Travel & Leisure - Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota

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Travel and Leisure Features

Dream Acres

Will a new Lake Vermilion State Park help revive the state park system—or starve it?

By Britt Robson

Paradise Found

From waterfalls in the north to waffle shops in the south, Minnesota offers plenty of places to sate a traveler’s hunger for scenic views, tasty food, quiet rest, and family fun. Plus, a few...

Liquid Assets

Minnesota boasts more than 10,000 lakes, and we scoured the state to find the best. A primer on how to spend your precious summer days.

By Elizabeth Dehn, Tim Gihring, Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, Joel Hoekstra, Courtney Lewis, Kate Nelson, Erin Peterson, Andrew Putz, Brad Tucker, and Allison Wickler

Survive Revive

We traveled to Minnesotans’ favorite destinations to find the best ways to embrace or escape winter.

Edited by Rachel Hutton

Lux Life

With amenities like fully stocked refrigerators and gassed-up SUVs, a local company is changing the luxury vacation business.

By Rachel Hutton

Activities and Attractions

Outdoors - Whether the sun’s shining, leaves are changing or the snow’s falling, outdoor activities abound.

Top Attractions - The Gopher State is more than lakes and large malls, although those are worth seeing, too.

Sports - Seven professional teams, competitive amateur leagues, and state-of-the-art arenas give fans plenty to cheer about.

Historic Sites - From museums and galleries to historic houses, Minnesota puts its great heritage on display.

Theater & Culture - The stage is always set for another spectacular season of theatrical wonder.

Dining & Nightlife - Minneapolis-Saint Paul is a mecca for good eats and groovy beats.

Resources

The Basics –
A few essentials you need to know now that you’ve arrived: DMV info, bus fares, taxi companies, radio stations, and more.

Maps –
Your detailed guide to downtown St. Paul, Minneapolis, the skyways, the light rail, and parts of the surrounding metro.

Minneapolis & Saint Paul

Official Visitors Guide
to the Twin Cities.

An online virtual guide providing information on things to do, places to stay, dining and much more!

Travel Planning Card

To receive FREE information about specific Minnesota and Wisconsin destinations and B&Bs, please fill out our online Travel Planning Card.

Midwest Traveler

For vacation ideas and guides to the Midwest, take a look back at some of our travel stories:

"Wing Tips" - Red Wing

"Madtown 101" - Madison

"Unlocking Door Country"

"Ship Happens" - Duluth

"Sauce and the City" - Kansas City

"Portage Panorama" - Lake Superior's Grand Portage Bay

Out-of-State Resources

Use these listings to access 200 city magazines, nation-wide, to help plan your trip. They’ll give you the same knowledgeable guidance Minnesota Monthly provides for the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

You’ll also find CRMA members in Canada and Mexico, making your guide to North America complete.

Traveler Resources

In addition to the Minnesota Skiing Guide, the Outdoor Adventure Guide, and the Midwest Vacation Guide, we have many more maps, guides, and others resources to help travelers.

Take advantage of all Minnesota — and the Midwest — has to offer.

Explore Minnesota

Visit the Minnesota Office of Tourism. They provide a wealth of information and can help you plan your next getaway.

Search Activities and Attractions

Any time of the year, there's bound to be a multitude of activities and attractions calling your name.

Search our listings for specific attractions or browse them leisurely to see what peaks your interest.