Minnesota Lakefront Destinations

Choose a Minnesota Destination:

Alexandria
Baudette
Bemidji
Brainerd
Cook
Crane Lake
Detroit Lakes
Ely
Grand Marais
International Falls
Kabetogama
Orr
Otter Tail
Park Rapids
Stillwater
Tower
Walker

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It says so, right on the state license plate. But if you don’t believe that, take a look at a map. They don’t call it the "Land Of 10,000 Lakes" for nothing! Everywhere you look there seems to be another lake. Almost all of them are easily accessible and within a day’s drive, or less, of northern Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa.

Practically every lake has a resort, lodge or campgrounds. If you’ve never been to Minnesota, you owe it to yourself and your family to go there for a vacation. From Grand Forks to Grand Marais. From Rochester to Red Lake. From Winona to Warroad. Minnesota’s got something for everyone… in all four seasons. So make your plans and explore Minnesota!

Click on a location for Lodging, Fishing, Maps, Guide Services, Local Attractions and other information about the area:

	Alexandria Here are the things that make Alexandria such a wonderful destination: “unlimited access to the outdoors, small town hospitality and spirit, & big city conveniences and opportunities.”
	Baudette (Lake of the Woods) In all of Minnesota, one of the truly unique places is the incredibly beautiful area of International waters encompassing Lake of the Woods and Rainy River (The historic Rainy River is the original highway of the famed Voyageurs...
	Bemidji And this was where I got my first look at Paul and Babe, and where I experienced the thrill of actually stepping across the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park (where the Mississippi actually begins), and where so many other marvelous memories were born...
	Brainerd Today, with 465 lakes in the immediate area - which also includes towns such as Baxter, Nisswa, Breezy Point, Pequot Lakes and Crosslake - Brainerd and surrounding communities offer four seasons of activities and something special for everyone - fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, hunting, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, snow skiing and more!
	Cook (West end of Lake Vermilion) It was known to the Chippewa as the "Lake of the Sunset Glow." Perhaps the name is the result of the fire-red horizon at sundown, perhaps the result of the incredible displays of aurora borealis. Lake Vermilion is a great place for a great vacation!
	Crane Lake Only minutes from Voyageurs National Park, the Canadian border and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, this is the place to kick back and enjoy nature at it's finest. Crane Lake. It's what you've been looking for.
	Detroit Lakes Like so much of Minnesota, Detroit Lakes offers sparkling waters in which to swim, water ski or fish, vast and inviting forests loaded with wildlife for nature lovers. There are trails for hiking and bicycling, meticulously manicured courses for the golfer, museums to browse, restaurants and shopping areas to visit.
	Ely Here are over one million acres of unspoiled wilderness with unparalleled sunsets. It is a paradise for anglers and nature enthusiasts alike: 1200 miles of canoe routes in harmony with abundant plants and wildlife - including threatened and endangered wildlife. Come and experience for yourself what beauty is all about...
	Grand Marais Grand Marais is a gorgeous harbor town, nestled up against the shores of Lake Superior and right on the very edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Superior National Forest.
	International Falls (Rainy River and Rainy Lake) Rainy Lake is, arguably, one of the finest walleye fisheries in the country. And Rainy also has its fair share of numerous other game fish. However, it isn’t just the fishing that brings countless thousands of visitors to the area every year. Every one of the four seasons is a taste treat for every one of your senses.
	Kabetogama At 25,000 acres, Kabetogama is gigantic by most standards and dotted with hundreds of beautiful islands. With its giant and ancient stands of pine trees, Pre-Cambrian era granite and basalt outcroppings and breath-taking scenery and wildlife, it is immediately both wild and serene.
	Orr (Pelican Lake) No matter what reason or what season may bring you to Orr, there is something for everyone, all year 'round. Relax and enjoy all that the north country has to offer: fishing, hiking, bird and wildlife watching, skiing, snowmobiling and hunting, along with exploring our beautiful north woods home.
	Otter Tail Area If you can imagine a portion of the north woods that boasts over one thousand lakes and twenty-four towns, you can imagine a very beautiful part of this country: the Ottertail Area of western Minnesota. It also includes the town of Otter Tail (population 451 in the 2000 census), as well as the county that goes by the same name.
	Park Rapids Park Rapids is an idyllic setting for all would call it home – either as resident, vacationer or tourist. There is endless recreational opportunity, plenty of shopping and restaurants galore. The area offers a high quality of life, plenty of things to see and do. It’s a must to put on your list of places to go this summer… or any other time of the year!
	Stillwater It has since been referred to as the birthplace of Minnesota. North America’s largest stand of white pine attracted numerous lumber mills; logs were floated down the St. Croix River through Stillwater. The lumber industry flourished for nearly half a century… and eventually moved on, but the area continued to thrive.
	Tower (Lake Vermilion) Vermilion, like most lake names in Northern Minnesota, pays homage to the Native Americans. It was known to the Chippewa as the "Lake of the Sunset Glow." The 365 islands, 1000 miles of shoreline, giant conifers, granite cliffs, and billions of stars sparkling like diamonds in the night time sky will leave you breathless.
	Walker (Leech Lake) the surrounding Leech Lake area offer much in the way of year ‘round vacations… the recreational opportunities are endless. There is world-class fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling and plenty of trails to explore.