Scenic valleys, wooded bluffs, and winding rivers and streams make up the picturesque landscape of southern Minnesota. Here you'll find fishing lakes, trout streams, bike trails and caves, as well as antique shops and historic architecture. Explore all …

Southern Minnesota is traversed by the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, and by small, quiet streams winding through scenic valleys and tall, wooded bluffs.Explore the vast landscape, from wide-open prairies to idyllic river valleys and hidden waterfalls. Tap into the spirit and traditions of the Dakota Indians and early pioneers at numerous historic sites, and visit larger-than-life …

Blue Mounds State Park, Luverne A Sioux quartzite cliff rising 100 feet into the air, and one of the last remaining herds of purebred bison in the world, are just two of the distinctive qualities of this state park found north of Luverne. The landscape, which includes a small piece of America’s once vast tallgrass prairie, is home to hundreds of wildflowers, big bluestem grasses up to 7 feet ...

From county fairs to cultural celebrations, you'll find a diverse lineup of exciting events in scenic southern Minnesota. Discover fun ways to celebrate the seasons, holidays, outdoors, food, culture and more.

Bed & breakfasts and historic inns are one of the hallmarks of a southern Minnesota vacation. Campgrounds, hotels and motels, and even teepees round out the many eclectic options.

Let Minnesota's nationally-recognized food scene fuel your next adventure, whether you're looking for a world tour of international cuisine, the very best "Juicy Lucy" (a stellar burger stuffed with cheese), or nearly every kind of pizza imaginable — something you'll find throughout the state, especially in the stacked restaurant scene of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Between Lanesboro and Fountain, bicyclists seeking more of a workout can head south toward food and libations in Harmony on the 17-mile Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail. It, too, is constructed partly along an abandoned railroad grade …

Whether you’re looking for local fun or big city excitement, Wyndham Minneapolis South/Burnsville provides an optimal location. Attend a performance at the Ames Center, zip around the track at ProKART Indoor Racing, or browse the shops at Burnsville Center.

Go Southeast MN is an interactive Web-based mapping application that allows site visitors to locate places to be active throughout Southeast Minnesota counties such as parks and trails. Visitors can also locate healthy eating features such as community gardens and farmers markets throughout Southeast Minnesota.

The Root River State Trail in southeast Minnesota is a paved, 42-mile bike route through one of the state's most beautiful and unique landscapes: the Driftless Region. Whether you choose to start in Fountain, Harmony, Lanesboro, Houston, Peterson, Preston, Rushford or Whalan, you’re destined to have a good time.