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Chain of Lakes

Chain of Lakes
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Type of Attraction
Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, City Parks & Gardens
Neighborhood
West
Interests That Apply
Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, Photography
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required Dirt/off-road walking Waterways
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch
Restrooms: Available
Notes: There are restrooms available at the Lake Harriet band shell and the Lake Calhoun boat launch, near the concessions areas.
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Our City Expert's Tips


History Buff
A plaque on the eastern shore of Lake Calhoun (at 36th Street) marks the spot of a Sioux village that once stood on the site. As a part of the Treaty of Mendota in 1851, the Sioux sold their land for 12 1/2 cents per acre.

Outdoorsy
The chain's cleanest lake is spring-fed Cedar Lake. The Park and Recreation Board manages two popular beaches, one on the lake's western shore, the other on Cedar's northeast shore.

Sports Enthusiast
Rent a canoe at the Lake Calhoun refectory (northeast shore) and paddle through channels to both Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake.

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