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Step into Minneapolis's Mill District, where the wild currents of St. Anthony Falls turned raw Midwestern wheat into a global industrial empire. Explore grand stone ruins, massive rail arches, and world-record flour mills transformed into artist lofts, public parks, and cultural venues.
- A 3.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 122 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Plan your journey from your arrival point in Minneapolis to St. Anthony Falls Water Power Park. Use the local journey planner for public transport options and the final walking section. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
From The Depot Minneapolis (Historic Milwaukee Road Depot), plan your return to your departure point in Minneapolis using the local journey planner. Check the nearest suitable public transport stop and the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1St. Anthony Falls
The natural engine of Minneapolis, featuring the only major natural waterfall on the Mississippi River.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Once the largest flour mill in the world, now converted into affordable artist live-work lofts.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A 19th-century railway engineering marvel built by James J. Hill to transport wheat and flour globally.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Mill Ruins Park
Innovative park design unearthing mill ruins while centering Indigenous Dakota culture and ecology.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Mill Ruins Park
An open-air archaeological park exposing underground canals, wheel pits, and masonry mill foundations.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Mill City Museum
Built inside the burnt-out shell of the Washburn A Mill, chronicling dust explosions, flour, and urban rebirth.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7The Depot Minneapolis
A 1899 train depot and long train shed restored into a multi-use hotel, event space, and recreation complex.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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