Best options in Minneapolis for 7 popular outdoor activities

Beach: Mississippi River Gorge

- Rating: 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: West River Pkwy Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Beaches
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Boating: Lake Harriet

- Rating: 4.8/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 43RD St. West And East Lake Harriet Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Parks, Boating, Lakes
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Fishing: Mend Provisions

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2719 East 42nd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Hunting & Fishing Supplies, Fishing
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Hiking: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: Theodore Wirth Parkway And Glenwood Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Hiking
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Water Park: Jim Lupient Water Park

- Rating: 4.3/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1520 Johnson St. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Water Parks
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Botanical Gardens: NE Minneapolis Municipal Iris Gardens

- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 3300 Central Ave. Ne Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Botanical Gardens
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Park: Springbrook Nature Center

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 100 85th Ave. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Parks
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 170 metros.

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