Minnesota

Minnesota is an American state in the north of the country. Saint Paul is an administrative centre of the region. The largest city is Minneapolis. The excursion tourists will want to visit such cities of the state as Bloomington, Rochester and Duluth.

There are 12.000 lakes on the territory of Minnesota. This state is considered to be the most ecologically clean. The Superior Lake is the deepest. The tourists can try kayaking, canoeing, rafting, rowing and fishing. The sea cruise along the Mississippi River is organized at Mississippi River Day Trips by Wilderness Inquiry.

The lovers of active holidays and the ecological tourism prefer to stay in Minnesota. The most famous reserve of the state is Voyageurs National Park. The park is the habitat for such endangered birds as bald eagles. The travellers can go trekking, hiking and also biking in the park. The most popular biking route is Cannon Valley Trail. Those who prefer quietness and walking choose Central Lakes Trail. Lutsen Mountains Ski Area welcomes all the lovers of skiing.

A unique building in the USA is Cathedral of Saint Paul. The building is 57 meters high. The copper bells were bought in France in the beginning of the 20th century. Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis is a true masterpiece of the Italian Baroque art.

For the tourists with children, there are amusement parks, aqua parks and zoos. In Bloomington, do not go past Water Park of America and Lego Imagination Center.

This region can boast by numerous casinos and entertaining centres where one can play bowling, billiards or rack their brains in escape rooms. There is also everything you may need for playing golf, tennis or squash.

Large malls and outlets of Minnesota invite everyone to make purchases. Mall of America in Bloomington is one of the biggest malls in the USA.

The national dish of the region is Lutefisk, white fish treated in a special alkaline solution. You can buy this delicacy in Casper & Runyon’s Nook restaurant.