Scenic Byways in Minnesota
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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.

	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. Grand Marais (Gunflint Trail), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Deutsche Strasse Bed and Breakfast Phone: 507-354-2005 The Deutsche Strasse B&B overlooks the Minnesota River Valley and is a great point to start off on your adventure. Imagine geocaching along the 287-mile length of this nationally designated Byway as you progress up (or down) the valley while you enjoy all of the natural beauty associated with the Minnesota River. Use the Byway as a destination for your hobby and see what you discover! There are many river towns to explore the histories and a map is provided. http://www.mnrivervalley.com/itineraries/the-rivers-best-river-town/ Highlights in New Ulm are August Schell Brewery Museum, the Glockenspiel, Hermann Monument, the John Lind House. New Ulm (Mankato), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Home In The Pines Phone: 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 Duquette (Duluth), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Summit Inn B&B Phone: 651-257-4987 Toll Free: No Toll-Free Number All our guestrooms have lake views of North Center Lake. We are minutes away from the beautiful St. Croix River scenic byway, and we are on the Vilhelm Moberg Swedish Trail. Center City (Stillwater), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Park Street Inn Phone: 218-652-4500 The town of Nevis is located on a Northern Scenic Byway between Walker and Park Rapids. Nevis (Park Rapids), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	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 Listing   Website
	The River Nest Bed and Breakfast Phone: 651-560-4077 Reads Landing (Wabasha), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	A G Thomson House Bed and 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 Listing   Website
	Water Street Inn Phone: 651-439-6000 Stillwater (St. Paul), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	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= Silver Bay (Two Harbors), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Green Heron B&B Phone: 218-999-5795 Grand Rapids (Bemidji), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Maple Knoll Inn Phone: 320-358-6280 We are located on "Old Highway 61". It was the mail route from the Twin Cities to Duluth, prior to the interstate. Highway 61 is the favorite route for motorcyclists. Our ideal location is a great place for cyclists to park their bikes and enjoy our great B & B. A large concrete driveway is the perfect place to park our bike. The innkeepers own and ride their own cycles. Driving your car? Old Highway 61 passes though many small communities each offering their own charms. Stay overnight and explore the cities that line Old 61 - visit great small town eateries, shop for antiques, or stop to enjoy a lake or river. Rush City (North Branch), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Afton House Inn (Historic) Phone: 651-436-8883 Visit Afton Minnesota along the Minnesota Scenic Byways. You will enjoy the drive along the Scenic St. Croix River coming into Afton. Weather traveling in the Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter you will enjoy Afton for its beautiful seasons. The Historic Afton House Inn offers Fine Dining, Casual Dining, a fabulous Wine Bar and beautiful and romantic rooms with Fireplace, Jacuzzi, Balconies and more. Visit the Chelsea Rose Antique store and pamper yourself with a Couples Massage at the Calla Lily. Need a new do? Bisou Bisou Hair Salon is right here to give you that new updated look. Take a cruise along the River with Afton Hudson Cruise Lines. Call us at 651-436-8883 for your reservati Afton (Stillwater), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Park Street Inn Phone: 218-652-4500 The Park Street is located on Highway 34 which is the Lake Country Scenic Byway. This byway is 88 miles of MN's most beautiful forests and lakes. It travels through some of the best vacation spots around, and offers a truly unique view of the wide variety of scenery that can be found in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Nevis (Park Rapids), Minnesota View Listing   Website
	The Rand House Bed & Breakfast Inn Phone: 763-295-6037 Toll Free: 888-295-0881 National Geographic Mississippi River Geotour Site Monticello, Minnesota View Listing   Website
	Cover Park Manor Phone: 651-430-9292 Stillwater (St. Paul), Minnesota View Listing   Website