The visitor center for the 14,000-acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge—one of only four urban wildlife refuges in the U.S.—is 2 miles east of the hotel. Prime activities there include walking the trails, bird-watching, and nature photography. Also nearby is Fort Snelling State Park, with facilities for hiking, biking, skiing, and canoeing. The Mall of America, of course, provides miles of corridors for all-season walking.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Skiing - cross-country nearby
- Swimming nearby