In a city like Minneapolis, calling something the most beautiful place in the city is a risky move. After all, the city is home to 13 lakes, an incredible 53-foot waterfall, and a plethora of gorgeous hiking and biking trails. Not only that, but the tall buildings and impressive views of downtown Minneapolis offer a beauty all their own. But we’re going to go out on a limb and offer up Mill Ruins Park as the most beautiful spot in the city. Read on to learn why we think so — and why you should give this underrated park a visit.
Mill Ruins Park is located at 102 Portland Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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The park is an amazing way to explore the legacy of milling on the development and history of the city.
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It explores the ruins of several long abandoned flour mills along the Mississippi River near St. Anthony Falls. The ruins date back to the mid-to-late 1800s.
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The area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
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Years later, excavation on the site uncovered the foundations of several buildings as well as the footings of some early bridges.
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Today, paths through the park take visitors alongside the century-old ruins of the city’s milling past.
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With the Stone Arch Bridge crossing the river nearby, it’s a picturesque place to spend a day.
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Interpretive signs inform visitors of the significance of each ruin.
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But even if you’re not into the history of the area, you have to admit that the park is filled with an eerie beauty that rings of the past.
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Wandering this beautiful park is one of the most unique things to do in all of Minneapolis.
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Have you ever been to Mill Ruins Park? Do you agree that it’s the most beautiful place in Minneapolis? Let us know in the comments below.
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