Highest-rated things to do in Minnesota, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Minnesota your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Minnesota reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Minnesota using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Minnesota, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (630 reviews)
- Address: 3675 Arboretum Drive Chaska Chanhassen, Minnesota
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#29. Minnesota Marine Art Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (514 reviews)
- Address: 800 Riverview Drive Winona, Minnesota
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#28. SEA LIFE at Mall of America
- Rating: 4/5 (1,796 reviews)
- Address: 120 East Broadway East Entrance, Level One Bloomington, Minnesota
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#27. International Wolf Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (737 reviews)
- Address: 1396 Highway 169 Ely, Minnesota
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#26. Paisley Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (730 reviews)
- Address: 7801 Audubon Road Chanhassen, Minnesota
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#25. Soudan Underground Mine
- Rating: 5/5 (279 reviews)
- Address: 1379 Stuntz Bay Rd. Soudan, Minnesota
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#24. Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (688 reviews)
- Address: 525 S. Lake Ave. Suite 209 Duluth, Minnesota
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#23. National Eagle Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (809 reviews)
- Address: 50 Pembroke Ave. South Wabasha, Minnesota
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#22. Lakewalk
- Rating: 5/5 (922 reviews)
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#21. Science Museum of Minnesota
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,133 reviews)
- Address: 120 Kellogg Blvd. West Saint Paul, Minnesota
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#20. Spam Museum and Visitor Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (716 reviews)
- Address: 101 3rd Ave. Northeast Austin, Minnesota
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#19. North American Bear Center
- Rating: 5/5 (732 reviews)
- Address: 1926 Highway 169 Ely, Minnesota
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#18. Enger Park and Tower
- Rating: 4.5/5 (915 reviews)
- Address: 16th Ave. West & Skyline Drive Duluth, Minnesota
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#17. Itasca State Park
- Rating: 5/5 (553 reviews)
- Address: 36750 Main Park Drive Intersection of Hwy 71 and Hwy 200 West Lake Itasca, Minnesota
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#16. Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,294 reviews)
- Address: 3300 London Road Duluth, Minnesota
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#15. Minnesota State Fair
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,246 reviews)
- Address: 1265 Snelling Ave. North Saint Paul, Minnesota
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#14. Canal Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,465 reviews)
- Address: Canal Park Drive & Morse St. Duluth, Minnesota
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#13. Split Rock Lighthouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,112 reviews)
- Address: 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd. Two Harbors, Minnesota
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#12. Guthrie Theater
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,060 reviews)
- Address: 818 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
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#11. Mill City Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,571 reviews)
- Address: 704 South 2nd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
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#10. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,818 reviews)
- Address: 725 Vineland Place Minneapolis, Minnesota
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#9. Cathedral of Saint Paul
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,082 reviews)
- Address: 239 Selby Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota
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#8. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,107 reviews)
- Address: 1225 Estabrook Drive Saint Paul, Minnesota
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#7. Target Field
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,047 reviews)
- Address: 1 Twins Way Minneapolis, Minnesota
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#6. Aerial Lift Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,733 reviews)
- Address: 601 South Lake Ave. Duluth, Minnesota
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#5. Gooseberry Falls State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,652 reviews)
- Address: Hwy 61 Two Harbors, Minnesota
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#4. Minnehaha Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,503 reviews)
- Address: 4801 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
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#3. Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Rating: 5/5 (2,395 reviews)
- Address: 2400 Third Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
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#2. Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive
- Rating: 5/5 (2,015 reviews)
- Address: Duluth, Minnesota
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#1. Mall of America
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,993 reviews)
- Address: 60 East Broadway Bloomington, Minnesota
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
