Travel from the Twin Cities into the northermost reaches of the state-the North Shore, Boundary Waters, and Canadian border; then explore the scenic byways that follow the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix rivers, wander the southern prairies and through the lake districts. Included are details of lesser-traveled roads and regions, sites to see, tours, parks and trails, and historical information.
About the series: Whether you need to get away for a weekend or longer, want to explore your home state or make plans for free time in an area you don't know well, take to the road with a Backroads & Byways book. You'll discover the most interesting places to visit on and off the beaten path. Destinations will appeal to foodies, history buffs, families with kids, couples, adventurers, hikers, bikers-in short, everyone.
With itineraries appropriate for visits of differing durations and in different seasons, tips for comfortable accommodations, great food, and good shopping too, look to Backroads & Byways for the most interesting and diverse short trips available.
- ISBN10 0881509329
- ISBN13 9780881509328
- Publish Date 21 October 2011 (first published 6 June 2011)
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 4 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher WW Norton & Co
- Imprint Countryman Press Inc.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English