Fun Things to Do in the Twin Cities Gateway
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota
Spring and summer in the Gateway are jam packed with fun Twin Cities events, attractions and things to do, all within minutes of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Let’s start with waterparks. There’s no better way to cool off during the hot summer months than taking the kids to a waterpark like Bunker Beach, the largest outdoor water park in Minnesota. The kids will love the wave pool and water slides while mom and dad may prefer a leisurely float down the lazy river.
If golf is more your bag, the Gateway is well above par with nine excellent golf courses near Minneapolis and St. Paul including Bunker Hills Golf Club and TPC Twin Cities. The latter plays host to the 3M Open, a stop on the PGA tour. The event will feature many of the best players in the world and is sure to be a big hit with golf-crazed Minnesotans.
If you like watching sports, the National Sports Center – the world’s largest amateur sports facility in Blaine – offers a wide array of tournaments and competition on an almost daily basis, including soccer to lacrosse to ultimate disc and hockey.
The Twin Cities are well known as one of the best metropolitan areas for biking in the USA. In the Gateway, biking enthusiasts will find a vast paved trail network with connections to iconic bike trails like the Mississippi River Trail. Must-ride trails include Rum River Trail in Anoka, Coon Creek Regional Trail in Coon Rapids and Rice Creek Trail, shared by Fridley, New Brighton, Shoreview, Mounds View and Lino Lakes.
Beer and wine lovers will also find Twin Cities Breweries & Wineries serving up some of the finest craft beers and delicious wines crafted in the state.
The Gateway features four excellent craft breweries including Invictus Brewing Company in Blaine. Invictus offers brewery tours and a beautiful taproom with a capacity of 200 people and partners with the Tipsy Steer which serves up sassy brew food for beer lovers. Wine enthusiast will love Willow Tree Winery in Ham Lake. Stop by and sample a variety of white and red wines and take home a bottle or two of your favorites.
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17955 Roanoke Street Northwest
Ramsey, MN 55303
7401 Main St
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
22 Reviews
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
3003 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113
701 Bunker Lake Blvd NE
Ham Lake, MN
14 Reviews
2800 Greenhaven Rd
Anoka, MN 55303
9 Reviews
5100 E River Rd
Fridley, MN 55421
3 Reviews
2292 Woodale Dr
Mounds View, MN 55112
23 Reviews
2180 105th Ave NE suite 200
Blaine, MN 55449
2401 Mounds View Boulevard
Mounds View, MN
11000 Crooked Lake Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
1750 105th Ave. NE
Blaine, MN 55449
31 Reviews
701 County Parkway A
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
118 Reviews
3900 Bethel Drive
St Paul, MN 55112
2 Reviews
1000 Red Fox Rd
Shoreview, MN 55126
4 Reviews
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
12 Reviews
828 Constance Blvd NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
5 Reviews
11351 Ulysses St NE
Blaine, MN 55434
14 Reviews
420 E Main St
Anoka, MN 55303
69 Reviews
3537B Lexington Avenue North
Arden Hills, MN
213 Jackson St
Anoka, MN 55303
148 Reviews
Flahertys Arden Bowl
County Road E, Arden Hills, MN
20 Reviews
No address available
Total Length: 10.4 miles
Total Average Rating: 4/5
Surface: Asphalt
2941 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
15 Reviews
No address available
Length: 4.9 miles
Rating: 4.5/5
Surface: Asphalt, crushed limestone
38 Northern Stacks Dr
Fridley, MN 55421
12 Reviews
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St Paul, MN 55113
No address available
Total Length: 9.3 miles (not including gaps)
Average Rating: 2.5
Surface: Asphalt
No address available
Length: 4.0 miles
Rating: 5/5
Surface: Asphalt
3020 Lakes Pkwy
Blaine, MN 55449
8 Reviews
1700 105th Ave NE
Blaine, MN 55449
13 Reviews
Ona Orth
1646 Chatham Ave, Arden Hills, MN 55112
No address available
Length: 16.0 miles
Rating: 3/5
Surface: Mostly asphalt, some on-road
9750 Egret Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
55 Reviews
5875 Jefferson St NE
Fridley, MN 55432
4 Reviews
1349 Coon Rapids Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
19 Reviews
No address available
Length: 4.9 miles
Rating: 1/5
Surface: Asphalt
700 Aqua Ln
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
6 Reviews
7000 University Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432
3 Reviews
1975 Silver Lake Rd NW
St Paul, MN 55112
6 Reviews
17646 Central Ave NE
Ham Lake, MN 55304
31 Reviews
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St Paul, MN 55113
4580 Victoria St N
Shoreview, MN 55126
19 Reviews
9250 Lincoln St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55434
3 Reviews
1500 99th Ln NE
Blaine, MN 55449
4 Reviews
Northwestern University-Reynolds Field Softball
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St Paul, MN 55113
The Parc (Physical Activity & Recovery Center)
2180 105th Ave NE suite 200
Blaine, MN 55449
University of Northwestern Eagles
University of Northwestern – St. Paul
3003 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113
Northwestern University – Reynolds Field Complex
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St Paul, MN 55113
Boulevard Plaza (Splash pad, park, & event space)
11000 Crooked Lake Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
