Mill Ruins Park

Mill Ruins Park is a park in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, standing on the west side of Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. The park interprets the history of flour milling in Minneapolis and shows the ruins of several flour mills, built between 1859 and the mid-1890s, that were abandoned. #ruins #OnTheRoad
Mill Ruins Park is a park in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, standing on the west side of Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. The park interprets the history of flour milling in Minneapolis and shows the ruins of several flour mills, built between 1859 and the mid-1890s, that were abandoned. #ruins #OnTheRoad
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Mill City Museum and Gold Medal Flour from Mill Ruins Park under Stone Arch bridge on Mississippi River. August 5, 2012 www.bradleyhanson.com

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Radisson Blu Mall of America

Radisson Blu Mall of America

4.5 out of 5
South Loop
Price was ￥312,408, price is now ￥286,592 per person
￥286,592
per person
Mar 30 - Apr 2
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9/10 Wonderful! (2,648 reviews)
Staff especially Louisa and Josh very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and spacious. Will stay again!

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Nicollet Island Inn

Nicollet Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
Nicollet Island
Price was ￥319,954, price is now ￥291,180 per person
￥291,180
per person
Mar 30 - Apr 2
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Romantic and charming stay with friendly and welcoming staff

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Emery, Autograph Collection Hotel

Emery, Autograph Collection Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Downtown Minneapolis
Price was ￥332,857, price is now ￥303,894 per person
￥303,894
per person
Mar 30 - Apr 2
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (628 reviews)
The first day was fine although the shower could have used a good cleaning. But, the maid didn’t clean the room at all that day so the second day wasn’t ss pleasant,

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Mall of America: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is ￥4,756 per adult
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Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Minneapolis: Mall of America 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥7,457 per adult
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SEA LIFE at Mall of America

SEA LIFE at Mall of America

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.8 out of 10 with 96 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,616 per adult
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Reviews of Mill Ruins Park

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
133
5 - Excellent 48%
4 - Good
85
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
52
3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very close museum with great history. The museum will not take up much time from your day.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Best to visit March thru June.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Don't go there it seems to be a place for unsavory people.

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Mill City Museum

Mill City Museum

Learn about how a flour mill and the Mississippi River shaped the identity of Minneapolis at this exciting museum housed within 19th-century ruins.

Mill City Museum
Guthrie Theater which includes night scenes, modern architecture and signage

Guthrie Theater

Watch a show at night or tour the remarkable building during the day at this world-class theater in Minneapolis.

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Saint Anthony Falls

Saint Anthony Falls

Explore the historic district and heritage trails that surround the thundering waterfall that powered the fledgling city of Minneapolis.

Saint Anthony Falls
Stone Arch Bridge which includes a bridge and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Stone Arch Bridge

Stroll across this historic 23-arch bridge, which spans the mighty Mississippi and offers views of St. Anthony Falls and the Minneapolis riverfront.

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Washburn "A" Mill

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Washburn "A" Mill during your trip to Minneapolis. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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The Depot Skating Rink

You can find out about the history of Minneapolis with a visit to The Depot Skating Rink. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

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Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis

4.5 out of 5
615 Second Avenue S. Minneapolis MN
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
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Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

4 out of 5
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Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

3.5 out of 5
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Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
Hilton Minneapolis

Hilton Minneapolis

4 out of 5
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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

4.5 out of 5
35 S 7th St Minneapolis MN
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown

4 out of 5
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Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
618 2nd Ave S Minneapolis MN
Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown by IHG
Aloft Minneapolis

Aloft Minneapolis

3 out of 5
900 Washington Ave South Minneapolis MN
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