Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Lake Minnetonka

"Though an island no more, Boom Island Park was named for the island on which it originally sat. The island itself was named for the booms that were used to separate the logs that rolled down the Mississippi River to surrounding sawmills. A buildup of silt and sawdust is what caused the island to become part of the mainland, and a park was developed in the 1980s."

"Boom Island Park is where you can find the next one of the best Minneapolis Instagram spots. The park features a lot of beautiful nature, including a large field with grass. Sitting down at this place is great and you can have a picnic here."

"Boom Island Park sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. It features a small lighthouse, a boat dock, and numerous fun opportunities for its guests."

"An oasis of green right in the heart of the Mill District, Gold Medal Park provides 7.5 acres of open space and relaxing energy for the bustling urban neighborhood. The park sits on what was once the gathering place for Minnesotans when the I035W bridge collapse occurred in 2007. Today the park offers a place for locals to come escape the urban fray along its walking trails, which offer views of the historic neighborhood, as well as the Mississippi River."

"Address: Second Street and 11th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, United States. Rating: 4.7 out of 5. A stunning 7.5-acre area built out of the resurgent vitality of Minneapolis’ riverfront Mill District is one of the town’s prominent sites the Gold Medal Park."

"This park belongs to the most Instagrammable places in Minneapolis. You find here a lot of trees, grass, and other elements from nature. View this post on Instagram"

"LakeWest Lake St and Calhoun Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55408MoreLess Info. Located in the Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis' Lake Calhoun is a prime destination for swimming, fishing, tubing, boating, waterskiing, parasailing, kite flying and other enjoyable waterfront activities. Visitors may rent watercraft and enjoy a meal at the Tin Fish, a restaurant by the water's edge."

"Walkers, joggers, and inline skaters—rollerblading was born here—share a path, but cyclists have their own trails around Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet."

"Walkers, joggers, and inline skaters—rollerblading was born here—share a path, but cyclists have their own trails around Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet."

"Take in the views from Skyline Drive and experience Enger Park and Gardens and the Rose Garden. Tour Glensheen Historic Estate, a historic mansion on 22 acres along the shores of Lake Superior. Have lunch on your own in Canal Park. Stroll the Lakewalk, shop the specialty stores, or just relax and watch the cargo ships entering the harbor."

"Address: 4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55409, United States. Rating: 4.8 out of 5. A flower-filled garden is undoubtedly a wonderful sight to behold, and to see one right in front of your eyes is a dream come true."

"The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is a 15-acre garden and sanctuary for birds that is home to more than 500 plants and 130 bird species, and spectacular seasonal displays of native wildflowers in a wetland, prairie, and woodland areas. Tucked away in the corner of the garden is the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter, which features natural history displays and interpretive displays that showcase the garden’s fauna and flora. The gardens are also home to lovely picnic spots, benches, and wheelchair accessible walking paths, and visitors can enjoy guided or self-guided tours of the park."

"The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is a gorgeous 15-acre plot that features more than 130 species of birds, breathtaking trails, and 500 plant species."

"This glass-topped rooftop patio with the retractable roof in downtown Minneapolis is open. Make a reservation online. The rooftop is open Thursday through Sunday with a weekend brunch available."

"A post shared by Megan (@meg_eatstheworld) on Dec 16, 2018 at 3:13pm PST. Union Rooftop is known as one of the best restaurants in the city. It also doubles as a fun place to hang out."

"Walk in the door, pick up your dinner, and walk out smelling like wood-fired smoke. The Polski family does barbecue the same way they’ve been doing it for more than 70 years, because why would you change when it tastes this good?. Order: Slab of pork ribs, pit-smoked chicken, pulled pork, baked beans with bacon, collard greens"

"Some places in Minneapolis offer pickup, like Darby’s Pub & Grill in North Loop."

"Darby’s Pub & Grill in North Loop is one of the more affordable places for Fast Food delivery in Minneapolis."

"Gluten-free keto pizza crust is miles ahead of any other gluten free (non-keto) crust I've ever had!!. Will never order from anywhere else!!"