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Top Spots: Fun in the Snow and Ice
Minneapolitans don't hibernate in the winter - neither should you. Take these Meet Minneapolis staff member suggestions and get out and play in the snow and ice!
Theodore Wirth Park
Take a toboggan and go down the hills in the park after a good snow fall. It is a beautiful setting and the hills are fun. Staff pick: Mo Allen, Trainer & Client Services, iDSS
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St. Paul Winter Carnival
Parades, snow sculptures, ice-skating, hockey, the medallion hunt, life-size ice castle. Do I need to say more? This event is the one I get most excited for. Staff pick: Liz Conners, Membership Sales Executive
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Buck Hill
We may not have mountains, but we have some cool hills! This ski area has been recognized for creating some of the country's best skiers. Staff pick: Jude Croyle, IT Director
- See outdoor recreation ideas from Minneapolis's mayor
Three Rivers Park District
Disc golf chains stay up year round. Activities for youth and adults include star gazing, dating programs for folks who love the outdoors and cross-country skiing. Staff pick: Liz Conners, Membership Sales Executive
- See what Three Rivers Park District is all about
Peavey Plaza ice rink
Skate Rockefeller Plaza-style in this sunken park on Nicollet Mall, with the skyline looming above you. Staff pick: Lori Kearney, National Account Executive Tourism Sales
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U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
We're the land of hockey, so it's fitting we have an annual amateur tournament. Held on Lake Nokomis, it attracts hockey enthusiasts from all over North America - including past pros. Staff pick: Scott Romane, Director of Citywide Sales
- Discover all about this unique event
The Chain of Lakes
Ice fishing, ice wind surfing, walking, running, hockey. The lakes are the place for those who love the outdoors, no matter what the temperature! Staff pick: Liz Conners, Membership Sales Executive
- Read more about the Chain of Lakes
Minnehaha Falls
This historic waterfall's 50-foot drop freezes in the cold months. It's a stunningly breathtaking backdrop for commemorative photo. Staff pick: Sylvia Olson, Executive Assistant
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Depot Ice Skating Rink
OK, so it's inside... but it's still one of the most popular winter destinations in town. The historic train depot is open for public skating from November—March. Staff pick: Jude Croyle, IT Director
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