Mill Musings and River Ramblings – Wandering Along the Mississippi River Through the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis – Minneapolis, Minnesota – 05/25/2018

The Historic Mill District of Minneapolis


Many locations within the boundaries of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a National Park Unit, offer fascinating highlights of the historic Minneapolis milling industry.

Spend some time traversing both the East and West Banks of the Mississippi River to explore panoramic vistas of old mills, industrial ruins, historic bridges, natural falls, navigational structures, and protected National Landmarks, as they all give way to the modern amenities of today’s bustling Mill City.

Area attractions showcasing some of the fascination history of this side of Twin Cities:

Mill Ruins ParkMill City MuseumStone Arch BridgeFather Hennepin Bluffs ParkFirst Bridge ParkBoom Island ParkGrand Rounds Scenic BywayArd Godfrey HouseSt. Anthony Falls National Historic District

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