Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes come with plenty of shoreline – more than even most coastal states have. Some lakes are surrounded by forest, some cliffs and some sandy beaches. These 10 are a mix, and some of the most beautiful in MN.
- Mille Lacs (Hunters Point Resort)
Facebook/Jerry Wojtowicz One of MN’s favorite lakes because it has one of our favorite shores! Stunning views from all directions!
- Lake Winona
Facebook/Autumn Becker - Nyagaya Lake Winona has beautiful walking paths surrounded by tall trees, perfect for a peaceful walk.
- Lake Superior (Park Point)
Flickr/Pete Markham With so much shore, it’s impossible not to count Lake Superior as having some of the most scenic shoreline in MN. From Duluth all the way to Grand Portage, it will never cease to amaze you.
- Sturgeon Lake (McCarthy Beach State Park)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resouces This sandy beach is consistently voted among MN’s best, and for good reason with views like this.
- Lake of the Woods (Zippel Bay)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resouces This massive lake has plenty of shoreline variety from beaches to woods and looking out into the abyss is always serene.
- Hayes Lake (State Park)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Another favorite beach, this one is always scenic, and the other side of the lake doesn’t disappoint either!
- Lake Harriet
Flickr/Jon DeJong From the natural side to the beautiful park and bandshell, every view of Harriet is a good one.
- Lake Nokomis
Flickr/Passej Another metro stunner, the beautiful trees and lawn make this shore one of the most relaxing.
- Lake Vermilion
Flickr/dalliedee One of MN’s clearest lakes, Vermillion always wows with an equally impressive shoreline.
- Lake Pepin
Flickr/Doug Kerr While Lake Pepin is technically part of the Mississippi River, we couldn’t leave it out because its shore is so stunning!
What is your favorite lakeshore to visit?
Facebook/Jerry Wojtowicz
One of MN’s favorite lakes because it has one of our favorite shores! Stunning views from all directions!
Facebook/Autumn Becker - Nyagaya
Lake Winona has beautiful walking paths surrounded by tall trees, perfect for a peaceful walk.
Flickr/Pete Markham
With so much shore, it’s impossible not to count Lake Superior as having some of the most scenic shoreline in MN. From Duluth all the way to Grand Portage, it will never cease to amaze you.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resouces
This sandy beach is consistently voted among MN’s best, and for good reason with views like this.
This massive lake has plenty of shoreline variety from beaches to woods and looking out into the abyss is always serene.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Another favorite beach, this one is always scenic, and the other side of the lake doesn’t disappoint either!
Flickr/Jon DeJong
From the natural side to the beautiful park and bandshell, every view of Harriet is a good one.
Flickr/Passej
Another metro stunner, the beautiful trees and lawn make this shore one of the most relaxing.
Flickr/dalliedee
One of MN’s clearest lakes, Vermillion always wows with an equally impressive shoreline.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
While Lake Pepin is technically part of the Mississippi River, we couldn’t leave it out because its shore is so stunning!
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