Lake Harriet
A tranquil lake at the southern end of the Chain of Lakes. The castle-style bandshell on its shore hosts free summer evening concerts, and the rose garden is a favorite with locals.
Lake Harriet is the southern end of the Chain of Lakes Park, and the path around it is about 4.8 km long. On the north shore, the castle-style bandshell hosts free concerts almost every summer evening. Nearby are an ice cream shop and a sailboat dock. In the northeast corner, the rose garden in Lyndale Park is the second-oldest public rose garden in the United States, and it is at its best in June. The lakeshore also offers a short ride on a vintage streetcar. Admission is free, and it can be combined with a bike ride to Bde Maka Ska.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chain of Lakes (Bde Maka Ska)
- Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)
- Walker Art Center
- Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
- American Swedish Institute
- Basilica of Saint Mary
- Foshay Tower
- Nicollet Mall & Skyway