Edina, 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

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City Lakes Chain, Lakes Harriet, Calhoun, and Isles (Distance: 2.6 mi) Like most parkway trail systems, the City Lakes Chain can be entered/exited anywhere along the pathway. You can also link this hike with several others in the book, including the Lake Nokomis, Minneha...

Richfield, MN - Hiking - length:10.8 mi

Bryant Lake (Distance: 3.3 mi) Noted for its steep, rolling hills, the park’s trail network enables hikers to combine a walking workout with glimpses of nature’s handiwork preserved in a bustling urban setting.

Hopkins, MN - Hiking - length:1.3 mi

Wood Lake Nature Center (Distance: 3.3 mi) Whoever decided to put trails through and around marshy areas within the cities, rather than drain them, should be commended! These islands of nature surrounded by ribbons of concrete offer some of th...

Richfield, MN - Hiking - length:2.2 mi

Hyland Lake Park Reserve - Richardson Nature Center (Distance: 4.1 mi) An easy, relaxing hike around a prairie, some woods, and ponds. Hyland Park Reserve is perhaps the busiest of the metro parks, with more than 400,000 people visiting annually. Fortunately, the park’s ...

Bloomington, MN - Hiking - length:2 mi

Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Richardson Interpretive Trail (Distance: 4.1 mi) Though the park has more than 11 miles of trails open to hikers, I selected this hike because it is in the least-developed part of the Hyland Lake complex. The Bush Lake parking lot provides access to...

Barden, MN - Hiking - length:2.1 mi

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Edina Edina Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6813 yards, par 72 1.3 miles from center of Edina, Minnesota

Interlachen Interlachen Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6829 yards, par 73 1.8 miles from center of Edina, Minnesota

Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6529 yards, par 72 2.2 miles from center of Edina, Minnesota

Fred Richards The Fred Richards Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 2.3 miles from center of Edina, Minnesota

Castle Braemar Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 0 yards, par 0 2.3 miles from center of Edina, Minnesota

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