Minnesota has been ranked as one the top states to live and there's no shortage of reasons why. We have all 4 seasons, lake life, the nicest people you'll ever meet, and countless things to do and sites to see. If you're bored or need something to do in the MN area near you, hopefully, this list can help you out! Ranging from sports to arts to state parks, there's something on this list for people of all ages. Whether you're new to the state, coming here on vacation, or you're a Minnesota native and looking for something new to discover, there's something interesting for everyone!
Sports and Recreation:
1. MN Twins - Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
2. MN Wild - Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN
3. MN Timberwolves - Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
4. MN Lynx - Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
5. MN United - Allianz Field, Saint Paul, MN
6. MN Vikings - US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
7. St. Paul Saints - Midway Stadium, Saint Paul, MN
8. Brainerd International Raceway - Brainerd, MN
9. Canterbury Park - Shakopee, MN
10. I-94 Speedway - Fergus Falls, MN
Arts and Entertainment:
11. Riverview Theater - Minneapolis, MN
12. Chanhassen Dinner Theater - Chanhassen, MN
13. Orpheum Theater - Minneapolis, MN
14. Guthrie Theater - Minneapolis, MN
15. Great River Arts - Little Falls, MN
16. Starlite Drive-In Movie Theater - Litchfield, MN
17. CineGrand Movie Theater - Mankato, MN
18. Windom State Theater - Windom, MN
19. Rochester Civic Theater - Rochester, MN
20. Vali-Hi Drive-In - Lake Elmo, MN
21. Marcus Oakdale Cinema - Oakdale, MN
22. First Avenue & 7th St. Entry - Minneapolis, MN
Parks and Trails:
23. Alexander Ramsey Falls- Redwood Falls, MN
24. Minnehaha Park - Minneapolis, MN
25. Soudan Underground Mine State Park - Soudan, MN
26. Jay Cooke State Park - Carlton, MN
27. Gooseberry Falls State Park - Two Harbors, MN
28. Cascade River State Park - Lutsen, MN
29. Grand Portage State Park - Grand Portage, MN
30. Kawisiwi Falls - Ely, MN
31. Itasca State Park - Park Rapids, MN
32. McCarthy State Park - Side Lake, MN
33. Detroit Lakes Public Beach - Detroit Lakes, MN
34. Mystery Cave State Park - Forestville, MN
35. Vermillion Falls - Hastings, MN
36. Judge C. R. Magney State Park - Grand Marais, MN
37. Pipestone National Monument and Winnewissa Falls - Pipestone, MN
38. Blue Mounds State Park - Luverne, MN
Sites:
39. Aerial Lift Bridge and Canal Park - Duluth, MN
40. Hull Rust Mine - Hibbing, MN
41. Jeffers Petroglyphs Site - Comfrey, MN
42. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - Chaska, MN
43. Stone Arch Bridge - Minneapolis, MN
44. Munsinger Gardens - St. Cloud, MN
45. Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox - Bemidji, MN
46. Split Rock Lighthouse - Two Harbors, MN
47. Northland Arboretum - Brainerd, MN
48. Duluth Rose Garden - Duluth, MN
49. Big Ole Viking Statue - Alexandria, MN
50. Garvin Heights - Winona, MN
51. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden - Minneapolis, MN
52. Teddy Bear Park - Stillwater, MN
53. Caponi Art Park - Eagan, MN
54. Barn Bluff - Red Wing, MN
Fun:
55. Valleyfair - Shakopee, MN
56. Casey's Amusement Park - Alexandria, MN
57. Bunker Beach Water Park - Coon Rapids, MN
58. Paul Bunyan Land - Brainerd, MN
59. Big Kahuna Fun Park - Spicer, MN
60. Battle Axed - Lakeville, MN
61. Bubble Soccer Minnesota - Farmington, MN
62. Central Park Ice Skating Loop - Maple Grove, MN
63. Conquer Ninja Warrior - Eden Prairie, MN
64. Skateville - Burnsville, MN
65. Schwan Super Rink - Blaine, MN
66. Glow in One Mini Golf - Blaine, MN
67. Archery Addiction - Rochester, MN
68. Bounce World - Rochester, MN
69. Lone Tree Board & Paddle - Spicer, MN
70. The Machine Shed - Rochester, MN
71. Sand Creek Adventures - Jordan, MN
72. Freedom Ridge - Atwater, MN
Educational:
73. Hill Annex Mine - Calumet, MN
74. National Eagle Center - Wabasha, MN
75. Science Museum of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN
76. Fort Snelling - Saint Paul, MN
77. Minnesota Children's Museum - Saint Paul, MN
78. Minnesota State Capital - Saint Paul, MN
79. SPAM Museum - Austin, MN
80. International Wolf Center - Ely, MN
81. Spomer Classics Museum - Worthington, MN
82. Steamboat Minnehaha - Excelsior, MN
Kid-Friendly:
83. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory - Saint Paul, MN
84. Sea Life Aquarium - Bloomington, MN
85. Minnesota's Largest Candy Store - Jordan, MN
86. Reptile Amphibian Discover (RAD) Zoo - Owatonna, MN
87. Emma Krumbee's Apple Orchard & General Store - Belle Plaine, MN
88. Minnesota Zoo - Apple Valley, MN
89. Minnesota Harvest - Jordan, MN
90. Water Park of America - Bloomington, MN
Shopping:
91. Eagan Outlet Mall - Eagan, MN
92. Mall of America - Bloomington, MN
93. Antiquified - Minneapolis, MN
94. Love From Minnesota Gift Shops - Various MN locations
95. Apache Mall - Rochester, MN
96. Burnsville Center - Burnsville, MN
97. North Branch Outlets - North Branch, MN
98. River Hills Mall - Mankato, MN
99. Medford Outlet Center - Medford, MN
100. Lindstrom Antique Mall - Lindstrom, MN
If you're hungry and looking for some good places to grab a bite, check out this list of 32 must-eat restaurants in Minnesota!