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5 Fun and Exciting Outdoor Activities in Minneapolis
If you love the outdoors, you’ll love the recommendations we have on this list. Check out these fun outdoor activities in Minneapolis you can try after moving.
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Moving to a new place can be a lot of things: exciting, scary, frustrating, thrilling, and so much more. Once you’re all settled and have had time to adjust, though, you often realize that your new home offers some great opportunities, too.
Perhaps it’s a fresh start or a change of scenery. Whatever the reason for your move, one great thing is that you’ll be able to create new memories and have exciting new experiences.
But where should you start? Here, we’ve compiled a list of great outdoor activities in Minneapolis. They’re sure to inspire awe, get your heart rate up, and so much more.
1. Minnehaha Regional Park
The Minnehaha Regional Park attracts upwards of 850,000 visitors a year. They come for the lush, awe-inspiring 53-foot high waterfall, and stay for the cool limestone bluffs and to take in the river’s scenery.
If your idea of tranquility involves the calming sounds of rushing water, you won’t want to miss Minnehaha Regional Park. Did we mention there’s a wading pool, too?
2. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
For the art fans who enjoy being outdoors, there’s the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. With its many larger than life installations, the Garden is every art and outdoor aficionado’s dream.
With over 40 works to view at any given time, the Garden is sure to offer you some great inspiration. You might even decide to start a new project!
3. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory has something for everyone. From remarkable animals to gorgeous gardens, parks, and art…there’s sure to be something to please everyone in your household.
Stop by the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. We’d recommend going to see the arctic foxes if you can.
4. The Midtown Greenway
Bikers and runners alike flock to the Midtown Greenway. The Greenway is 5-and-a-half miles long and features three lanes, accommodating bikers and runners of all experience levels. What’s great is that the Greenway is open 24/7, and much of it is separated off from the street, ensuring a safe bike ride or run for you and your companions.
Grab a map, get out there, and get that heart rate up.
5. Festivals
When the weather’s right, there’s no shortage of festivals to enjoy in Minneapolis. From family days out to solo adventures, there’s a ticket for your new favorite festival waiting.
What better way to dive right into your new community than checking out a festival? You’ll never know what great new memories and experiences await unless you get out there.
Enjoy These Awesome Outdoor Activities in Minneapolis
From beautiful natural parks, lakes, and rivers to human-made artistic creations, there are so many excellent outdoor activities in Minneapolis that you can participate in.
And thanks to this list, you’ll have a head start and can join in as soon as you’ve unpacked. Or before, if that’s your thing!
If you’ve realized that you’d like a little help with the moving process, just give us a shout! We’ll be happy to serve you.
