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The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Minnesota!

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Quadna Resort and Conference Center, Hill City, MN

Quadna is the kind of resort that harks back to the state’s original notion of a lake resort. Laid back and pressureless but with enough available activities for family members looking for… Read More

10 Best Piercing Shops in Minnesota

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Primo Ink Tattoo, Grand Rapids, MN

Looking for a reliable place to get a new piercing? If you’re in the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area, Primo Ink Tattoo is the place to go. Stop in for a positive experience and a beautiful… Read More

The 8 Best Mini Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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Wildwedge Golf, Mini Golf, Maze & RV Park Lodge, Pequot Lakes, MN

At least two different authorties have declared Wildwedge Mini Golf the best miniature golf course in the state. It’s certainly one of the most well-maintained and is in a beautiful setting,… Read More

The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Minnesota!

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Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, MN

The single track trails at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area are spread across 800 acres. The 25 miles of single track (and 20 miles of groomed winter fat biking) trails serve up plenty of tight… Read More

14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

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Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort, Deerwood, MN

If you’re looking for a family-friendly getaway in the Brainerd Lakes area, but want to escape the Brainerd Lakes crowds, make a beeline for Ruttger’s. The difference between… Read More

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Minnesota!

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Deacon’s Lodge, Breezy Point, MN

Deacon’s Lodge is the Arnold Palmer-designed signature course at the Breezy Point Resort, in the Brainerd Lakes region. Built across 500 acres of pine forests, along lakes, and among the areas… Read More

10 Best Spa Hotels in Minnesota

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Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

There’s something for everyone at Grand View Lodge. There’s plenty of fantastic golfing, watersports, events and activities, and spa treatments available so the entire family can enjoy… Read More

6 Best Spas in Minnesota!

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Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, MN

By far the best spa in the Brainerd Lakes area, Glacial Waters is the place to go after a long day on the lake or the links. Ranked as one of the country’s best, Glacial Waters Spa boasts a… Read More

9 Best Candy Shops in Minnesota!

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Fancy Pants Chocolates, Brainerd, MN

Want to treat yourself? Head to Fancy Pants Chocolate. This local Brainerd chocolatier has treasures that are fit for a special occasion, or just for rewarding yourself after a tough Monday.

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10 Best Hair Salons in Minnesota

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Vaenn Har Hair Studio, Brainerd, MN

In cozy Brainerd, Vaenn Har Hair Studio is the ultimate place to go for the look of a lifetime. This hometown salon has all the hair treatments and services you could want in one place.

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Swatara Town Facts

Swatara, Minnesota. You can view Swatara venues that host many Swatara MN events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Swatara page on Zillow. Currently Swatara has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $324,658. More real estate facts about Swatara: The number of properties currently for sale in Swatara is 518. The median homes for sale listing price is $243,258. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Swatara consisting of 224 with an average listing price for these house of $332,619. Out of the 71 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Swatara is $506,040. Interest rates for Swatara are at historic lows as well.

Swatara Minnesota has a latitude of 46.895599365234 and a longitude of -93.67790222168. View the full profile

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