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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.


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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Village House Inn

Phone: 507-454-4322
Toll Free: 888-450-4322
The Village House Inn is located just minutes from Highway 61, a Great River Road Scenic Byway. The Great River Road is longest designated scenic drive in Minnesota. Established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River, the Great River Road in Minnesota runs for more than 500 miles along the Mississippi River. Heading north from Winona through Wabasha and on to Red Wing or south to La Crescent offers two optional excursions off US 61: one loops through lush meadows and wetlands in the Mississippi’s floodplain, the other scales the bluffs, offering breathtaking views of the river valley and hillside apple orchards.

Wabasha (Winona), Minnesota
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Anna Vs

Phone: 507-467-2686

The Scenic byway near Anna V's B&B in historic Lanesboro is along Hwy. 16 between LaCrescent and Dexter; a scenic alternative to I-90. Follow the lush Root River Valley and wind your way through what feels like a landscape painting of woodsy hills and dramatic dolomite bluffs, marked with the tranquil silhouette of a lone Amish buggy.

Lanesboro, Minnesota
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Moondance Inn

Phone: 651-388-8145
Toll Free: 866-388-8145
Would you enjoy a 90 minute Mississippi River/Eagle watch cruise? Stay two nights at our standard rates, Sunday through Thursday, and we will give you at no extra charge a cruise for two. Call 866-388-8145 for details.

Red Wing, Minnesota
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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
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PO Box 417
Tower, MN  55790
Call: 651-438-7499
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