Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Minneapolis

Queen Bee Media • August 4, 2011Whether you just want to take a stroll, get some great icecream, feed the ducks or rent a sail boat, this is the place. It's a wonderful place to set and enjoy the beautiful trees and scenary.

Quiet B. • July 13, 2013Great and beautiful place for kayaking and paddle boarding!

Adam S. • July 19, 2016Beautiful park! It has some really nice nature trails and there's a bit urban exploring if that's what you're into. Perfect for a family picnic or just a stroll by yourself.

Kelly W. • February 18, 2011Great to walk in on summer nights! Theres a random hill you can go sledding down (in winter) or long boarding down in the summer!

Fernando C. • April 2, 2016Beautiful views from the park. Great place to come for a stroll, people watch, and just enjoy being outside.

Nate F. • July 27, 2015nice spot to stop on a sunset bike ride

Ethan B. • July 29, 2010Music at the pavilion over looking the stone arch bridge, every Mon. And Wed. during the summer. Check the Minneapolis park and rec department's website to see who's playing.

Arielle L. • July 6, 2018The sculpture garden is located just outside of downtown so it has great views looking back in! It has the famous Spoon and Cherry sculpture that has been featured in many books and movies!

Judd S. • April 1, 2010great place to run, the curving trail makes it go by quickly.

Randy H. • August 30, 2012Great running trail around lake and fields...about a mile once around

Amanda • May 7, 2013City Pages Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests - 2013

Paul J. • May 12, 2017Great, open place to just sit and relax. The day I went had a record 8 food trucks during lunch.

Stephen K. • August 24, 2014The most interesting and least populated of the lake trails in the area

JessC ⚓ • September 18, 2014Pricey but great staff makes it worth it. Nap time is 12-2 otherwise free play (w/ outdoor access). They even offer an hourly rate for visits <6 hrs.

Arielle L. • July 6, 2018Great running or walking trail along Lake Calhoun just a few miles outside of downtown Minneapolis. This is the home of many 5k's throughout the year.

Brent M. • July 20, 2015The fountain here is worth the trip just to see it alone. The are also a wading pool, playgrounds, fishing, shuffleboard, tennis, plenty of trails and much more

Arielle L. • July 6, 2018Beautiful rose gardens off the Harriet lake walking path. A spring time must in minneapolis!

Beth • July 9, 2012Not many people here on a Monday morning! Great place to relax!

Rachel E. • August 16, 2013Great place for people watching or having picnic. Also perfect place to meet friends for game.

Sammi • May 7, 2013Best and prettiest place for a run in the city

Victoria S. • June 10, 2012A great beach for small kids.

Lily • June 30, 2015Great playground and swim area.

Amanda K. • June 1, 2014Beautiful scene and delicious food!

FitCities • January 31, 2012A great park to bring along your furry friend for a walk!

Charles E. • August 2, 2012My daughter loves to play on the swings here. It's always an interesting mix of people and I often see people from around the neighborhood that go to her school.

Cecilia G. • June 10, 2014Awesome park, has everything a family could ask for!

Paul J. • February 27, 2017While here, take time to see the public art

Fat Lorenzo's • December 28, 2011A short stroll north of some of the finest pizza in the Twin Cities.

Brent M. • January 5, 2016There is a lot going on here. But in winter you can park at the top of a hill and sled

Corryn V. • October 5, 2014This is a beautiful garden. Wander to the farther back areas to escape the crowd.