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 Park, Mill City Museum, Stone Arch Bridge, Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, First Bridge Park, Boom Island Park, Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, Ard Godfrey House, St. Anthony Falls National Historic District
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