This Minnesota City Just Made a Top Summer Travel List

Summer is right around the corner! So close you can practically smell the fair food in the air. And let’s be real, summer was made for exploring.

Whether you’re piling into the car for a quick road trip or planning a bigger adventure in another state, the U.S. is packed with incredible spots to soak up the sunshine.

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Also See: This Picture-Perfect Trail Was Just Named Minnesota's Most Scenic Walk.

USA Today just released its list of the top 20 summer travel destinations across the country and how cool is it that a Minnesota city made the cut?! And we’re in good company, too, alongside places like Lake Tahoe, Nantucket, and Nashville!

While we might not have ocean views or towering mountains, our pick holds its own with plenty of summer charm. It’s the kind of place where you can start your day kayaking and end it with world-class dining and live music, all without leaving the city limits. Not a bad way to do summer, right?

One of America's Best Summer Getaways Is in Minnesota:

Representing the Land of 10,000 Lakes? Minneapolis.

Visitors can explore the city's extensive urban bike trails, including the Minnehaha Trail and Grand Rounds. Water activities such as paddleboarding, pedal boating, kayaking, and canoeing are popular on the city's numerous lakes. Cultural attractions include the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. - USA Today.

Want to see Minneapolis end up in the top 10? There's one more round of voting and it's still open until Monday, May 12th. Click here to go to the voting page.