Top rated Scenic spots in Bloomington, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Scenic spots in Bloomington

Experience the best that Bloomington has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 19 places from Scenic spot category.

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Lake Country Air, LLC.

Airplane

4.90 (60 reviews) (~36.96 km from centre)

Interstate State Park

State park

Riverside park for hiking among old lava flows & glacial potholes, plus canoeing, camping & fishing.

4.80 (3.9K reviews) (~80.69 km from centre)

Willow Falls

Scenic spot

4.80 (630 reviews) (~54.94 km from centre)

Eau Galle Reservoir Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 Beautiful any time of year, the Eau Galle recreation area is one of those "hidden treasures" you don't want to miss. The amenities in the park area are amazing for the $5 admission, and the overlook, where my own photos came from, is no charge. Don't miss the chance to take it in!

4.80 (41 reviews) (~84.88 km from centre)

Old Frontenac Overlook

Scenic spot

4.80 (33 reviews) (~84.58 km from centre)

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

National reserve

Scenic park offering camping & hiking plus canoeing, kayaking & fishing on 255 miles of river.

4.70 (2K reviews) (~167.61 km from centre)

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours

Tour operator

👍👍 We had a great time on a 90 minute boat tour on the St Croix river. The views were gorgeous and it was fun to see all the people out enjoying the river. The tour guides provided some nice history of the area. There was also a small snack bar downstairs where you could get some alcoholic drinks along...

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~82.25 km from centre)

Brownsville Wildlife Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 Great place to views swans on their migration. The better time to see larger numbers is in November, although you can see pelicans, ducks and eagles just about any time when there's open water. For best viewing bring binoculars and spotting scope.

4.70 (104 reviews) (~209.22 km from centre)

Skyline Scenic Overlook

Scenic spot

👍👍 Aside from the McMansion someone built to block everyone's view, Skyline parkway is an iconic public drive that spans most of Duluth.

4.70 (87 reviews) (~235.92 km from centre)

Mill Pond Overlook

Scenic spot

4.70 (60 reviews) (~163.67 km from centre)

John A. Latsch State Park

State park

👍👍 It is not like a typical MN State Park with a ranger station. When you get in, it is a very small park area. The actual fun is the 300+ stairs up to the top of the bluff! It is hard and should take about 25-30 minutes to get up and about the same to get down. Well worth it though once you see the vi...

4.60 (245 reviews) (~138.54 km from centre)

Ford Dam Scenic Overlook

Scenic spot

😐 Very quick stop and could use some care to allow a better view

4.60 (87 reviews) (~13.31 km from centre)

Two Rivers Overlook

Scenic spot

😠 Not much to see here people... you're parked on the side of a main road and near the freeways that makes the area loud and not relaxing at all... This is NOT something you want to do if you're looking for some entertainment outdoors.

4.60 (79 reviews) (~13.22 km from centre)

Indian Mounds Lookout

Scenic spot

4.50 (379 reviews) (~23.79 km from centre)

Lake St. Croix Overlook

Scenic spot

4.50 (158 reviews) (~47.36 km from centre)

Mounds Park

Scenic spot

👍👍 Great views of down town Saint Paul.

4.50 (64 reviews) (~23.98 km from centre)

Hidden Falls

Park

👍👍 Since moving to Saint Paul in July of 2021, the Hidden Falls have been quite elusive to this new, but highly curious resident. First, the Blvd was closed to a certain point from both sides of the invisible “hidden falls”. Attempting from the south, I asked numerous locals where this hidden treasure...

4.50 (41 reviews) (~13.3 km from centre)

Three Rivers Bar & Kitchen

American restaurant

Casual, lodge-chic restaurant with river views, area-sourced American fare & signature cocktails.

$$ $$

4.30 (227 reviews) (~199.54 km from centre)

YMCA

Non-profit organization

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

4.30 (113 reviews) (~68.71 km from centre)

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Top rated Scenic spots in Bloomington, United States