Check Out Explore MN’s 2025 Minnesota Bucket List

Explore Minnesota has created their ultimate bucket list for adventuring through our fine state in 2025.

Minnesota has and endless supply of natural wonders, fairs and festivals, parks and recreation areas, trails, lakes, rivers, shopping, and more. There is absolutely no reason to be bored in the Land of 10,000 Lakes this year.

Some of may personal favorites include camping in any of Minnesota's state parks, taking in the Minnesota State Fair, enjoying any number of Minnesota's small town celebrations, Hockey Day Minnesota, the Little Falls Art Fair, Gopher football games, and live outdoor music.

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The team at Explore Minnesota has compiled their list of bucket-worthy things to add to your to-do list for 2025, so let's take a peek.

Explore MN's Quintessential Minnesota Bucket List

1. Experience the thunder of Minnesota's waterfalls.
2. Visit a Native American Heritage site.
3. See the Split Rock Lighthouse shine bright.
4. Take an epic Minnesota road trip.
5. Treat yourself to a Juicy Lucy tour.
6. Explore a Minnesota museum.
7. Visit a trendy food hall.
8. Explore the transformed mines of Cuyuna.
9. Pick some farm fresh produce.
10. Stop at a fun & iconic roadside attraction.
11. Take in some award winning theater.

1. Go on a brewery tour (or two, or three).
2. Explore an AMM (Amazing Minnesota Mansion).
3. Taste Minnesota's Craft Cocktail Scene.
4. Two Words: Music Festivals (a lot of them).
5. Spend time on a charming Main Street.
6. Go whitewater rafting.
7. Go take a hike.
8. Hit one of our 11,842 lakes (yes, really).
9. Shop 'til you drop. (MOA, outlets, malls, and more).
10. Cheer on the home team. (Pro or college).

Of course, this list is never ending. Golf, grab your bike, take your dog, hit the slopes, and more. The folks at Explore MN are really onto something here. Let's get out there and have some fun!

You can find more info for anything on the list above right here.