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Sight Mill District, Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront

Stone Arch Bridge

A sight in Mill District, Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Dusk.

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Stone Arch Bridge in Mill District, Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront
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Why go

1883 stone railroad bridge, now a walkway over St. Anthony Falls, with the classic view of the skyline and the Gold Medal Flour sign.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 1 sight. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Stone Arch Bridge and Indígena by Owamni. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Mill District
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Dusk

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Stone Arch Bridge

    1883 railroad bridge turned walkway over St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi.

    Sight · Minneapolis · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Indígena by Owamni

    Sean Sherman's Indigenous kitchen, no dairy, wheat or cane sugar, now in the Guthrie Theater with river views.

    Food · Minneapolis · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mill City Museum

    Museum in the ruins of a flour mill, with an elevator ride through the building's history.

    Sight · Minneapolis · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Spoon and Stable

    Gavin Kaysen's restaurant in a former horse stable in the North Loop, open since 2014.

    Food · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Spoon and Stable

    Chef Gavin Kaysen's restaurant in a former North Loop horse stable.

    Food · Minneapolis · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Murray's

    Family-run supper club on Sixth Street since 1946, known for the Silver Butter Knife Steak carved for two.

    Food · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Stone Arch Bridge is a stop on our Minneapolis New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront

Another curated sight in Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront. See the full Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Minneapolis

Our climate figures for Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront come from nearby Minneapolis. Average daily highs in Minneapolis run from 22°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Stone Arch Bridge itself, we suggest: Dusk.

Modelled monthly averages for Minneapolis from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Minneapolis weather by month (covers Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront).

Getting there

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Coordinates
44.98083, -93.25361
Destination
Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront, Minnesota

Stone Arch Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Stone Arch Bridge?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Stone Arch Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Stone Arch Bridge?

Our pick: Dusk. Insider tip: Cross at dusk on Dec 30 or 31, when the mills and towers light up.

Is Stone Arch Bridge free?

Yes, we list Stone Arch Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Stone Arch Bridge?

Stone Arch Bridge appears on Minneapolis New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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