ITINERARIES Tips for Your Trip Distance from MSP Airport to Nisswa : 152 miles (one way, approximate mileage) Spa Time : Craving a more classic take on wellness? Check out Grand View Lodge’s Glacial Waters Spa, where the pure, mineral-rich water comes from the depths of ancient glacial lakes. Several spa treatments, including the Glacial Rain body treatment and Serenity Soak, incorporate these waters with healing and rejuvenating properties. Find blissfully relaxing spa resorts around the state at exploreminnesota.com/article/ plan-spa-retreat-to-these-minnesota-resorts . Detour to Ride : About 30 minutes east of Nisswa, fi nd one of the best mountain biking hot spots in Minnesota at Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails. One of only 15 IMBA Silver Level Ride Centers in the world, this magnet for mountain bikers features 70 miles of purpose-built trails, complete with scenic overlooks. Urban Trails : For more fi tness-forward fun, check out one of the many urban trails in Minneapolis, including the Midtown Greenway, Winchell Trail and Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail. StepChld “[It’s] the thrill of the catch,” Kiola said when asked about Nathaniel’s love of LPs. “This is his version of fi shing, I guess.” Minneapolis WIND THINGS DOWN WITH A REMARKABLE DINNER StepChld owner Kamal Mohamed — a serial entrepreneur who’s also conquered fried chicken (Nashville Coop), crustless sandwiches (Gallant Tiger) and clean eats (Parcelle) — named his Northeast Minneapolis restaurant after its diffi cult to defi ne menu, something he describes as food “a step removed from its origin.” That includes birria tacos that benefi t from a berbere spice mix; shrimp kicked up a couple notches with grilled nori, lavender and a fermented chile butter sauce; and a “Minneapple Beauty Burger” served on a pretzel bun with pickled cabbage, gochujang aioli, American cheese, an over “mediumish” egg and a lacy smash patty. “It’s been really amazing to be part of this community,” Kamal said, referring to the bridge he’s built between his Ethiopian roots and Minneapolis. “It’s big, but it’s small; it kind of has that Goldilocks feel.” Northland Arboretum #ONLYIN MN | 101
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