Outdoors Uptown, Minneapolis
Bde Maka Ska
An outdoor spot in Uptown, Minneapolis, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Summer morning.
Why go
Largest of the Chain of Lakes, with a 3-mile loop path, beaches and paddleboard rentals.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Minneapolis, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, 2.0 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Uptown
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Summer morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Minneapolis. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Contemporary art museum beside the free garden with the Spoonbridge and Cherry.
Sight · 2.0 mi straight-line - 2Minneapolis Institute of Art
Free encyclopedic art museum with period rooms and collections from ancient China to modern America.
Sight · Minnehaha Falls · 2.0 mi straight-line - 3Minneapolis Institute of Art
Free encyclopedic museum with period rooms and strong Asian and American collections.
Sight · 2.1 mi straight-line - 4Brit's Pub
British pub on Nicollet Mall with a rooftop lawn-bowling green and a long-running New Year's Eve party.
Drinks · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 2.6 mi straight-line - 5Manny's Steakhouse
Big-portion steakhouse since 1988, now on the ground floor of the 1929 Foshay Tower.
Food · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 2.8 mi straight-line - 6Foshay Tower
1929 Art Deco obelisk modeled on the Washington Monument, now the W Minneapolis hotel with an open-air observation deck.
Stay · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 2.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Bde Maka Ska is a stop on our Minnesota North Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Minneapolis
Another curated outdoor spot in Minneapolis. See the full Minneapolis guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Minneapolis run from 22°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Bde Maka Ska itself, we suggest: Summer morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Minneapolis from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Minneapolis weather by month.
Getting there
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- Address
- Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Coordinates
- 44.94512, -93.31118
- Destination
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bde Maka Ska: quick answers
How much time do you need at Bde Maka Ska?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Bde Maka Ska. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Bde Maka Ska?
Our pick: Summer morning.
Is Bde Maka Ska free?
Yes, we list Bde Maka Ska as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Bde Maka Ska?
Bde Maka Ska is at Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, MN, USA, in Uptown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Bde Maka Ska?
Bde Maka Ska appears on Minnesota North Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Bde Maka Ska to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Minneapolis.
Plan Minneapolis
- Minneapolis travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Minneapolis weather by month
- Minneapolis to Duluth 137 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Minneapolis
- Indígena by Owamni Food
- Mill City Museum Sight
- Surly Brewing Co. Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.