Walking Minneapolis Mississippi River, Falls & Historic Mills Private Tour(2hrs)
Minneapolis, US
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Private Guided Tour
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Duration: 2 hours
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Suitable for all fitness levels
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Includes historic flour mills
Explore Minneapolis' rich history on a private walking tour of the Mississippi River, St. Anthony Falls, and historic mills.
Included
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Guided tour
Excluded
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Gratuities
Explore Minneapolis' rich history on a private walking tour of the Mississippi River, St. Anthony Falls, and historic mills.
Highlights
- Close proximity to the surging Mississippi River
- Breathtaking views of St. Anthony Falls
- Learn about the rich history of Minneapolis
- Walk on the famous Stone Arch Bridge
- Explore the trendy Mill District neighborhood
Meeting Point
Meet at the Stone Arch Parking Lot in Mill Ruins Park, 100 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401 , United States
End Point
Meet at the Stone Arch Parking Lot in Mill Ruins Park, 100 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401 , United States
What to expect
Mill Ruins Park
For this private, 2-hour walking tour, we'll meet in the Stone Arch Parking Lot in Mill Ruins Park, 100 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55401. We'll begin with an overview of the river's history and the importance of water in Minnesota, then walk past historic former flour mills, the birthplace of Minneapolis.
15 minutes
Stone Arch Bridge
We'll continue with a short walk on the Stone Arch Bridge, an 1880s railroad engineering marvel that today is the city's key sightseeing and recreational destination. While strolling across the 2, 000-foot bridge, you'll confront the plunging waterfall directly in front of you.
45 minutes
St. Anthony Falls
You'll be close to the Mississippi River and its powerful St. Anthony Falls several times during the tour. From each vantage point, you'll learn how the fall's rich history impacts life today in Minneapolis. You'll hear stories from many different perspectives - early settlement and lumbering, harnessing the river's wild power, milling flour to feed the world and today's Mill District transformation into the city's most desirable and trendy residential neighborhood.
15 minutes
Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam
On the Stone Arch Bridge, we'll confront the jarring juxtaposition of St. Anthony Falls with the adjacent Upper St. Anthony Lock, a 1950s insertion into the area. Here, we'll talk more about the the southward flow of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. By the end of the tour returning back to the starting point on the west end of the bridge, you'll understand how the area's historic legacy is directly linked to Minnesota culture and Minneapolis life.
20 minutes
Water Power Park
We'll explore Water Power Park with its startling overlook of the mighty Mississippi surging over dramatic St. Anthony Falls, see the nation's first hydro power plant and learn about the location of an early sawmill.
20 minutes
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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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible
What our experts say
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Grab a coffee at nearby Aster Cafe. -
Explore Mill Ruins Park before the tour.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Capture photos on the Stone Arch Bridge.
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Visit the Guthrie Theater nearby.
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