One of Minnesota’s most spectacular, and overlooked areas is by far the southern part of the state. From the sweeping prairie to the crystal clear lakes and rivers, there is so much beauty that can be found in this under-appreciated region. Here are some other reasons we think Southern MN needs more recognition:

1. You can find beautiful barns like this dotted throughout the countryside. And every bit of land surrounding the buildings is equally as stunning.
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2. The proximity to local farms means that small towns in Southern Minnesota have some of the freshest, most delicious food!
Flickr/cursedthing
3. Southern Minnesota has some of the most beautiful lakes. The entire state has them, not just Northern MN!
Flickr/Greg Gjerdingen
4. Mississippi Bluff Country has some of the most spectacular views around.
Flickr/Jerry Huddleston
5. Wildlife is abundant in the tall prairie grasses of Southern MN.
Flickr/Bjorn Watland
6. Southern Minnesota is rich with history, and you can find learn a lot about the past in towns like Pipestone.
Facebook/Historic Calumet Inn

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7. Southern MN's scenic river valleys have some of the best biking, hiking, and river recreation in the state.
Facebook/City of Houston, MN
8. Southern Minnesota has some of our most important cities!
Flickr/Ryan Claussen
9. You can find gorgeous parks in Southern Minnesota, and many of them have plenty of room for you to camp and relax, because they aren't over-visited like those North Shore ones!
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
10. Some of MN's most fascinating attractions like Niagara Cave are in Southern MN.
Flickr/Bruce Guenter
11. Southern Minnesota bluff sunsets are some of the most phenomenal you'll ever see.
Facebook/Autumn Becker - Nyagaya
12. And they might only be topped by the prairie sunsets you can also find in Southern MN!
Flickr/Brian Jeffery Beggerly

What is your favorite thing about Southern Minnesota?

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