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ROAD-TRIP'N BINGO

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Take in all the views on one of the many scenic byways in Minnesota

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.

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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!

  1. Central
    Airstream Mille Lacs State Campground

    Airstream at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park / Mali Mish Family

    Central

    Fill 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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  2. Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    Minneapolis skyline in fall

    The downtown Minneapolis skyline from Boom Island Park / Greg Riekens aka Harry Wells

    Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    In 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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  3. Northeast
    North shore roads fall colors

    North Shore back roads fall colors / Micah Kvidt

    Northeast

    To 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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  4. Northwest
    Hjemkomst Viking ship

    The Hjemkomst Viking ship once sailed to Norway / Davin Wait, Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County

    Northwest

    See 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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  5. Southern
    Luverne car driving through prairie

    Driving through the prairie near Luverne / Roy Son

    Southern

    In 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.

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How to Play

  1. Print your cards or load onto your digital device. 
  2. Hit the road and chase the fall colors (check out these fantastic fall drives).
  3. Mark off the items you find along the way and see if you can get a bingo before your co-travelers!
  4. Share pics on Instagram of your adventures and bingos using #ExploreMNAgain.

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Split Rock Lighthouse and the Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore / Waqar Ahmad

North Shore Scenic Byway

A 145-mile stretch of road that skirts the Lake Superior shoreline’s dramatic limestone cliffs and forests, this scenic route has been designated an All-American Road. Highlights include panoramic lake views, a waterfall and a lighthouse.

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Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post exterior

The Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post as seen from outside / Minnesota Historical Society

Lake Mille Lacs Scenic Byway

Lake Mille Lacs is a treasure trove of natural beauty and indigenous culture. Take in the views, which are at their best in the fall, and learn about the Ojibwe, who have called this area home for thousands of years.

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Natural Beauty on The Gunflint Trail

In the far northeastern tip of Minnesota, the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway traverses the Superior National Forest, bringing travelers from Grand Marais to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Spot moose, pick wild blueberries and more.

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The Mighty Mississippi starts in Minnesota, meandering its way south and running through vibrant communities along the way. The Great River Road Scenic Byway takes roadtrippers though the towns that line the Mississippi, including the Twin Cities.

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See Minnesota’s creative spirit in action along the Bluff Country Scenic Byway, an east-west route that ends at the Wisconsin border. Head to Lanesboro, a small but thriving art colony with a downtown lined with Victorian architecture.

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