🌲🌳🍃Become one with nature in the Twin Cities🌲🌿🍃

Minneapolis-St. Paul – popularly known as the Twin Cities, is a dynamic, affordable destination that touts outdoor fun as much as culture and cuisine. The Twin City attractions feature beautiful lakes, biking paths, hiking trails, and beaches for nature lovers. It welcomes its visitors with many fun attractions full of nature and things to do, like exploring Minnehaha Falls Park.

Here is the list of awe-inspiring places to visit in Minneapolis-St. Paul, full of nature and beauty. 

1.     Enjoy the nature along Minnehaha Falls Park:

The 193-acres Minnehaha Falls Park is one of the top Twin City attractions featuring a 53-foot-tall waterfall. Pack a picnic, enjoy watching the falls, and have a perfect summer evening here. Have a relaxing walk to the 53-foot waterfall or ride a bike on a pedestrian trail. For the perfect outdoor recreation, along with nature, do not miss its playgrounds. 

2.     Hike on Theodor Wirth Park:

Known as Wirth Park for short, Theodor Wirth Park features some of the best Twin Cities hiking trails. It has plenty of well-paved, grass and dirt trails for hikers. It boats wildflower gardens and many lakes giving the picturesque views. Pass through the bird sanctuary, swimming beaches, and ridge on the west of the park to have the stunning panoramic views. 

3.     Go to Hidden Falls Regional Park for an early morning hike:

Just across the Mississippi River lies the Hidden Falls Regional Park surrounded by tall bluffs. It is a wonderful place for an early morning hike featuring splendid landscapes and forests. Besides hiking, it is also great for a fishing excursion, walking, and bicycling. Have a picnic with your family besides the Hidden Falls and relax along with nature. 

4.     Enjoy the skyline views from a Lake of Isles:

Attracting more than 5.5 million visitors every year, it is one of the top Twin City attractions. Featuring the best biking trails and the picturesque skyline views, it is everyone’s favorite. Walkthrough the lake, look at the decorative fountains, and go to the west of the lake to have the best views. Other than this, you can also enjoy biking, fishing, ice skating, and other outdoor games.

5.     Have a day trip to Lake Superior:

Lake Superior is perfect for a day trip and is one of the best places to visit in Minneapolis. Its North shore is far, but despite the distance, it is worth taking a trip to this stunning place. Enjoy your long day trip and have an overnight excursion to this place full of pristine forests, lush greenery, magical waterfall, and jagged cliffs. 

6.     Hike in Fort Snelling State Park:

Fort Snelling State Park is home to 18 miles of hiking trails. These trails are relatively flat and easy ones that will take you to the two picturesque rivers and around Snelling Lake. Other than hiking, you can also bike along its 10 miles of trails along the forested river bottoms. 

7.     Take a scenic walk through Loring Park:

Loris Park, the central part of downtown Minneapolis is a compact green space full of lush green trees. Take a scenic walk through this natural oasis and relax while listening to chirping harmony of birds. 

These were some of the best places to enjoy nature in Twin City. So, are you ready to take a trip to nature?