Here Are The Most Beautiful, Charming Small Towns In Minnesota
The perfect getaway is never too far away in Minnesota. With one adorable town after the next, it’s easy to B&B hop through the best small towns in Minnesota, especially if you start with these perfect spots.
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Red Wing is one of the most charming towns in Minnesota. It's right alongside the Mississippi River and offers plenty of fun outings. Find out more at the Red Wing Visitor and Convention Center.
Grand Marais is the gem of the north shore. It has a thriving arts community and has been named America's Coolest Small Town. Find out more at Visit Cook County.
Beautiful rock formations and the world's largest Peace Pipe make Pipestone one of the best places to visit in Minnesota. You can view a calendar of upcoming events on the city's website.
Taylors Falls is one of the best places to visit in Minnesota, so it's no wonder that the town receives over 1,000,000 visitors passing through it each year! You can find out more information about this charming town along the St. Croix at the city website.
Lanesboro is a quaint little town located on the Root River. It's known as the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Minnesota! Find out more information at the Lanesboro website.
Lake City is the location of Lake Pepin, the birthplace of waterskiing. Many water sports are still enjoyed there today. The Explore Minnesota website has additional information.
We feel like the city sign pretty much sums it up. Northfield is a quintessential small town with so much charm. Visit Northfield proclaims it's "Minnesota at its best!" and we are inclined to agree.
Detroit Lakes is perfect for those looking to enjoy music and festivals. There's always something going on. You can see a calendar of events at Visit Detroit Lakes.
Minnesotans never have to travel too long for more small-town charm. The state is absolutely full of it! Tell us your favorite places to visit in Minnesota in the comments.
Address: Red Wing, MN, USA
Address: Pipestone, MN 56164, USA
Address: Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
Address: Ely, MN 55731, USA
Address: Taylors Falls, MN 55084, USA
Address: New Ulm, MN 56073, USA
Address: Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA
Address: Walker, MN, USA
Address: Wabasha, MN 55981, USA
Address: Grand Rapids, MN 55744, USA
Address: Hastings, MN 55033, USA
Address: Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA
Address: Lake City, MN 55041, USA
Address: Biwabik, MN, USA
Address: Lindstrom, MN, USA
Address: Winona, MN 55987, USA
Address: Northfield, MN 55057, USA
Address: Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA
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Best Places To Visit In Minnesota
May 18, 2021
Lisa Sammons
What are some of the best museums in Minnesota?
Minnesota is home to so many great museums! One charming one that we highly recommend is the SPAM Museum in Austin. The Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing is not only a fascinating exploration into the history of the famed bus company, it also may be haunted!
What are some natural wonders in Minnesota?
Obviously, our lakes are incredible – after all, we are the land of 10,000 lakes. With lakes come some really beautiful waterfalls. Gooseberry Falls is incredible, and after you see it, you’ll certainly understand why it’s such a popular destination. Black Beach is also really neat and looks like something from another planet.
What are some great hiking trails in Minnesota?
Minnesota is blessed with so much natural beauty. We’ve got oodles of awesome hiking trails. You can start with this list of great ones. If you’re looking for the road less traveled, we’ve got a handy list of little-known trails as well.
Address: Red Wing, MN, USA
Address: Pipestone, MN 56164, USA
Address: Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
Address: Ely, MN 55731, USA
Address: Taylors Falls, MN 55084, USA
Address: New Ulm, MN 56073, USA
Address: Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA
Address: Walker, MN, USA
Address: Wabasha, MN 55981, USA
Address: Grand Rapids, MN 55744, USA
Address: Hastings, MN 55033, USA
Address: Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA
Address: Lake City, MN 55041, USA
Address: Biwabik, MN, USA
Address: Lindstrom, MN, USA
Address: Winona, MN 55987, USA
Address: Northfield, MN 55057, USA
Address: Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA
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Minnesota staff writer for Only in Your State and owner of Minnesota blog NorthGuide.co, I'm a Minneapolis transplant who loves my cats, camera, and local coffee. On the weekends I'm usually exploring the North Shore or making my way through the list of Minnesota's State Parks. Want to talk about MN or ask me a question? Tweet me @sotafiedjo!
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