The host site for World Cup cross-county skiing, Theodore Wirth offers miles of groomed and single-track ski trails. Whether you prefer skate style or classical skiing, you’ll enjoy the variety of ski options, from open sections with spectacular views of downtown Minneapolis to wooded trails overlooking scenic lakes. North Wirth Park includes about 8 miles of groomed trail and includes a mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails, including snowmaking trails. South Wirth Park also offers trails for all ability levels and features about 6 miles of natural snow trails.

The ROC, St. Louis Park’s covered outdoor skating rink, is the perfect place for an evening skate. The rink is open from October through early March and public skating sessions are offered on Friday evenings and weekend afternoons. Free pond hockey is also available on weekends for all ages. The rink is so cool that the Minnesota Wild host a practice there each year.

Afterwards, warm up poolside back at your hotel. It’s the perfect ending to your first day in Minnesota’s Sweet Spot.

Then it’s off to Theodore Wirth’s Tubing Hill, which offers fun for the entire family. Located just behind The Trailhead, this riding hill features a tow rope to bring tubers back up to the top of the hill. You bring the warm clothes, and they will provide the rest! Aspiring snowboarders might also want to try the park’s Snowboarding Hill. It’s the perfect spot for learning how to snowboard (they offer lessons!) or brushing up on your skills.

Feeling “game?” We’ll keep you entertained at Game Show Battle Rooms. Play your favorite TV game shows, complete with your own personal host! It’s the ultimate in family bonding!

The whole family will love Lat14 Asian Eatery. Ann Ahmed, owner and executive chef, drew inspiration from her real-life experiences to create this Golden Valley gem. The restaurant is designed to bring people together with a menu full of unforgettable food inspired by her Asian culture. You’ll experience the flavors of several Asian countries that sit along the 14th parallel north — specifically Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines. You can’t go wrong with any meal, but our favorites include the Thai basil duck, the snow crab wontons and the bacon pineapple fried rice.

Try your hand at a classic Minnesota sport played on ice – curling! Brookview Golf & Lawn Bowling is home to the first outdoor pub curling rink in the state. Designed for all ages and skill levels, pub curling, which is similar to shuffleboard, is perfect for beginners and casual curlers alike!

Spend the morning exploring Westwood Hills Nature Center, a 160-acre natural area featuring marsh, woods and restored prairie. Home to Westwood Lake and more than 3 miles of groomed trails, visitors can explore the winter world of Westwood via snowshoe, spotting wildlife along the way. You can rent a pair of snowshoes from the Interpretive Center, which is open 7 days a week. All sizes of snowshoes are available, starting with preschool, so even the littlest members of your family can join in on the fun.

Or get in touch with Minnesota’s Nordic roots and take a traditional Norwegian kicksled out for a spin. Glide across the snow and ice with these wood and metal sleds, taking turns “driving” and riding.

Be sure to stop into the new $12 million, eco-friendly Interpretive Center.  It’s full of interactive exhibits, as well as live animals, including a flying squirrel, a red-tailed hawk, an American kestrel and a barred owl.

Travel back in time to the Pavek Museum to view one of the world’s most significant collections of electronic communication. The museum features over 12,000 sq. ft. of antique radios, televisions and broadcast equipment and provides instruction in the science of electromagnetism and sound. Popular items in the Pavek’s collections include an AEG Magnetophon tape recorder, an RCA Theremin, a Spark Gap Generator, and a Philco Mystery Control Radio.