If you haven’t fully explored the beautiful state of Minnesota, it’s not too late to add these places to your bucket list. Scenic and memorable, you can’t afford to miss any of these. Whether you are a native Minnesotan, or just a passer-through, it’s time to learn what Minnesota really has to offer.

1. St. Paul, obviously!
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Be sure to see the Capitol building among other highlights!
2. Minneapolis, also fairly obvious.
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Highlights include the Walker Art Center & Sculpture Garden, the theaters, rooftop bars and much, much more!
3. The North Shore.
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Start in Duluth and head north. Anywhere, everywhere. It's all breathtakingly beautiful. You have to see at least one sunrise and sunset.
4. The Boundary Waters.
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Vast and stunning. Get the canoes ready, ASAP, you can't miss this!
5. Voyageurs National Park.
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Hit the water and head into the North Woods. You won't be disappointed.
6. Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway in Minneapolis.
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Probably the most taken for granted of these. An easy bike ride for anyone provides some of the most beautiful scenery in the country and connects the best parks, lakes, and the Mississippi.

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7. St. Croix River Valley
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Any stop on the St. Croix is guaranteed to be magnificent, but you have to be sure to see at least one!
8. Red Wing.
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A beautiful stop on the Mississippi, Red Wing should absolutely make your list.
9. Mississippi Headwaters.
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If you don't walk across, it doesn't count.
10. Pipestone National Monument.
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Sacred and stunning quarries. This cultural landmark is a must-see.
11. Jeffers Petroglyphs.
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Feel connected to the land and history. This is too amazing to skip.
12. Blue Mounds State Park.
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Enjoy the dramatic rock formations and endless views.
13. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum & Maple Grove Arboretum.
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Beautiful colors are just the beginning of what you'll see in places like this.

While these can only begin to cover a true Minnesotan’s bucket list, they give a fantastic sample of the state, and should be must-sees for EVERYONE. Are we amazed with Minnesota yet?

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