MinnesotaAviation & Car Culture
Minnesota is the boyhood home of Charles Lindbergh and a hotbed of warbird restoration. It also throws one of the biggest classic car gatherings in the Midwest, and winter only makes the summer cruise nights sweeter.
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Minnesota aviation
- Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, Little FallsThe boyhood home of the first pilot to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic.
- Fagen Fighters WWII Museum, Granite FallsA remarkable collection of restored, flying WWII fighters.
- CAF Minnesota Wing, South St. PaulWarbirds at Fleming Field, maintained and flown by volunteers.
- Minnesota Air National Guard Museum, St. PaulAircraft flown by the Minnesota Guard since the 1920s.
Minnesota car culture
- Back to the 50's Weekend, St. PaulThousands of pre-1965 cars on the State Fairgrounds each June.
- Brainerd International RacewayDrag strip and road course that hosts NHRA nationals.
Best drives in Minnesota
North Shore Scenic DriveHighway 61 along Lake Superior from Duluth to Grand Portage.
Great River RoadBluffs and river towns along the Mississippi in southeast Minnesota.
Made for local pilots and drivers
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Minnesota FAQ
Where can I see vintage and military aircraft in Minnesota?
Start with Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, Fagen Fighters WWII Museum, and CAF Minnesota Wing. The boyhood home of the first pilot to fly solo nonstop across the Atlantic.
Where are the best car events and race tracks in Minnesota?
Car people in Minnesota head to Back to the 50's Weekend, and Brainerd International Raceway. Thousands of pre-1965 cars on the State Fairgrounds each June.
What are the best scenic drives in Minnesota?
North Shore Scenic Drive and Great River Road are two of the most popular. Highway 61 along Lake Superior from Duluth to Grand Portage.
Does Prop & Piston ship to Minnesota?
Yes. Orders ship in 1-2 business days and typically arrive in 4-7 business days anywhere in Minnesota.
Neighboring states
Event schedules, hours, and access change. Check with each venue before you go.