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Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis

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  • This is my favorite lake to walk or bike around. There are no beaches or sailboats, and there are fewer people than some of the other Minneapolis Lakes. The islands make it more interesting. They are ...  more »
  • Of the three neighboring lakes - I find myself most often at Lake of the Isles in the early evening during the week. It is relatively flat, so not a physically challenging walk. With the way the lake ...  more »
  • We canoed from Lake Calhoun to Lake of the Isles, and it was a lot of fun. We tied up to a dock and enjoyed a picnic dinner while watching the fish and turtles in the water. This is a great family out...  more »
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