3 Best Landmarks in Minneapolis, MN

“Stone Arch Bridge offers a panoramic view of St. Anthony Falls and is recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark. The bridge was constructed to connect the railway system to the new Union Depot, which at that time was planned to be built between Hennepin Avenue and Nicollet Avenue. The bridge is made of native granite and calcareous stone and has a length of 2,100 feet and a width of 28 feet. The bridge features 100,000 tons of granite and twenty-three arches made of calcareous stone. Stone Arch Bridge is the only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River. The Bridge Festival takes place in June and features more than 250 artists and musicians. The bridge is one of the best places to enjoy St. Anthony Falls.”

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“Foshay Museum & Observation Deck has 32 floors and stands 447 feet (136 m) high, which made it one of the tallest buildings in the Midwest for 48 years. The antenna mast extends the total height of the structure to 607 feet (185 m). Visit the museum to discover the fascinating story behind this unusual skyscraper and its eccentric maker. The building features multiple lounging spots and an indoor fire. The Living Room offers a unique escape from the ordinary. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The Foshay will ignite your senses with 360-degree views of the city from their 30th Observation Deck. Foshay Museum & Observation Deck offers free admission for all visitors.”

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“Mill City Museum was constructed within the ruins of the Washburn "A" Mill next to Mill Ruins Park. The museum chronicles the flour milling industry that fueled the growth of Minneapolis through the eight-story Flour Tower, Water Lab, Baking Lab, and other hands-on exhibits. The museum focuses on the founding and growth of Minneapolis, especially flour milling and the other industries that used hydropower from Saint Anthony Falls. Mill City Museum's design gives tourists a bird's-eye view of the Mississippi River and St. Anthony Falls that powered the original mills. The museum offers various programs and exhibits that help people understand the history of the milling industry. Mill City Museum offers walking tours, media shows like the Flour Tower, and hands-on exhibits.”

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