You may be familiar with certain other venues that boast frozen castles in the Bold North, but did you know that, come wintertime, there’s a Delano winery that transforms into an ice palace in Minnesota? Check out The Ice Palace at Fountain Hill Winery – it’s a true winter wonderland and one of the best things to do in Minnesota in winter. Come see for yourself!.

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Visit The Ice Palace at Fountain Hill Winery Facebook page for the most up-to-date details, including hours, events, and available concessions. The Ice Palace is an ongoing event during the winter, but there are also many annual festivals occurring during winter across the Land of 10,000 Lakes that are worth checking out.

Have you had a chance to visit The Ice Palace at Fountain Hill Winery? What is your favorite ice castle or winter attraction in Minnesota? Tell us in the comments below!

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Aside from The Ice Palace at Fountain Hill Winery, what are some more winter attractions in Minnesota?

From ice caves to snow tubing and more, here are some more winter attractions in Minnesota that are fun for you and your family:

  • Eden Prairie Ice Castles, Eden Prairie 
  • Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis
  • Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, Nisswa
  • Superior Ice Caves, Lake Superior
  • US Pond Hockey Championships, Minnetonka
  • Waconia Snowmobile Show, Elk River
  • Snow Tubing or Dog Sledding, Biwabik
  • International Eelpout Festival, Walker
  • Birdwatching at Sax-Zim Bog, Meadowlands
  • City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival, Golden Valley

Here’s an article telling you more about these winter attractions in Minnesota.

What are the best winter hiking trails in Minnesota?

If you love exploring the great outdoors during the colder months, here are the best winter hiking trails in Minnesota that are pure magic:

  • North Shore State Trail, Duluth/Grand Marais
  • Pigeon River High Falls Trail, Grand Portage
  • Wirth Lake Loop: Theodore Wirth Regional Park, Golden Valley
  • Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Waite Park
  • River Trail, Center City
  • Hegman Lake Trail: Boundary Waters Canoe, Duluth
  • Upper Falls Trail, Two Harbors
  • Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Slim Lake

Be sure to check out our previous article to discover more about these winter hiking trails in Minnesota. 

What are some of the best state parks in Minnesota to explore in winter?

If you love chasing frozen waterfalls or winter wonderlands, here are some of the best state parks in Minnesota that we recommend:

  • Wild River State Park, Center City
  • Gooseberry Falls State Park, Two Harbors
  • Itasca State Park, Park Rapids
  • Jay Cooke State Park, Carlton
  • Grand Portage State Park, Grand Portage
  • Banning State Park, Sandstone
  • Fort Snelling State Park, St. Paul
  • Tettegouche State Park, Silver Bay
  • Blue Mounds State Park, Luverne
  • Flandrau State Park, New Ulm

Check out our website to discover more state parks in Minnesota that are pure magic during the winter.

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