Four Seasons, Nordic Village Theodore Wirth Regional Park HIT THE SKI TRAILS IN MINNEAPOLIS Just north of downtown Minneapolis is Theodore Wirth Regional Park , an essential stop for outdoor rec enthusiasts all year round. During the winter months, its lush golf course transforms into 20 miles of carefully groomed cross-country trails aimed at both competitive skiers and beginners. Theodore Wirth’s Nordic-style runs are so respected within the international community that it hosted the COOP FIS Cross-Country World Cup in 2024 — the competition’s first stateside appearance in two decades. “It’s just amazing to have access to it and to be able to go out and enjoy nature right near the city” noted Jordan-na. URBAN CABIN VIBES Get the full Up North experience while being surrounded by skyscrapers at the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis’ Riva Terrace , which turns into a vibrant Nordic Village every winter. Be sure to book your fully insulated, meticulously designed (by the local menswear store MartinPatrick3) “cabin” ahead of time because they often sell out months in advance, and feature a playful multi-course menu of French onion soup, fondue, and Minnesota-shaped s’mores. Bring a few close friends or the entire family; five cabins seat up to four guests, and three have room for eight. “A rooftop patio but make it Nordic,” said Diana. What’s not to love? ItInERaRIEs | 107
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