Posted in Minnesota
January 06, 2017
10 Unforgettable Road Trips To Take In Minnesota Before You Die
There are plenty of ways to enjoy Minnesota, but one of the best is by taking a road trip. With its diverse landscape, scenic byways, and fun attractions in every region, the Land of 10,000 Lakes just might be the most perfect road trip state. If you’re itching for a trip, one of these 10 unforgettable road trips in Minnesota will probably do the trick. From abandoned places to
gorgeous natural wonders, you’re sure to find one that interest you.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
This road trip was designed to take you on a tour of Minnesota's most eerily beautiful abandoned places. From old mill ruins to deserted buildings, it's photo ops galore if you have an appreciation for natural decay. Better yet, it's long enough to occupy an entire weekend, making it a great activity for when you need to get away.
A jaunt through some of Minnesota's most quaint small towns is the order of the day for this trip. From east to west, north to south, this trip allows you to experience all that small town living has to offer in the great state of Minnesota. You'll check out hometown restaurants, natural wonders, and unique attractions.
If you want to see Minnesota's natural beauty without taking the trouble to plan a trip, you can use this natural wonders road trip through Minnesota as a guide. It'll take you to some of our most gorgeous state parks, where you'll see sparkling blue water, towering cliffs, and everything in between. This trip will make you proud to be from Minnesota.
You don't have to wait until Halloween to see some ghosts. The haunted Minnesota road trip is a great way to check out some of our state's most notoriously spooky destinations. If you've ever wondered if the stories are really true, this is your chance to find out.
Fall is arguably the most beautiful time in Minnesota, so what better way to enjoy the scenery than to take a road trip through the state's most gorgeous leaf-peeping destinations? You'll travel from state park to state forest, experiencing the most spectacular colors of the year. Make sure you bring your camera - these colors don't last long.
A lot of out-of-towners don't know that Minnesota has a lot of waterfalls. So many, in fact, that even locals are sometimes unaware of all of them. To help you find the very best, this waterfalls road trip highlights some of the tallest and most beautiful in the entire state.
If you're looking for a weekend day trip, check out this trip along the St. Croix River region. It'll take you alongside the river to see some of the best scenery and cutest towns. Then you'll travel a bit farther west to see art, shops, and a whole lot more.
This road trip features places with some of the most gruesome, horrifying stories in Minnesota history. If tales of murders and hauntings are your cup of tea, take a weekend to take this terrifying trip.
Sometimes you need to get away without spending too much money. With gas prices as high as they are, it's nice to take a trip on a single tank of gas. This road trip from southern Minnesota to Duluth brings you to great sights and activities to do when you don't want to go too far.
Come Christmastime, this road trip through Minnesota's most charming Christmas towns is a great way to get into the festive spirit. These towns go all out for Christmas, with amazing lights displays, costumed carolers, and visits from Santa. It's a quick trip, so when the time comes, you can make a day of it.
Do any of these trips sound exciting to you? Let us know which one you want to take!
