Our top places to visit in Minnesota
Welcome to Minnesota, the North Star State! Stretching from the prairies of the southwest to the boreal forests of the north, Minnesota offers a remarkable blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and Midwestern warmth. Visit Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the vibrant Twin Cities, for world-class museums like the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Art, the legendary music scene that gave rise to Prince, and a thriving food culture shaped by diverse immigrant communities from around the globe.
Beyond the cities, Minnesota’s natural wonders are truly extraordinary. Stand at the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Itasca State Park, paddle the pristine wilderness of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, or marvel at the 120-foot High Falls at Grand Portage State Park along the Canadian border. Explore the rugged North Shore of Lake Superior, ski the slopes of Lutsen Mountains, or cast a line on any of the state’s thousands of lakes. From the iconic Mall of America in Bloomington to the bald eagles soaring over the Mississippi at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota promises adventure in every season.
This is a list of our recommended places to visit while you are in Minnesota.
Duluth sits at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior , where the St. Louis River meets the great lake. The city climbs steeply from the waterfront up…
Mankato , Minnesota sits along a dramatic bend of the Minnesota River in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley, about 80 miles southwest of the Twi…
Minneapolis, the “City of Lakes,” sits along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. Known for its vibrant arts scene, pristine parks, and t…
Rochester , Minnesota sits in the heart of Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota, roughly 90 minutes from the Twin Cities. While it may look like…
Saint Paul , the capital of Minnesota and co-founder of the Twin Cities, sits along the Mississippi River just east of Minneapolis. Known as the “Cap…
St. Cloud , Minnesota sits along the Mississippi River in the geographic center of the state, about an hour northwest of the Twin Cities. Known as th…