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Top Spots: Fun in the Snow and Ice

Minneapolitans don't hibernate in the winter - neither should you. Take these Meet Minneapolis staff member suggestions and get out and play in the snow and ice!

Theodore Wirth Park

Take a toboggan and go down the hills in the park after a good snow fall. It is a beautiful setting and the hills are fun. Staff pick: Mo Allen, Trainer & Client Services, iDSS

St. Paul Winter Carnival

Parades, snow sculptures, ice-skating, hockey, the medallion hunt, life-size ice castle. Do I need to say more? This event is the one I get most excited for. Staff pick: Liz Conners, Membership Sales Executive

Buck Hill

We may not have mountains, but we have some cool hills! This ski area has been recognized for creating some of the country's best skiers. Staff pick: Jude Croyle, IT Director

Three Rivers Park District

Disc golf chains stay up year round. Activities for youth and adults include star gazing, dating programs for folks who love the outdoors and cross-country skiing. Staff pick: Liz Conners, Membership Sales Executive

Peavey Plaza ice rink

Skate Rockefeller Plaza-style in this sunken park on Nicollet Mall, with the skyline looming above you. Staff pick: Lori Kearney, National Account Executive Tourism Sales

U.S. Pond Hockey Championships

We're the land of hockey, so it's fitting we have an annual amateur tournament. Held on Lake Nokomis, it attracts hockey enthusiasts from all over North America - including past pros. Staff pick: Scott Romane, Director of Citywide Sales

The Chain of Lakes

Ice fishing, ice wind surfing, walking, running, hockey. The lakes are the place for those who love the outdoors, no matter what the temperature! Staff pick: Liz Conners, Membership Sales Executive

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Minnehaha Falls

This historic waterfall's 50-foot drop freezes in the cold months. It's a stunningly breathtaking backdrop for commemorative photo. Staff pick: Sylvia Olson, Executive Assistant

Depot Ice Skating Rink

OK, so it's inside... but it's still one of the most popular winter destinations in town. The historic train depot is open for public skating from November—March. Staff pick: Jude Croyle, IT Director