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If you’re going to Minneapolis and think everything worth doing requires you to spend all your time indoors with the occasional cityscape stroll, you’re wrong. Sure, it’s a city known by many for its beautiful architecture, great shopping, and the famous “Skyway System” — a series of interconnected, enclosed climate-controlled walkways across the downtown area (spanning over 10 miles!). But it’s also an ideal city for almost anyone who loves being outdoors and in nature.

Most visitors would probably be surprised to learn that in Minneapolis you’re never more than six blocks away from a park. You’re also never too far from a lake, river, or another body of water either! In fact, the state of Minnesota has more shoreline than California, so its capital has a pretty sizable amount of waterside scenery.

Here’s a look at some of the best outdoor things to do in Minneapolis with an emphasis on hiking and long walks, cycling, and, of course, making a splash!

Read my complete post at Miles Away.