Minnesota has a lot of beautiful places to visit and see. These are the most beautiful places according to The Crazy Tourist! How many of these have you visited?
1) Split Light Rockhouse
Split Rock Lighthouse is often described as one of the most picturesque lighthouses in the United States – and it is easy to see why. Just over 100 years old, the building, found south-west of Silver Bay, is a National Historic Landmark. After being retired in 1969, the lighthouse became the focal point for the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. It has featured on stamps and in the 2013 adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Guided tours of the lighthouse are also available.
2) Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Falls is one of the most accessible waterfalls in Minnesota, as it can be found within the grounds of Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. The falls can be found close to Minnehaha Creek near the confluence of the creek with the Mississippi River, near Fort Snelling. Almost a million people visit the waterfall every year, while it is also one of the most photographed places in the state. The falls are just over 50 feet in height are the subject of Longfellow’s “Song of Hiawatha”.
3) St. Paul Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul, commonly known as St. Paul’s Cathedral, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the whole state. The distinctive copper dome of the cathedral makes it one of the most recognizable cathedrals in the United States. The building, which is one of the best examples of Beaux-Arts architecture, is comparable to the great cathedrals of Europe. The cathedral, which is typically open seven days a week. is listed as a landmark on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
4) Stone Arch Bridge
The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is unique as it is the only bridge of its kind to cross the Mississippi River. Made of native granite and limestone, there are 23 arches spanning the river, making the bridge a superb photo opportunity. Recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark, the nearby Father Hennepin Bluff Park is perhaps the best place from which to view the bridge. The bridge itself is also considered to be one of the best ways to enjoy the view of the exceptionally beautiful St. Anthony Falls.
5) Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
The most visited wilderness in the United States, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Minnesota. Fishing and canoeing are both extremely popular on the many lakes of the wilderness, which has a dozen hiking trails and more than 2,000 designated campsites. Black bears, bobcats, deer, wolves and Canada lynx all live in the park, which is over a million acres in size. Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness – or BWCAW for short – certainly provides the ultimate wilderness experience in Minnesota.
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