Whether you're an independent traveler, a family on vacation, or a couple looking for a romantic getaway destination, you can count on Minnesota for the memorable escape you need. You'll find lakeside beach houses, inns, cottages, and lodges with excellent amenities and services.
Saint Paul is Minnesota’s capital and one of the most significant historic towns in the state. Visitors can easily tour the city on foot, exploring its gardens and parks. The Minnesota Children’s Museum welcomes kids to art-and-craft sessions as well as rock climbing and sculpture workshops. There are also plenty of eating-out options where you can enjoy a meal after watching a St. Paul Saints game at the CHS Field in downtown St. Paul.
This small city by the Mississippi River welcomes guests to a charming country setting. You can take the Great River Road National Byway for breath-taking views of the landscape. Additionally, you can find easy-to-moderate hiking, biking, and skiing trails which lead to the Barn Bluff, where you can enjoy spectacular sunset views. Otherwise, you can take a trip to the Flower Valley and Falconer Vineyards to have a taste of local wines made from cold-climate grapes.
A top destination among paddlers and anglers thanks to its extensive river shoreline and the rapids in the Blue Earth River. With over 50mi. of hiking and biking trails, you can explore some of the off-the-beaten-path areas with scenic features such as waterfalls and the native prairies.
The land of Minnesota has several waterways and landscapes of unspoiled wilderness. You can indulge in a wide range of activities such as hiking, kayaking, paddling, snowshoeing. It's simply a paradise for an adventure lover.
Schedule a visit to St. Paul's Como Park Zoo & Conservatory for a pleasant time with animals and nature. It was built in 1897 and only started with three deer. Today, it has 25 habitats with a variety of animal species. Guest can engage in fun activities at the amusement park and swimming pool on the premises. Meanwhile, you can practice your swinging skills at the golf course, also located on-site.
A visit to the Mill City Museum takes you years back when St Anthony Historic District was once the home to the world's largest flour mill. Nestled beside the Mississippi River, at the site of the mill, the museum has many exhibits on the antiquated tools and equipment that made the flour mill flourish to global recognition.
Native Americans such as the Dakota and Lakota tribes have mined catlinite stone from the quarry near Pipestone City since time immemorial. The quarry is today a national monument because of the sacred significance it had to the natives. Catlinite was used to create pipes used by Indians during rituals and religious occasions. Today, visitors can enjoy hiking and see waterfalls and creeks.
Minnesota is a state with many incredible natural features, including over 11,000 lakes. During the summer, visitors enjoy swimming and boating. In winter, the lakes form locales for ice-skating and ice fishing. The time of year in which you travel will determine what essentials you need to bring on your Minnesota weekend getaway.
Summers in Minnesota tend to hit high temperatures, almost 90°F. Consider packing several shorts and T-shirts made of quick-drying and lightweight fabric, and swimwear. Winters reach extremely low temperatures with heavy snowfall, which calls for heavy clothing such as pants, shirts, sweaters, scarf, gloves, and socks.
Minnesota is a land of vast wilderness, and camping forms an excellent chance of exploring the wild side of the country. Pack a tent, sleeping bag, cooking supplies, sleeping pads, cots, and mosquito repellent.
In a land teeming with wildlife and natural beauty, you wouldn’t want to miss capturing some of the exciting moments during your Minnesota holiday on camera. For instance, during a fishing excursion, it would be worth taking a shot while posing with a walleye, or lake trout you’ve caught.
You can get a great vacation rental from $250 and find discounts up to 84%!
The average size for a House rental is 223 m² and can fit 8 people on average which is ideal for large groups.
There are more than 26,068 homes to rent in Minnesota with prices starting at $75 per night.
The price of a vacation home in Minnesota for the weekend can start from $75 and can go up to $360 per night.
Of course, more than 46% accommodations in Minnesota come with a pool.
We would advice choosing from our selection of Cabin and House rental for Weekend Getaway in Minnesota.
