This is one of the highlights of Minneapolis. There's so much to do. You can walk, bike, canoe, sail, swim, sit and picnic. In spring, summer & wall, with the right weather, they are beautiful.
If you want to get to know Minneapolis, visit the chain of lakes. You can do driving, on foot, and even on a Segway, but the best way to do it is on a bike! Don't forget to stop at one of the trendy food or coffee joints on the way.
I thoroughly enjoy the Chain of Lakes no matter the time of year or mode of transport. They are great to hang out at during the summer when free events - or just people watching - abound and have a charm about them throughout the year. I make sure to always take visitors here and will often just swing by for a solo round if I find myself in Uptown with some time on my hands. Very nice.
They have a bike path around the lakes so naturally we found a bike rental place and had a great day riding it is great fun to ride when it is this flat
Love the lake Harriet rose gardens. Each lake has its own character. Great house/mansion ogling on the rounds. Terrific bike trails and bike rentals. Even the adjacent to lake Calhoun Lakewood cemetary (and its chapel) is amazing
Minneapolis is the only City I have been too that can offer this fresh water lake experience right downtown. The City is surrounded by ten (10) to twelve (12) beautiful lakes. Minneapolis takes their Lakes serious and has running ,walking and bike paths around all the Lakes. During the warmer months several of the larger lakes have bandstand and concession stands that offer traditional snacks, canoe rentals and evening concerts. Nothing can beat a Sunday drive with the windows down around Lake of the Woods, Calhoun ,Harriett and then down Minnehaha Parkway to the Falls. Better yet rent a canoe and tour Lake of the Woods and Cedar Lake.
In the heart of Minneapolis with a beautiful waterfall and a huge park! Worth the trip! Fall colors were beautiful this year!
Minneapolis knows how to showcase and utilize urban lakes/green space. Take a drive or get out and walk. Great signage, good vibes, beautiful nature and homes.
this is a beautiful drive or walk or bike ride. Each lake is about three miles around with five connected by water. The homes are beautiful and great atmosphere. Lake Harriet has music every night in the summer. Well worth spending an evening with the chain of lakes.
the lakes are more of less similar, but Lake Harriet has a beautiful house, a place for concert, wedding, etc. also has some snacks and drinks can be bought. lake Harriet and Calhoun is more crowed, I like lake of Islets which is more quiet and the view is good.