Road Trips & Scenic Byways
Hit the Open Road
Road tripping is fun on its own, but even more fun when you add a little friendly competition. This fall, take a drive on Minnesota's scenic highways and byways, soak in the fall colors and discover something new along the way with ROAD-TRIP’N BINGO.
Get Your Bingo Cards
Download a pack of bingo cards for the region/s of Minnesota you plan to explore this fall. Collect cards from five different regions of the state!
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Central
Airstream at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park / Mali Mish Family
CentralFill up your central Minnesota bingo card by seeking out pristine lakes, pumpkin patches, vintage campers, nationally renowned golf courses and more. Suggested scenic drives in the region include the Lake Mille Lacs and Otter Trail Scenic Byways.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
The downtown Minneapolis skyline from Boom Island Park / Greg Riekens aka Harry Wells
Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaIn the Twin Cities, you'll search for street murals, outdoor sculptures, bike trails, stadiums and more to fill up your bingo card. Suggested scenic drives in the region include the Minneapolis Grand Rounds and St. Croix Scenic Byways.
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Northeast
North Shore back roads fall colors / Micah Kvidt
NortheastTo get a bingo in northeast Minnesota, lighthouses, waterfalls, chainsaw art, mining trucks and log cabins are just a small sample of what you'll need to find. Suggested scenic drives in the region include the North Shore All-American and Avenue of Pines Scenic Byways.
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Northwest
The Hjemkomst Viking ship once sailed to Norway / Davin Wait, Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County
NorthwestSee if you can find northwest Minnesota's viking monuments, bald eagles, ATVs, Paul Bunyan and more as you fill up your bingo card. Suggested scenic drives in the region include the Waters of the Dancing Sky and Lake Country Scenic Byways.
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Southern
Driving through the prairie near Luverne / Roy Son
SouthernIn southern Minnesota, filling your bingo card will mean seeking out corn mazes, bluffs, pheasant, historic downtowns and more. Suggested scenic drives in the region include the King of Trails and Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byways.
How to Play
- Print your cards or load onto your digital device.
- Hit the road and chase the fall colors (check out these fantastic fall drives).
- Mark off the items you find along the way and see if you can get a bingo before your co-travelers!
- Share pics on Instagram of your adventures and bingos using #ExploreMNAgain.
Find Roadtrips & Drives
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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