With all the lakes and rivers in Minnesota, it should come as no surprise that amazing waterfront spots are plentiful across the state. From restaurants to hiking spots, here is a sampling of the fantastic waterfront places that you’ll want to revisit again and again!
- Duluth’s Downtown Lakewalk is iconic and a fan favorite waterfront spot for sure!
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- Sandcastle on the beach at Lake Nokomis has award-winning lakefront views and killer food!
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- Nicollet Island has quiet river views in the middle of a crowded city. It’s the perfect place to relax and take in the beauty of Minneapolis.
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- Excelsior Bay on Lake Minnetonka is beautiful and a wonderful place to spend a day!
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- Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis offers phenomenal views of the Mississippi and the Stone Arch Bridge over it!
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- The views from Shovel Point on the North Shore are absolutely stunning!
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- On beautiful Lake Calhoun, Tin Fish is easily one of the best waterfront dining establishments in the state!
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- The waterfront views of St. Paul on the Mississippi River from Harriet Island can’t be beat, especially at night!
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- The Dalles of the St. Croix offer spectacular views of the cliffs and river below.
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- Glensheen Estate is not only an amazing historic place to visit, but it has the most amazing waterfront views of Lake Superior.
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- Nosh Restaurant & Bar in Lake City has unbeatable lakefront views.
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- A Minnesota classic, Lutsen Resort on the North Shore of Lake Superior has every type of lodging imaginable and it is so beautiful!
Lutsen Resort
- The Historic Water Street Inn, The Grille and Charlie’s Irish Pub in Stillwater has the best waterfront views in one of MN’s favorite small towns!
Facebook/The Historic Water Street Inn, The Grille and Charlie’s Irish Pub
What other waterfront spots would you add to the list?
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Facebook/Sandcastle
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Flickr/Greg Gjerdingen
Flickr/Ed Menendez
Flickr/Justin Meissen
Facebook/Tin Fish Minneapolis
Flickr/Tony Webster
Jo Magliocco
Facebook/Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate’s Photos
Facebook/Nosh Restaurant & Bar
Lutsen Resort
Facebook/The Historic Water Street Inn, The Grille and Charlie’s Irish Pub
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