Voyageurs National Park – A water-based wilderness of interconnected lakes and forests along the Canadian border, perfect for boating, fishing, and northern lights viewing.
Grand Portage National Monument – Preserves a historic fur trade route and Ojibwe heritage site on Lake Superior's north shore.
Fort Snelling State Park – A restored 1820s military fort at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.
Minnesota History Center – Interactive exhibits chronicling the state's story in St. Paul.
Glensheen Mansion – A 39-room historic estate on Duluth's Lake Superior shore.
North Shore Scenic Drive – A stunning 154-mile route along Lake Superior with waterfalls, state parks, and harbor towns.
Pipestone National Monument – Sacred quarry where Native Americans have harvested pipestone for centuries.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – Over a million acres of pristine lakes and forests for paddling and solitude.
Mississippi River Headwaters – Cross the mighty river's humble beginning at Itasca State Park.
Lake Superior – The world's largest freshwater lake by surface area.
Mall of America – The nation's largest shopping and entertainment complex in Bloomington.
Split Rock Lighthouse – Iconic 1910 lighthouse perched on a 130-foot cliff above Lake Superior.