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    Best of Minnesota 2015: Travel

    The best camping, hotels, resorts, escapes, state parks, small towns and more.

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    Log cabins and historic rooms are available at Itasca State Park, where the Mississippi River begins its 2,552 mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico.

    Best state park lodging - Itasca State Park

    With a blend of historic rooms at Douglas Lodge, log cabins with vintage charm, newer year-round suites and even a hostel (1-218-266-3415), this supersized state…
    Kavanaugh's

    Best family resort - Kavanaugh's

    May 14, 2015
    Think Goldilocks — not too big, not too small. It’s just right with a mix of one- to three-bedroom townhouses and modern vacation cottages, indoor…
    Xanadu Island

    Best B&B for an island escape - Xanadu Island B&B

    May 15, 2015
    You can drive to this seasonal “island” getaway on five acres almost completely surrounded by Elbow Lake and dominated by the historic summer home of…

    Best B&B for classic elegance - A.G. Thomson House

    May 15, 2015
    Stately and homey, classy yet casual, this 1909 Dutch Colonial mansion offers a pampered escape. Join other guests for multicourse breakfasts or have it delivered…

    Best lakeside hotel - Chase on the Lake

    May 15, 2015
    Historic and stately with 1920s charm, this hotel with condos and rooms perches on the shores of Leech Lake’s Walker Bay. Dine overlooking the marina,…

    Best wilderness resort - Gunflint Lodge

    May 14, 2015
    A landmark at the end of the Gunflint Trail for more than 80 years, this lakeside resort takes guests on 2½-hour zip line tours through…

    Best place for a family reunion in northern Minnesota - Mantrap Lodge

    May 14, 2015
    If you need a place to let the younger cousins roam free, with gathering spots by a pool or on the beach, this vintage small…

    Best campground for forest camping - Norway Beach

    May 15, 2015
    Tucked beneath fragrant, towering pines and along Cass Lake, some of these roomy sites are right on the water with stellar sunset views and beaches.…

    Best spot for train-lovers - Northern Rail Traincar Inn

    May 15, 2015
    One of Minnesota’s quirkier places stay, this inn boasts 14 comfortable guest rooms made from retired boxcars. The enclosed hall that connects two lines of…

    Best place to ditch the mosquitoes - Whitewater State Park

    May 20, 2015
    If you can’t stand dousing with bug spray, try this park tucked into southeastern Minnesota bluff country. Spring-fed Whitewater River and Trout Run Creek stay…

    Best all-inclusive resort - Lost Lake Lodge

    May 15, 2015
    If you don’t want to cook on vacation, this small resort with 12 old-fashioned cabins near the Gull Lake Causeway stands out for its all-inclusive…

    Best small town for history buffs - New Ulm

    May 15, 2015
    Originally envisioned as an idyllic community of German immigrants, New Ulm shows its heritage through architecture, the chime of the downtown glockenspiel and the Schell’s…

    Best place to watch ships - South Pier Inn

    May 14, 2015
    For anyone who loves to watch 1,000-foot “lakers” slip in and out of Duluth’s harbor, you can’t get any closer than this boutique hotel, located…

    Best small town for going wild - Ely

    May 14, 2015
    Perfect your paddle or hone your howl in Ely on the cusp of the Boundary Waters Wilderness Area and the edge of the Iron Range.…

    Best eco-friendly B&B - Baptism River Inn B&B

    May 14, 2015
    Revel in the classic “Up North” feel of this modern log lodge with bright textiles and green credentials. With four rooms and a location near…

    Best place for family reunions in southern Minnesota - Cedar Valley Resort

    May 15, 2015
    This resort tucked along the Root River near Whalan caters to family reunions with new cabins built with up to six bedrooms and six baths.…

    Best Lake Superior campsites - Lamb's Resort & Campground

    May 14, 2015
    North of Silver Bay and south of Lutsen, this resort’s old-fashioned red log cabins have anchored the tiny town of Schroeder for generations. It also…

    Best small town for a creative escape - Grand Marais

    May 14, 2015
    Whether or not you try a class at North House Folk School or Grand Marais Art Colony, you can soak up the creative ambience with…

    Best Lake Superior views - East Bay Suites

    May 14, 2015
    With simple modern décor and generous windows, you could pretend you’re on a houseboat with these close-to-the-shore rooms. Nice bonus: An easy stroll to Artist’s…

    Best bluff country camping - Great River Bluffs State Park

    May 14, 2015
    Elevate your camping experience at one of 31 sites tucked into the wooded bluffs about 20 miles southeast of Winona and rising several hundred feet…
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