12 Fascinating Spots In Minnesota That Are Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

Sometimes the sheer beauty of a place can spark your imagination, and remind you of the stories you heard as a child. Minnesota has so many magical views that it could provide inspiration for dozens of fairytales. We're incredible lucky to live in a state that is so stunning and inspirational. From the beaches of Duluth to the cottages of Dan Pauly and the Rustic Way, let your imagination run wild next time you visit some of these MN favorites and see what classic tales you're reminded of.

1. Rapunzel in Duluth

Enger Tower is definitely fairy tale-worthy, and if you think the tower itself is magnificent, wait until you see the view from the top!

2. The Ice Queen of Eden Prairie

She obviously lives in the most beautiful ice castle around. Our ice castles are made for fairy tales.

3. The Ice Queen of Eden Prairie continued...

And Lutsen, along with the rest of MN, makes a beautiful backdrop for the magnificent winter land in the story.

4. Little Plaid Riding Hood

Obviously, the Minnesota forests are the perfect fairy tale setting - but if it were, her Red would be Plaid because her cape would be flannel, obviously.

5. The Little Freshwater Mermaid

The perfect place for an underwater princess.

6. The sparkling clear waters of the North Shore and the sprawling beach of Park Point definitely are reason enough to believe in freshwater mermaids.

Although winter might be tricky for them...

7. Thumbelina

Minnesota's streams, marshes, and ponds are right out of Thumbelina.

8. Snow White And The 7 Lumberjacks

We have an excess of Paul Bunyan wannabes, and the North Woods are truly magical. It looks like fairy tale characters might run through here any second.

9. Jack And The Beanstalk (Ole and the Corn?)

The corn fields and rolling prairie of Minnesota offer never-ending beauty and make you dream of large beanstalks - or in MN's case, corn. And let's face it, Ole belongs in this list.

10. Beauty and The Beast

The American Swedish Institute (Turnblad Castle) is a stunning architectural masterpiece and perfect for a story like Beauty and the Beast.

11. Stories of tomte, nisse, joulupukki, & jólasveinar

The American Swedish Institute also has this amazing Dan Pauly reclaimed wood cabin which currently is featured as a part of their Nordic Christmas: with Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales.

12. Goldilocks and The Three Bears

Another Dan Pauly masterpiece, this Rustic Way home might not quite fit three full bears, but it definitely looks the part.

What other Minnesota places do you think would fit perfectly in a fairytale? Share them with us on the Only In Minnesota Facebook Page!