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Sight Mill District, Minneapolis

Stone Arch Bridge

A sight in Mill District, Minneapolis, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

Stone Arch Bridge in Mill District, Minneapolis
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Why go

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

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Minneapolis, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 2 outdoor spots. 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
Sunset

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Minneapolis. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Stone Arch Bridge

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

    Sight · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 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 · 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 · 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 · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Spoon and Stable

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

    Food · 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 · Downtown Minneapolis & the Riverfront · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Stone Arch Bridge is a stop on our Minnesota North Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Minneapolis

2 more curated sights in Minneapolis. See the full Minneapolis guide.

When to go

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: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Minneapolis from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Minneapolis weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Stone Arch Bridge, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
Coordinates
44.98075, -93.25370
Destination
Minneapolis, 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: Sunset.

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.

Where is Stone Arch Bridge?

Stone Arch Bridge is at 100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA, in Mill District. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Stone Arch Bridge?

Stone Arch Bridge appears on Minnesota North Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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