It’s common knowledge that Minnesota is known for being the “Land of 10,000 lakes”, and you don’t have to venture far from Minneapolis – St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs to experience lake life.
Check out some of Team Kathy Borys’ favorite lakes to visit within miles of the Twin Cities:
- Lake of the Isles
- Lake Harriet
- Bde Maka Ska
- Lake Nokomis
- Cedar Lake
- Turtle Lake
- White Bear Lake
- Lake Minnetonka
- Lake Como
- Little Carnelian Lake
- Lake Phalen
- Prior Lake
- Forest Lake
Whether you’re looking to enjoy a beach, go for a swim, paddleboard, kayak, canoe, go fishing, or get a little more adventurous with water skiing, tubing, or wakeboarding, Minnesota lakes have so much to offer! Be sure to check out one of these local lakes for your next Minnesota adventure!