Anyone who lives in Minneapolis is already assured that it is the most beautiful city in the country; however, the rest of the country hasn’t quite been convinced yet… but that’s only because they haven’t seen what Minneapolis is really like. We can write about Minneapolis and describe its natural beauty, its complex and varied architecture, the colorful, vibrant, and diverse population, along with just about anything else, but for many, seeing is believing. If a picture is worth a 1,000 words, then these 17 photos should definitively prove that Minneapolis is the most gorgeous city in the entire country.

  1. The most iconic view of the Minneapolis skyline is from Highway 35-W.

Flickr/Dustin Gaffke

  1. Minnehaha Falls is downright stunning when it’s frozen solid in the winter.

Flickr/Gilad Rom

  1. The Weisman Art Museum encapsulates everything cool about Minneapolis architecture.

Flickr/Aaron Brown The Weisman Art Museum is located at 333 E River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

  1. Every angle of Minneapolis skyline is unique, so it’s impossible to just pick one.

Flickr/Mike Appel

  1. From late November to March, Minneapolis is a winter wonderland.

Flickr/Andrea Zanivan

  1. The interior of the State Theater is jaw-droppingly beautiful.

Flickr/Mike Appel State Theater is located at 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55402.

  1. Lake Nokomis is the perfect setting for sunset photos.

Flickr/Nick Ortloff

  1. Everyone in Minneapolis is enamored with Loring Park’s dandelion fountain.

Flickr/Sharon Mollerus

  1. The Stone Arch Bridge is the most walkable and stunning pedestrian bridge in the city.

Flickr/Joe D.

  1. Minneapolis is all about bridges. The Lowry Avenue Bridge is stellar at dusk.

Flickr/Cedric Dean

  1. Everyone loves this Minneapolis icon: the Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Flickr/Paul VanDerWerf

  1. Mill City allows its mill ruins to shine with their rugged beauty.

Flickr/Joe D.

  1. This vibrant Bob Dylan mural in downtown Minneapolis is part of what makes the city so incredibly special.

Flickr/Sharon Mollerus

  1. Saint Anthony Falls at sunset. Is anything prettier?

Flickr/Kent Landerholm

  1. Minnehaha Falls golden glow in autumn is entirely spectacular.

Flickr/Drew Geraets

  1. A statue of Eros is a constant on the grounds of the Minneapolis Institute of Art to greet museum patrons.

Flickr/Carolyn Whitson Minneapolis Institute of Art is located at 2400 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

  1. Even a pedestrian bridge over I-94 at sunset captures Minneapolis’ beauty.

Flickr/Tony Webster

Minneapolis is undeniably the most beautiful city in the United States, and those 17 photos prove it. These stunning images make us fall in love with Minneapolis more than we already were! What do you love about Minneapolis? Tell us in the comments below.

Flickr/Dustin Gaffke

Flickr/Gilad Rom

Flickr/Aaron Brown

The Weisman Art Museum is located at 333 E River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

Flickr/Mike Appel

Flickr/Andrea Zanivan

State Theater is located at 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55402.

Flickr/Nick Ortloff

Flickr/Sharon Mollerus

Flickr/Joe D.

Flickr/Cedric Dean

Flickr/Paul VanDerWerf

Flickr/Kent Landerholm

Flickr/Drew Geraets

Flickr/Carolyn Whitson

Minneapolis Institute of Art is located at 2400 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

Flickr/Tony Webster

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