Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN
Places to go in Minneapolis
27 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Afton State Park
Expansive park featuring a swimming beach, campsites & a variety of wildflowers.
6959 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033, USA
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Battle Creek Regional Park
Busy park offering a summer aquatic center, pavilion, playground, off-leash dog area & paved trails.
2300 Upper Afton Rd, Maplewood, MN 55119, USA
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Boom Island Park
Riverside park featuring a playground, a boat dock & restrooms, plus walking/biking paths.
724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
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Bunker Hills Regional Park
1,600-acre park with a seasonal outdoor water park, a campground, sports facilities & picnic sites.
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304, USA
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Clifton E. French Regional Park
Lake-based spot with swimming, fishing, lighted trails, large playground, boat launch & picnicking.
12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, MN 55441, USA
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Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary
18-acre curated botanical garden with over 500 plant & 130 bird species, plus guided & self-guided trails.
1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55405, USA
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Father Hennepin Bluff Park
Natural 8-acre riverside park named after a Franciscan priest with trails, bridges & city views.
420 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
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Gold Medal Park
This 7.5-acre landscaped park features a unique mound with a spiral walkway & water views.
Second Street and 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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Hidden Falls Regional Park
Charming, long-established park featuring waterfalls, trails, a boat launch & scenic picnic areas.
1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116, USA
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Lake Hiawatha Park
Paths around a 45-acre lake, plus a golf course, ball fields, play areas & an interactive sculpture.
2701 E 44th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
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Lake Nokomis Park
Popular park providing sailing, paddlesport rentals, concessions, a community center & playground.
4955 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
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Lebanon Hills Regional Park
This sizable recreational area features multiple lakes, hiking trails, camping & a visitors center.
860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55123, USA
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Loring Park
Loring Greenway, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
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Lyndale Park
Quiet nature hub with 4 themed gardens showcases roses, perennials & plants that attract wildlife.
1300 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA
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Mill Ruins Park
City park built around a historic old mill, featuring interpretive signs, walking & biking paths.
102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
An 11-acre preserve featuring a conservatory, an arbor & 40+ sculptures by notable modern artists.
725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
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Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
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Minnehaha Regional Park
This 193-acre riverfront park has miles of trails & a waterfall celebrated in a Longfellow poem.
4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
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Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
Prairie area scattered with oak trees & offering biking & hiking trails, picnic shelters & fishing.
3349 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA
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Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
72 miles of canoeing & boating, plus hiking, biking, fishing, birdwatching & visitor centers.
120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
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North Commons Park
Spacious park provides athletic fields & courts, a playground, picnic space & seasonal water park.
1801 N James Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Park with outdoor baseball, basketball, tennis & playground, plus an indoor recreation center.
4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA
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The Commons
Urban 4.2-acre park & hub for cultural & sports events with play equipment, a spray pad & benches.
425 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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Theodore Wirth Regional Park
A 759-acre park offering year-round activities plus a lake, urban forest & chalet-style clubhouse.
1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Golden Valley, MN 55422, USA