Great Day Trip Vacations in the Tri-State Area

This tri-state area in the Midwest has lots to offer. If you are looking for a fun day trip for the whole family, check out these hot spots for some summer fun! Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota hold many secret treasure spots that behold beautiful scenery and family oriented activities! Hiking, biking and boating are some favorite summer activities shared by many families alike.

If your family loves biking, there are some great choices of beautiful bike trails in the Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota tri-state area. In southeast Minnesota lies the town of Lanesboro. Lanesboro is a great small town that has a loving, adventurous atmosphere. The town beholds over 30 miles of hard-top bike trails throughout the town and country side. If you wish to bike for a day, you can drive there, unload and bike till you are ready to head home. If you feel like you want to stay longer, there are many campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, and hotels in the area. Search the web for Lanesboro, MN and you will find loads of tourist information. The southwest Minnesota area is home to many Amish communities and the scenery is unbeatable!

Another great biking town is Sparta, WI. Sparta is located along interstate 90, so the drive is easy from wherever you are in the area. Known as the bicycle capital of America, Sparta has some great bike trails. The trail goes 30 miles from Sparta to Elroy and has many fun stops along the way. Three tunnels are passed through along the way; one tunnel is even a mile long! This trail is a historic path and has many information rest stops along the way. Campgrounds, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and resorts are located along the way for your convenience. There are also many places along the trail where you can stop and get a bite to eat and rest for a while. This is one bike trail your family will want to come back to over and over again!