Saint Anthony Falls — Attraction in Minneapolis

Public transportation takes you 4 or so blocks away from the bridge. It was an easy, public walk. I felt 100% safe. I would encourage anyone considering this to do it! The weather was perfect on the day I went. We took the stone bridge across the river and had lunch in a little outdoor cafe on the other side. The mighty Mississippi was providing the perfect sound effects. The architecture from the old buildings were telling the stories of bustling business at the rivers edge in days gone by. Is a must visit if you like to get outdoors for a casual stroll, brisk...

St. Anthony's falls was a natural falls in the past 2 centuries. Engineers planned & rebuilt the falls, now concrete to reduce erosion in the area. Beautiful & powerful. Wide as the river channel. Internet says the power canal was built 1857, mills built between 1859 & the mid-1890s, all powered by the same waters rushing over today's falls. 👣 Just a short walk to many restaurants, bars, even some unique food trucks. 📷 Take your camera & don't forget your...

Saint Anthony Falls is an incredible attraction in the middle of a city. It’s easily accessible by foot or bike. A quick walk from the heart of downtown and you’ve got cafes, bars, and restaurants right there. The walk way out to the falls has signage with historical facts and photos. The falls themself are pretty but set right against a skyline backdrop makes them a really cool stop in an urban...