Explore Minnesota

Minnesota is full of incredible, hidden-in-plain-sight museums. You just need to know where to look.

Admired by music critics and beloved by millions around the world, Prince was born, grew up and decided to stay in Minnesota for most of his 57 years.

From night sky photography courses to weekend weaving workshops, learning vacations make Minnesota your classroom.

While New York is synonymous with Broadway, and California is home to Hollywood, Minnesota has earned its rightful place among these theatrical heavyweights.

Take a cheeseburger, but instead of putting the cheese on top, stuff it inside the patty. The result is called a Juicy Lucy, and it's one food you have to try during your Minnesota vacation.

The national food hall phenomenon has arrived in Minneapolis-St. Paul with a vengeance, coming in a wide variety of inventive iterations to attract the masses.

After hitting the slopes, riding the trails or attending an outdoor festival in Minnesota this winter, sipping something warm will taste twice as delicious.

Thanks to their warm hospitality, comforting food and lack of pretense, these charmingly cozy kitchens are ideal for a winter meal with someone important in your life.

The holidays are a magical time in Minnesota. With fresh snow, towering pines, holiday lights displays and festive events, there are more than a dozen ways to get into the holiday spirit.

There’s something magical about riding down a hill on a sled or tube, and opportunities to ride sleds and tubes down snowy hills can be found in all regions of the state.

Minnesota is a winter haven for outdoor activities, theater, food and drink, seasonal festivals and more. Get out and win at winter with these unique activities.

Minnesota is raising the bar on its well-earned reputation for family- and kid-friendly activities. Several best-in-class attractions have recently joined an already impressive roster of facilities that cater to kids, making history, science, nature and culture fun.

Whether you're into art, animals or ice fishing, you're sure to find an event worth traveling for this year in Minnesota.

This festive display in Mankato has over 1.5 million LED lights, animated displays, a skating rink and warming house, horse-drawn wagon rides, Santa Claus, live reindeer, ice sculptures and more. This year’s event will also host the #OnlyinMN monument.

This annual 10-day celebration brings together legacy festivals like the City of Lakes Loppet Ski Festival, Saint Paul Winter Carnival and the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, while adding uniquely North programming to the wintry mix.

Hockey Day Minnesota is an annual tradition featuring High School and College games, plus a Minnesota Wild NHL game. For 2019, it's in Bemidji!

Each winter, the Bentleyville Tour of Lights transforms the Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth into an illuminated winter wonderland with colorful displays and holiday music.