Take A Thrilling Road Trip To The 9 Most Abandoned Places In Minnesota
We know by now that there are more than a few abandoned places scattered across Minnesota. Mill ruins, ghost towns, and forgotten buildings dot our land, and in many cases, nature is slowly reclaiming them. This abandoned road trip will get you up close with some of the most interesting abandoned places in Minnesota before they’re gone completely.
When you’re packing your car for this road trip, be sure to include plenty of snacks – it’s a doozy of a drive! Have you ever explored any of these – or other – abandoned places in Minnesota? Let us know your experience! Read more about abandoned places in the Northstar State in Julie Bronson’s book, Abandoned Southern Minnesota.
Also, check out the grim reality of these 11 ghost towns in Minnesota.
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Abandoned Places In Minnesota
What is the most famous abandoned place in Minnesota?
There are multiple famous abandoned places in Minnesota including Ortonville’s Grand Columbian Hotel, the Fergus Falls City Light Station, and the oldest home in Moorhead that has long since been left to its own devices. Did you know that there’s even a Minnesota beach where there is no water? There’s nothing more haunting than a place that was supposed to be and never existed.
What is the most haunted place in Minnesota?
The most haunted place in Minnesota may be a place located in Sauk Centre. The Palmer House Hotel was built in 1901 and was even featured by the Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventurers. There are all sorts of “permanent, unregistered gusts” that call the hotel home, including a ghost that goes by the name of Lucy. The Palmer House Hotel, once a popular spot for everyone from salesmen to pioneers, is now a historic spot with a hint of ghostly mayhem.
Can I go ghost hunting in Minnesota?
Yes, ghost hunting in Minnesota is a possibility! There are multiple ghost-hunting experiences found in Minnesota, including the overnight ghost hunt hosted by the Nopeming Sanatorium in Duluth. Downtown Pipestone offers summer ghost walks that just might reveal a ghostly friend, and the Wabasha Street Cave guides will tell guests many an eerie tale as they wander through the darkness of the underground. Stay overnight, take a tour, and indulge in the scary stories of a well-educated guide. Minnesota is just as friendly to its citizens that have long since passed.