There’s no better way to experience all that the Land of 10,000 Lakes has to offer than getting out and exploring – which is why we’ve put together a dozen Minnesota getaways that showcase some of the most beautiful and interesting parts of the Bold North.

January - Unique Barn Home With Silo, Biwabik

Management/VRBO Biwabik is one of the state’s premier winter destinations. This unique barn rental is close to Giants Ridge and all the other cold weather action in the area, making it perfect for a January getaway. Biwabik, MN, USA

February - Four Season Retreat, Ely

Management/VRBO Every February, Ely hosts its annual Winter Festival. With a stay at this lakefront cabin, you can enjoy snowshoeing, ice fishing, or snowmobiling - all while being only a short distance from the festivities in town. Ely, MN 55731, USA

March - North Shore Retreat, Lutsen

Management/VRBO In March, hit the slopes for a last hurrah at Lutsen. This gorgeous log home at Lutsen Mountains is big enough to host the whole family for a ski weekend (or week). Lutsen, MN, USA

April - Country Retreat In Wooded Valley, Houston County

Management/VRBO As winter gives way to spring, wildflowers start to emerge in the southern part of the state. Stay at this country retreat, which offers easy access to Beaver Creek Valley State Park and the rest of Minnesota’s Driftless Area. Houston County, MN, USA

May - Cabin on Cliff With Amazing Views, Winona County

Management/VRBO Spend a long weekend perched on a cliff in Minnesota’s Bluff Country. Make a trip to Carley State Park, where the bluebells blossom in May. Winona County, MN, USA

June - Cozy Cabin on Fishing Lake, Beltrami County

Management/VRBO In June, the lady slippers pop in the Chippewa National Forest - and it’s fishing season. Enjoy both at this cozy lakefront cabin in Beltrami County. Beltrami County, MN, USA

July - Waterfront Lake Shetek Home, The Lakes

Management/VRBO When July rolls around, it gets hot in Minnesota. Cool off with a stay at a waterfront home on Lake Shetek. The Lakes, MN, USA

August - Comfortable Lake of the Woods Home With a View, Lake of the Woods County

Management/VRBO August is a magical time on Lake of the Woods, on the Canadian border. The pelicans are circling and the fish are biting. Experience all that the area has to offer with a stay at this comfortable lakefront home near Warroad. Warroad, MN 56763, USA

September - Waterfront Condo Steps from Mississippi River, Wabasha

Management/VRBO By mid to late September, fall foliage is starting to burst in the Mississippi River Valley. Head down to Wabasha, and this waterfront condo, to explore the area’s autumnal splendor - and to enjoy the city’s annual “Septoberfest” celebration. Wabasha, MN 55981, USA

October - Lilly Estates, Brown County, MN

Management/VRBO Take in fall on the prairie, as the hardwoods and tall grass start to show their annual colors. Stay at this log house on the prairie, where you won’t be far from New Ulm’s famous Oktoberfest. Brown County, MN, USA

November - Lakeside Cottage, Park Rapids

Management/VRBO Get an early start on winter and the holidays with a visit to Park Rapids - the gateway to Itasca State Park. Snuggle up at this lakeside cottage, enjoy your first winter hike of the year, and head into town, where the residents start celebrating the holidays a little earlier than the rest of the state. Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

December - Historic Manor, Red Wing

Management/VRBO No other Minnesota town does the holidays quite like Red Wing. That makes this historic manor an ideal spot for a December getaway in the North Star State. Red Wing, MN, USA

Don’t just take our word for it: Minnesota is an amazing state – get out and explore for yourself. You can even pair your monthly stays with a visit to a dozen of our amazing state parks. Where are some of your favorite places to stay in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?

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Biwabik is one of the state’s premier winter destinations. This unique barn rental is close to Giants Ridge and all the other cold weather action in the area, making it perfect for a January getaway.

Biwabik, MN, USA

Every February, Ely hosts its annual Winter Festival. With a stay at this lakefront cabin, you can enjoy snowshoeing, ice fishing, or snowmobiling - all while being only a short distance from the festivities in town.

Ely, MN 55731, USA

In March, hit the slopes for a last hurrah at Lutsen. This gorgeous log home at Lutsen Mountains is big enough to host the whole family for a ski weekend (or week).

Lutsen, MN, USA

As winter gives way to spring, wildflowers start to emerge in the southern part of the state. Stay at this country retreat, which offers easy access to Beaver Creek Valley State Park and the rest of Minnesota’s Driftless Area.

Houston County, MN, USA

Spend a long weekend perched on a cliff in Minnesota’s Bluff Country. Make a trip to Carley State Park, where the bluebells blossom in May.

Winona County, MN, USA

In June, the lady slippers pop in the Chippewa National Forest - and it’s fishing season. Enjoy both at this cozy lakefront cabin in Beltrami County.

Beltrami County, MN, USA

When July rolls around, it gets hot in Minnesota. Cool off with a stay at a waterfront home on Lake Shetek.

The Lakes, MN, USA

August is a magical time on Lake of the Woods, on the Canadian border. The pelicans are circling and the fish are biting. Experience all that the area has to offer with a stay at this comfortable lakefront home near Warroad.

Warroad, MN 56763, USA

By mid to late September, fall foliage is starting to burst in the Mississippi River Valley. Head down to Wabasha, and this waterfront condo, to explore the area’s autumnal splendor - and to enjoy the city’s annual “Septoberfest” celebration.

Wabasha, MN 55981, USA

Take in fall on the prairie, as the hardwoods and tall grass start to show their annual colors. Stay at this log house on the prairie, where you won’t be far from New Ulm’s famous Oktoberfest.

Brown County, MN, USA

Get an early start on winter and the holidays with a visit to Park Rapids - the gateway to Itasca State Park. Snuggle up at this lakeside cottage, enjoy your first winter hike of the year, and head into town, where the residents start celebrating the holidays a little earlier than the rest of the state.

Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA

No other Minnesota town does the holidays quite like Red Wing. That makes this historic manor an ideal spot for a December getaway in the North Star State.

Red Wing, MN, USA

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