course is not only beautiful, it’s attached to what publications like USA Today and Travel & Leisure have called…

Carved into the Mississippi River bluffs south of Wabasha, this mini golf course is not only…

The 13 Most Romantic Places in Minnesota!

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St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

Just steps from the Mississippi River, in historic Red Wing, the St. James Hotel has been harboring couples seeking romantic refuge for more than century. The St. James retains all of its 19th…

Just steps from the Mississippi River, in historic Red Wing, the St. James Hotel has been harboring…

Flooded Forest Tour, Wabasha, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

Hop in a kayak and leave the main channel of the mighty Mississippi for a guided tour of the serene, haunting flooded forest of the river’s backwaters. Learn about the biodiverse ecosystem of… Read More

The Jewel Golf Club, Lake City, MN

Featured in The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

Built along 800 acres of Mississippi River bluffs, the Jewel offers golfers sweeping views across the river valley to Wisconsin. But this Hale Irwin-designed course is as challenging as it is… Read More

Willows on the River, Lake City, MN

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

Willows on the River stands directly on the shoreline of Lake Pepin, a natural widening of the Mississippi. The condo suites in this resort all have fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows with… Read More

Common Closet Thrift Store, Wabasha, MN

Featured in The 6 Best Thrift Shops in Minnesota!

Recently voted “Best Thrift Shop in Minnesota,” The Common Closet Thrift Store has become a Wabasha institution and community stalwart since its opening in 2010. The store takes in a wide… Read More

National Eagle Center, Wabasha, MN

Featured in The 9 Best Educational Activities for Children in Minnesota!

The National Eagle Center is one of the state’s top family attractions. Located in the Mississippi River town of Wabasha, the center offers educational programs and exhibits to educate the… Read More

Pearl of the Lake Cruise, Lake City, MN

Featured in The 8 Best Booze Cruises in Minnesota!

Tyrol Ski and Sports, Rochester, MN

Featured in 10 Best Ski and Snowboard Shops in Minnesota!

Getting ready to throw around some powder with a day out on the ski or snowboarding slopes? Tyrol Ski and Sports has what you need. This outdoor retailer offers both merchandise and equipment… 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

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

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