Hopkins, 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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Bryant Lake (Distance: 3.5 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

LRT Trail South (Distance: 5.2 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

LRT Trail South (Distance: 6.7 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

Clifton E. French Regional Park (Distance: 6.8 mi) Like several other urban Minneapolis parks, Clifton E. French Regional Park is completely surrounded by concrete corridors and building complexes. Still, it preserves a glimpse of what this country ar...

Plymouth, MN - Hiking - length:1.75 mi

Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Richardson Interpretive Trail (Distance: 7.4 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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Glen Lake Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center Municipal, 9 holes 3990 yards, par 31 2.3 miles from center of Hopkins, Minnesota

Oak Ridge Oak Ridge Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6569 yards, par 70 2.9 miles from center of Hopkins, Minnesota

Bent Creek Bent Creek Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6320 yards, par 71 3.8 miles from center of Hopkins, Minnesota

Interlachen Interlachen Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6829 yards, par 73 4.1 miles from center of Hopkins, Minnesota

Minneapolis Minneapolis Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6906 yards, par 72 4.2 miles from center of Hopkins, Minnesota

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