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Outside in MN
Sara Porter
St. Paul

Thrive during Minnesota's winter: Places to skate, ski, sled and snowshoe

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Third-grader Awo Hassan, foreground, steadies herself while practicing her cross-country ski technique Jan. 15, 2014 at Windom Park in Minneapolis.
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This guide was originally published in Dec. 2019.

The arrival of cold and snow might have closed the book on summer and fall fun — but it’s opened up a whole new world of possibilities for outdoor adventures.

Here are a few spots around Minnesota you can visit for outdoor ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing and sledding or tubing.

Note: Some locations cost money to visit or require you to bring your own equipment. Certain locations may not yet be open for the season, so be sure to check the associated website for more details before you go.

Outdoor ice skating rinks

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Cross-country/downhill skiing

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Sledding hills

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Snowshoeing trails

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Fat bike trails

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What did we miss? Tell us about your favorite spot for outdoor winter fun here!

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