Minnesota is impossible to describe without mentioning that it is home to more than 10,000 lakes, with plenty of great opportunities for water sports and beautiful beaches. Camping and hunting are other popular activities in the state due to its vast landscape and scenic areas. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is the largest airport in the state, and offers easy access inside. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the capital, make it possible to see two large cities within easy reach of one another, doubling your ability to visit superb attractions like the Aquarium, the major sports teams of the NFL Vikings and the MLB Twins, as well as many beautiful parks and interesting museums. For park enthusiasts, Minnesota offers Itasca State Park where the Mississippiﾒs headwaters begin, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Wilderness is only one small part of the Superior National Forest. Shakopee is another great destination for its theme park, Valley Fair, as well as the Canterbury Park Casino and Horse Park.

Minnesota offers some entertaining cities, but it is also located in an area of the US which is sparsely populated, making it ideal for getting out to see the open land. North Dakota borders Minnesota to the West, and offers plains, lakes, and historic forts from the frontier days. South Dakota is home to Badlands National Park and Mount Rushmore, and is due southwest. East across Lake Superior is Michigan, home to the Motor City of Detroit. Minnesota is also to the furthest north, making it neighbors with Canada.