Drive through lush valleys, across rolling farmland, and out to the edge of the West where sacred Natie American pipestone quarries are preserved in the Minnesota River Valley escape. Visit Al Capone's country retreat, relax in the rustic ambience of the Spider Lake Lodge, and enjoy a historic excursion on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad in the Hayward Lakes Area escape. Learn about the 1850s communal life of the True Inspirationists, the architecture, factories and mills, crafts, and cultural traditions, as you tour seven little towns in the Amana Colonies escape.
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"Travelers will be delighted to find complete pre-planned itineraries for one- to three-night mini-vacations. [This book] will help guide the traveler to not only the 'must-see' attractions, but the little-known treasures."
--The Midwest Book Review
--The Midwest Book Review
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Twenty-one great minivacations take you away from the hustle and bustle of the Twin Cities.
• Drive through lush valleys, across rolling farmland, and out to the edge of the West where sacred Native American pipestone quarries are preserved in the Minnesota River Valley escape.
• Visit Al Capone’s country retreat, relax in the rustic ambience of Spider Lake Lodge, and enjoy a historic excursion on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad in the Hayward Lakes Area escape.
• Learn about the 1850s communal life of the True Inspirationists - their architecture, factories and mills, crafts, and cultural traditions - as you tour seven little towns in the Amana Colonies escape.
Information at your fingertips:
• Detailed route maps • Travel directions • Destination highlights • Activities for morning, afternoon, and evening • Choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings
• Special events and festivals • Shopping • Local sources of information
• Drive through lush valleys, across rolling farmland, and out to the edge of the West where sacred Native American pipestone quarries are preserved in the Minnesota River Valley escape.
• Visit Al Capone’s country retreat, relax in the rustic ambience of Spider Lake Lodge, and enjoy a historic excursion on the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad in the Hayward Lakes Area escape.
• Learn about the 1850s communal life of the True Inspirationists - their architecture, factories and mills, crafts, and cultural traditions - as you tour seven little towns in the Amana Colonies escape.
Information at your fingertips:
• Detailed route maps • Travel directions • Destination highlights • Activities for morning, afternoon, and evening • Choice restaurants, picnic sites, and lodgings
• Special events and festivals • Shopping • Local sources of information
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We lived in Minneapolis for a year and bought this to make the most of our weekends.
We visited quite a few places that were in this book and tried some of the recommendation - some were great and others so-so.
Overall a handy book to have if you are new and do not know anyone who can guide you.
We visited quite a few places that were in this book and tried some of the recommendation - some were great and others so-so.
Overall a handy book to have if you are new and do not know anyone who can guide you.
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