Do you want to know how to find attractions in Minnesota? If so, look no further. On this page you will find information on the various tools available to find Minnesota attractions. You will find useful phone numbers and addresses and much more.

Minnesota has a population of 5,220,393 people. The state is located in the western north-central region of the U.S. and with a total area of 84,402 square miles, Minnesota is the 12th largest state in the United States. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/27000.html http://www.city-data.com/states/Minnesota-Location-size-and-extent.html

An important factor when planning your Minnesota visit is the climate and weather. Make sure to check the weather for the time that you will be in Minnesota. The average Minnesota temperature in January is 7 degrees Fahrenheit. In July the average temperature is 66 degrees Fahrenheit.

Finding tourist attractions in Minnesota might not be the easiest task since there are so many. Minnesota has many lakes, parks, ski trails, campsites, and historical and cultural attractions. Another favorite activity of tourists visiting Minnesota is shopping which is great for Minnesota's economy. Besides tourist attractions, you may also need to find hotel accommodations or a restaurant to eat at. Some people even use a travel agent to point them in the right direction. Travel agents know about the attractions and activities available in Minnesota. A travel agent can even find you affordable airfare, cheap hotels and a rental car. If you prefer to book your own travel arrangements, you might want to start at websites such as expedia.com, travelocity.com, priceline.com, hotwire.com and kayak.com. You can use these websites to book your travel arrangements at your own leisure.

The prices quoted on this page are subject to change. Even though this page will be updated regularly it is best to contact the attraction provider directly for current information. Hopefully this page will answer some of your questions and give you some ideas for your Minnesota vacation.

The first tool that you can use when looking for tourist attractions in Minnesota are books. There are many travel guides available on Minnesota that will inform you about the most popular tourist attractions. Some of these guides even provide hotel information and restaurant reviews. There are books that focus on the various activities you can do in Minnesota and you can even find books that provide information about secret tourist attractions that nobody really knows about. You can purchase travel guides at your local book store and you can also find them on the Internet. If you prefer not to pay for a travel guide, you can always go to the library and borrow some books on Minnesota tourist attractions. Following you will find some books that may come in handy when planning your Minnesota visit.

• ■ Oddball Minnesota: A Guide to Some Really Strange Places (Oddball series) by Jerome Pohlen. Price: $11.21 on Amazon.com. Instead of directing tourists to popular tourist attractions, this guide directs them to out of the ordinary attractions in Minnesota.http://www.amazon.com/Oddball-Minnesota-Really-Strange-Places/dp/1556524781/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268723810&sr=1-2

• ■ Camping the North Shore: A Guide to the 23 Best Campgrounds in Minnesota's Spectacular Lake Superior Region by Andrew Slade. Price: $11.21 on Amazon.com. This camping guide book provides information on campgrounds that you otherwise would not have known about. http://www.amazon.com/Camping-North-Shore-Campgrounds-Spectacular/dp/0979467519/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268723810&sr=1-8

• ■ Bicycle Vacation Guide Minnesota and Wisconsin by Doug Shidell, Brent Campbell, and Mike Wohnoutka. Price: $24.95 on Amazon.com. This travel guide focuses on the many biking trails in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The guide book also has many color photos and maps. http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Vacation-Guide-Minnesota-Wisconsin/dp/0974662569/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268723810&sr=1-10

The second tool available is the Internet. The Internet is available 24/7 and can often conveniently be accessed from home. All you need to do to find tourist attractions is type in a search engine the words 'Minnesota tourist attractions'. Once you do this a whole list of sources will show up. Another place to look for tourist attractions and activities is the state's tourism website. Most, if not all states have Official Tourism websites that are made especially with the purpose to inform tourists about the state. Minnesota is no different. The Official Minnesota Tourism website will provide information on:

• ■ places to stay
• ■ things to do
• ■ Minnesota history
• ■ Minnesota outdoors
• ■ events

If the website doesn't answer all your questions, you can always contact:

• Explore Minnesota Tourism
• 121 7th Place E
• Metro Square, Suite 100
• St. Paul, MN 55101
• Phone: 888-TOURISM (868-7476)

AAA:

If you are a member of AAA, or are planning on becoming a member, you can visit the AAA location when you are in Minnesota. AAA is not just handy when it comes to roadside assistance, they also provide full service when it comes to travel including providing information on tourist attractions. A membership to AAA can come in handy because you can get many discounts on various items including certain car rentals. One Minnesota AAA location is:

• AAA Minneapolis
• Downtown Minneapolis Branch
• 733 Marquette Ave
• Minneapolis, MN 55402
• Phone: (612) 338-8432http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/AAAOnline.woa/wo/9.9.13.10.11.0.9

If you need another AAA location, visit the AAA website.

This page wouldn't be complete without a summary of some of Minnesota's tourist attractions. Following you will find some of them with a short detailed description.

• Mall of America
• Bloomington, MN 55425-5550
• Phone: 1 (952) 883-8800

Your visit to Minnesota is not complete without visiting this mall. The Mall of America is the largest shopping mall in the world and was established in 1992. The mall has many stores and a lot of restaurants. It's a guarantee for hours of shopping fun.http://www.planetware.com/bloomington/mall-of-america-us-mn-ma.htm

• Frederick R Weisman Art Museum
• 333 East River Road
• Minneapolis, MN 55455
• Phone: 1 (612) 625-9494

This museum exhibits American art from the early 20th century to the present. Admission to the museum is free.http://www.planetware.com/minneapolis/frederick-r-weisman-art-museum-us-mn-frw.htm

• Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
• 725 Vineland Place
• Minneapolis, MN 55403-1139
• Phone: 1 (612) 375-7577

This 11 acre garden features numerous sculptures, palm trees, orange trees and a sculpture pond. Admission is free.http://www.planetware.com/minneapolis/minneapolis-sculpture-garden-us-mn-577.htm

• Nicollet Mall
• Downtown Minneapolis

This shopping mall has various restaurants, galleries, shops and attractions like the Minneapolis Planetarium.http://www.planetware.com/minneapolis/nicollet-mall-us-mn-nic.htm

• Minneapolis Institute of Arts
• 2400 Third Avenue South
• Minneapolis, MN 55404-3506
• Phone: 1 (612) 870-3131

At the Minneapolis Institute of Arts you will find many works of art from various countries including pictures by European masters (Rubens, Rembrandt). Admission is free.http://www.planetware.com/minneapolis/minneapolis-institute-of-arts-us-mn-ia.htm