Looking for weekend get-away location.

My husband and I are looking for a weekend get-away in March/first part of April (Fri-Sun). We are from eastern South Dakota so we are looking for something within driving distance. We are looking for some R%26amp;R plus a little siteseeing and something fairly reasonable in price.

We are open to anything - from a cabin on the lake to staying in a hotel in the city.

If you have any suggestions please post them. Thanks.

Looking for weekend get-away location.

My first instict would be to tell you to get to the North Shore of Lake Superior, but that might be too far of a drive. How about something in the Brainerd Lakes area?

Looking for weekend get-away location.

My parents live in Crosslake, MN which is a beautiful part of the ';up north'; lakes area and I always recommend a visit to a resort in that general area. However, given that you are going so early in the year, it will likely be pretty chilly still.

Unless you are looking for a place to hole up by a fireplace (which can be nice!), I would recommend sticking to Minneapolis....or taking the trip up to the North Shore (about 2 hours north of the Cities) where they will be more sights to see that early in the year if the weather is cold. Don%26#39;t forget, Minnesota can still get snow through late April!

How about Minnesota River Valley, basing yourself in Mankato? Might not be as scenic as it in the autumn colors or full foliage, but nicely rolling or hilly drives.

Both Mankato State Univ. and Gustavus Adolphus have offerings of plays and concerts. The arena downtown could have a show or convention on (e.g. first WE of April, the Southern Minn. Home %26amp; Builders Show). Minneopa State Park could has a chance of being in snow-free/early spring mode. Multiple lodging options, incl. B%26amp;Bs

One or part of the days could be spent in New Ulm, with a tour of the Schell%26#39;s Brewery (lovely grounds and brick buildings). Good German food... also several lodging options, incl. B%26amp;Bs. Flandreau State Park is on the south end of town.

Going in the other direction, you could shop at the Medford outlet malls and Cabela%26#39;s between Owatonna and Faribault.

Search for Greater Mankato and New Ulm tourism sites.

We went to Duluth and Grand Marias areas for our honeymoon. And it was great. Of course our honeymoon was in July so it was a bit warmer. I realize we could still be hitting snow when we go.

We may stick to Minneapolis. I guess it depends on our mood and what we all want to do. I know my husband doesn%26#39;t want to stay cooped up in a hotel room for a couple days so we will need to get out. We are outdoorsy people so some cabin by the lake would be nice too.

My brother inlaw lives in St Cloud and we were just up in the Brainerd area ice fishing a couple weeks ago. Nice area.

Thanks for the input.

I would recommend somewhere south like Lanesboro. It%26#39;s in a beautiful, scenic area with lots to do outside since it should be a little warmer down there.

Another place we really enjoyed was Cannon Falls. See my post for the Quill %26amp; Quilt B%26amp;B. Northfield and Red Wing are just down the road, great biking, canoing, relaxing.