This is a super popular series of lakes with lots of trails, bike/kayak rentals, gardens, beaches and more! Pick a lake and enjoy Minnesota's shining feature... our lakes!
Minnehaha Falls is a 53-foot waterfall in Minneapolis, MN, that inspired the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Descend into the gorge below the falls via a staircase to get a great view of the falls from below. Park benches in the upper reaches of the gorge provide a cool and shady spot to watch the falls on hot summer days. For the more adventurous, take the trail down the gorge past lovely pools and photogenic stone bridges to a sandy beach at the confluence of Minnehaha Creek and the Mississippi River.
Stone Arch Bridge is a historic landmark that spans the Mississippi River and offers a scenic view of St Anthony Falls. After walking the bridge, stop by the Guthrie Theater and check out the Yellow Room, or take a historic tour of the Mill City Museum.
Explore the free artworks and the nature at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, presented by the Walker Art Center.