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Mississippi Lock and Dam No. 1 is one of Summer.

1. Mississippi Lock and Dam No. 1

7.3
5000 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
Scenic Lookout · Hiawatha · 8 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The 1st facility opened in 1917. In 2007 the gates were adjusted to lower the water level of the Mississippi by 2 ft to assist in the recovery efforts of the victims of the I-35W bridge collapse.

Minnehaha Falls is one of Summer.

2. Minnehaha Falls

9.4
4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN
Waterfall · Hiawatha · 74 tips and reviews

Angela W.Angela W: Make sure to go down stream and take a dip in the wading basin. It's gorgeous!

Bde Maka Ska is one of Summer.

3. Bde Maka Ska

3000 E Calhoun Pkwy (btwn Lake St. & 38th St. W.), Minneapolis, MN
Lake · West Calhoun · 78 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Lake by City Pages in 2010. The beaches are clean, the characters are plentiful, and even if you don’t feel like going for a dunk, there are sailing opportunities and people-watching galore

Stone Arch Bridge is one of Summer.

4. Stone Arch Bridge

9.4
100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Bridge · Marcy - Holmes · 55 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in 1882-83, the bridge is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. In 1994 the bridge was converted into a pedestrian and bike trail & offers a panoramic view of St. Anthony Falls.

5. Life Time Fitness

8.4
6544 Loftus Lane (at Dakota St S), Savage, MN
Gym · 32 tips and reviews

John-Paul H.John-Paul Hurley: The basketballs in the gym stink. Turn your key in to the front desk for a nice one!