Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Overview
Bull sharks, record-breaking paddlers and a parrot that answered the phone: the Mississippi has stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Walk the river with Frank Bures, an award-winning writer for Harper’s and The Atlantic. This is a storyteller’s walk, more river tales than history lecture. Enjoy the stories as you stroll along at your own pace.
-Hear how St. Anthony Falls has moved upstream, and what happened to Spirit Island
-Discover the story behind the restored Grain Belt sign
-Follow a 450-mile canoe race, and Frank’s own brush with death on the river
-Cross the Hennepin Avenue Bridge and see the Art Deco Post Office and Stone Arch Bridge
-17 stops, 1.4 miles, about 45 minutes
Part 1 of a riverfront loop (another tour by Frank): it ends near the start of Minneapolis River Walk.
Starts on Nicollet Island at Merriam St. Winter: the Hennepin Ave Bridge stairs may be closed. If so, take a short detour through the DeLaSalle High School parking lot. GPS audio works offline.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
95 Merriam Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Second Street and 11th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
The tour ends at the Gold Medal Park sign.
What To Expect
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Mississippi River (pass by)
Nicollet Island Pavilion (pass by)
Bell of Two Friends (pass by)
Grain Belt Sign (pass by)
Мост Хеннепин Авеню (pass by)
First Bridge Park (pass by)
United States Postal Service (pass by)
St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center (pass by)
Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park (pass by)
St. Anthony Falls (pass by)
Stone Arch Bridge (pass by)
Mill Ruins Park (pass by)
Mill City Museum (pass by)
Guthrie Theater (pass by)
35W Bridge Memorial (pass by)
Gold Medal Park (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Activity code: C-110804P633
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Transportation.
- Food and drink.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
