See. Head of the Lakes Experience a restored 1959 railcar with a bar and open-air porch on Lake Superior. Lake Superior's North Shore Drive this scenic route for brilliant fall foliage, pleasant weather, and charming bakeries. Garden Island State Recreation Area Visit this uninhabited island in Lake of the Woods for fishing, relaxation, or hiking. Teddy Bear Park See person-sized teddy bear statues, a playground, and a miniature Stillwater Lift Bridge.
Eat. Owamni Dine at this Indigenous-focused restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Sherman.
Stay. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis A top-rated hotel in the Midwest according to Condé Nast Traveler readers. Sweetbriar Ridge Stay in luxury domes with wood-burning hot tubs, an hour outside the Twin Cities.
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Once the rolling office of a Canadian National Railway executive, the restored 1959 Head of the Lakes now carries private groups from Duluth, with a bar, Starlink, and an open-air back porch facing ...
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UUrban living doesn’t mean you’re beholden to a gym. Cities can be awesome outdoor playgrounds for fitness. Whether you’re considering a move or looking for some inspiration for your next trip, here’s an Outside take on the best places to get moving outdoors in the country's fittest cities.
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When the best climbing seems blocked by sky-high housing prices, these are the underrated climbing towns you can still afford.
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See cozy small towns, waterfalls, wonderful areas of wilderness and the mighty Mississippi on these road trips in Minnesota.
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From Amtrak routes along California’s coast to the wild beauty of the Alaska Railroad, the best way to see the vast natural beauty of the US is by train.
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A road trip along the North Shore of Lake Superior, from Duluth, Minn., to Pukaskwa National Park in Ontario, Canada, packed multiple adventures into a week.
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Sweetbriar Ridge in Pine City, Minnesota, offers luxury domes and wood-burning hot tubs just an hour outside of the Twin Cities.
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From prairie grasslands in the Midwest to mountain peaks in Glacier National Park, the Empire Builder Route strings together hiking trails across the northern U.S.
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Where to eat: Ladder 4 Wine Bar, situated in a 1910 former firehouse, is about three miles west of downtown. Ever-changing dishes, such as the Hokkaido scallops with green almonds, ramps, and ...
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This Minnesota State Recreation Area is an island in Lake of the Woods. For most of the year, you can only get there by boat. In winter, snowmobiles and other vehicles safely traveling on the frozen lake will take you there. The island is uninhabited, and most people go there to fish, relax, or hike. A picnic area is included, and a shelter with an emergency phone if you get caught in bad weath…
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Beloved toys around the world, teddy bears are icons of childhood wonder. These plush effigies put soft paws and friendly faces on one of nature's most dangerous creatures. Normally, they're tiny, confined to bedrooms and car backseats — except in Stillwater. The 'Birthplace of Minnesota' houses a park bristling with some of the only teddy bears in the world that are larger than their animal na…
National Geographic
Trade crowded highways for winding waterways that showcase everything from towering canyons and vineyard-lined shores to charming river towns and vibrant cultural landmarks.
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It’s 11 p.m. at Voyageurs National Park, and the wildlife night shift has been running at full capacity for hours, heralded by a lone, haunting wolf howl, the quintessential call of the north.
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Free-hanging waterfalls, thundering cascades, and rapids hemmed in brilliant moss: No matter what you're looking for, you can find it in a state near you.
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A lifetime cyclist and avid mountain biker, our columnist ranks the most mountain bike-friendly small towns across America. The towns that made the cut have a lot of singletrack. But just as important as miles of trail is the vibe.
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National Geographic Explorer Stephanie Pearson shares insights with us from her new book '100 Hikes of a Lifetime U.S.A,' including her toughest and most rewarding treks across the country.
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Writer Kate Nelson and chef Sean Sherman travel to meet the people spotlighting and preserving Indigenous culinary traditions—in Oaxaca, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and beyond.
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From mountain chalets to urban escapes, these Airbnbs double as wellness retreats.
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