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Romantic getaways in Minnesota begin by deciding what kind of romantic getaway vacations create the atmosphere you love. The varied regions of Minnesota each offers a distinct experience. You can enjoy the excitement of world class cities, explore remote regions of woodland forests, enjoy rivers and lakes, drive scenic highways through bluff country or farmlands.Plan a Romantic Getaway in the Twin Cities
The large metro area of St. Paul and Minneapolis, offer a wonderful variety of options for romantic vacations. Lots of Twin Cities hotels cater to romantics with special romance packages. You can choose from dozens of restaurants that know how to create a romantic ambiance. Twin Cities entertainment, including theater, museums, musical venues and sporting events, and shopping is unmatched almost anywhere in the world.The natural beauty of Twin Cities lakes, parks, and rivers...including the Mississippi River, offers lovers the chance to spend time together in the best settings nature has to offer.
- Romantic Travel Destinations: Saint Paul Minnesota
- Romantic Travel Destinations: Minneapolis Minnesota
Romantic Getaways in Minnesota "Up North"
The shores of Lake Superior are an ideal romantic travel destination. You can choose lodging in Duluth or in resorts, hotels and cabins all along the shore. Combine your love of nature and your love for each other in this unique Minnesota setting. Walk on the beach, watch the moon rise over the water, hike in the state parks. Explore the gift shops and wonderful restaurants in the small towns along the shore like:- Romantic Travel Destinations: Duluth Minnesota
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Farther north, still, are the forested areas that, for many
visitors is the "real" Minnesota. You will find romantic getaways in Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and the Lake of The Woods area. The town of Ely, MN has some beautiful resorts that are right on the edge of the wilderness. All inclusive romantic vacations in Ely Minnesota are just one way to explore Minnesota's northernmost region.
Romantic Getaways in Minnesota Lakes Area
Minnesota’s central region is often called “Minnesota’s playground.” Romantic vacations should be fun and the lakes, resorts and attractions in lake country offer lots of opportunity to play together. We'll send you to our Visit Minnesota website for a look at a few more wonderful vacation spots.Alexandria Minnesota romantic getaway ideas include a tour of Carlos Creek Winery, taking a photo with “Big Ole” in downtown Alexandria, hiking in Lake Carlos State Park, enjoying the Big Splash waterpark at Arrowwood Resort and eating out at Dolittles Woodfire Grill.
Brainerd Minnesota is in the heart of Minnesota lakes area and the place we most often think of when we “go up to the lake.” Paul Bunyan is a theme here as well, with Paul Bunyan Land and the Paul Bunyan State Trail. Rent a bike at Easy Riders to ride the trail, or rent a horse at Outback Trail rides for a guided tour of Pillsbury State Forest. Explore the Northland Arboretum; take a cruise on the Mississippi Belle, take a scuba class at the Minnesota School of Diving, play mini-golf and ride go karts at Pirate’s Cove. Check out Brainerd’s many places to stay including resorts, bed and breakfast inns and hotels.
Detroit Lakes Minnesota's mile long city beach is the place to start. Enjoy the crowds at Zorbaz on the Beach or find your own private cabin or resort on one of the areas 412 lakes. The Lodge on Lake Detroit is a new and exciting resort. Or try the Acorn Bed & Breakfast 5 miles outside of town. Be sure to have dinner at either the Speak Easy or The Fireside. WeFest in August draws thousands of people to Detroit Lakes.
And take some time to check out what is offered in these lakes area towns as well...options for unique romantic getaways in Minnesota can be found all across the state.
- Bemidji, Minneosta offers a photo opportunity with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. You can explore the art on the downtown “Sculpture walk,” rent canoes at Headwaters Canoe Outfitters, hike the Bog Walk in Lake Bemidji State Park and take in a play at the Paul Bunyan Playhouse. Appealing places to stay include Villa Calma B & B, Taber’s Historic Log Cabins or Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge.
- Grand Rapids, Minnesota’s Ruttger’s Sugar Lake Lodge is the place to stay if your romantic vacation includes playing golf. The Sawmill Inn honors the city’s lumber history and offers a pool, whirlpool and sauna in a sky-lit courtyard. Grand Rapids is the birthplace of Judy Garland and a museum showcases her achievements. The first weekend of August features the Tall Timber Days festival.
- Nisswa, Minnesota’s Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake has a relaxing day spa, 4 golf courses, 7 tennis courts, an indoor pool with water slide and 6 restaurants. All of this along 1,500 feet of sandy beach. Ask about their romance package.
- Walker, Minnesota is located on the shores of Minnesota's third largest lake...Leech Lake. Visit one of Minnesota's most unique wineries, Forestedge Winery, where wine is crafted from rhubarb, blueberries, cranberries and other northern Minnesota fruits. Enjoy the Eelpout festival in celebration of one of our ugliest fish, go out fishing on the lake at City Dock Launch Service, rent a sailboat or take lessons at Fleet Sails, explore the Shingobee Recreation area for canoeing, kayaking or skiing in winter. There are more than 50 resorts in the Walker area and many other cabins and hotels.
Romantic Getaways in Southern Minnesota
The prairies, rivers and bluffs of southern Minnesota provide settings for romantic getaways that are entirely different than the northern regions of Minnesota.Red Wing Minnesota Romantic Vacation Ideas: Red Wing is a flower-filled river town and one of the prettiest towns along the Mississippi River. Stroll throught the historic 19th century downtown, park on scenic Skyline Drive at night for a romantic view of the city, take a Red Wing Riverboat ride or a narrated tour on the Red Wing Trolley. Some of Minnesota's most romantic bed & breakfast inns are in Red Wing.
Stillwater Minnesota Romantic Vacation Ideas: Stillwater, Minnesota is another charming Minnesota river town...the one on the St. Croix River. You will be pampered in one of several wonderful bed & breakfast inns, stroll on the riverfront promenade as the moon comes up, or take a romantic gondola ride. Hot air ballon rides are also available at several Stillwater locations.
Taylors Falls Minnesota vacations take you to the last town along the St. Croix River. On the river beyond Taylors Falls are some of Minnesota's largest state parks. Right in Taylors Falls you will find one of our smallest, and most interesting state parks...Interstate State Park. Take a scenic boat tour on the river, visit Wild Mountain for water rides and the alpine slide and canoe and kayak rentals. You will find several lovely bed & breakfast inns here and several hotels as well.
Romantic Lanesboro Minnesota is often called the "bed & breakfast capitol" of Minnesota. Lanesboro is so popular as a romantic vacation destination that you would do well to book well in advance of your romantic getaway. All of downtown Lanesboro is listed in the National Register of Historic places and is also in one of the most beautiful settings in Minnesota. You will find lots of music festivals and, as well, the annual Rhubarb Festival in this charming and romantic place.
Harmony, Minnesota is a friendly small town located in the heart of Minnesota's largest Amish community. Experience the romance of earlier times on a tour of the Amish farms, shops and roadside stands. Harmoney is also the location of Niagara Cave that features a 60 foot underground waterfall.
Lake City, Minnesota is built along the shores of Lake Pepin. Cruise Lake Pepin on the replica paddlewheeler, Pearl of the Lake. Visit the Great River Vineyard and area apple orchards. The Red Gables Inn is one of Lake City's best bed & breakfast inns.
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Minnesota is also a "four seasons of the year" romantic travel destination. The secluded romantic cabin getaway that you enjoy in summer becomes an autumn paradise or a cozy romantic winter getaway in a new season.
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