WINTER IS SNOW MUCH FUN!
Looking for more activities to fill your winter vacation schedule? Check out our guide to the best locations for snow sports in the Twin Cities.
By Claire Noack
Seize the snow days this winter and head to your favorite ski or sledding hill. If you want to test out new locations for winter recreation, or are visiting the Twin Cities and looking for some seasonal fun, we’ve got you covered. Whether you prefer sledding, downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross country skiing or ice skating, there are plenty of great, local places to choose from. Check out our list for the best snow sports locations around the Twin Cities, bundle up and start playing!
Cross Country Skiing
Como Golf Course, 1431 Lexington Parkway N., Saint Paul
Highland 9 Golf Course, 1797 Edgcumbe Road, Saint Paul
Phalen Golf Course, 1615 Phalen Drive, Saint Paul
Image by Todd Buchanan
Snowboarding & Downhill Skiing
Buck Hill Ski & Snowboard Area, 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville
Como Park Ski Center, 1431 Lexington Parkway N., Saint Paul
Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington
Ice Skating
The Depot, 225 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
Lake of the Isles Park, 2500 Lake Isles Parkway, Minneapolis
Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis
Sledding
Como Park, N. Chelsea St. and W. Arlington Ave., Saint Paul
Highland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington
St. Anthony Park, 425 Jefferson St. N.E., Minneapolis
Theodore Wirth Winter Recreation Area, 1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis