Where to Go in Minnesota

Mountain Ski
North Shore (Gunflint/Grand Portage)
The North Shore of Lake Superior unfolds as a rugged ribbon of wild beauty, where ancient waterfalls tumble through granite gorges and historic lighthouses stand sentinel over one of North America's g
22 itineraries

National Park
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a pristine wilderness of 1,000+ glacially carved lakes and interconnected waterways where time moves by paddle stroke and portage. Here, in the boreal forests straddl
5 itineraries

National Park
Itasca State Park (Fall)
Itasca State Park in autumn is where the mighty Mississippi River takes its first breath, born from the crystalline waters of Lake Itasca amid towering red pines and golden birch forests. As fall tran
20 itineraries

Lake Cabin
Brainerd Lakes
Brainerd Lakes is a quintessential Upper Midwest escape where crystalline waters meet dense pine forests and small-town charm. Anchored by the pristine Gull Lake and connected by the beloved Paul Buny
17 itineraries

Metro
Minneapolis–St. Paul metro
The Twin Cities pulse with a creative energy that feels distinctly Midwestern—welcoming, unpretentious, and endlessly curious. From the thundering cascade of Minnehaha Falls to the mighty Mississippi
5 itineraries

Lake Cabin
Duluth area
Duluth is where the great freshwater wilderness meets urban vitality on the shores of Lake Superior. This Minnesota port city captivates visitors with its dramatic hillside perch overlooking the massi
17 itineraries

Character City
Rochester (MN) area
Rochester is a quietly compelling destination where cutting-edge medicine meets authentic Midwestern charm. Home to the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, this progressive city balances its role as a healthc
17 itineraries

Metro
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
Minneapolis-St. Paul is the vibrant heart of the Upper Midwest, where creative energy pulses through tree-lined streets and cutting-edge cultural institutions. The Twin Cities blend Scandinavian herit
5 itineraries
Minnesota Itineraries

4 Days · Couples
North Shore (Gunflint/Grand Portage), Minnesota
Waterfalls, Light, and Long Superior Horizons: 4 Days on the North Shore
6 stops

4 Days · Couples
North Shore (Gunflint/Grand Portage), Minnesota
Frozen Falls & Winter Light: 4 Days on the North Shore
6 stops

4 Days · Young Families
North Shore (Gunflint/Grand Portage), Minnesota
Frost, Falls, and Firelight: 4 Days on the North Shore with Little Ones
4 stops

2 Days · Teen Families
North Shore (Gunflint/Grand Portage), Minnesota
Falls, Cliffs, and Border Light: 2 Days on the North Shore
4 stops

2 Days · Teen Families
North Shore (Gunflint/Grand Portage), Minnesota
Ice, Falls & Fur Trade: Two Winter Days on the North Shore
4 stops

2 Days · Solo
North Shore (Gunflint/Grand Portage), Minnesota
Waterfalls, Cliffs & Solitude: A Solo Weekend on the North Shore
3 stops

2 Days · Active Retirees
Rochester (MN) area, Minnesota
Quiet Currents: A Gentle Two Days in Rochester
4 stops

3 Days · Teen Families
Rochester (MN) area, Minnesota
Prairie Trails & Clinic Halls: A Rochester Family Weekend
6 stops

3 Days · Solo
Rochester (MN) area, Minnesota
Quiet Precision: Three Days Solo in Rochester, Minnesota
8 stops

2 Days · Active Retirees
Rochester (MN) area, Minnesota
Quiet Currents: Two Fall Days in Rochester
4 stops

3 Days · Teen Families
Rochester (MN) area, Minnesota
Rolling Prairies & City Pulse: 3 Days in Rochester with Teens
6 stops

3 Days · Solo
Rochester (MN) area, Minnesota
Quiet Precision: 3 Days Solo in Rochester, Minnesota
8 stops