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Acquired in part from the British after the American Revolution, and from France in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the boundaries of Minnesota in its present form were complete when Britain finally ceded the northern tip bordering Canada in 1818.

Today, "the land of a thousand lakes" offers inhabitants and visitors numberless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming and other water sports - while big metropolitan centers provide top cultural attractions such as the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.

Other major attractions include the Minnesota Zoological Gardens in Apple Valley about 20 miles south of the Twin Cities; Voyageurs National Park in International Falls; and the scenic 24-mile North Shore Drive stretching along Lake Superior's shore from downtown Duluth to Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Another Minnesota must-see near Minneapolis is Mall of America, the nation's largest shopping center comprising acres of shops and indoor theme park rides.

More about Minnesota travel & tourism around the Web:

Explore Minnesota - Major attractions as well as less-explored sections of the state with maps & pictures, guides to state & national parks, outdoor adventure & scenic drives, hotels, bed & breakfasts, special package deals.

Minneapolis.org - The city's official travel site with guides to major attractions (including a special look at Mall of America), neighborhoods, hotels & restaurants, online travel booking, kid-friendly fun, nightlife, entertainment & events.

Visit Duluth - Major tourist attractions with sample itineraries, hotel, bed & breakfast and restaurant guides, family vacations, photo gallery, plus check out the the cyber version of Visit Duluth Travel Guide available for download in PDF format.

Visit Detroit Lakes- - A top Minnesota destination for outdoor recreation featuring birding, snowmobile trail and fishing reports, interactive maps, pictures, information on special packages deals & travel coupons plus guides to hotels/motels, B&Bs and RV camping.

Minnesota Attractions, Roadside America - Wonderful & strange Minnesota attractions including how to locate Paul Bunyon statues throughout the state, the world's biggest hockey stick in Eveleth, Willie the Worm Man in Pelland Junction, and lots more....

A Visit to The Four Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Minnesota - One man's virtual tour of top tourist sites including Mall of America, Cabela sporting goods store, the SPAM meat packing plant, and Ellingson Car Museum, with pictures & commentary.

Minnesota Summer Travel Calendar:

also see -> Christmas in Minnesota | Minnesota Winerie

Minnesota Beaches | Minnesota Fall Foliage

Moving to Minnesota | Minnesota State Fair


also see in Winter Sports -> Ice Fishing