Where to See the Northern Lights in Minnesota

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BOOKMARK THESE UNIQUE MINNESOTA BOOKSTORES

Whether you’re looking for the perfect novel to curl up with in front of the fireplace, or seeking a short story collection to take to the lake, you’ll find every kind of bookstore in Minnesota.

Father and daughter sledding at The Great Northern

WHERE TO GO SLEDDING & TUBING

There’s something magical about riding down a hill on a sled or tube, and while Minnesota’s landscape is different from north to south and east to west, opportunities to ride sleds and tubes down snowy hills can be found in all regions of the state.

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Northern Lights at Gooseberry State Park

SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN MINNESOTA

As the name suggests, the northern lights become more pronounced the further north you go, and Minnesota’s location makes it one of the best states in the lower 48 to view them.

Native American dancer at Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi

APPRECIATE INDIGENOUS CULTURES AT MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES

Ojibwe (or Anishinaabe) and Dakota (Lakota) heritage figure strongly in Minnesota’s past and its present. Here are some of the best places to admire tribal artistry, learn about their histories, and appreciate their cultures through storytelling and music.