Minneapolis Saint Paul Official Visitors Guide to the Twin Cities 2013 : Page 75
Be ActIve LIke A LocAL gOlf You’ll find top private and public greens among the metro area’s 170 golf courses. The three-mile dirt trail along the perimeter of Pike Island is a long-kept secret of local runners. The island, formed by the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, provides a peaceful oasis just miles from both downtowns. While you’re there, explore other parts of Fort Snelling State Park, just southwest of Saint Paul. BiKe With so many trails connecting Minneapolis Saint Paul you can bike to nearly any destination. If you don’t have a bike, Nice Ride provides convenient and affordable rentals for quick trips. sKAte Skaters love showing off their skills on the 110,000-square-foot ice sheet at the Guidant John Rose OVAL. Or take your skates to one of Minneapolis Saint Paul’s neighborhood outdoor rinks. sKi Hit the slopes with the Minneapolis skyline in view at Hyland Ski & Snowboard Area in Bloomington. Cross country skiers love blazing the trails at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis or the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. HyLAND SKI & SNoWBoARD AREA ELm CREEK paRK RESERvE 13080 Territorial Road, Maple Grove, 55311 763-424-5511 Hiking trails and nature center. Off-leash dog exercise with permit. FRENCH REGIONaL paRK 12605 County Road 9, Plymouth, 55441 763-694-7750 Park offers swimming, hiking, picnicking and play area. Open seven days a week. LaKE mINNETONKa P.o. Box 105, Excelsior, 55331 952-404-2504 | lakeminnetonka.com mINNEapOLIS paRK & RECREaTION BOaRD 612-230-6400 | minneapolisparks.org Enjoy picnicking, biking, walking, swimming, fishing, golfing, boating, tennis, gardens, concerts and more. mINNEHaHa FaLLS 4801 Minnehaha Avenue S., Minneapolis, 55417 | 612-230-6400 THREE RIvERS paRKS DISTRICT 3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, 55441 763-559-9000 | threeriversparkdistrict.org Ph OtO by tOdd buChAnAn WOOD LaKE NaTURE CENTER 6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield, 55423 612-861-9365 | woodlakenaturecenter.com This natural outdoor gem is open to all at no cost and no parking fees. A 150-acre natural preserve with three miles of trails and boardwalks that wander through three different habitats. Visitors also enjoy a 4,000-square-foot interpretive center complete with electronic exhibits. KING’S COvE maRINa 1 King’s Cove Drive, Hastings, 55033 651-480-8900 | kingscove.com All aboard!! King’s Cove Marina is a full-service family-owned marina in Hastings that offers slip rental in a safe and private harbor minutes away from the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. The Marina services include boat sales, boat repair, a full-service gas dock, a boating store and boat rentals. RecReAtiOnAl RentAls Bay RENTaLS aND mINNETONKa BOaT CLUB aND RENTaLS Bay Rentals Inc. | 952-474-0366, 800-548-3490 | jetskimn.com Minnetonka Boat Club and Rentals 952-472-1220 | minnetonkaboats.com Located on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Twenty-five minutes from city center! Bay Rentals rents Jet Skis with hourly, weekly and trailer away options. Minnetonka Boat Rental offers Pontoon, Captained Party Boat Cruises and Boat Club memberships. Contact us for information, seasonal prices and reservations. Individual and group bookings. GREaT RIvER BOaT RENTaL 1 King’s Cove Drive, Hastings, 55033 651-438-9999 | greatriverboatrental.com We may be the land of 10,000 lakes but our rivers offer waves of fun too! Great River Boat Rental provides full and half day boat rental expeditions with optional amenities like water toys and games. Parties up to 16 can travel up and down the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. Reserve online today! KINNI CREEK LODGE & OUTFITTERS 545 N. Main Street, River Falls, WI 54022 877-504-9705 | kinnicreek.com Recreational kayaking on the Kinnickinnic River with flatwater, class I & class II rapids. Kayak wilderness adventures include 1.5, 3, 4, & 6 hour distances. Located just 25 minutes east of St. Paul. Reservations Required! TayLORS FaLLS CaNOE & KayaK RENTaL 37200 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls, 55084 | 651-465-6315 | taylorsfallscanoe.com Specializing in one-way canoe and kayak trips. Free shuttle back to your car. Rentals available first weekend in May until mid October. WILDWOOD Rv paRK & CampGROUND 20078 Lake Boulevard, Taylors Falls, 55084 651-465-6315 | wildwoodcamping.com A fun family campground just north of Minneapolis Saint Paul. Pull through, water, electric and tent sites available. Swimming pool, mini golf, play-ground, volleyball, basketball and horseshoes. Discounts to Wild Mountain Water Park and free shuttles to Taylors Falls canoe and kayak rental. visit-twincities.com | 75 OutDOORs Run
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