MN Outdoors

Hidden Falls Regional Park

Highland Park, Saint Paul · Hidden Falls Regional Park · 1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116, USA

Charming, long-established park featuring waterfalls, trails, a boat launch & scenic picnic areas.

Whitewater State Park

Minnesota, Altura · Whitewater State Park · 19041 MN-74, Altura, MN 55910, USA

Trout streams run among limestone bluffs in this 2,700-acre park with camping areas & cabins.

Willow River State Park

Wisconsin, Hudson · Willow River State Park · 1034 Co Hwy A, Hudson, WI 54016, USA

3,000-acre riverside park encompassing Little Falls Lake with a waterfall, swimming & canoeing.

Interstate Park

3.3 miles

Blue Mounds State Park

Minnesota, Luverne · Blue Mounds State Park · 1410 161st St, Luverne, MN 56156, USA

A 100-foot Sioux quartzite cliff & bison herd draw hikers, climbers & campers to this sizable park.

Grand Portage

Minnesota, Grand Portage · Grand Portage · Grand Portage, MN 55605, USA

Lutsen Mountains

Minnesota, Lutsen · Lutsen Mountains · 467 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612, USA

Winter sports area offering 90+ trails on 4 mountains, plus modern chair lifts, lodging & dining.

Otter Tail County

Minnesota · Otter Tail County · Otter Tail County, MN, USA

Chain of Lakes

Minnesota · Chain of Lakes · Chain of Lakes, Little Elk Township, MN 56438, USA

Vermillion Falls

Minnesota, Hastings · Vermillion Falls · Hastings, MN 55033, USA

Bean and bear

Grand Marais

Minnesota, Grand Marais · Grand Marais · Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA

Cascade River State Park

Minnesota, Lutsen · Cascade River State Park · West, 3481 MN-61, Lutsen, MN 55612, USA

Waterfalls abound at this green, volcanic-rock setting with hiking, cross-country skiing & camping.

White sky rock

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Minnesota · Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness · Minnesota, USA

Vast nature preserve offering canoe routes, hiking trails & campsites amid striking scenery.

Kawishiwi Falls Trail

Minnesota, Ely · Kawishiwi Falls Trail · 444 Fernberg Rd, Ely, MN 55731, USA

Pine City

Minnesota, Pine City · Pine City · Pine City, MN 55063, USA

Palisade Head

Minnesota · Palisade Head · Palisade Head, Beaver Bay Township, MN 55614, USA

Volcanic formed cliffs & birds of prey nesting site overlooking the lake in state park.

Black Beach

Minnesota, Silver Bay · Black Beach · Black Beach, Silver Bay, MN 55614, USA

Foshay Museum and Observation Deck

Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis · Foshay Museum and Observation Deck · 821 S Marquette Ave 30th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Tours of a distinctive tower skyscraper with 360-degree views from the 31st floor (up to 30 miles).

Maplewood State Park

Minnesota, Pelican Rapids · Maplewood State Park · 39721 Park Entrance Rd, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572, USA

Woodland park with 8 lakes, 150 species of birds & trails for hikers, horseback riders & skiers.

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve

Minnesota, Rockford · Lake Rebecca Park Reserve · 9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN 55373, USA

Lake of the Woods

Minnesota · Lake of the Woods · Lake of the Woods County, MN, USA

Gooseberry Falls State Park

Minnesota, Two Harbors · Gooseberry Falls State Park · 3206 MN-61, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA

1,682-acre park with scenic waterfalls & diverse wildlife, plus campgrounds, trails & picnic areas.

Split Rock Lighthouse

Minnesota, Two Harbors · Split Rock Lighthouse · 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA

Tours of a landmark lighthouse & keeper’s home by guides in period garb displaying 1920s daily life.

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park

Minnesota, Nerstrand · Nerstrand Big Woods State Park · 9700 170th St E, Nerstrand, MN 55053, USA

Campgrounds & 11 miles of hiking trails, including an interpretive trail, plus a visitor center.

Lock bridge Hastings

Lake Phalen

Minnesota · Lake Phalen · Lake Phalen, Minnesota, USA

Large, scenic lake for fishing, sailing & boating encircled by a paved 3-mi. bike trail.

St. Paul Farmers' Market

Lowertown, Saint Paul · St. Paul Farmers' Market · 290 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA

Lyndale Park Rose Garden

Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis · Lyndale Park Rose Garden · 4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA

Landscaped 1.5-acre rose garden open since 1908 with around 3,000 plants & a Florentine fountain.

Milwaukee Avenue Historic District

Seward, Minneapolis · Milwaukee Avenue Historic District · 2007 Milwaukee Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA

Battle Creek Regional Park

Minnesota, Maplewood · Battle Creek Regional Park · 2300 Upper Afton Rd, Maplewood, MN 55119, USA

Busy park offering a summer aquatic center, pavilion, playground, off-leash dog area & paved trails.

Boom Island Park

St. Anthony West, Minneapolis · Boom Island Park · 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA

Riverside park featuring a playground, a boat dock & restrooms, plus walking/biking paths.