Your next family vacation to Minnesota will be an exciting adventure! From charming towns to outdoor adventures at state parks and lakes, Minnesota has everything travelers need for a quality family trip together. In fact, Minnesota is home to one of the best U.S. lakes for families to visit, Lake Superior. Families seeking a summer lake vacation will find exactly what they desire, from rustic camping to luxury resorts. Then, families can also experience exceptional hiking, kayaking, or biking across the state, including the Superior Hiking Trail and The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Autumn months will dazzle families with an array of colorful foliage, crisp air, and late-night bonfires. Minnesota even features one of the best places to go for Halloween with kids! In the winter, families can ski, snowmobile, dog sled, snowshoe, and more in Minnesota’s crisp, white snow. There is no shortage of seasonal activities in Minnesota!

From outdoorsy locations along the shores of Lake Superior to bustling urban cities to stunning prairie lands, Minnesota is home to a variety of locations for your next family trip. Not only does Minnesota include unique towns to visit on a Midwest road trip; but the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul features a variety of fantastic restaurants and craft breweries, not to mention many kid-friendly things to do! Kids will love visiting Minnehaha Falls, an urban waterfall in Minneapolis. Families can either hike or rent surrey bikes. Then, take kids to meet the animals at the Minnesota Zoo. Or, play at the Minnesota Children’s Museum. Or, learn about local history on your Minnesota family vacation at Historic Fort Snelling, located on the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. No matter what you choose to do, make the home of 10,000 lakes your next family vacation destination!

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