Frequent business travelers, especially “Road Warrior” types who are away from home for long periods of time, know how tough it is to keep in shape when work is the priority morning, noon and night. But if you are fortunate enough to be located temporarily in Minneapolis, there’s no excuse not to squeeze in a walk or a run to keep fit. And in Minneapolis, you are never more than a few blocks away from a great place to walk or run.
Mississippi West Bank
If you’re downtown, the riverfront is a great place to walk. Start at Minnehaha Park south of town and follow the river up to Old Saint Anthony. With very little traffic in the way and plenty of river views and history to soak up, it’s a great, convenient route for walking or running!
Learn While You Walk
If you’d rather combine your exercise with a history lesson, the City of Minneapolis offers guided walking tours during the summer months. These tours are generally conducted on the weekends, although if you are free during the week there are some scheduled then too. Check out the local architecture, great scenery and historic landmarks at locations throughout the city. For specific tour information, dates and details, check out the 2011 Minneapolis Summer Walking and Biking Tours page.
Skyways and Tunnels
Even during the cold, snowy winter months, or when conditions are at their worst in Minneapolis, the downtown tunnels and skyways provide the perfect safe place to power-walk or run. There are miles of connected loops and routes to explore, extending out from downtown in all directions – so you’ll never get bored.
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