Minneapolis

A Short Drive Away:

• Paisley Park (16 miles)
• Afton State Park (24.7 miles)
• Interstate Park (41.7 miles)
• Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park (43.7 miles)
• Frontenac State Park (54.6 miles)
• Minneopa State Park (69.5 miles)
• Banning State Park (86.4 miles)
• SPAM Museum (90.6 miles)

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