Twin cities outdoor activities that are a must

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Travelers enjoy their experiences based on what they do while they're at the destination. People enjoy the outdoor activities that the place has to offer as there is a lot more to nature out there to explore. Twin cities' outdoor activities are a must if you are looking for a quick getaway. 

Top Twin cities outdoor activities:

Here are some exciting things to do in the twin cities this weekend:

1.     Cedar Lake

Cedar lake is the northernmost of water in Minneapolis’s Chain of Lake, a collection of urban lakes connected by wetlands and surrounded by the Grand Rounds. Enveloped by Cedar Lake Park, it is mainly a woody area with great tracks and perspectives. On warm days, people layout or swim at the beach near the junction or Burnham Road and Cedar Lake Avenue as fun activities in Minneapolis.

2.     Lake Calhoun 

Lake Calhoun is home to Minneapolis’s greatest and fullest municipal beach. On summer weekends, people come early to certify a spot on the sand. If you want to delve into the lake by boat and do outdoor activities in Minneapolis this weekend, visit Wheel Fun Rentals on the lake’s northeastern coast. Wheel Fun rents out kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and canoes, a fun Twin Cities’ Outdoor activity.

3.     Lake of the Isles 

Favored by the local athletes, businesspeople, and celebs, Lake of the Isles is the poshest of Minneapolis’s lakes. In the winters, on the weekends, pick up pond hockey is a regular occasion here. The southwest side of the lake presents a good skyline view no matter what season you come, so you are in for a treat.

4.     Hidden Falls Regional Park

St. Paul’s Hidden Fallen Regional Park is just across the Mississippi River from Minnehaha Park. Encircled by tall cliffs on either side, Hidden Falls Parks is an excellent place for Twin Cities’ Outdoor activities hiking, fishing excursion, or an evening campfire.

5.     Afton State Park

It is located about 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul. Afton State Park occupies hundreds of the picturesque acres of the St. Croix River, a major tributary of the Mississippi. During the summers, the park’s reestablished lowlands come alive with colorful flowers, and the miles-long path network is enough to keep even the most energized hikers busy in all seasons. If you have a spare night, one of the fun activities to do in St. Paul this weekend is to reserve a campsite in the Afton State Park’s backcountry.

6.     Loring Park

Loring Park is a small green area in downtown Minneapolis bordered by trendy eateries and expensive apartments. It's a free oasis in an otherwise exclusive neighborhood. Loring Park is famous for festival space and serves as the endpoint of the annual Twin Cities Parade and festival, one of the biggest. You’ll find the WinterSkate in Loring Park, just on the edge of Downtown Minneapolis. The rink is part of the larger events throughout the season, such as Holidazzle, skating lessons, and movie skate nights. Ice skating in Twin Cities is free, with complimentary skates available in the warming house on a first-come-first-serve basis.

7.     Biking and Bikesharing

With an excellent regional network of bike lanes and separated bike tracks, Minneapolis-St. Paul is one of the country’s best metro areas for recreational biking and biking commuting. Another fun outdoor activity in Minneapolis this weekend is to navigate the Twin cities on two wheels. Thanks to Nice Ride, Minnesota, the regional bike-sharing program, you don’t have to bring your bike. Nice Ride Minnesota has more than 1’500 bikes and almost 200 stations n it’s a network that concentrates on the two core cities and some inner suburbs.

Alicia AdamsComment