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Minnesota: The North Star State

As a home to the nation's first national forest west of the Mississippi River, many think of Minnesota as North Woods Country. With 2500 miles of scenic byways, over 800 miles of biking trails and more than a thousand lakes, Minnesota is one of the prime destinations for outdoor recreation. The Bemidji Lakes Region (headwaters of the Mississippi River), world famous North Shore and St. Croix Valley are just a few of the state’s scenic highlights.
Its Twin Cities also offer an urban setting of family fun, such as the zoo, sea aquarium, amusement parks, museums and art centers. Golf resorts, wineries, major sport franchises, music, theater, water sports, winter recreation venues and Native American Cultural sites round out the state’s attractions.

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Region: Northeast

Feature Title:	Nearby City:	Designation:	Directions:
North Shore Scenic Highway	Duluth-Grand Portage	Scenic Byway	Map
Baptism River High Falls	Silver Bay	Waterfall	Map
Split Rock Lighthouse	Two Harbors	Lighthouse Park	Map
Two Harbors Lighthouse	Two Harbors	Historic Lighthouse	Map
Gooseberry Falls	Two Harbors	Waterfall Park	Map
Yellowstone Engine 225	Proctor	Historic Locomotive	Map
Superior and Duluth	Duluth	City Scene	Map
St Louis River	Duluth	River View	Map

Region: Northwest

Feature Title:	Nearby City:	Designation:	Directions:
Milwaukee Road 261	St Augusta	Excursion Train	Map

Region: Twin Cities

Feature Title:	Nearby City:	Designation:	Directions:
Afton State Park	Hastings	State Park	Map

Region: South

Feature Title:	Nearby City:	Designation:	Directions:
Winnesissa Falls	Pipestone	National Monument	Map
Zumbrota Covered Bridge	Zumbrota	Historic Bridge	Map
Schech's Mill	Caledonia	Grist Mill Site	Map
Historic Bluff Country	Dexter-La Crescent	Scenic Byway	Map

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