We wanted to know your all-time favorite spots in Minnesota. The best of the best. The bee's knees. The top dogs. The cats meow. The jim-dandys. The knockouts. The ultimate standouts.
And YOU delivered!
We're proud to present to you the best of our great state, as decided by you - the readers. Your votes were collected and tallied and we are excited to bring you the results!
These people, businesses, and communities are the risk takers; the dreamers; the dedicated. Those who embrace what they do and excel in every way. Those iconic places in Minnesota and resonate "home."
THIS IS THE BEST OF MINNESOTA
GALLERY
MacRostie Art Center | Grand Rapids
THEATER GROUP
Ballet Works, Inc. DBA James Sewell Ballet | Duluth
BAND OR PERFORMING ARTIST
Trampled by Turtles
CONCERT/THEATER VENUE
First Avenue | Minneapolis
MUSEUM (ART, HISTORY, SCIENCE, CULTURE, ETC.)
MIA | Minneapolis
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Cook County Historical Society | Grand Marais
LIBRARY
Detroit Lakes Public Library | Detroit Lakes
VISUAL ARTIST
Betsy Bowen | Grand Marais
MOVIE THEATER
Long Drive-In Theater
GIFT STORE
The Big Lake | Grand Marais
GYM/FITNESS CENTER
Center Yoga, Pilates, & Fitness Studio | Grand Rapids
BOOKSTORE
Drury Lane Books | Grand Marais
SPORTING GOODS/OUTDOOR STORE
Reed's Sporting Goods | Walker
SHOE STORE
Steger Mukluks | Ely
SPA
Glacial Waters Spa | Nisswa
CAR DEALER (USED OR NEW)
Luther Westside VW | Minneapolis
MINNESOTA BRAND
Minnesota Made | Stillwater
CANDY SHOP
The Chocolate Ox | Nisswa
BAKERY
World's Best Donuts | Grand Marais
COFFEE ROASTER OR COFFEE SHOP
Fika Coffee | Lutsen
ORCHARD/FARM
Aamodt's Apple Farm | Stillwater
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Naniboujou | Grand Marais
BURGER
Matt's Bar | Minneapolis
DONUT
Glam Dolls | Minneapolis
ICE CREAM
Sebastian Joe's | Minneapolis
FARMERS MARKET
St. Paul Lowertown | St. Paul
FOOD CO-OP
Cook County Whole Foods Co-op | Grand Marais
DISTILLERY
Vikre Distillery | Duluth
KOMBUCHA BAR
Snooty Fox Tea Shop | Duluth
COCKTAIL BAR
Tattersall Distilling | Minneapolis
BREWERY
Klockow Brewing Company | Grand Rapids
WINERY
Cannon River Winery & Vineyard | Cannon Falls
CIDER
Sociable Cider Werks | Minneapolis
MARKET
Midtown Global Market | Minneapolis
NEW RESTAURANT
Hub 41 | Detroit Lakes
FURNITURE STORE
The Artisan Markets Minnesota | Minneapolis
HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE
Menards
NURSERY
Bachman's | Minneapolis
HISTORIC HOUSE/LANDMARK
Glensheen | Duluth
BUILDER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Lands End Development | Crosslake
ARCHITECT
Wes Hanson Builders, Inc. | Crosslake
RADIO STATION
89.3 The Current | Minneapolis
NEWSPAPER
St. Paul Pioneer Press | St. Paul
PHOTOGRAPHER
Bryan Hansel | Grand Marais
VIDEOGRAPHER
Matt Jasper | Minneapolis
METEOROLOGIST
Ian Leonard | Minneapolis
TV SHOW
Ron Schara Productions/Minnesota Bound | Minneapolis
WRITER & BLOG
Aaron J. Brown/Minnesota Brown | Hibbing
AIRPORT
MSP | St. Paul
BOAT CRUISE/EXCURSION
Big Pelican Cruises | Detroit Lakes
B&B/INN
Art House B&B | Grand Marais
SKI MOUNTAIN
Lutsen Mountain | Lutsen
FESTIVAL/EVENT
MN State Fair | St. Paul
STATE PARK
Itasca State Park
LAKE
Lake Superior
TRAIL
Superior Hiking Trail
SUMMER CAMP
Camp Mishawaka
GOLF COURSE & HOTEL/RESORT
Grand View Lodge Spa & Golf Course
It comes as no surprise to us that Grand Marais wins best town, and they are certainly no stranger to such accolades. This uber friendly community boasts a quaint downtown full of shops, restaurants, art, and nature. Situated at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains and only a hop, skip, and a jump from the BWCA, Gunflint Trail, and Canada, Grand Marais is a mecca for every adventurer, explorer, local, and casual vacationer.
BAND OR PERFORMING ARTIST
Corey Medina & Brothers | Bemidji
CONCERT/THEATER VENUE
Orpheum Theatre | Minneapolis
GALLERY
Brandenburg Gallery | Ely
VISUAL ARTIST
Michael Birawer | Minneapolis
BOOKSTORE
Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery | Park Rapids
MINNESOTA-MADE THING
Abdallah Candies | Burnsville
GIFT STORE
The Lake + Co. Shop | Grand Rapids & Crosslake
BURGER
Good Life Café | Park Rapids
FARMERS MARKET & FOOD CO-OP
Green Scene | Walker
CANDY SHOP
Aunt Belle's Confectionary | Park Rapids
BREWERY
Voyageur Brewing | Grand Marais
WINERY
North Shore Winery | Lutsen
HOTEL/RESORT
Anywhere on the North Shore!
FESTIVAL/EVENT
Moondance Jam | Walker
STATE PARK
Tettegouche State Park | Silver Bay
TRAIL
Oberg Mountain Loop | Tofte
SPORTING GOODS/OUTDOOR STORE
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply | Grand Marais
SPA
Glacial Waters Spa | Nisswa
FURNITURE STORE
Thirteen Main | Deer River
HISTORIC HOUSE/LANDMARK
Mill City Museum | Minneapolis
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