Top 11 Must-Visit National Parks and Monuments in Minnesota

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This web story explores Minnesota, a state with 10,000 lakes and six Minnesota National Parks and monuments, offering top outdoor destinations for outdoor enthusiasts.

Discover the Wilderness Wonders of Minnesota National Parks, where Adventure Meets Serenity.

Voyageurs National Park is the only official national park in Minnesota, and it’s a paradise for water lovers. 

Voyageurs National Park

#1

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is home to one of the most iconic landmarks in Minnesota, the historic Split Rock Lighthouse.

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

#2

Grand Portage National Monument preserves the heritage of the Ojibwe people and the fur trade that shaped the region.

Grand Portage National Monument

#3

The Mississippi National River is a 72-mile stretch of the mighty Mississippi River through the heart of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

#4

Pipestone National Monument is a sacred site for many Native American tribes, who have quarried the red pipestone for centuries to make ceremonial pipes. 

Pipestone National Monument

#5

Whitewater State Park is a haven for nature lovers, with its limestone bluffs, hardwood forests, and clear streams.

Whitewater State Park

#6

The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest hiking trail in the U.S., spanning 4,600 miles across eight states.

North Country National Scenic Trail

#7

Tettegouche State Park is a gem on the north shore of Lake Superior, with its rugged cliffs, waterfalls, lakes, and forests.

Tettegouche State Park

#8

Grand Portage State Park is the most northeastern park in Minnesota, and it’s the only one that shares a border with Canada.

Grand Portage State Park

#9

Banning State Park is a hidden treasure in the east-central part of Minnesota, with its rapids, sandstone cliffs, and pine forests.

Banning State Park

#10

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Great River Bluffs State Park is a scenic park that overlooks the Mississippi River Valley.

Great River Bluffs State Park

#11

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