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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
• Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway, south of St. Paul, invites travelers to stop at innumerable antique shops, art galleries, historic sites and museums.

	Cottage B&B Phone: 651-465-3595 Stillwater (Taylors Falls), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.the-cottage.com
	Cover Park Manor Phone: 651-430-9292 St. Paul (Stillwater), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.coverpark.com
	The Covington Inn Bed and Breakfast Phone: 6512921411 St. Paul, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.covingtoninn.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
	Carriage House B & B Phone: 507 452-8256 Winona, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.chbb.com
	Home In The Pines Phone: 218-496-5825 or cell 1-218-491-1069 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: homeinthepinesbb.com
	Morning Glory Bed and Breakfast Phone: 218-326-3978 Toll Free: 866-926-3978 Hibbing (Grand Rapids), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.morningglorybandb.com
	Summit Inn B&B Phone: 651-257-4987 Toll Free: No Toll-Free Number Taylors Falls (Center City), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.summitinnbb.com
	Historic Calumet Inn Phone: 507-825-5871 Pipestone, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.calumetinn.com
	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
	Afton House Inn (Historic) Phone: 651-436-8883 Stillwater (Afton), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.aftonhouseinn.com
	Berries and Marigolds Phone: 320 239 4868 Alexandria (Starbuck), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.berriesandmarigolds.com
	The River Nest Bed and Breakfast Phone: 651-560-4077 Wabasha (Reads Landing), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.TheRiverNest.com
	MacArthur House Bed & Breakfast Phone: 800-792-1840 Toll Free: 218-387-1840 Grand Marais, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.macarthurhouse.net
	A.G. Thomson House Bed & Breakfast Phone: 218-724-3464 Toll Free: 877-807-8077 Enjoy the convenience of Scenic Highway 61 and the Lake Superior North Shore just minutes from our Inn! Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.thomsonhouse.biz
	Xanadu Island B&B and Resort Phone: 1-218-864-8096 Toll Free: 1-800-396-9043 Xanadu Island B&B and Resort sits just 3 1/2 miles outside the quaint town of Battle Lake, featured along the Otter Trail Scenic Byway in the West Central Lakes Area of Minnesota. Otter Tail County is steeped in tradition, history and beauty, from more than 1000 lakes and wildlife-filled wetlands to 19th century restored flour mills. With fishing, watersports, golfing, hunting, State Parks and winter sports, this lovely land of lakes and agriculture, forests and rolling hills, is the perfect Minnesota vacation area. Adventure, learning, and gorgeous scenery will keep your interest piqued along this Scenic Byway. Alexandria (Battle Lake), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.xanadu.cc
	Water Street Inn Phone: 651-439-6000 St. Paul (Stillwater), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.waterstreetinn.us
	Baptism River Inn Bed and Breakfast Phone: 218-353-0707 Toll Free: 877-353-0707 We are essentially at the intersection of 2 of Minnesota North Shore's picturesque scenic byways. Both the North Shore Scenic Drive and the Superior National Forest byways are less than 5 minutes away. In addition, both the Gunflint Trial and Hawk Ridge scenic byways are about an hour away. All are great places to take in the fall leaves, birds, wildlife and plant life of the unique wilderness that surrounds us here at the Baptism River Inn B&B. For more details on the routes visit Explore Minnesota by entering the following into your browser: http://www.exploreminnesota.com/byway/directory?zip=55614&radius=50&catid= North Shore (Silver Bay), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.baptismriverinn.com
	The Village House Inn Phone: 507-454-4322 Toll Free: 888-450-4322 Schedule your next car, bicycle, or motorcycle tour in beautiful Winona, MN. The Village House Inn is minutes away from the Great River Road National Scenic Byway; historic touring in the heart of Minnesota and one of the regions most popular drives. Bring binoculars to bluff country because the river vistas are remarkable and the wildlife viewing - especially birding - some of the best in the country. Follow the river through more than a dozen charming river towns complete with historic main streets, riverboats, unique shopping, museums and warm hospitality. The Lock and Dam system continues and Native American history abounds. For more info: http://www.mnmississippiriver.com/bluffs Wabasha (Winona), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.villagehouseinn.com
	Nicolin Mansion Bed & Breakfast Phone: 952-492-6441 Toll Free: 800-683-3360 Jordan, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.nicolinmansion.com
	Classic Rosewood Inn and Spa Phone: 651-437-3297 Stillwater (Hastings), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.classicrosewood.com
	Home In The Pines Phone: 218-496-5825 or cell 1-218-491-1069 Duluth (Duquette), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: homeinthepinesbb.com
	Home In The Pines Phone: 218-496-5825 or cell 1-218-491-1069 Duluth (Duquette), Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: homeinthepinesbb.com
	A.G. Thomson House Bed & Breakfast Phone: 218-724-3464 Toll Free: 877-807-8077 Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.thomsonhouse.biz
	The Ellery House Phone: 218-724-7639 Toll Free: 800-355-3794 Duluth, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.elleryhouse.com
	Villa Calma Bed and Breakfast Phone: 218-444-5554 The first section of the Great River Road National Scenic Byway begins in the Bemidji area at Itasca State Park. Edge of the Wilderness, Ladyslipper, Avenue of the Pines and Lake County Scenic Byways offer historic sites, parks, trails and much more to explore and discover the life of northern Minnesota. Tour Camp Rabideau, one of two remaining sites in the nation with buildings of a former CCC Camp. Fall Colors Tour, with five tours and two state parks (Lake Bemidji and Itasca) to choose from you are sure to enjoy the brilliant colors and amazing wildlife of the Bemidji area Bemidji, Minnesota View Expanded Listing   Go to: www.villacalma.com