The Closest National Parks to Rochester, MN

There are 63 National Parks across the US and only one of them is in Minnesota (Voyageur's National Park). And since today (August 25th) is National Park Day, I figured it was the perfect day to talk about some National Parks that are close to home.

Some of them you really have to plan a trip around if you want to visit, but there are a few that are relatively nearby. You may still need to plan someplace to stay but it's not like you're going to Hawaii or something (although that would be amazing).

If you'd like to cross a National Park or two off of your bucket list, Stacker broke down the National Parks that are the closest to Rochester. That way you don't have to travel too far.

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From Stacker's list, I narrowed it down to the 10 National Parks that are closest to us in Southeast Minnesota.

Crazy enough, even though I'm an outdoorsy person and I love visiting our state parks and hiking trails, I've never been to these 10 National Parks. I know! Time to plan some trips, I guess.

Closest National Parks to Rochester, MN

Stacker compiled a list of the closest national parks to Rochester, MN.

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4 Underground Caves in the SE Minnesota Area You Can Tour

Looking for a cool escape from the summer heat in Southeast Minnesota? Step inside four incredible underground caves located right in our region.

From 60-foot subterranean waterfalls and ancient fossils to underground boat tours and crystal-lined passages, these natural limestone caverns stay a crisp 47°F to 50°F year-round.

Scroll through the gallery below to explore the best cave tours near Rochester, MN.

Gallery Credit: Troy Dunken