The Southern Region
The Southeastern region of Minnesota attracts travelers looking for peaceful getaways. The Mississippi River, prairies with buffalo, stone etchings, and quarries are all part of the rich heritage of American Indians who used to live in the area. The town founded by pioneers from Germany, Scandinavia, and central Europe are visited because of their historic architecture, antique shops, and ethnic festivals. Visit Sleepy Eye, named for a Dakota chief, to visit Fort Ridgely State Park the site of a frontier outpost to protect the settlers in the area during the 1850s and '60s. Travel to the headwaters of the Minnesota River in Big Stone Lake, home to Big Stone Lake State Park and a national wildlife refuge. Anglers can fish for walleye, nature buffs will love the preserved lake, marsh, and woodland prairies, and hunters will be drawn to hunt for deer, small game, and waterfowl. Along the banks of the Mississippi, visit the charming river towns of Winona, Wabasha, Lake City and Red Wing. Each is known for their 19th-century architecture, antique shops, and historic inns and buildings. Minnesota has so much to offer from bustling metropolitans to favorite lakefront resort towns and quiet country villages. Visit Minnesota on your next vacation to learn the history of the Midwest and see the beauty that lies in the middle of our country. |
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A Quaint Town With Plenty To Do
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Nisswa, a part of the Brainerd Lake Area, is a pretty little town in Northern Minnesota. Its pristine beauty and its warm and friendly ambience make Nisswa an alluring tourist destination. It will appeal to lovers of water sports, hikers and golfers and to those who want to be close to nature.
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