Minnesota destinations
1 hand-curated Minnesota destination — each with real things to do, places to eat, and a ready-made day-by-day itinerary, verified against Google Maps.
- Capital
- St. Paul
- Nickname
- The North Star State
- Time zone
- Central
- Major airports
- Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl (MSP)
- Neighboring states
- Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota
About Minnesota
Known for
Minneapolis-St. Paul’s lakes, parks, and Scandinavian-influenced culture.
Best time to visit
Late spring to early fall (May-September) -- winters (December-February) are severe, among the coldest in the contiguous US.
Getting around
Minneapolis has a light rail system, but a car helps for reaching the wider metro area’s lakes and parks.
Suggested trip length
3 days for the Twin Cities.
