|
Minnesota tourist attractions take on character as diverse as its landscape. The burgeoning Mall of America includes an indoor theme park, plus several other attractions such as Underwater World. The Minnesota Zoo and Como Zoo appeal to two different crowds, and theme parks and other Minnesota attractions such as Valleyfair Amusement Park, Science Museum of Minnesota, Mill City Museum, SPAM Museum and Paul Bunyan Waterpark cater to diverse interests. Consider the types of attractions you love, and find them here, any time during the year!
Vacationing at Minnesota family resorts is a strong tradition for many moms, dads, kids and grandparents. But "Minnesota family vacations" have taken on new meaning too, with amusement parks, theme parks and water parks. Nature centers connect families to wildlife and outdoor learning, and Minnesota's state parks connect families to nature, as well as activities like geocaching. Fishing and hiking also add value for families that prefer nature-friendly vacations. Family fun vacations and outings include kids activities, and festivals and events held year-round throughout the state; many of which have their own temporary amusement parks, and provide good food and top quality entertainment.
Take a leisurely drive along a scenic byway and explore the beauty and heritage of Minnesota. Minnesota's 22 designated byways meander through a wide variety of landscapes: the lake-splashed north woods, tumbling waterfalls, grand bluffs towering above winding rivers, ribbons of prairie, city parks, and rolling hills and pastures. In addition to their scenery, the routes were selected for their cultural, historic, natural and recreational qualities. These byways, marked with unique logo signs along the roadsides, lead to inviting towns, historic sites, state parks, bike trails and walking paths. Make a scenic byway part of your next Minnesota road trip.
|
|
Minnesota has a large annual events calendar with many reasons to celebrate. There are music festivals, food festivals, film festivals and other annual special events such as the granddaddy of them all, The Minnesota State Fair. Minnesota festivals also include the quirky, such as mashed potato wrestling, frozen turkey bowling, golf on the snow and ice, and an annual fish house parade.
|