Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Name: Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Brand: Cool Destinations
SKU: 296063
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.41 (63 reviews)

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60 to 90 minutes (approx.)

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Offered in: English

Overview

Welcome to Minneapolis, the home of Nerf Balls, the singer and songwriter Prince, and, yes, Zubaz pants. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll stroll along the Mississippi River. Along the way, you’ll hear about:

• The history of the milling industry in Minneapolis
• The massive Washburn A Mill explosion of 1878
• The 35W Bridge collapse of 2007
• The secret history of "Funkytown"
• An ugly mansion with 86 TVs
• Cougar attacks
• The untimely death of Tiny Tim
• The hiring of a hitman in St. Paul
• ”Untalented but adventurous” German artists, to quote the author Jonathan Raban
• How long it takes a single drop of water to travel down the Mississippi – and how long it takes a person to make the same journey

This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.

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What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1011 South Washington Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

40 Power Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA

The tour ends at the Nicollet Island Pavilion.

What To Expect

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Open Book (pass by)

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 (pass by)

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 (pass by)

The tour takes you past the Mill City Museum. As you walk, you'll learn a bit about the museum.

Mill Ruins Park (pass by)

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 (pass by)

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 (pass by)

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 (pass by)

You'll walk past a section of the Mississippi River and learn a bit about it while you do so.

Nicollet Island (pass by)

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.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025