Road Trips & Scenic Byways
Hit the Open Road
With its vast size and diverse terrain, Minnesota is easy and fun to explore via the open road. Scenic byways meander through a variety of landscapes: the lake-splashed north woods, tumbling waterfalls, grand bluffs towering above winding rivers, ribbons of prairie and city parks. Several of these drives are also designated as National Scenic Byways. In addition to their scenery, these routes are noted for their cultural, historic, natural and recreational qualities. Explore these routes by car, or for added thrills, by motorcycle.
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore / Waqar Ahmad
The Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post as seen from outside / Minnesota Historical Society
A moose stands by the road near Grand Marais / Jackie Scherer
Winona is one of Minnesota's most scenic river towns, and boasts a charming downtown with lots to see and do
Lanesboro is a charming destination any time of year / Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce
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