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Minneapolis Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
2117 West River RoadMinneapolis, MN 55411
There are many access streets though out the city of Minneapolis.
About
The Grand Rounds Scenic drive offers a little bit of everything: great scenery, historic sites, modern and contemporary art, outdoor recreation, and great shopping and dining, all within the heart of Minneapolis. Paved walking and biking paths follow tree-lined roadways and parks, circle the Chain of Lakes (Nokomis, Harriet, Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles), pass Minnehaha Creek, and follow the downtown riverfront along the Mississippi.
Highlights include a wildflower garden at Theodore Wirth Park, a large rose garden at Lake Harriet and a beautiful waterfall at Minnehaha Park. The byway brings you close to Orchestra Hall, Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and Guthrie Theater, one of many excellent theater companies in town. Learn about the city's history at the Mill City Museum, along the historic riverfront downtown, near the 1883 Stone Arch Bridge.
Views of the Minneapolis skyline are visible from just about every portion of Grand Rounds.
Hours & Dates
Park Hours: 6 am-midnight in developed areas, 6 am-10 pm in undeveloped areas.Rates
For current parking info & prices visit https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parking-information/
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Length
- 46 miles
Route
- Follows a loop of city and parkway roads in Minneapolis.
Scenery
- Chain of lakes, Mississippi River, city skyline, tree-lined residential neighborhoods.
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to people with disabilities
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
More Information
- Link 1: Grand Rounds Scenic Byway: City Escape: http://www.exploreminnesota.com/travel-ideas/grand-rounds-scenic-byway-showcases-minneapolis
Reviews
Based on 152 reviews
50 miles of bike trail through the most scenic areas of Minneapolis including around the Chain of Lakes and along the Mississippi River. Amazing amount of natural beauty in a densely populated urban...
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TravelingSoccerLoon,
January 16, 2023
We walked part of the Byway. Did the flour ruin park, stone arch bridge, Father Hennepin Island, St. Anthony Falls, rode on a scooter, visited the university and the locks.
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M-F_Trackers,
June 12, 2021
A cool view as they say! Easy to find and fun to explore the area. We highly recommend it!!!! It's a must-see!!!!
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George H,
January 24, 2021
Loved our trip around the Grand rounds. Rode with our bike group one Sunday in September. Reasonably well marked, but be sure to check the map at each of the gazebo like structures or run a map app...
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Blairian,
September 19, 2020
A great way to see the area by motorcycle or on 4 wheels. There will be some traffic but well worth the patience to wind your way through the sights of this area.
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AmyPinMN,
September 13, 2019
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