If you like spending time outside, why not spend the afternoon at Murphy-Hanrahan Park Reserve, a park located 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from the center of Minneapolis - St. Paul. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you like Murphy-Hanrahan Park Reserve, you'll love Normandale Lake Park and The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park, both just a short drive away.