The Best Things About Minnesota

1. They call it the land of 10,000 lakes for a reason!
How do they come up with names for lakes? Minnesota is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" it is also called "Land of Sky Blue Waters."

2. Parks!
We have even more parks than lakes in Minnesota, but some of the most spectacular are the State & National Parks.

3. Nature and Beauty
We have even more parks than lakes in Minnesota, but some of the most spectacular are the State & National Parks.

4. BWCA - Boundary Waters Canoe Area
The BWCA is one of the most spectacular places in America to visit. The waters are crystal clean, because no motors are allowed. Everything is completely natural and as pristine in this protected wilderness area as it was 1,000 years ago.

5. Fairs, Festivals & Fun
Minnesota has festivals and fairs all year long. Being the frozen State, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival is famous for it's giant Ice Palaces.

6. Legends, History & More
Minnesota has a long and rich history that goes back to long before it even became a State.

Paul Bunyan Statues and Stories
Paul Bunyan was the biggest, strongest, toughest lumberjack who ever picked up an axe. There are stories about how Bunyan created the great lakes

7. Cool Places To See
Minnesota is full of cool places and things to see, from the beautiful Minnehaha Falls in Mineapolis to the Iron Range, Minnesota is full of great sights to see.

8. Arts & Music
Minnesota is known for it's long history of supporting all of the Arts. The music scene has always been amazing in Minnesota and such greats as Bob Dylan, Prince and Soul Asylum have all come out of the Minnesota gene pool

9. The Food
Minnesota is one of the most culturally diverse States in the U.S., which makes it easy to find great ethnic food, as well as the great farm land favorites.

10. Famous People
A lot of very talented and creative people originally hail from the frozen State of Minnesota.

Bob-Dylan-lyrics

Prince ~ The Purple Icon
Growing up and being in high school in the 80's how could you not like Prince? I remember where I was when I saw Prince in Purple Rain. I remember who I was...

Judy Garland, The Superstar Who Just Wore Out
Judy Garland was born into a show business family and show business was the only life she ever knew. It made her wealthy and it made her into a legendary superstar...

Sinclair Lewis Novels and Antique Books
This lens is about a great American author, Sinclair Lewis. Although not recognized today, he was a great American author who bridged the gap between Mark Twain...

Lucky Lindy
Charles Lindbergh was one of few barnstormers who were not enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Service during WWI. Being born in 1902 put him on the shy side of acceptance....



Okay, so Randy Moss isn't in Minnesota anymore, but when he was the Minnesota Vikings were one of the best things about Minnesota. Now that he's gone, ...what can I say?!

There's even a book for your state. I actually have a book " How to speak Minnesotian" .. & don't forget that yummy lye soaked cod

a winning sports team in Minnesota...

  QUOTE (lonelyandhorny @ September 22, 2013, 00:40)




Move to WI

  QUOTE (OOMG @ September 24, 2013, 01:49)
i'd rather not...nothing against WI....but i was born here, and don't plan on leaving, unless its Texas or Florida...

  QUOTE (lonelyandhorny @ September 24, 2013, 01:53)


Yah ..there's a fair amount of heat in those two states...