Minnehaha Falls Park is an aquatic oasis just a few miles south of downtown Minneapolis. The upper promenade gives visitors a panoramic view of the falls as it changes alongside the seasons. Head down a stone staircase during the spring, fall and summer to grab an up-close-and-personal shot from below.

After snagging the perfect pic, explore the park's picturesque hiking and biking trails around the Mississippi River and cap your visit with fish tacos or Cajun fare at the one seasonal restaurant everyone in Minnesota can agree on: Sea Salt Eatery.

Just north of St. Paul in Shafer, Franconia Sculpture Park's larger-than-life interactive artwork has to be seen to be believed. The only rule for visitors? You should touch the art. With exhibits that change every season, artist-lead workshops for kids, and some of the best sculptures you'll find anywhere, this #OnlyinMN gem is what Instagram dreams are made of.

The North Shore of Lake Superior is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Minnesota, and Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors is a favorite shoot destination for many Instagrammers. For a truly epic shot, hike down to Pebble Beach just up the shore and capture a wide shot of the lighthouse that includes the dramatic rock cliffs Lake Superior shoreline.

Canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of the most remote adventures you can have in Minnesota, and photographing its vast network of pristine lakes and hiking trails is sure to inspire your followers. Just don’t drop your phone in the water as you take in the beauty! You won't have service while you're in the Boundary Waters itself, so save those photos to your camera roll and toss up a #latergram on your way back to civilization.

Trying to make an ex jealous? Posing with this handsome, 18-foot tall lumberjack and his 10-foot best friend is the perfect way to say "thank you, next," #OnlyinMN style. Make your way to Bemidji to snap a pic with legendary Minnesota fashion icon Paul Bunyan (and Babe the Blue Ox) on the shore of Lake Bemidji then head out for a day of adventures in northwest Minnesota.

Whether you're beginning an epic Great River Road trip or simply visiting Itasca State Park, be sure to get a photo of the Mississippi River headwaters. Have a friend snap your photo as you walk across the stones marking where Lake Itasca ends and the Mississippi River begins, or make an Instagram story of your wobbly trek across the wet rocks.

Bonus: The headwaters is only a 25-mile drove from Paul and Babe in Bemidji, so if you do one you might as well do both.

A pair of gorgeous, Minnesota-made Red Wing Shoes would be primo Instagram content at any size, but to really ramp up the wow factor, venture down to the Red Wing Shoe Company Museum and snap a photo with the world's largest boot (size 638-D). This massive moc-toe is housed inside the flagship Red Wing Shoes retail and outlet store in downtown Red Wing, where you can pick up a (presumably much smaller) pair for yourself.

Do go chasing waterfalls at Minneopa State Park in Mankato, home to southern Minnesota's largest waterfall. Make your way across the rocky shore until the cliffs beside the falls offer enough shade to perfectly light your shot. Mossy overhangs surround the falls and give the best Minneopa photos an otherworldly beauty you can't find elsewhere. After snagging the perfect pic of the falls, hop in your car and head to the "bison drive" to see Minneopa's roaming bison herd.

Looking for the perfect background to highlight your Midwestern sensibilities? Make the trek to Brainerd and pose for a pic with the Lisa Frank-esque "You Betcha" mural downtown. Try not to crowd anyone else's shot at this popular Midwest mural, but if you absolutely have to, just remember to say the traditional, "ope!" before squeezing on by.

Lake of the Isles in Uptown Minneapolis hosts the annual Luminary Loppet as part of a winter festival that features various youth events and cross-country ski, fat bike, snowshoe and skijor races. The candlelit trail also happens to be a big fundraiser for the Loppet Foundation, a cornerstone of the skiing community at Theodore Wirth Park. Clocking in at more than 740 acres, it’s the largest park in the public park system and a year-round haven for winter sports enthusiasts, hikers, bikers, and golfers.