Mall of America
Mall of America in Bloomington is so much more than a mall; it’s a destination. Although it has 520 stores and 60 restaurants, it also features dozens of fun attractions including a 13-screen movie theater, an indoor theme park, a simulator ride that “soars” over national landmarks, Minnesota’s largest aquarium, arcades, mini-golf and a whole lot more.
Vacation Rentals & Cabins
Minnesota vacation rentals and cabins are ideal accommodations for a family reunion, girls getaway, hunting retreat, or laid-back vacation with family and friends. With a variety of rentals available across the state, you'll find a convenient home base for exploring nearby cities, towns and outdoor attractions.
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Sports
Every major professional sport is represented in Minnesota, from the Timberwolves, Frost and
Outdoor Adventures
With more than 10,000 lakes, immense forests and rugged bluffs, Minnesota is an exciting outpost for outdoor lovers of all kinds.
Parks & Forests
Untamed natural beauty covers much of the Minnesota landscape. The state has one of the nation's great, diverse state park systems with more than 227,000 acres in parks and recreation areas, and over 5,000 miles of biking trails. Voyageurs National Park is traversable only by water. Minnesota is also home to the Chippewa and Superior national forests, the latter of which includes the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Lakes & Rivers
It's known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” but Minnesota has many more than that (11,842, actually) – not to mention the headwaters of the Mississippi River, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and superlative Lake Superior. The vast number of lakes, rivers and streams create an endless array of water experiences, from kayaking along the North Shore to fly fishing gentle streams to relaxing on a houseboat.
Winter Sports
In Minnesota, we know winter very well. And we don't mind the cold, because as some of our ancestors taught us, there's no bad weather — only bad clothing.
Hunting
Challenging and fulfilling, hunting is a big tradition throughout Minnesota. Hunters visit during the firearms season for everything from deer and small game to upland birds and waterfowl. The state’s varied biomes provide incredible habitats for thriving populations of animals across more than 11 million acres.
If you’re planning a Minnesota hunting trip, make sure to research the necessary permits and licenses through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.