Found 3 blog entries tagged as Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.

Living Near Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles & Bde Maka Ska: Three Minneapolis Lakes, Three Different Personalities

Lake of the isles

One of the things I've always appreciated about Minneapolis is how quickly you can go from the energy of the city to feeling like you're somewhere completely different.

Nowhere is that more apparent than around Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, and Bde Maka Ska.

These three lakes sit close together on the western side of Minneapolis, connected by trails, parkways, and waterways. You can explore all three in an afternoon, but each has its own personality.

Cedar Lake feels a little more tucked away, with wooded shorelines and quieter places to escape. Lake of the Isles is known for its beautiful homes, winding parkways, and one of…

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10 Reasons I Love Living in South and Southwest Minneapolis

I sell real estate all over the Twin Cities, but South and Southwest Minneapolis are areas I know especially well because this is also the kind of place I genuinely enjoy living in.

When people ask me why I like this part of Minneapolis so much, it is hard to give them one answer. It is not simply the houses, the lakes, the restaurants or being close to downtown. It is how all of those things overlap.

I can leave my house and walk around a lake, jump on a bike and ride for hours, take my kids to hockey, grab dinner at a neighborhood restaurant, go downtown for a concert and still be home without feeling like I spent the entire day in the car.

So rather than writing another generic…

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Living Near the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes: Lake Life With an Urban Backdrop


The Minneapolis Chain of Lakes is one of the most iconic lifestyle areas in the Twin Cities—because it doesn’t feel like “just a park.” It’s a living, breathing part of the city. On any given day you’ll see runners, cyclists, parents pushing strollers, friends meeting up to walk, and plenty of people simply posted up enjoying the scenery. And depending on where you are on the loop, all of it can unfold with the Minneapolis skyline sitting right behind the landscape.

If your ideal home search includes “walk to trails,” “water nearby,” and “neighborhood energy,” the Chain of Lakes delivers. The core lakes most buyers focus on are Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Lake…

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