With 10,000 lakes, Minnesota has plenty opportunity for beautiful lakefront towns. And with so many lakefront towns, we also have plenty of opportunity to enjoy them on the weekends! These towns in particular are fantastic to visit. You’ll find them full of charming B&Bs, cabins, coffee shops, and antique shopping; plus there’s always the chance for recreation on the water!
- Lindstrom
Flickr/christine This beautiful town is one of the best B&B spots in the state, and completely surrounded by lakes!
- Wayzata
Flickr/Vadim Lavrusik On the edge of the metro, this is a perfect getaway for the day. Enjoy walking downtown along Lake Minnetonka.
- Albert Lea
Facebook/City of Albert Lea - City Hall A little larger of a city, Albert Lea is the perfect getaway for those looking to explore a new MN community complete with stunning parks, historical attractions and, of course, a lake.
- International Falls
Google Maps This small town on the border is right by a massive lake - even though it’s technically on the river portion, we think it’s the perfect place to stay to enjoy both the Rainy River & Rainy Lake.
- Lake Bronson
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources A gorgeous small town right next to a state park, this lake has plenty of recreation opportunities and excellent camping!
- Battle Lake
Google Maps This small town has lakeside walking paths with amazing views and also has its own lakeside state park nearby.
- Walker
Flickr/Greg Gjerdingen This city on Leech Lake offers amazing opportunities for boating and sailing, as well as lakeside lodging and dining.
- Two Harbors
Flickr/m01229 On massive Lake Superior, this quaint North Shore town is the perfect weekend getaway with plenty of adorable cabins, hotels, and an epic lighthouse and breakwater to explore.
- Grey Eagle
Flickr/jnaithani Another tiny town - Grey Eagle is in close proximity to several gorgeous lakes, and offers stunning views year round.
- Mound
Google Maps West of the metro, this beautiful town is surrounded by lakefront offering amazing beaches and recreation opportunities.
- Nisswa
Google Maps One of MN’s best main streets can be found here, along with, of course, a scenic lake!
- Crosslake
Google Maps This beautiful town is right next to the lake of the same name and you will love the friendly locals and small businesses, along with all the lakefront property you can rent!
- Crosby
Google Maps Another Brainerd Lakes favorite, this stunning town is right next to the Cuyuna Country State recreation area with amazing mine lakes and epic hiking and biking paths.
- Hackensack
Google Maps Find Paul Bunyan’s girlfriend and enjoy stunning lake views in this small town.
Want more amazing waterfront towns to visit? Check out these river towns in Minnesota for even more vacation spots!
Flickr/christine
This beautiful town is one of the best B&B spots in the state, and completely surrounded by lakes!
Flickr/Vadim Lavrusik
On the edge of the metro, this is a perfect getaway for the day. Enjoy walking downtown along Lake Minnetonka.
Facebook/City of Albert Lea - City Hall
A little larger of a city, Albert Lea is the perfect getaway for those looking to explore a new MN community complete with stunning parks, historical attractions and, of course, a lake.
Google Maps
This small town on the border is right by a massive lake - even though it’s technically on the river portion, we think it’s the perfect place to stay to enjoy both the Rainy River & Rainy Lake.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
A gorgeous small town right next to a state park, this lake has plenty of recreation opportunities and excellent camping!
This small town has lakeside walking paths with amazing views and also has its own lakeside state park nearby.
Flickr/Greg Gjerdingen
This city on Leech Lake offers amazing opportunities for boating and sailing, as well as lakeside lodging and dining.
Flickr/m01229
On massive Lake Superior, this quaint North Shore town is the perfect weekend getaway with plenty of adorable cabins, hotels, and an epic lighthouse and breakwater to explore.
Flickr/jnaithani
Another tiny town - Grey Eagle is in close proximity to several gorgeous lakes, and offers stunning views year round.
West of the metro, this beautiful town is surrounded by lakefront offering amazing beaches and recreation opportunities.
One of MN’s best main streets can be found here, along with, of course, a scenic lake!
This beautiful town is right next to the lake of the same name and you will love the friendly locals and small businesses, along with all the lakefront property you can rent!
Another Brainerd Lakes favorite, this stunning town is right next to the Cuyuna Country State recreation area with amazing mine lakes and epic hiking and biking paths.
Find Paul Bunyan’s girlfriend and enjoy stunning lake views in this small town.
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