Winter Activities

February 28, 2023

Pools are still closed, and last week’s blizzard warning and snowstorm may have been just enough to kick your spring fever into high gear!

The Minneapolis and St. Paul areas have an abundance of winter activities. We’ve collected a list, with links to more information of some that you may have forgotten about, helping us enjoy the last bit of winter before spring arrives.

Hiking

Minnehaha Creek Trail https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/minnehaha_regional_park/

Fort Snelling https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/state_parks/spk00154_winter.pdf

List and Map of hiking trails in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area: https://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8011642/minneapolis-st-paul

Scenic Walks

Lake of the Isles: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/lake_of_the_isles_park/

Bde Maka Ska: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/bde_maka_ska_park/

Lake Harriet: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/lake_harriet_park/

Sledding & Tubing

Tubing in Minneapolis: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/winter_activities/tubing/

Sledding in Minneapolis: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/winter_activities/sledding/

Sledding in St. Paul: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/activities-events/winter-activities/sledding-hills

Three Rivers Parks: https://www.threeriversparks.org/activity/tubing

Snow Shoeing

Richfield Nature Center Snow Shoe and Skiing

https://www.richfieldmn.gov/around_town/wood_lake_nature_center/ski_and_snowshoe_trail_and_rental_information.php

Snowmobiling

Use your own, or rent a snowmobile and ride through Three Rivers Parks

https://www.threeriversparks.org/activity/snowmobiling

Downhill Skiing

Afton Alps, Buck Hill and Hyland Hills are all in the area. The link also brings you to great cross-country skiing locations.

https://www.exploreminnesota.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures/winter-sports/downhill-skiing#!grid~~~Featured~1

Other great ways to enjoy winter

Como Zoo and Conservatory: https://comozooconservatory.org/

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum:

Spring Flower show open until March 5, along with trails for winter drives, hiking and snow shoeing.

https://arb.umn.edu/

Stillwater’s Ice Castle: https://icecastles.com/minnesota/

These are just a few of the hundreds of possibilities of outdoor activities for cooler weather in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Share your favorites in the comments below.

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