I often walk around the lake with friend. Great scenery and people walking. There is a trolley for kids in summer(haven't used it in years) and a bandshell that offers concerts on weekends. But usually I just love the approx. 2 mile walk around the lake.

A beautiful walk, in a special part of Minneapolis. Some cute cafes, coffee shops & bistros nearby. Great bike paths that connects the lakes (Nokomis, Lake of the Isles, Calhoun & Harriet). The Harriet band shell offers free concerts, check out their schedule.

Nice place to catch sun while walking around the lake, a park nearby, and has places to sit. Fall walks around this lake are particularly nice.

I go here regularly, even in the winter. This is a family-friendly lake, sport-friendly lake, and the bike path is ALWAYS cleared by the City of Mpls in the winter for walkers/runners/bikers, etc... In the summer, catch a live performance or movie at the bandshell, and there is a restaurant for food and ice-cream as well. Rent a paddle-boat or... More

Swans, Canadian Geese, Mallards...right in the middle of town. A beautiful system of parks and bike paths. Better than a golf course.

It is the best place to spend a boring evening.it is a big loop and it takes about an hour to complete the whole loop.

Take a walk, a run, or a bike ride - you can't ask for better in urban living than a visit to Lake Harriet. Restaurants are nearby and a local shopping experience is nearby. Lake Harriet is one of the attractions that makes Minneapolis better and different from other cities.

This is a grand walk any time of year, but in the summer you are able to take advantage of the excellent food at Bread & Pickle in the band shell area. It is great local/organic when possible. I especially love their breakfast sandwich. Sundays in the summer offer church services in the bandshell at 10 am. Different church every... More

When I first visited the twin cities I was told that each of the big three lakes had its only personality and purpose. I could actually feel that right away. Harriet is definitely the most accessible and friendly of the three. Its not the singles place to see and be seen (like Calhoun), but it has some elements still. Its... More