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Read moreThe Gunflint Trail is a destination in northeastern Minnesota, near the town of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It's a place where nature takes center stage, with an animal population more numerous than that of humans. The area's northern forests and lakes abound with exciting activities to do in spring, summer, fall and winter. Whether you want to plan a vacation, find accommodation, restaurants, canoe trips, camping or events all year round, the Gunflint Trail Association website is here to help. Early booking is recommended, as every season on the Gunflint Trail is sensational. You'll see elk with their new brown fur and long-legged cubs. There's always a good chance of spotting them in the wetlands where cattails grow. The Gunflint Trail is also a 57-mile Minnesota Scenic Byway, linking Grand Marais on the north shore of Lake Superior to Saganaga Lake near the Canadian border.
HERTZ
Read moreHertz Car Rental is a convenient choice for travelers wishing to explore the city and surrounding area. The agency offers a wide selection of economy, luxury and SUV cars to suit all needs and budgets. In addition, Hertz offers special services such as baby and child seats, booster seats and hand controls for people with reduced mobility. Customers can also take advantage of secure Gold parking for added peace of mind. For those without a reservation, simply follow the signs to the vehicle drop-off area on the 2nd level of the parking lot to the Hertz counter.
GARE FERROVIAIRE AMTRAK
Read moreThe train is a slightly more expensive means of transport than the bus, but the time needed to get to Chicago, for example, is about the same (8 hours); however, it is more comfortable to travel by train. From Chicago, there are connections to five hundred American cities. The mythical "Empire Builder" line starts in Chicago and winds its way through Milwaukee to Seattle (46 hours). In Saint Paul, the station through which Amtrak trains run is Union Depot. It is accessible by light rail, with the green line.
BUS GREYHOUND
Read moreTo get around the surrounding towns, the most economical option is to take a Greyhound bus. They circulate all year round and, depending on the destination, there are several departures during the day. The vehicles are comfortable, they are equipped with toilets and, most often, wifi. The Duluth Transit Center is centrally located and easily accessible. It takes about 3 hours by bus from Duluth to Minneapolis. Several departures a day.
LIGHT RAIL
Read moreIt's the Minneapolis Air Train, which has two lines. The Blue Line serves nineteen stations, starting at the Mall of America Shopping Temple, passing through the International Airport and passing through Minneapolis to the Target Field terminus. The Green Line serves twenty-three stations and runs through St. Paul to the city's train station, Union Depot. At the airport, in Terminal 1 Lindbergh, the station is located in the Transit Center; in Terminal 2 Humphrey, the station is located north of the orange parking lot.
JEFFERSON LINES
Read moreJefferson Lines is an established name, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. Its operations are local, and its routes are geared towards the central states of the country. You won't be able to get to Illinois, for example, and only LaCrosse, Milwaukee or Madison to Wisconsin. On the other hand, if you want to visit Minnesota from top to bottom without a vehicle, this is the ideal solution. The company serves all points of interest in Minnesota. So it's perfect for getting away from it all in the surrounding towns.