Spring Outdoor Adventure Itinerary in Minneapolis

Morning: When you wake up in the morning and you’ve got an outdoor adventure planned, you need to get the blood flowing. And you’re in a hotel already, so…

Head down to the elite workout facility in the hotel. Oh, your hotel DOESN'T have a nice facility? That’s too bad. You know who does? The Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West. Their workout area is like a top-of-the-line gym, and they even have racquetball courts. Get a little workout in to start your morning right.

Mid-Morning: After you’ve got your quick workout in, it’s time to hit the trails. Grab a bike (or jog, your choice) and follow the scenic, 11-mile Luce Line Bike Trail straight to downtown Minneapolis. You’ll get to see why Minneapolis is recognized across the nation as the best bike city in America.

Lunch: Once you’ve made your way into downtown, keep up the scenic feel of the day with some patio dining at Café Lurcat. Located right next to Loring Park, Café Lurcat has that upscale feel without the big prices, and the view of Loring Park compliments their dining experience quite nicely.

Afternoon: You’ve been pretty active today, so you’ll need a break.

“But Meet Minneapolis (that’s us), we still want to be outside and be active.”

We’ve got you covered. Enter Segway Magical History Tours. For three hours, you’ll be led on a guided tour of Minneapolis, all the while stopping at local historic spots like the Stone Arch Bridge and Mill City Museum to hear about the history of Minneapolis.

Plus, you’ll be on a segway. Have you ever ridden one of those before?!

Evening: The cool part about taking a segway tour is that they give you a handy little coupon that gives you crazy deals on dining along the Mississippi River. Take that coupon and walk 20 (or so) steps to your left directly down to Vic’s. Wind down out on their huge deck that faces the river and grab a drink or two from their exhaustive wine and beer list. Watch the sun set over the Minneapolis skyline and know that you had one heckuva great adventure.