19 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Minnesota

 

Minnesota, nicknamed “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, “North Star State”, “The Gopher State”, “The State of Hockey”, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit! Just browse through these awesome pictures and be amazed by it’s beauty.

Split Rock Lighthouse

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Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota

Split Rock Lighthouse is often described as one of the most picturesque lighthouses in the United States – and it is easy to see why. Just over 100 years old, the building, found south-west of Silver Bay, is a National Historic Landmark. After being retired in 1969, the lighthouse became the focal point for the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. It has featured on stamps and in the 2013 adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Guided tours of the lighthouse are also available.

Lake Itasca

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Lake Itasca

Lake Itasca may be small, but as it is the headwaters of the Mississippi River, it is one of the most important natural locations in the state of Minnesota. The lake can be found in Clearwater County and it houses the University of Minnesota’s Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories campus. The lake is popular with boaters and is stocked with game fish. Visitors to Lake Itasca will also find plenty to see and do across Itasca State Park, which is the oldest park in Minnesota.

Minnehaha Falls

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Minnehaha Falls In Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minnehaha Falls is one of the most accessible waterfalls in Minnesota, as it can be found within the grounds of Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. The falls can be found close to Minnehaha Creek near the confluence of the creek with the Mississippi River, near Fort Snelling. Almost a million people visit the waterfall every year, while it is also one of the most photographed places in the state. The falls are just over 50 feet in height are the subject of Longfellow’s “Song of Hiawatha”.

Minneapolis

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Minneapolis

The biggest city in the state, Minneapolis is a must for anyone visiting Minnesota for the first time. Theater is particularly popular in Minneapolis, which has a huge range of shows to enjoy. Indeed, Minneapolis has a strong cultural history, with Prince, Hüsker Dü and The Replacements all hailing from the city. Visitors should check out the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the Basilica of St. Mary during their time in the city, while the Minneapolis Skyway System is extremely useful to get around the city in poor weather conditions. Minneapolis-Saint Paul was also declared the Best Local Food Scene by USA Today in 2015.