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Tourist information about the country.

Washington, D.C.

Tourist information about the capital city.

Transportation

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Cities & Regions

Tourist info about cities and regions.

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State of Minnesota.

Tips for your trips. Tourist information. Official websites.

Minnesota, known as “The North Star State,” is located in the northern part of the United States. It’s celebrated for its abundant lakes, scenic wilderness, and a rich cultural scene, making it a diverse and welcoming state for visitors.

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Minneapolis-Saint Paul (Twin Cities): The Twin Cities, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, are the largest urban centers in Minnesota. They offer a mix of cultural attractions, including the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Mall of America, and the State Capitol in Saint Paul.

Duluth: Situated on the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth is known for its scenic beauty, including the Aerial Lift Bridge, the Great Lakes Aquarium, and a vibrant arts scene.

North Shore: The North Shore of Lake Superior features stunning waterfalls, state parks, and outdoor activities, including Gooseberry Falls State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse, and Tettegouche State Park.

Rochester: Home to the Mayo Clinic, Rochester offers medical history attractions, a vibrant downtown, and the Plummer House, a historic estate.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Explore the pristine wilderness of the Boundary Waters, which offers canoeing, hiking, and camping in a serene natural environment.

Voyageurs National Park: Located in northern Minnesota, this national park is known for its interconnected waterways, islands, and opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Mall of America: This massive shopping and entertainment complex in Bloomington features hundreds of stores, an indoor amusement park (Nickelodeon Universe), and an aquarium (SEA LIFE Minnesota).

Itasca State Park: Home to the headwaters of the Mississippi River, Itasca State Park offers scenic beauty, hiking trails, and a chance to walk across the Mississippi on a footbridge.

Annual Events

Minnesota State Fair (Saint Paul): One of the largest state fairs in the country, the Minnesota State Fair features agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a wide array of food and vendors.

Mayo Clinic Heritage Days (Rochester): Celebrate the history of the Mayo Clinic with tours, exhibits, and family-friendly activities.

Minneapolis Aquatennial: This festival in Minneapolis includes parades, fireworks, and water-related activities on the city’s lakes.

With more than 10,000 lakes, immense forests and rugged bluffs, Minnesota is an exciting outpost for outdoor lovers of all kinds. Go canoeing or kayaking on the country’s largest Great Lake, hike winding trails out to breathtaking overlooks, bike on scenic pathways, or zoom across 900 miles of ATV trails.

Things don’t slow down within the wintry months, either. If anything, they ramp right up, whether you’re into snowmobiling, skiing, dogsledding or fat biking.

 

#1 Visit New York

Our article about the city of New York. Information about the city’s attractions, culture, events, and activities. Public transport.

#2 Visit San Francisco

Our article about the city of San Francisco. Information about the city’s attractions, culture, events, and activities. Public transport.

#3 Grand Canyon

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Public transport.

Information about all types of public transport.

Metro Transit offers bus and light rail services to the Twin Cities and their surrounding suburbs.

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BUS: Major intercity bus companies include: BoltBus, Greyhound, Jefferson Lines, Megabus, Peter Pan, Trailways, Chinatown buses.

TRAIN: AMTRAK | eTicketing | Interactive Map. there are Amtrak stations in La Crosse (Wisconsin), Winona, Red Wing, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Staples, Detroit Lakes, Fargo (North Dakota), and Grand Forks (North Dakota).

AIRPORT: The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is a major hub for Delta Air Lines and has many international flights to Europe and Asia.

CAR: ROADTRIPPERS – #1 road trip planning platform. America’s love affair with the automobile is legendary, so travelling the United States without a car can be difficult. (*Driving in the United States)

A State of Gratitude.

At Explore Minnesota, we love to show you how amazing it is here in Minnesota. But during the pandemic, it’s been heart-warming to have Minnesotans show us what it looks like when we come together to support our state. From curbside to lakeside, Minnesotans are supporting our local hospitality businesses. Thank you.

video source: Explore Minnesota / youtube.com /

Useful websites.

Links to additional resources with useful information for planning your trip.

VISAS & IMMIGRATION.

Entering the USA can be an easy and seamless process when you are prepared. + U.S. visa & entry requirements (visittheusa.com)

USA Trip planner.

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Visit Twin Cities.

A dynamic metropolitan area composed of Minneapolis and St. Paul, where modern urban amenities meet natural beauty.

Yelp: Yelp is a crowd-sourced review platform that provides information on local businesses, including restaurants, bars, and shops.

AAA (aaa.com): The American Automobile Association provides a range of services for travelers, including travel planning, trip insurance, and roadside assistance, for those traveling by car in the United States.

U.S. Department of State – Travel (state.gov): This website provides information on travel visas, travel warnings, and travel alerts for international travelers to the United States. It also provides resources for U.S. citizens traveling abroad.

Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov): This website provides information on customs regulations and procedures for international travelers entering and exiting the United States. It also provides resources for travelers bringing goods into the country.

Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov): This website provides information on airport security procedures, including what items are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov): This website provides information on health and vaccination requirements for travelers to the United States, as well as health and safety tips for traveling in the country.

National Park Service (nps.gov): This website provides information on national parks and monuments in the United States, including park activities and events, camping and lodging information, and park regulations.

National Weather Service (weather.gov)