Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Metropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. There are plenty of outdoors activities near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin if you know where to look. You'll find some good outdoors fun in the list below. With so much nature nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. Spending some time picking the right spot will make you trip more enjoyable. Find a Business in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin Metropolitan Area Business TypeOR Business Name Books about Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Books from Amazon.com about Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin. High Quality Topo Map of the Area Hikercentral outdoors article of the week.   Campgrounds near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Lowry Grove, Minnesota, 2 miles away Anoka County Activities Ctr, Minnesota, 13 miles away Ham Lake Campground, Minnesota, 13 miles away Lebanon Hills Regional Park Campground, Minnesota, 13 miles away Minneapolis NW/Maple Grove KOA, Minnesota, 14 miles away Northernaire Motel, Minnesota, 14 miles away Town and Country Campground, Minnesota, 15 miles away Brainerd International Inc, Minnesota, 16 miles away Maple Grove Koa Kampground, Minnesota, 17 miles away Hastings Mobile Home Terrace, Minnesota, 20 miles away Minneapolis NW KOA, Minnesota, 19 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro to the center of the zips of the campgrounds, actual driving distance may be different. Trails near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Shingle Creek Parkway, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 9 miles away Sunrise Ferry Hiking Trail, Polk County, Wisconsin, 38 miles away East White Pine Truck Trail, Aitkin County, Minnesota, 66 miles away Giese Truck Trail, Aitkin County, Minnesota, 62 miles away Herubin Truck Trail, Aitkin County, Minnesota, 63 miles away Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary State Trail, Pine County, Minnesota, 66 miles away Whitewater paddling spots near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings 32 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset 41 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora 45 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls 46 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River. 48 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road 52 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, below Big Eddy to St. Croix River 54 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence 55 miles away, class I-II, 8 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls 58 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone 61 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Ski Resorts near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Buck Hill, Minnesota, 15 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 11 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 33 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 43 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 45 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 47 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 74 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 108 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 132 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Riverside Hills, Iowa, 136 miles, vertical drop 190 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. Hotels in or near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Best Western Downtown, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Candlewood Suites Minneapolis, Richfield, Mn, Richfield, Minnesota, 8 miles away Comfort Inn Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 4 miles away Comfort Inn Northtown, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 6 miles away Comfort Inn Airport, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Bloomington West, Bloomington, Minnesota, 10 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Minneapolis/Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota, 5 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Mall Of America, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Minneapolis Downtown At The Depot, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Minneapolis Airport/Mendota Heights, Mendota Heights, Minnesota, 10 miles away Crowne Plaza Hotel Minneapolis-Northstar(Dwtn),Mn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Days Inn Midway - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 6 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott St Paul/Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota, 5 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Minneapolis/Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Minneapolis/Coon Rapids, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 6 miles away Four Points By Sheraton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 3 miles away Holiday Inn Bloomington-Arpt, Mn, Bloomington, Minnesota, 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis(Golden Valley), Mn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis Downtown (Conv Cnt, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Holiday Inn Minneapolis-Metrodome, Mn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Holiday Inn St Paul-North Arden Hills, Arden Hills, Minnesota, 8 miles away Holiday Inn Select Mpls-St Paul Apt-Mall Of Am,Mn, Bloomington, Minnesota, 9 miles away Hospitality Inn Suites, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Le Meridien Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Microtel Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 3 miles away Minneapolis-Days Inn Mall Of America/Airport, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Minneapolis Grand Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Radisson Hotel Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 3 miles away Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Ramada Inn Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Ramada Inn - Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Minneapolis At The Depot, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota, 5 miles away Residence Inn Minneapolis Edina, Edina, Minnesota, 9 miles away Springhill Suites By Marriott Minneapolis St Louis Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 7 miles away Staybridge Suites Minneapolis-Bloomington, Mn, Bloomington, Minnesota, 10 miles away Super 8 Motel - Arden Hills/Mpls/St. Paul Area, Arden Hills, Minnesota, 8 miles away Super 8 Motel - Msp/Golden Valley, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 7 miles away Super 8 Of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 4 miles away Towneplace Suites By Marriott Minneapolis West, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, 7 miles away Towneplace Suites By Marriott Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Amerisuites Minneapolis Mall Of America, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away St. Paul-Days Inn Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota, 5 miles away Minneapolis-Days Inn Univ Of Minn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 3 miles away Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 3 miles away Marriott Minneapolis City Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Marriott Minneapolis Airport Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Mpls./St. Paul/Bloomington/Airport Super 8 Motel, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Mpls./St. Paul/Blaine Super 8 Motel, Blaine, Minnesota, 6 miles away Moundsview Days Inn Twin Cities North, Mounds View, Minnesota, 6 miles away Northland Inn And Executive Conference Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 9 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mendota, Mendota Heights, Minnesota, 10 miles away Bloomington Mn Travelodge, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Bloomington At Mall Of America, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Country Inn By Carlson Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota, 6 miles away Super 8 Motel - Roseville/Mpls/St Paul Area, Roseville, Minnesota, 5 miles away Days Inn Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota, 10 miles away Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South, Bloomington, Minnesota, 10 miles away LivINN Suites Fridley, Fridley, Minnesota, 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BLOOMINGTON-ARPT-MALL OF AMER, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Days Inn Minneapolis North/Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 4 miles away Comfort Suites Blaine, Blaine, Minnesota, 7 miles away Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 3 miles away Marriott Minneapolis West, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 3 miles away Park Plaza Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota, 10 miles away Crowne Plaza Hotel MINNEAPOLIS NORTH, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 4 miles away La Quinta Inn Minneapolis Airport/Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Best Western Bandana Square, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 6 miles away Baymont Inn Mpls/Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, 4 miles away Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Le Bourget Aero Suites, Bloomington, Minnesota, 9 miles away Brooklyn Park Hotel, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 8 miles away Grand Lodge Hotel and Water Park, Bloomington, Minnesota, 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express ROSEVILLE-ST. PAUL, Roseville, Minnesota, 5 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 10 miles away The Westin Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Golf Courses near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Bridges Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 9 miles away Brightwood Hills Golf Course, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 6 miles away Brookview Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 9 miles away Centerbrook Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 4 miles away Columbia Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1 miles away Coon Rapids Bunker Hills Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away Fred Richards Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 9 miles away Gross Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1 miles away Hiawatha Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 4 miles away Meadowbrook Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2 miles away New Hope City New Hope Village Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 8 miles away Richards Fred Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 9 miles away Wirth Theo Par 3 Golf Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 6 miles away Lakes near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Crystal Lake, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 5 miles away Hart Lake, Anoka County, Minnesota, 2 miles away Lake Hiawatha, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 5 miles away Highland Lake, Anoka County, Minnesota, 3 miles away Intermediate Pool, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 2 miles away Lake of the Isles, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 5 miles away Lake Jones, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 5 miles away Locke Lake, Anoka County, Minnesota, 4 miles away Locke Lake, Anoka County, Minnesota, 4 miles away Long Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 5 miles away Moore Lake, Anoka County, Minnesota, 3 miles away Pike Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 4 miles away Poplar Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 4 miles away Powderhorn Lake, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 4 miles away Ryan Lake, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 5 miles away Silver Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 3 miles away Spring Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 5 miles away Stony Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota, 4 miles away Sullivan Lake, Anoka County, Minnesota, 2 miles away Upper Pool, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 2 miles away Wirth Lake, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 5 miles away Beaches near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Browns Beach, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, 34 miles away National Parks near Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 13 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 47 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. 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Best Western Downtown, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Candlewood Suites Minneapolis, Richfield, Mn, Richfield, Minnesota 8 miles away Comfort Inn Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 4 miles away Comfort Inn Northtown, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 6 miles away Comfort Inn Airport, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Bloomington West, Bloomington, Minnesota 10 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Minneapolis/Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota 5 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Mall Of America, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Minneapolis Downtown At The Depot, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Minneapolis Airport/Mendota Heights, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 10 miles away Crowne Plaza Hotel Minneapolis-Northstar(Dwtn),Mn, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Days Inn Midway - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Saint Paul, Minnesota 6 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott St Paul/Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota 5 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Minneapolis/Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Minneapolis/Coon Rapids, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 6 miles away Four Points By Sheraton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 miles away Holiday Inn Bloomington-Arpt, Mn, Bloomington, Minnesota 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis(Golden Valley), Mn, Minneapolis, Minnesota 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minneapolis Downtown (Conv Cnt, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Holiday Inn Minneapolis-Metrodome, Mn, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Holiday Inn St Paul-North Arden Hills, Arden Hills, Minnesota 8 miles away Holiday Inn Select Mpls-St Paul Apt-Mall Of Am,Mn, Bloomington, Minnesota 9 miles away Hospitality Inn Suites, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Le Meridien Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Microtel Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 miles away Minneapolis-Days Inn Mall Of America/Airport, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Minneapolis Grand Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Radisson Hotel Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 miles away Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Ramada Inn Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Ramada Inn - Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Minneapolis At The Depot, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota 5 miles away Residence Inn Minneapolis Edina, Edina, Minnesota 9 miles away Springhill Suites By Marriott Minneapolis St Louis Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota 7 miles away Staybridge Suites Minneapolis-Bloomington, Mn, Bloomington, Minnesota 10 miles away Super 8 Motel - Arden Hills/Mpls/St. Paul Area, Arden Hills, Minnesota 8 miles away Super 8 Motel - Msp/Golden Valley, Golden Valley, Minnesota 7 miles away Super 8 Of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 4 miles away Towneplace Suites By Marriott Minneapolis West, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota 7 miles away Towneplace Suites By Marriott Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Amerisuites Minneapolis Mall Of America, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away St. Paul-Days Inn Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota 5 miles away Minneapolis-Days Inn Univ Of Minn, Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 miles away Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 miles away Marriott Minneapolis City Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Marriott Minneapolis Airport Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Mpls./St. Paul/Bloomington/Airport Super 8 Motel, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Mpls./St. Paul/Blaine Super 8 Motel, Blaine, Minnesota 6 miles away Moundsview Days Inn Twin Cities North, Mounds View, Minnesota 6 miles away Northland Inn And Executive Conference Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota 9 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mendota, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 10 miles away Bloomington Mn Travelodge, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Bloomington At Mall Of America, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Country Inn By Carlson Roseville, Roseville, Minnesota 6 miles away Super 8 Motel - Roseville/Mpls/St Paul Area, Roseville, Minnesota 5 miles away Days Inn Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota 10 miles away Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South, Bloomington, Minnesota 10 miles away LivINN Suites Fridley, Fridley, Minnesota 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BLOOMINGTON-ARPT-MALL OF AMER, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Days Inn Minneapolis North/Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 4 miles away Comfort Suites Blaine, Blaine, Minnesota 7 miles away Sheraton Minneapolis Midtown Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 miles away Marriott Minneapolis West, Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 miles away Park Plaza Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota 10 miles away Crowne Plaza Hotel MINNEAPOLIS NORTH, Minneapolis, Minnesota 4 miles away La Quinta Inn Minneapolis Airport/Bloomington, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Best Western Bandana Square, Saint Paul, Minnesota 6 miles away Baymont Inn Mpls/Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 4 miles away Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Le Bourget Aero Suites, Bloomington, Minnesota 9 miles away Brooklyn Park Hotel, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 8 miles away Grand Lodge Hotel and Water Park, Bloomington, Minnesota 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express ROSEVILLE-ST. PAUL, Roseville, Minnesota 5 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 10 miles away The Westin Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 miles away