Road Trips & Scenic Byways
Hit the Open Road
It's not just where you go, it's what you discover along the way.
With scenic byways, breathtaking views, an abundance of wildlife and plenty of unique roadside stops and shops, there are endless ways to explore on a Minnesota road trip. Whether you're setting out for a quiet escape or an epic adventure, the open road is calling. And it leads to your True North.
The Palisade Head rock cliff overlooks Lake Superior from Tettegouche State Park / AMB-MD Photography - stock.adobe.com
The Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post as seen from outside / Minnesota Historical Society
A moose stands by the road near Grand Marais / Jackie Scherer
Mississippi River Bluffs near Weaver Bottoms / Paul Vincent
Book a room at Stone Mill Hotel and Suites, a converted granary built circa 1885 in scenic Lanesboro / @roadtripswithbev
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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. Explore these routes by car, or for added thrills, by motorcycle.
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Take a fall drive on the Scenic Byway in Bemidji State Park
Fall Color Drives
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Superior National golf course / Logan Dahlke
Golf Trails
With so much green space and such varied terrain, Minnesota is a golfer’s paradise. These golf trails showcase the state's best courses, inspiring golfers of all skill levels to hit the road.
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Forager Brewery in Rochester
Beer Trails
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Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria
Wine Trails
Minnesota teems with vineyards and wineries, so much so that they inspire wine lovers to hit the road to experience it all, from the Upper St. Croix Wine Trail to the Skal Crawl.
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