Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Itinerary

1. 1
   Open Book Pass by

   The tour starts outside the Open Book Literary Center. Here you'll learn about how VoiceMap works, be introduced to the city and hear about the Open Book Literary Center, and all before the walk begins.

2. 2
   Guthrie Theater Pass by

   You'll pass by the Guthrie Theatre and learn about its history and its role as one of Minnesota’s core cultural institutions.

3. 3
   Mill City Museum Pass by

   The tour takes you past the Mill City Museum. As you walk, you'll learn a bit about the museum.

4. 4
   Mill Ruins Park Pass by

   You'll walk past the Mill Ruins Park and while you walk, you'll hear a little about it.

5. 5
   Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam Pass by

   You'll walk past St Anthony Lock and Dam and hear a bit about it, how it was used and why it is permanently closed.

6. 6
   St. Anthony Falls Pass by

   While you walk, you can see where St Anthony Falls would have been if the dam wasn't built. You'll also hear a bit about the falls.

7. 7
   Stop Pass by

   You'll walk past a section of the Mississippi River and learn a bit about it while you do so.

8. 8
   Nicollet Island Pass by

   The tour ends in Nicollet Island at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. While you walk there, you'll learn a bit about Nicollet Island and who it was named after.

Good to know

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels