Walk, bike, swim, or kayak around Lake Calhoun (recently renamed to Bde Maka Ska) and Lake Harriet. These lakes are a 15 minute drive from The Depot Hotel.
There are many breweries to pick from around the Twin Cities! Surly Brewing is a favorite with a large outdoor area with picnic tables and games. Surly is a 10 minute drive through the U of M campus from the hotel.
Many great restaurants and bars in North Loop which is a 15 minute walk from the hotel!
Walk the Stone Arch Bridge and the Mill City Ruins park. The bridge is a 10 minute walk from the hotel.