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WHAT’S WHERE In the beginning of the book, you’ll find an alphabetical listing of special highlights, with important information and advice on everything from antiques to weather reports.

LODGING The prices range from low off-season rates to higher summer and holiday/event weekend rates, double occupancy.

Inexpensive         Up to $100 per night

Moderate             $100–175

Expensive            $175–250

Very Expensive   More than $250

KEY TO SYMBOLS

images The crayon symbol appears next to lodgings, restaurants, activities, and shops of special appeal to youngsters.

images The extra-value symbol appears next to lodgings and restaurants that combine high quality and moderate prices.

images The wedding rings symbol appears beside facilities that frequently serve as venues for weddings and civil unions.

images The dog paw symbol appears next to lodgings that accept pets (usually with a reservation and deposit) as of press time.

images The wheelchair symbol appears next to lodging, restaurants, and attractions that are partially or fully handicapped accessible.

images The martini glass symbol appears next to establishments that have bars and/or nightclubs on the premises.

images The snowflake symbol appears next to establishments that are open during the off-season, which in Minnesota is generally October through April.

images The tower symbol appears next to businesses that have Internet/Wi-Fi access.

images The author’s pick symbol appears next to establishments, historical landmarks, or must-sees that the author especially recommends.

images The umbrella symbol appears next to establishments that are good for rainy day activities.

images The triangle symbol appears next to establishments that cater to gay clientele.

images The fork-and-knife symbol appears next to lodging that have restaurants on site.

images The leaf symbol appears next to establishments that are eco-friendly.

images The beach umbrella symbol appears next to lodging that have swimming pools on site.

images The sink symbol appears next to lodging that have hot water.

DINING The dining listings are broken into two categories: Dining Out, which is more formal (and pricier), and Eating Out, which is more casual (and less expensive). Average prices refer to a dinner consisting of an entrée, appetizer or dessert, and glass of wine or beer (tax and gratuities not included).

Inexpensive         Up to $20

Moderate             $20–35

Expensive            $35–50

Very Expensive   $50 or more

A NOTE ON PRICES Please don’t hold us or the respective innkeepers/restaurant owners responsible for the rates listed as of press time in 2020. Some changes are inevitable.

Minnesota has a general sales tax of 6.875 percent, although local government units are able (with state approval) to levy additional sales taxes for various reasons; in Hennepin County (home to Minneapolis), for example, the sales tax is 7.275 percent, part of which funded the Minnesota Twins Target Field stadium, and in Minneapolis itself, the sales tax is 8.025 percent.

Please send any comments or corrections to:

Explorer’s Guide Editor

The Countryman Press

500 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10110

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