Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

State: Minnesota
Length: 52.0 mi / 83.7 km
Time to Allow: Three to four hours to enjoy this byway.

The country's longest continuous system of public urban parkways, this has been the preeminent urban parkway system for more than a century. Lovely parks, trails, lakes and parkways surround the city of Minneapolis. Enjoy the Chain of Lakes, Lake Nokomis, Lake Hiawatha, Minnehaha Falls, and much more.

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  Go Cycling along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

  Jun 27, 2008 in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

  With over 10,000 daily commuter and recreational cyclists of all ages, 40 miles of dedicated commuter cycling lanes, and 82 miles of off-street bicycle trails, Minneapolis and its adjacent neighborhoods are celebrated as the most cycling-friendly districts in the nation.

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  The Extraordinary Gardens of Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

  May 23, 2008

  Come visit the extraordinary gardens along Grand Rounds Scenic Byway where the metropolitan mingles with natural beauty of these urban gardens.

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  1-Day Trip: Grand Rounds Tour
  (Minnesota)

  This tour of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway takes you through the natural and historic heritage of Minneapolis.