Located in gorgeous Hennepin County and southwest of Minneapolis lies Edina. Originally a village comprised of predominantly Scottish and Irish immigrants, Edina has grown exponentially over the years to become a full service metropolitan community. A largely residential city that benefits from its convenient location to some of the North Star State's largest cities, Edina is widely viewed as one of the best cities to live in all of Minnesota.

This gorgeous city is a thrilling mish-mash of modern attractions and historic class. Home to such sites as the Country Club District, Grange Hall, and Cahill School, which are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Edina is also home to some of the country's best shopping centers. This includes the famed Southdale Center: the first climate-controlled, fully enclosed mall in the country.

A city that truly has something for everybody, Edina has a beautiful landscape. There are 39 parks for residents to enjoy, as well as easy access to lakes for the resident that wants to get away and relax for a second. However, Edina isn't just all nature, it also boasts a thriving downtown area full of excellent restaurants and bars. Simply known as 50th & France, this hopping part of Edina is widely considered one of the most exciting places to be in Minnesota.

With a friendly attitude and a low-key charm, it's easy to see why many people view Edina as one of the best cities to live in Minnesota.