Winter Activities
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
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.
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.
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.
