Eden Prairie, Minnesota Travel Information

A Historical and Cultural Getaway within the Twin Cities: There's no Place Like Home Today Minneapolis and St. Paul are affectionately known as the “Twin Cities,” but situated, for the most part, on the opposite banks of the Mississippi River, they are anything but the same. Although ... Minneapolis, MN

A Recreational Getaway within the Twin Cities: Make a Day of It There are more than twenty-two lakes within the Twin Cities proper, tens of miles of river flowing through them, and about 200 parks. The park system in each dates back over a century and remains a pr... Minneapolis, MN

Lake Minnetonka Loop Lake Minnetonka, the largest lake in the Twin Cities, is beloved of wealthy residents, boaters, and nature lovers alike. A 40-mile circle tour of Minnetonka’s beauty spots and historic towns, with sid... Wayzata, MN

Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota The license plates—“Land of 10,000 Lakes”—are misleading. The number of lakes is actually closer to 15,000. Throw the Mississippi River into the equation, and you can see how the preponderance of wate... Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Travel Information by Rough Guides Though Minnesota is more than a thousand miles from either coast, it’s virtually a seaboard state, thanks to Lake Superior, connected to the Atlantic via the St Lawrence Seaway. The glaciers that, mil... Minneapolis, MN

Other Activities

• Southern Minnesota Scenic Drives and Road Trips
• Trips to the Twin Cities Area Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Minneapolis and Southern Minnesota Campgrounds and Camping Trips
• Trips from the Twin Cities (in Minnesota) Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Northern Minnesota Weekend Getaways and Day Trips
• Minneapolis - Saint Paul Area Weekend Getaways and Day Trips

LRT Trail South (Distance: 1.1 mi) Excellent cruise on old rail line with nice views of the river valley; gradual descent on way down, a little push on the way back; perfect route for all abilities. Tread: Entire ride is on hard-packed...

Eden Prairie, MN - Mountain Biking - length:9 mi

Bryant Lake Figure Eight (Distance: 2.3 mi) Noted for its steep, rolling hills, the park’s still-developing trails will ultimately enable hikers to combine a walking workout with glimpses of nature’s handiwork preserved in a bustling urban sett...

Minneapolis, MN - Hiking - length:1.3 mi

LRT Trail South (Distance: 3.0 mi) Here ya go: long, straight, flat, and no traffic. Just point your bike down the trail and ride. This is just a portion of the entire trail, but I think this end of it is the best. Soon after you start...

Eden Prairie, MN - Mountain Biking - length:9 mi

Minnesota Valley State Trail (Eastern Terminus) (Distance: 3.3 mi) Yep, this is a paved trail. I included it because of its location and to give you a head’s-up for what is to come. Being on pavement, there are no technical worries on this trail, and mountain bike pu...

Shakopee, MN - Mountain Biking - length:9.4 mi

Minnesota Valley - Wilkie Trail (Distance: 3.4 mi) This trail is definitely not one that people generally plan their vacations around, but it’s worth checking out if you’re in the area. After leaving the initial doubletrack, the trail turns grassy and...

Eden Prairie, MN - Mountain Biking - length:5.2 mi

>> See all Trails near Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Bent Creek Bent Creek Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6320 yards, par 71 1.2 miles from center of Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Bearpath Bearpath Golf & Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7030 yards, par 72 2.3 miles from center of Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Glen Lake Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center Municipal, 9 holes 3990 yards, par 31 2.7 miles from center of Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Olympic Hills Olympic Hills Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7021 yards, par 72 2.8 miles from center of Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Castle Braemar Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 4.0 miles from center of Eden Prairie, Minnesota

>> See all Golf Courses near Eden Prairie, Minnesota