Stop At: Mill Ruins Park, 102 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Stone Arch Bridge, Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, MN, USA

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: St. Anthony Falls, West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam, 1 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Water Power Park, Saint Anthony Main, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 2 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time:
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  Walking Minneapolis Mississippi River, Falls & Historic Mills Private Tour(2hrs)
  3/19/2021 - 4/17/2025

  Monday - Sunday :

  08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• Guided tour
• Gratuities

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
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• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.