Self-Guided Podcast Tour Minneapolis: Power on the Mississippi

2 hr 2 minGerman, EnglishMinneapolis-Saint Paul, United States

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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

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What you'll do

St. Anthony Falls
West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, United States
The natural engine of Minneapolis, featuring the only major natural waterfall on the Mississippi River.
10 min
Once the largest flour mill in the world, now converted into affordable artist live-work lofts
10 min
Stone Arch Bridge
West River Road and Portland Ave, Minneapolis, United States
A 19th-century railway engineering marvel built by James J. Hill to transport wheat and flour globally.
10 min
Mill Ruins Park
102 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, United States
Innovative park design unearthing mill ruins while centering Indigenous Dakota culture and ecology.
10 min
Mill Ruins Park
102 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, United States
An open-air archaeological park exposing underground canals, wheel pits, and masonry mill foundations.
10 min
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, United States
Built inside the burnt-out shell of the Washburn A Mill, chronicling dust explosions, flour, and urban rebirth.
10 min
A 1899 train depot and long train shed restored into a multi-use hotel, event space, and recreation complex
10 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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