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Backroads & Byways of Minnesota: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions
With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less traveled. 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 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.
About the 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.
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256 pages, Paperback
First published June 6, 2011
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October 23, 2018
Great fun! Rea's book caused me to thrill my husband by getting out the map and want to see more of the state. It makes for lively reading to read about an area you know and nod your head in agreement and rant about the exclusions, a phenomenon that must drive the author crazy. I'm so glad I bought that St Urho Grasshopper Patrol mug at Bergquist's Gift Shop in Cloquet after learning the truth about the legend in this book. Trips will be planned.
March 15, 2016
This is a great reference book for interesting places to visit in Minnesota. I was born and raised here and realize I need to get out and explore my home state more. I read this book cover to cover and will keep it for reference....hopefully I will be able to visit some of these areas. A must read for anyone who wants to explore and learn more about this wonderful state!
March 24, 2021
I thought this to be a charming book that looks outside of the Twin Cities for attractions. She did a nice job of hitting landmarks, touristy things, adventure activities and things to look for along the way. As a recent transplant to the area she gave a nice amount of background for the area and off the beaten path.
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