Duluth, Minnesota, is the perfect escape for a romantic vacay or a fun-filled family getaway. Hop aboard a train tour on the North Shore Scenic Railroad and hit the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, spot 1,000+ sea creatures at the Great Lakes Aquarium, ski Spirit Mountain, or ascend the five-story Enger Park tower. Door County, Wisconsin, also has plenty to offer, like sipping suds at a winery, picking sweet and tart cherries, hitting a hole-in-one with glow-ball mini golf, seeing the area’s 11 lighthouses, kayaking over shipwrecks, and hiking/biking the many state parks. Explore charming Stillwater, Minnesota, on the Stillwater Trolley, on a sunset St. Croix River Cruise, or from the air on a hot air balloon, then hit the historic downtown’s 50-plus indie shops. Don’t miss the kid-friendly Teddy Bear Park and a romantic gondola cruise for Mom and Dad. –Rebecca Mennecke