Move To These 12 Towns In Minnesota If You Wanna Get Away From It All

If you've ever thought about moving away from the hustle and bustle of Minnesota's metro areas, check out these picturesque rural destinations! The countryside towns, people, and most importantly, incredible views will amaze you! Ask your fellow Minnesotans any day, they love their small towns!

1. Hovland

On Chicago Bay of Lake Superior, this tiny North Shore town between Grand Marais and Grand Potage is a great place to settle down away from anyone else.

2. Buyck

In the Kabetogama State Forest right next to the wonderful Vermilion River, this is a great spot to search for a serious getaway.

3. Houston

A gorgeous hideout in the Root River Valley of Southeastern Minnesota.

4. Marine On St. Croix

This small town is bursting with character and is located on the gorgeous St Croix River...which hopefully you could have guessed.

5. Brownsville

One of the quietest towns on the Mississippi, you'll love the scenic views and the fishing!

6. LaPorte

This quaint town south of Bemidji is in the heart of lake country!

7. Middle River

North of Thief River Falls, this northwestern getaway has great scenery and even a high ranking school system if you want to raise your kids away from the cities!

8. Elbow Lake

This gem in west central Minnesota is just far enough away from the cities to be a great lakeside escape.

9. Waskish

On the shore of Upper Red Lake and surrounded by forest, this is a wonderful northern MN retreat.

10. Grey Eagle

Surrounded by amazing lakes and a ways off 94, this adorable town is the secluded place you've been looking for.

11. Walnut Grove

Nothing beats getting your own little house in Laura Ingalls Wilder's prairie home of Walnut Grove!

12. Kabetogama

If you're going to get away from the city, you might as well live in the backyard of Minnesota's only national park surrounded by unmatched beauty!

If you're ready to escape, tell us where you're headed! Or, if you already live in rural Minnesota, tell  us where and why you love it!