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 Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Gull Lake

Biking the Wobegon Trail at the covered bridge in Holdingford

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Central Byways

The heart of Minnesota is a storybook scene of crystal lakes, wooded hills and a patchwork quilt of farm-fields. Several scenic byways explore this peaceful country, past lakes and woods, through rural landscapes, and along the Mississippi River.

Central Area Scenic Byways

  • Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway

    Lakes are among hills and ridges along the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway, as well as Sibley, Monson Lake and Glacial Lakes state parks.
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  • Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

    Grand Rounds Scenic Byway is an urban loop that circles the Minneapolis chain of lakes, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Creek and city sites.
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  • Great River Road Scenic Byway

    The Great River Road is longest scenic byway in Minnesota, following the Mississippi River from the headwaters, to the Twin Cities and bluff country.
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  • Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway

    The Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway is named for the legendary lumberjack. This resort area is rich in outdoor fun, golf, wildlife unique shopping and art.
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