Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail, MN

The area that is now known as St. Anthony Falls has been a central place to cultures for hundreds of years. Because of their historic significance, the falls are a place worth stopping at today.

Evolving from a Dakota spiritual ground to the center of the milling industry, St. Anthony's past is full of stories and artifacts that are being restored all along the trail today. A realization of the key role of the Mississippi River and the St. Anthony Falls brings cultures to this place century after century.

Visitors to the St. Anthony Heritage Trail today are invited to take a self-guided walking tour around this historic district. Throughout the walk, visitors will find several places to stop and explore. Some of the most significant include:

• Take a walk along the historic Stone Arch Bridge recognized as a National Civil Engineering Landmark.
• The oldest house in Minneapolis is also found near the trail. Explore the Ard Godfrey House in St. Anthony.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Church is the oldest continuously used church in Minneapolis.
• Catch a riverboat ride on the Minneapolis Queen that docks at Boom Island.
• Stop at the observation deck at Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam during the summer months.
• Nicollet Island is the location of many historic homes and the Nicollet Island Inn.
• The Mill City Museum offers brochures, information, and many riverfront tours from the museum during the summer months.

All throughout the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail, visitors will find plenty of places to stop. Historic streets and buildings now house shops, cafes, and galleries for visitors to explore.