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hot days and cool lakes
This is your sign to grab a bag of Old Dutch, hop in the lake and stay there til your fingers prune. Whether you're jumping off the dock or perfecting the fine art of not spilling your drink on a floatie, this is peak lake life, and you shouldn't trade it for all the Jello salad in the world.
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make every stay a shore thing
Nothing says "Minnesotan summer" like a weekend at the lake, preferably with a cold beverage in one hand and a s’more in the other. Whether you’re channeling romance, a luxe lakeside retreat or a place where the whole crew (tiny humans included) can run wild, we’ve rounded up the best resorts to soak up that lake life. Pack your sunnies and make some memories.
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you can't sip with us (unless it's lakeside)
It's not like a regular dining experience, it's a cool dining experience. So call your crew, because on Wednesdays, we cheers by the water. From classic supper clubs to contemporary seafood restaurants, we've got you covered.
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cannonballs, coolers & cabin rentals
Whether you're looking for an escape by a lake or a rustic vacation deep within the woods, Minnesota is one of the best states for booking unforgettable cabin getaways. Think hammocks, loon calls and maaaybe just enough wifi to check the forecast before you explore (or relax) for the day.
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HOW TO MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER
Around here, summer days revolve around the water. Lakes are where memories are made, sunscreen is applied heavily and time slows down in the best way. Lean into a special kind of soundtrack, one that blends the hum of a boat motor, the splash of a fish tail and the chirping of a flock of birds. Ready to dive in?
fishing
Minnesota offers some of the country's best freshwater fishing in our many lakes. There are endless opportunities for charter fishing on Lake Superior, Lake Mille Lacs, and Lake of the Woods or contact a fishing guide to outfit you with the gear and show you the best spots. Find plenty of places to go fishing from the shoreline, including Minnesota’s largest fishing pier (612-feet to be exact) on Dower Lake in Staples, the new Panoway Lakewalk on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, and more.
Make sure to get your fishing license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before you wet a line. A license is not required if you fish within Minnesota’s state park system.
swimming
Nearly all of Minnesota’s lakes are safe to swim in. Some of the most popular beaches in the state are Park Point in Duluth on Lake Superior (dubbed the "world's largest freshwater sandbar"), Hok-Si-La Municipal Park and Campground in Lake City on Lake Pepin, Father Hennepin State Park on Mille Lacs Lake, Zippel Bay State Park on Lake of the Woods, McCarthy Beach State Park on Sturgeon Lake, Detroit Lake Public Beach in Detroit Lakes, and Cedar Lake East Beach (known to locals as “Hidden Beach”).
boating
Boating is another popular pastime on Minnesota’s waterways. Motorized and non-motorized boats are available for rent on many lakes. Find some of the best places to kayak or canoe in Minnesota, paddle board, or paddle with kids. There are also great places to canoe or kayak in the middle of the city on one of Minneapolis’ beautiful lakes. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, Minnesota ranks second in the nation with a whopping 822,450 registered watercraft (over 10 feet) right behind Florida.
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Cruise Gull Lake via Cragun's or take a crash course in wake surfing or water skiing at Madden's.
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YOUR EPIC FISHING TRIP IS HERE
- Send a postcard from the northernmost post office in the contiguous United States
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FOR THE MINNESOTA TRIVIA FANATIC
there are a whopping 1,175 lakes in the boundary waters alone! the lakes vary in size from 10 to 10,000 acres and contain more than 1,200 miles of canoe routes.
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CLICK-WORTHY SPONSORED CONTENT
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from top to bottom: Cass Lake in Chippewa National Forest on Leech Lake Reservation, photo by Paul Vincent | Boating on Gull Lake, photo by Paul Vincent | Bar Harbor Supper Club in Lake Shore, photo by Paul Vincent | White Eagle Resort on Lake Vermilion by Cook, photo by Lindsey Ranzau | Fishing in the Bemidji area, photo by Brady Laudon and Dick Beardsley | Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, photo by Minneapolis Parks | Fairmont's Chain of Lakes in Fairmont, photo by Blaze Air courtesy of Visit Fairmont | Madden's on Gull Lake in Brainerd, photo by Andrew Parks | Lake of the Woods with Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort in Roosevelt, photo by Paul Vincent |
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