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Review:
At the heart of the Twin Cities rests Fort Snelling State Park, a popular recreation area that was established as a state park in 1961. The day-use park is an excellent destination at any time of the year with many great attractions to see. Before journeying into the park, be sure to drop by the Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center where interpretive exhibits will give you a background on the park’s history and ecology. Afterward, head off to explore one of several hiking and biking trails. One of the more popular hiking trails is the Snelling Lake Loop which takes about an hour to complete with one-, two-, and three-mile route options. Meanwhile, the Grand Rounds Scenic Bikeway is 53 miles long and great for biking enthusiasts. The park also has great fishing at Snelling Lake and great birding opportunities with turkeys regularly roaming around the park.
101 Snelling Lake Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55111; Phone: 612-279-3550
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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