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A Walk, a Bike Ride or a Skate Around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis

By Clara James, About.com

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Lake Harriet North Beach

North Beach at Lake Harriet

North Beach at Lake Harriet

Clara James
Lake Harriet has two beaches. The first you'll come to is North Beach, a short walk from the bandshell. In the summer a lifeguard is present at the beach, which has ropes to keep the swimmers and the boaters apart.

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