Some of the most preferred outdoor sports and nature spots in Minneapolis are :

Lake of the Isles : One of the best places in Minneapolis to enjoy canoeing during the summer months and ice skating in the winters.

Summit Avenue: This three mile long jogging track is rated as one of the best places for running in the entire city.

Minnehaha Park: An urban park with a waterfall, the Minnehaha Park is the cities oldest and most popular recreation places. There are many good hotels where you can stay while on visit to Minnehaha Park. Some of these hotels include- Days Inn St Paul Mn, Parkside Inn and Vinokur Motel etc.

Lyndale Park Rose Garden: Nature enthusiasts in general and rose-lovers in particular gather to enjoy the beauty and elegance of this place and its flowers.

Stone Arch Bridge: The only bridge of its kind, which has been made out of granite and limestone found in Minnesota.