Summertime Fun in Minnesota

Minnesota, a state in the north central part of the United States, is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes. The natural surroundings of water, wilderness regions and parks, provide space for outdoor sports and leisure activities. While Minnesota is beautiful in every season, many people travel to Minnesota for their summer vacation. A helpful vacation guide to the best of Minnesota tourism and destinations filled with activities enjoyable during warm summer days can be found in in a good tourism brochure about the state. Free vacation information is available to help people make the most of their time in this spectacular state.

Minneapolis/St. Paul

Covington Inn Bed and Breakfast
This romantic riverboat docking in St. Paul has comfortable rooms with lovely views of the river, the capitol building and the scenic downtown area. Guests can experience a night on the river on this historic boat.

Mall of America
Located in Bloomington, this mega mall combines all the best shops, restaurants and department stores with live entertainment, children's amusement and special events like book signings and weddings. The mall is more like a city within one building.

Water Park of America
Next to the Mall of America, this Radisson Hotel Bloomington rises 90 feet in the air with its ten stories, indoor water park. All the best of dream resorts are found within this impressive hotel with its many service extras.

Bemidji

Lake Bemidji State Park
Lake Bemidji is the northernmost lake that feeds the Mississippi River. The park is only five miles to the north of the city of Bemidji. The lake is the place for all types of water sports, and trails are excellent for walking and biking. Ninety-five camping sites provide outdoor overnight adventures.

Duluth

Lake Superior
This huge lake is more like a sea than a lake. Many recreational sites, parks, activities and events take place on or around this lake. Duluth is a fantastic vacation destination from which to enjoy the parks and attractions on the banks of Lake Superior.

Grandma's Marathon
Duluth is host to this annual June marathon first run in 1977. The name refers to the original sponsor of the event, Grandma's Restaurant. Runners from all over the world participate.

From the western prairies, to the North Woods, and from the cities and the countryside, Minnesota tourism lets people in on the state's wealth of colorful contrasts. The picturesque lakes that mirror spectacular sunsets call people to the wonder of nature that cannot be fully grasped from a tourism brochure, but a vacation guide can point the way to the fabulous activities and the great places to see. Free vacation information can invite you to experience all that Minnesota has to offer.

Adam is a vacation guide in Minnesota during the winter and in Utah during the sumer.