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The National Scenic Byways Program is a collaborative effort among states to recognize, preserve and enhance certain roads across the United States. In so doing, they open parts of the country to travelers, presenting breathtaking landscape, unique historical and cultural sites, ancient history and man-made wonders. Anyone willing to fill a tank with gas (or tune-up a bike) and head down a scenic byway is guaranteed to have an experience worth having.

Minnesota has many scenic byways to entice travelers off the beaten path of the interstate, just a few of which are mentioned here. In the northern section of the state, the Edge of the Wilderness Byway winds through forests, over rolling hills, and along pristine lakes. To the northeast, the North Shore Scenic Drive hugs the shore of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the country. Travelers along this road will pass eight state parks and the Superior National Forest. Great River Road hugs the Mississippi River on the eastern border of the state. It meanders through quaint river towns and larger cities, ever a reminder of the importance of the Mississippi. The Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway in the south passes through rich agricultural land, and follows the footsteps of American Indians and Euro-American immigrants. Grand Rounds Scenic Byway passes through the preeminent urban parkway system of Minneapolis, past countless lakes, while Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway, south of St. Paul, invites travelers to stop at innumerable antique shops, art galleries, historic sites and museums.

	Beyer Haus Bed and Breakfast Phone: 507-354-3180 Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway Located along the meandering Minnesota River, the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway is a destination in itself. •Breathe as you paddle through the quiet Minnesota River •Touch 3.8 bil Mankato (New Ulm), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.beyerhaus.com
	Meadows Inn Bed & Breakfast Phone: 507-864-2378 U.S. highway 16 meanders through the beautiful bluffs of Southern Minnesota. There are beautiful wildflowers, forests, and wildlife to enjoy as you cruise the roads. Lanesboro (Rushford), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.meadowsinn.com
	Poplar Creek Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast Phone: 218-388-4487 Toll Free: 1-800-322-8327 Travel two National Scenic Byways to Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B. The B&B is located along northeast Minnesota's famed Gunflint National Scenic Byway and on your trip up to the Gunflint you will travel along Lake Superior's North Shore National Scenic Byway. Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.poplarcreekbb.com
	Candlelight Inn Phone: 651-388-8034 Toll Free: 800-254-9194 The Candlelight Inn in Red Wing, MN is located on the Northern tip of the drive around Lake Pepin and the scenic Hiawatha River Valley. Red Wing, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.candlelightinn-redwing.com
	Home In The Pines Phone: 218-496-5825 Home In The Pines Bed and Breakfast is located a 1/4 mile off the Veterans Evergreen Memorial Highway 23, which is now a Scenic Byway. Highway 23 runs across the entire state of Minnesota. We are located on the Northern end which is the Scenice ByWay Duluth (Duquette), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: homeinthepines.net
	Woodland Trails Bed & Breakfast Phone: 320-655-3901 If you are coming to Woodland Trails from or through the Twin Cities and have a little extra time, you will enjoy our Scenic Route. It takes you through downtown Stillwater, up to Taylors Falls, over the St. Croix to St. Croix Falls and then over paved b Hinckley, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.woodlandtrails.net
	Olcott House Bed & Breakfast Inn Phone: 218 728-1339 Toll Free: 800 715-1339 Relax with us when taking the Lake Superior Circle Tour. After breakfast, spend the morning exploring Duluth's beautiful Skyline Drive and Seven Bridges Road. Or spend the day enjoying the sites on the Scenic North Shore Drive! And at the end of your day, return home to the grandeur of The Olcott House Bed & Breakfast Inn! Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.olcotthouse.com
	A.G. Thomson House Phone: 218-724-3464 Toll Free: 877-807-8077 Scenic Highway 61 runs through Duluth and along the North Shore. Pick up the highway 7 blocks from our Inn, and begin your travels up the beautiful North Shore! Skyline Parkway winds through Duluth from west to east (or vice versa). Travel through beautiful seven bridges road bordering Lester Park. Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.thomsonhouse.biz