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Minnewaska Lake, Minneapolis

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Minnewaska Lake

Minneapolis, MN (Downtown)
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Ranked #53 of 100 attractions in Minneapolis
5.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: Rimmed by hills and trees, this 7,200-acre lake was carved from prehistoric glaciers as they moved through this part of west central Minnesota.
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“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Had fun boating tubing and fishing. Lake was clean. Hiked around the lake was there with family and learning i had a past relative that lived in a lake house on the lake and thought that was cool.

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“Absolutely beautiful, great scenery”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

I went hiking here with two of my friends. It was about an hour drive from Middletown, where we were staying, and it was worth the hour there and back. Beautiful scenery, the lake was clean and cool. We ended up doing a 5 hour hike along the lake, and then up the cliffs, which was gorgeous. I wish I... More

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“Lake Minnewaska”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2002

If you're looking for a place to just lay in the sun and enjoy some fresh water for swimming, boating, etc., consider Lake Minnewaska. Situated about 2 1/2 hours west of Minneapolis on the shores of Glenwood, Lake Minnewaska is centrally located in Minnesota. The community is a living homage to Garrison Keillor's Lake Woebegone.

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