I love to be able to get on the chain of lakes and never leave a bike path. The loop around Harriet, Calhoun and Isles is about 10 miles which is a fun quick trip.

I really like to walk these paths. Nice sun, benches to rest, and scenic. Also close to Lake st which is right on the bus line.

As a resident, I value the chain of lakes. Each has its own personality. Isles is quiet and peaceful, Calhoun is where college and HS kids hangout in the summer, and Harriet is family-friendly and great for outdoor concerts and movies. If you like to bike, you can do all 3 lakes within 60-90 minutes, and there are endless ideas... More

When we first moved to the land of ice and snow, my family suggested that we should immerse ourselves in local culture and activities -- the Chain of Lakes was one of those. The Chain of Lakes is a district in Minneapolis, and it is one of seven districts that make up the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, a greenspace circling... More

Walking the Chain of Lakes should not be missed. During the summer you can stop by Lake Calhoun and have a bite to eat and a Beer at Tin Fish. It's about 2 mile around a lake and it is paved so walking is easy.

Fun for our daughters and husband to run around the lakes. My daughter also takes her two golden retrievers for walks, summer and winter.

The City of Lakes (Minneapolis) could just as easily be called the city of "Trails". It follows that its well-known bodies of water each have walking/biking trails around them that will guide you from one lake to the other or enable you to weave your footprints around as many of these lakes as you desire. You can make the grand... More

Local residents love to walk, sit by, swim, sail, canoe and even fish (not me!) our "inner-city lakes" of Calhoun, Lake Harriet and Lake of the Isles in the summer, but they are beautiful in the winter, too!

Minneapolis is inspired in the trails that wind around Chain of Lakes, just southwest of the downtown. Don't miss the opportunity to walk, run, roller blade, bike, etc around these scenic waterways. The people watching is unparalleled.