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From Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters to major attractions, state parks, historic landmarks, scenic drives, and family destinations, these are among Minnesota's best-known places to visit.

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Top 20 places to visit

A mix of Minnesota's most recognized natural areas, attractions, landmarks, outdoor destinations, entertainment venues, and historic sites.

01
Bloomington

Mall of America

One of Minnesota's most recognized visitor destinations, combining shopping, restaurants, entertainment, attractions, and Nickelodeon Universe under one roof.

02
Northeastern Minnesota

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

A world-famous wilderness destination known for canoe routes, remote lakes, camping, fishing, wildlife, and expansive Northwoods scenery.

03
Lake Superior

North Shore Scenic Drive

A celebrated Minnesota road trip following Lake Superior with dramatic shoreline scenery, waterfalls, state parks, cliffs, overlooks, and small communities along the route.

04
Two Harbors

Split Rock Lighthouse

One of Minnesota's most photographed landmarks, positioned high above Lake Superior along the North Shore.

05
Two Harbors

Gooseberry Falls State Park

A popular North Shore stop known for its waterfalls, hiking trails, river gorge, Lake Superior shoreline, and year-round scenery.

06
Northern Minnesota

Voyageurs National Park

Minnesota's national park is known for interconnected lakes, boating, houseboats, fishing, wilderness scenery, dark skies, and opportunities to see the northern lights.

07
Park Rapids Area

Itasca State Park

Visitors come to walk across the headwaters of the Mississippi River and explore one of Minnesota's best-known state parks.

08
Duluth

Canal Park & Aerial Lift Bridge

A signature Lake Superior destination where visitors watch ships enter the harbor, walk along the waterfront, explore shops, and see the Aerial Lift Bridge.

09
Grand Marais Area

Grand Portage State Park

Home to Minnesota's highest waterfall and a major destination for travelers exploring the far northeastern corner of the state.

10
Lutsen

Lutsen Mountains

A major four-season North Shore destination known for skiing, mountain scenery, gondola rides, fall colors, and views toward Lake Superior.

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11
Chanhassen

Paisley Park

Prince's famous studio and creative complex attracts music fans from Minnesota, across the country, and around the world.

12
Apple Valley

Minnesota Zoo

A major family attraction featuring animals from around the world, large natural habitats, walking areas, educational exhibits, and the elevated Treetop Trail.

13
Shakopee

Valleyfair

Minnesota's major amusement park features roller coasters, thrill rides, family attractions, entertainment, and seasonal events.

14
Falcon Heights

Minnesota State Fair

One of Minnesota's signature annual events, known for food, music, agriculture, exhibits, entertainment, rides, and enormous crowds.

15
Minneapolis

Minnehaha Falls

A landmark waterfall and park destination where visitors come for walking trails, seasonal scenery, photography, and views of the falls.

16
Wabasha

National Eagle Center

A Mississippi River destination centered on bald and golden eagles, wildlife education, river scenery, and Minnesota's eagle habitat.

17
Pipestone

Pipestone National Monument

A nationally significant cultural and historic site preserving pipestone quarries that have been important to Indigenous peoples for generations.

18
Walnut Grove

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

A popular destination for visitors interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder, prairie history, and the Minnesota setting associated with her family's story.

19
Mississippi River Corridor

Great River Road

A scenic Minnesota road-trip route following the Mississippi River through changing landscapes, river communities, overlooks, historic areas, and outdoor attractions.

20
Cuyuna Country

Cuyuna Lakes

A nationally recognized outdoor recreation area known for clear mine lakes, mountain biking, paddling, hiking, camping, and dramatic red-earth scenery.

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