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.

	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
	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 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
	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
	Cover Park Manor Phone: 651-430-9292 Stillwater (St. Paul), Minnesota View Listing   Website