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Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji during winter / Credit: Weston Holland

Whether you walk through a wildly popular festival, skate along the world’s longest ice path, or hit the slopes, winter is a way of life in Minnesota.

Here is how to make the most of the state's most iconic season.

A couple friends hang out in the cold at Winter Beer Dabbler

What is winter really like in Minnesota?

Never fear; Explore Minnesota's here

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Man looking out into the winter woods from a camper cabin

10 Things to Do Before Winter's Over

Seize the season, whether it's sunny or subzero

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Cross-country skiing at Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Stay Warm

Remember: There is no bad weather — just bad clothing

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Rock climbing at Vertical Endeavors

Keep Moving Indoors

Minnesota, the home of curling, rock climbing AND pickleball

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Ice fishing in Ely

How to Go Ice Fishing

It's easier (and more fun!) than you think

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Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Duluth

Children's Theatre Company's 2024 production of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Festivals & Events

Dark skies over the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Outdoor Activities

Red Rabbit pizza

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America

A couple walks around the galleries at Walker Art Center

Museums & Galleries

Iconic Destinations

Northern Lights at Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park

Kayakers at Mississippi Gorge Regional Park in Minneapolis

Mississippi River & the Headwaters

Woman in red shirt canoeing in the Boundary Waters, surrounded by dense forests and clear blue skies

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

A family walks around Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America

Mall of America

Mother and son play together by the shore of Lake Superior

Overlook of the Great River Road from Barn Bluff in Red Wing