Minnesota is one of the wettest states in America, graced by more than 11,000 lakes and nearly 70,000 miles of streams and rivers. For this reason, many travelers visit Minnesota looking to partake in aquatic activities like boating or fishing. The state offers plenty to do on dry land, as well. Residents and visitors alike will find fun things to do across the state.
Minnesota features several amateur and professional sports teams, few as revered as the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. The team, which has been in operation since 1961 and won the NFL championship in 1969, plays out of Mall of America Field located in Minneapolis. The team plays eight home games per season, with tickets available at the box office, on the team's website or through ticket brokers or auction sites like eBay. Games are held rain or shine.
Minnesota Vikings
Mall of America Field
900 South 5th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1565
612-332-0386
vikings.com
The Mall of America, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is one of the largest shopping centers in the United States. Featuring more than 500 retail stores and 50 restaurants, the Mall of America provides visitors with an engrossing shopping experience. The mall also features several attractions not found at most shopping centers, including the Underwater Adventures Aquarium, Moose Mountain Adventure Mini-Golf, a colossal movie theater complex with VIP seating and a comedy club. The mall is also a popular spot for couples, with more than 5,000 weddings having taken place there since 1992.
Mall of America
60 East Broadway
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-883-8800
mallofamerica.com
The SPAM Museum, an attraction dedicated to the canned meat of the same name, can be found in Austin, Minnesota, located 100 miles south of Minneapolis. The museum contains nearly 17,000 square feet of exhibits outlining the history of the meat, and its most common uses. Visitors to the museum are invited to try their hand at answering SPAM-related trivia or canning some of the meat themselves. Admission is free, and visitors are given the opportunity to purchase SPAM memorabilia at the end of the tour.
SPAM Museum
1101 Main St N
Austin, MN 55912
1-800-523-4635
spam.com
