It’s that time of year again, vacation time! Have you been pouring over travel brochures and websites trying to figure out where you should bring your family this time? Do you want to go someplace warm or would you prefer a cooler destination? Do you want to be able to relax on the beach or would you like to be able to enjoy a wide variety of activities? No matter what your preferences are for a vacation, a great destination to look at is Minnesota. You may not think of Minnesota as a premier vacation destination, but actually Minnesota is a very popular vacation destination.
So why exactly should you pick Minnesota as a vacation destination? There are many reasons why Minnesota is the perfect place to take a vacation. In fact there are some many reasons; you will wonder why you have never thought of a Minnesota vacation before.
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Minnesota is more than just “10,000 lakes”
Affordable/Budget Friendly
One of the biggest reasons, if not the biggest reason, to take a vacation to Minnesota is that it is a very affordable vacation destination. Compare the costs of taking your family to a tropical vacation with that of a Minnesota vacation and you will be pleasantly surprised with the savings your will have. To get some of the best deals on a Minnesota vacation, talk to a travel agent. A travel agent will be able to hook you up with deals on places to stay as well as with deals for activities to do while you are there.
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Minnesota is fun, no matter when you visit there!
Location
Tropical destinations take quite a bit of time to get to, Minnesota does not. Plus going to Minnesota means you won’t have to purchase a passport which can also help in cost savings.
The People
Minnesotans welcome visitors. The people in Minnesota are very friendly and accommodating. They look forward to having you visit their wonderful state and want to make sure that you have a great time while you are there. You will love the fact that people smile at you and are genuinely friendly to you while you are there visiting.
The Land of 10,000 lakes
You can imagine that with all the water that Minnesota has that the water is one of the biggest draws to the area. There are lakes in almost every area of the state that you visit, so finding water won’t be a problem. All this water means your family can enjoy their vacation doing things like swimming, boating, and water sports. There are many resort areas, such as Alexandria and Detroit Lakes that will cater to your family by providing you a place to stay as well as equipment and boat rentals.
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Minnesota is beautiful.
Hunting and Fishing
If you love to hunt or fish than Minnesota is perfect for you. People come from all over for their chance to hunt in this area. There are great lakes for fishing no matter what time of year you decide to come. There are also a great variety of birds and big game for you to hunt here. Let me tell you, the hunting here is definitely spectacular.
The Wide-Open Spaces
There is nothing like staring off in the distance and just seeing land upon land. Minnesota has miles of open countryside for you to enjoy. This wide-open space also allows for clear pictures of the night sky, which is something that many people have never seen.
Now that you know a little bit more about Minnesota, you can see why you should definitely consider planning your next vacation here. A Minnesota vacation is something that the whole family will love and a vacation destination they will surely not forget.
Minnesota Guides
Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota (The Complete Guide to Species Identification)
Amazon Price: $43.86
List Price: $59.95
Wild Berries & Fruits Field Guide of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
Amazon Price: $9.45
List Price: $14.95
The Minnesota Book of Skills: Your Guide to Smoking Whitefish, Sauna Etiquette, Tick Extraction, and More
Amazon Price: $12.07
List Price: $19.95