Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Minneapolis, US
80% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 1 - 1.5 hours
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Audio guide in English
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Lifetime tour access
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Offline audio and maps
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Self-guided experience
Explore Minneapolis' history with a self-guided audio tour along the Mississippi River, featuring fascinating stories and local landmarks.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Voicemap app for android and ios -
Lifetime access to this tour in english
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Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Excluded
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Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route -
Smartphone and headphones
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Food and drink
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Transportation
Explore Minneapolis' history with a self-guided audio tour along the Mississippi River, featuring fascinating stories and local landmarks.
Highlights
- Explore the history of the milling industry in Minneapolis
- Learn about the iconic Stone Arch Bridge
- Discover the secrets of "Funkytown"
- Walk along the beautiful Mississippi River
- Experience the charm of Nicollet Island
Meeting Point
The tour starts at the Open Book Literary Center on Washington Ave. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 , United States
End Point
The tour ends at the Nicollet Island Pavilion.
40 Power Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401 , United States
What to expect
Open Book
The tour starts outside the Open Book Literary Center. Here you'll learn about how VoiceMap works, be introduced to the city and hear about the Open Book Literary Center, and all before the walk begins.
Guthrie Theater
You'll pass by the Guthrie Theatre and learn about its history and its role as one of Minnesota’s core cultural institutions.
Mill City Museum
The tour takes you past the Mill City Museum. As you walk, you'll learn a bit about the museum.
Mill Ruins Park
You'll walk past the Mill Ruins Park and while you walk, you'll hear a little about it.
Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam
You'll walk past St Anthony Lock and Dam and hear a bit about it, how it was used and why it is permanently closed.
St. Anthony Falls
While you walk, you can see where St Anthony Falls would have been if the dam wasn't built. You'll also hear a bit about the falls.
Mississippi River
You'll walk past a section of the Mississippi River and learn a bit about it while you do so.
Nicollet Island
The tour ends in Nicollet Island at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. While you walk there, you'll learn a bit about Nicollet Island and who it was named after.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap -
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Start at Open Book Literary Center. -
End at Nicollet Island Pavilion.
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Bring headphones for a better experience.
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Consider a coffee break at nearby Aster Cafe.
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Explore historic Mill Ruins Park nearby.
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