North Central and Western Minnesota Tourism
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Runestone Museum - Alexandria, Minnesota
Runestone Museum - Alexandria, Minnesota
Planning a vacation to Minnesota? Why not schedule a stop at the Runestone Museum, located in the beautiful historic town of Alexandria? The museum’s main attraction centers around the legendary Kensington Runestone which was first discovered in 1898. Read more
Rourke Art Museum - Moorhead, Minnesota
Rourke Art Museum - Moorhead, Minnesota
Specializing in Contemporary American, Pre-Columbian, Hispanic, African and Native American art.
Located across the Red River in Moorhead’s historic Martinson House (1880), this unique gallery hosts a variety of permanent and temporary exhibits each season, many of which have local and/or regional significance. Read more
Pinehaven Farm - Wyoming, Minnesota
Pinehaven Farm - Wyoming, Minnesota
If you have ever wondered how Christmas trees get their start, then you need to take a visit to Pinehaven Farm. This attraction can be found at 28186 Kettle River Boulevard in Wyoming, MN. It is just a short 30 minute drive from either of the Twin Cities, and it is easy to find because it is just off of Wyoming exit 135. Read more
Minnesota State University Moorhead Theatre - Moorhead, Minnesota
Minnesota State University Moorhead Theatre - Moorhead, Minnesota
This is a professional quality theatre in an educational setting. This talented troupe offers four main stage productions during the academic year and four performances in June and July as "The Straw Hat Players," a regionally-acclaimed performing arts program.
Maplewood State Park - Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
Maplewood State Park - Pelican Rapids, Minnesota
9,250 acres in this park offer you a wide range of activities whether in the winter or the summer. The beauty will keep you coming back time after time. Read more
Lake Wobegon Trail - Saint Joseph, Minnesota
Lake Wobegon Trail - Saint Joseph, Minnesota
The writer, Garrison Keiler made Lake Wobegon famous in his stories of the area. Now, visitors can take the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail, which is located in Stearns County in Minnesota. The trail actually runs from the city of St. Joseph to Sauk Centre. It is 46 miles long and 10 feet wide, and is a paved trail designed for walking, biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and roller-blading enthusiasts. Read more
Itasca State Park - Park Rapids, Minnesota
Itasca State Park - Park Rapids, Minnesota
Itasca State Park was established in 1891, which makes it the oldest state park in Minnesota. Getting to the park is easy. The east entrance is just 21 miles north of the city of Park Rapids on U.S. Highway 71. Itasca State Park has something to offer for everyone. It covers over 32,000 acres and includes over 100 lakes. The park was originally established to protect the remaining virgin pine in the area and also to protect the Mississippi River basin.
Grand Portage National Monument - Grand Portage, Minnesota
Grand Portage National Monument - Grand Portage, Minnesota
Grand Portage National Monument is located at 211 Mile Creek Road in Grand Portage, Minnesota. It is situated at the "Tip of the Arrowhead" in the northwestern region of Minnesota, and is an historic site that gives visitors a sense of the rich history of the area that includes the Ojibwe Native Americans and the French and Canadian traders that built a trading post in this spot. Read more
Gooseberry Park Players - Moorehead, Minnesota
Gooseberry Park Players - Moorehead, Minnesota
The Gooseberry Park Players is a theater summer camp for those from 11-18 that have an interest in theater and want to work on quality plays to entertain the audience while learning new and advanced skills of the trade. Read more
Clay County Museum And Archives - Moorhead, Minnesota
Clay County Museum And Archives - Moorhead, Minnesota
The museum was formed in 1932 to "collect, preserve and disseminate the history of Clay County, Minnesota." Read more
