Minnesota Vacations, Tours & Trips

Overview

Minnesota lies in the upper Midwestern United States. Its landscape consists of prairies, forests, and over 11,000 bodies of fresh water, giving the state the moniker of “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” Inhabited by indigenous peoples since the 11th century BCE, Minnesota is considered part of the American frontier, attracting settlers and homesteaders from across the country and the world. The state’s portion of Lake Superior is the largest and deepest and the Mississippi River begins its journey from its headwaters at Lake Itasca. Saint Paul, in east-central Minnesota along the banks of the Mississippi River, is the capital city and is adjacent to its “Twin City,” the populous Minneapolis. Tourism is an important industry, especially in the beautiful Lake region.