Top Things to do in Minnesota
Top Hotels in Minnesota
- 1. South Pier Inn on the Canal
- 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Duluth
- 3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
- 4. Celeste St Paul
- 5. Radisson Blu Mall of America
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
- 8. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 9. Best Western Plus Superior Inn
- 10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minneapolis Bloomington W
What to do and see in Minnesota, United States: The Best Geologic Formations
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
Restaurants in Minnesota
1. Shovel Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 75 reviews
Located at Tettegouche State Park, visitors can walk out to this scenic and rocky area.
Reviewed By goldmeh - Des Moines, United States
This was a great, well marked hike and we were rewarded with terrific views. I would suggest making sure you go all the way to the end of the trail. So much to see!!
2. Palisade Head
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By jgroh415 - Princeton, United States
This is a short drive to the top for some truly incredible views. A word of caution do not leave young children unattended it is a shear drop of hundreds of feet. on almost any day in the summer you will see rock climbers ascending the various routes on the cliff face. The view is so dramatic that several motion pictures have been filed at this location. Another plus is that this area of the Minnesota north shore of lake Superior has the highest concentration of waterfalls anywhere in the contiguous United States. We have visited many of them over a dozen times times and are still awestruck. I should make a separate review of the high fall of the Baptism river inside the state park in silver Bay a few miles away. You will run out of time before you run out of amazing scenery.
3. Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By showmemo61 - Jefferson City, United States
This wonderful park sits on Sorin's Bluff and has great views of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. There are numerous Kiosks that feature everything from area history, famous citizens to local wildlife. The park includes picnic tables, walking trails, and a 9-hole Frisbee Golf Course.
4. Sugar Loaf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Eighty-five foot tall limestone mountain located on a 400-foot bluff.
Reviewed By 408wadea - New Brighton, United States
The highlight of the trip.. trail itself is very good and at the top of the bluff there is a popular rock formation... amazing views
5. Great River Bluffs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Overlooking the Mississippi River, this park offers scenic views.
Reviewed By musicm8s - Batavia, United States
Exceptional amenities in a spectacular setting. Hard to believe you're in the Mid West. Campground is lovely, sites are secluded and spread out, and shower facilities are clean and modern.
6. Barn Bluff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
A 350-foot cliff that was so named because of its resemblance to a barn.
Reviewed By garhalloweenfield - Minneapolis, United States
On the main street in Red Wind you can see a tall bluff ahead. If you look closely, you can see people up there. Little did I realize that shortly, we would be up there walking around! I was hoping you could drive farther up the bluff before walking the rest of the way. but I wanted to give it a try. I'm in my 60's and stopped several times along the way since it's a steep path in places. It was but wooded and enjoyable and even got to see a large bird of prey take off from a nearby tree. The view was spectacular at the top!! Even though it was a bit of a workout reaching the top, it was very rewarding!
7. Kabetogama Peninsula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
This 75,000-acre wilderness area, located within the Voyageurs National Park, is a rugged landmass with rolling hills interspersed between bogs, swamps and small lakes.
Reviewed By Questovia - Minot, United States
Checked this off as my 10th National Park and due to our late arrival we weren't able to explore much, and we didn't have a boat so it really is a lost cause at this park as it's primarily all about the water. The visitor center was closed due to Covid-19 but they had an outdoor spot for us to stamp our passports, so we were happy.
8. Sorin's Bluff
9. Hawk Ridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 906frankk
This is a classic destination during the fall hawk migration, but it also is a great outlook over the Eastern part of Duluth and Lake Superior as it widens out to cover an appreciable segment of the horizon at any time during the year. The best approach is from the West, and is a paved road at the high point of Glenwood Street along the ridge of hills that extend down the entire 25 mile length of Duluth. Go in about 6 blocks and there is an overlook with a descriptive plaque and a great view. During the migration season, a few blocks further on, there are volunteers catching and banding birds, and giving presentations about their work. If you continue down the road, (you're in Aminity Park) it turns to gravel for a mile or so, then becomes the newly refurbished blacktop 7 bridges road which is a scenic, meandering rustic road with you guessed it: 7 stone bridges built in the last century and great nooks and cranny's to investigate the winding West branch of the Lester River, as well as hiking and ski trails. Follow the road to it's termination on Duluth's "main drag" (Superior Street), turn left one block and left again, and you're at Lester Park, with a small pavilion, very nice playground for kiddies and during the summer, a neat little swimming hole. Two blocks further on, the Lester Park Municipal Golf Course. Start out fresh because there's a lot to see, and have a great day exploring the natural beauty in Eastern Duluth. I've done this stuff as recently as this week, and as long ago as 1973 when I moved into a house about 3 miles away, and it's a refreshing now as the first time I did it.
