Tucked away on Minnesota's northern border awaits a teeny town that's actually north of the Canadian border. And while it technically exists on American soil, the township is only accessible via Canada. Visiting this quaint town in Minnesota doesn't just require a map and a full tank of gas; you'll need to pass through customs as well. Here's more on the unique Angle Inlet, Minnesota:
Angle Inlet is a township located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. The only way to access this remote community by car is by passing through Manitoba, Canada.
Drivers approaching the town will notice signage stating that Angle Inlet is in fact well beyond the U.S. border.
After having driven through this rural stretch of Canada, you'll be required to check in at Jim's Corner, a U.S. customs office. There's no border officer but rather a video phone, where visitors can check in and officially return back to the U.S.
Finally, you'll have reached "the Angle," as locals call it. This hardy community of about 60 year-round residents has just a few buildings and homes.
In fact, there's a one-room school house, the last of its kind in the U.S. High schoolers have to cross the border each day to attend classes, and errands like going to the grocery store are an all-day affair.
And while the location of this town may be an obstacle, there's no denying the natural beauty of the Lake of the Woods landscape. This beautiful lake is home to some of the best year-round fishing you can find.
Curious to learn more about the Angle? Watch the video below, courtesy of PBS Sunday Morning, that provides a fascinating overview of daily life in northernmost town in the continental U.S:
For related content, you'll enjoy reading about What Life Is Like Inside The Northernmost Town In America That You Can Only Get To By Plane.
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