Minnesota has a lot more famous places than most realize, and every Minnesotan has quite the collection of iconic images permanently embedded in their minds. In fact, we don’t even need to think twice when looking at these photos to name the well-known views… or do we? Do you have Minnesota’s landmarks memorized? Find out and try to name these places before scrolling down to read the bottom captions!
- This gorgeous building.
Flickr/Teresa Boardman Our state capitol.
- Not to mention this stunning tower.
Wikimedia/Ibboh Foshay Tower to be exact!
- This iconic spot in Rochester.
Flickr/Tripp The Mayo Clinic is a world-famous institution.
- This mall of gargantuan proportions.
Flickr/Kimberly Robyn. Mall of America.
- This spectacular church.
Wikimedia/TheDailyNathan The Basilica of St. Mary.
- Along with this equally amazing one in St. Paul.
Wikimedia/McGhiever The St. Paul Cathedral is one of the most beautiful you will ever see!
- This world-class museum.
Flickr/Mark B. Schlemmer The Walker has unique memorable architecture, and is also right next to…
- This sculpture garden.
Flickr/Chelsea Marie Hicks The Walker Sculpture garden features one of Minnesota’s most famous works of art - Spoonbridge and cherry.
- This world-famous music venue.
Flickr/Tony Webster First Ave has been the launching point for some of the greatest artists.
- Another famous museum with stunning architecture!
Flickr/kkmarais The Weisman Art Museum on the University of Minnesota campus is one-of-a-kind.
- This unbelievably pretty conservatory garden.
Flickr/m01229 The sunken garden at the McNeely Conservatory in Como Park might just be the most beautiful in MN.
- This wonderful field where our favorite team plays.
Flickr/Jonathan Miske Target Field! Home of the MN Twins.
- This iconic bridge.
Flickr/Doug Kerr The aerial lift bridge in Duluth is always postcard ready!
- Another iconic MN bridge - but this time, further south.
Flickr/Sanjay The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is gorgeous day and night!
- Yet another one of MN’s beautiful bridges.
Flickr/Michael Hicks The lift bridge in Hastings.
- And the last bridge, in Minneapolis, next to this famous sign.
Flickr/Tony Webster Driving down Hennepin Ave over the Mississippi provides some of the most stunning views.
- This unbeatable attraction!
Flickr/m01229 It’s the State Fair! More specifically - Midway at the State Fair, where all the awesome rides are!
- The view from this Duluth lookout.
Flickr/David Scaglione Enger Tower is one of the best places to take photos in the state.
- This North Shore hotspot.
Flickr/Mark B. Schlemmer Palisade Head is one of the best places to view Lake Superior.
- This gorgeous lighthouse.
J. Callahan Photography Split Rock Lighthouse north of Duluth is one of the North Shore’s most popular attractions.
- This massive waterfall.
Flickr/Sharon Mollerus The High Falls on the Pigeon River can be seen from the US and Canada and are the tallest around!
- This perplexing waterfall.
Flickr/Roy Luck Devil’s Kettle is Minnesota’s biggest unsolved mystery!
- A famous lookout in America’s Coolest Small Town.
Flickr/Roy Luck Artist’s Point in Grand Marais is unforgettable.
- This river view.
Flickr/Smitty 54017’s Photos The St. Croix River Dalles are a wonderful place to experience the beauty of MN rivers.
- This massive cave.
Flickr/Bruce Guenter Niagara Cave is one of Minnesota’s more amazing attractions - and it’s even big enough to get married in!
- The headwaters of this river.
Flickr/Randen Pederson The Mississippi River Headwaters at Itasca State Park are worth a visit for every American.
- These marvelous three-tiered falls.
Flickr/Mr. Moment Gooseberry Falls provide one of MN’s most famous views!
- This inspiring waterfall.
Flickr/m01229 Minnehaha Falls are wonderful - and even more fascinating when they’re frozen!
- And every true Minnesotan doesn’t need a second look to recognize this view!
Flickr/Pattie It’s the most delicious food in the whole world.
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Flickr/Teresa Boardman
Our state capitol.
Wikimedia/Ibboh
Foshay Tower to be exact!
Flickr/Tripp
The Mayo Clinic is a world-famous institution.
Flickr/Kimberly Robyn.
Mall of America.
Wikimedia/TheDailyNathan
The Basilica of St. Mary.
Wikimedia/McGhiever
The St. Paul Cathedral is one of the most beautiful you will ever see!
Flickr/Mark B. Schlemmer
The Walker has unique memorable architecture, and is also right next to…
Flickr/Chelsea Marie Hicks
The Walker Sculpture garden features one of Minnesota’s most famous works of art - Spoonbridge and cherry.
Flickr/Tony Webster
First Ave has been the launching point for some of the greatest artists.
Flickr/kkmarais
The Weisman Art Museum on the University of Minnesota campus is one-of-a-kind.
Flickr/m01229
The sunken garden at the McNeely Conservatory in Como Park might just be the most beautiful in MN.
Flickr/Jonathan Miske
Target Field! Home of the MN Twins.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
The aerial lift bridge in Duluth is always postcard ready!
Flickr/Sanjay
The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is gorgeous day and night!
Flickr/Michael Hicks
The lift bridge in Hastings.
Driving down Hennepin Ave over the Mississippi provides some of the most stunning views.
It’s the State Fair! More specifically - Midway at the State Fair, where all the awesome rides are!
Flickr/David Scaglione
Enger Tower is one of the best places to take photos in the state.
Palisade Head is one of the best places to view Lake Superior.
J. Callahan Photography
Split Rock Lighthouse north of Duluth is one of the North Shore’s most popular attractions.
Flickr/Sharon Mollerus
The High Falls on the Pigeon River can be seen from the US and Canada and are the tallest around!
Flickr/Roy Luck
Devil’s Kettle is Minnesota’s biggest unsolved mystery!
Artist’s Point in Grand Marais is unforgettable.
Flickr/Smitty 54017’s Photos
The St. Croix River Dalles are a wonderful place to experience the beauty of MN rivers.
Flickr/Bruce Guenter
Niagara Cave is one of Minnesota’s more amazing attractions - and it’s even big enough to get married in!
Flickr/Randen Pederson
The Mississippi River Headwaters at Itasca State Park are worth a visit for every American.
Flickr/Mr. Moment
Gooseberry Falls provide one of MN’s most famous views!
Minnehaha Falls are wonderful - and even more fascinating when they’re frozen!
Flickr/Pattie
It’s the most delicious food in the whole world.
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