Minnesota Bear Sanctuary One of Best Road Trips Based on Reviews

Fun Road Trip Alert!

You won't be able to make this Minnesota road trip in a day but honestly, a full weekend trip is worth the views you'll get in Orr, Minnesota. Why?! You''ll see bears!

Lynn_Bystrom GettyStock

Everything you need to know about seeing the bears at the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary

If you are ready to get in your car to see all of these adorable bears in Minnesota, check out these links and info first to get all the details to make your visit the best ever:

Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary website
See the bears at their viewing platform. It is open during the season every Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. (Some days vary due to holidays)
Their last day open for the season is September 3rd, 2023.
Here's what you'll see at the wildlife sanctuary: a variety of black bears including cubs. According to the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary website, visitors have a chance to view the black bears interacting with one another while they are in the meadow below the deck and in woods nearby.

Photo by Bruce Warrington on Unsplash

Directions to the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary

Sanctuary -12541 Nett Lake Rd., Orr, MN
Visitor Center -4303 Highway 53, Orr, MN

Google

One of the best places to visit in Minnesota based on reviews!

If you still aren't sure if you should add this destination to your bucket list, read the reviews below to see what other people are saying about this spot.

Google

Get our free mobile app

What's one spot in Minnesota that everyone should visit at least once?

Let me know one of your favorite spots in the state by sending me a message to my Facebook page - Jessica On The Radio - or via email at jessica.williams@townsquaremedia.com.

It's a Minnesota Bucket List! 50 Things You Must Do and See in Minnesota

The land of 10,000 lakes has so many amazing places to visit and explore! Scroll through this Minnesota Bucket List of 50 places and things to do and see how many you've crossed off the list.

Tips for newbies that are going to the Minnesota State Fair

If you've never been to the Minnesota State Fair and are thinking THIS is the year you are going to test out the fair foods for the first time, check out these tips from seasoned fairgoers!