It’s a New Year and a time for resolutions. We’re resolving to see all the the best things in Minnesota this year, and experience the things we’ve been putting off for years to do another day! Here’s what we have on our 2016 bucket list:
- See Minnehaha Falls while it’s frozen!
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You will never witness anything as beautiful as this view!
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- Take a hot air balloon ride across the MN prairie.
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- Go to the Foshay Observation Deck and get a new view of Minneapolis.
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- Explore the American Swedish Institute.
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- Go to a festival every season. In the winter try the International Eelpout Festival!
International Eelpout Festival
- Zipline through the forest.
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- See the stacked ice in Duluth from the Lakewalk.
Flickr/Sharon Mollerus
- Hike near Shovel Point on Superior.
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- And backpack on the Superior National Trail.
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- Visit Devil’s Kettle. (Try to solve Devil’s Kettle).
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- Try geocaching in at least 3 parks throughout the state.
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- Explore Niagara Cave.
Flickr/Bruce Guenter
- Tour the Historic Glensheen Mansion!
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- Take a scenic drive on highway 61.
In any season.
Flickr/Sharon Mollerus
- Spend the night at the Palmer house hotel and decide if it’s haunted for yourself.
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- Learn to sail Lake Superior.
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- Walk across the source of Mississippi River at Itasca State Park.
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- Go swimming at Quarry Park in Duluth.
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- Try every state fair food, especially deep fried ribs.
Minnesota State Fair
And tipsy pies.
Minnesota State Fair
- Hike the Oberg Mountain Loop and see the amazing views.
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- Finally take that brewery tour.
Flickr/ August Schell Brewing Company
- Pick your own corn all summer! Try Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn.
Facebook/ Peter’s Pumpkins & Carmen’s Corn
- Learn how to scuba dive in one of MN’s lakes or rivers.
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What are you planning to do this year? Tell us your top 3 places to go in Minnesota in 2016!
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Flickr/2il org
Flickr/dfbphotos
Flickr/David Rutledge
Flickr/Jerry
International Eelpout Festival
Flickr/Matt Chan
Flickr/Sharon Mollerus
Flickr/Justin Meissen
Flickr/CHRIS DRUMM
Flickr/Roy Luck
Flickr/Joel Gillman
Flickr/Bruce Guenter
Flickr/Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate
Flickr/Andy Perkins
Flickr/Randen Pederson
Flickr/RLEVANS
Minnesota State Fair
Flickr/Sekhar Manne
Flickr/ August Schell Brewing Company
Facebook/ Peter’s Pumpkins & Carmen’s Corn
Flickr/Todd Murray
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