Saint Louis Park, 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: 3.4 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: 5.1 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

River Road Tour (Distance: 5.5 mi) If you don't have a boat, the best way to enjoy the scenery of this river is from the seat of a bicycle. And one of the best trips for a cyclist is on the parkways that wind along the top of the bluff...

Minneapolis, MN - Road Biking - length:9.9 mi

Twin Cities Southwest (Distance: 5.5 mi) The southwestern portion of the Twin Cities includes some of the most beautiful landscapes the metropolitan area has to offer. Hundreds of years ago, the lands that surrounded Lake Minnetonka, Minneha...

Minneapolis, MN - Birding - length:unknown

Twin Cities Northwest (Distance: 5.6 mi) Hennepin County was named to honor Louis Hennepin (or Father Hennepin, as he has become known), a Franciscan missionary and one of the first European explorers to visit the area. In 1680, Hennepin nam...

Minneapolis, MN - Birding - length:unknown

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Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6529 yards, par 72 1.8 miles from center of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Minikahda The Minikahda Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6660 yards, par 73 1.9 miles from center of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Minneapolis Minneapolis Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6906 yards, par 72 2.0 miles from center of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Oak Ridge Oak Ridge Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6569 yards, par 70 2.3 miles from center of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Interlachen Interlachen Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6829 yards, par 73 2.4 miles from center of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

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