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River City Echoes: Falls, Mills, & Forgotten Tales
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Walk through Minneapolis's historic core to learn about early industry, the powerful waterfalls and their folklore, and the old buildings and ruins that shaped the city, including cobblestone streets and quiet riverside paths.
Along the way
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Mill City Museum Courtyard / Washburn A Mill RuinsStart amidst the dramatic ruins of the Washburn A Mill, once the world's largest flour mill, now a powerful symbol of Minneapolis's industrial past and a site r
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Gold Medal ParkEnjoy a peaceful moment in this unique park, offering panoramic views of the riverfront and the Stone Arch Bridge, and reflecting the city's transformation from
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Stone Arch Bridge (East Bank side)Walk across the majestic Stone Arch Bridge, a former railway bridge now a pedestrian promenade.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic ChurchDiscover the city's oldest continuously used church, a beautiful stone structure dating back to 1857.
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St. Anthony Main Historic District (Cobblestone Streets & Alleyways)Wander through the charming cobblestone streets and hidden courtyards of St.
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Father Hennepin Bluff ParkDescend into the tranquil Father Hennepin Bluff Park, offering stunning views of the falls and the downtown skyline.
The route
Distance8 km
Walking≈ 1 h 52
Running≈ 51 min
Climb↑ 55 m
RouteCircular
A 8 km circular route from Minneapolis to walk, run or cycle, with 55 m of climbing.
Elevation↑ 55 m in total
Before you go
StartMill City Museum Courtyard / Washburn A Mill Ruins, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401Open the start in Maps →