Minneapolis Summer Don't Miss List: Outdoor Urban Adventure

World class summer outdoor urban adventure begins in MPLS. Enjoy flowing waterfalls, sweeping river views, pristine lakes, and scenic biking trails without ever leaving the city.

Summer is short, but the list is long. Check out/download the Meet Minneapolis team's top 10 list of outdoor urban adventures you won't want to miss in August.

Urban Outdoors: August List

Walk the Stone Arch Bridge
Take the Mississippi by water taxi
Kayak the Chain of Lakes
Let your dog run off leash at the Minnehaha Dog Park
Go for a swim at the Weber Natural Swimming Pool
Bike the Grand Rounds
Hike Minnehaha Falls
Explore the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden at Theodore Wirth Park
Forest Bathing on Winchell Trail
Take the Magical History Segway tour

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