The Historic Stone Arch Bridge was once used as a railroad bridge from 1883 to 1978 and has 23 beautiful arches spanning across the Mississippi River. Refurbishing and redesigning the bridge began in 1980. Learn more about its history on the Minneapolis Parks and Rec website. It’s a fun and free excursion to do when the weather is beautiful: in the summer and in the winter. It is a part of the St. Anthony Falls Heritage trail connecting foot traffic from Mills Ruin Park on the west bank to Father Hennepin Bluffs Park on the east bank. Take two steps and stop to see over the fence. Take another two steps. Stop and look over the fence. Take two more steps; stop to look. At this rate you aren’t even at the river! You may feel the urge to hurry them along, but it’s not necessary. What better way to enjoy the river and weather than to amble across the Stone Arch Bridge? It’s a great place to enjoy the weather with hundreds of other walkers, cyclists, and dog lovers. You will see walkers wearing babies and pushing empty strollers, children in wagons, and matching cyclists ringing their bells. You may run into a musician or two. But don’t, let me repeat, don’t give the children only a penny (because that’s all you have) to put into the musicians’ collections. Or they may do the following:More Ideas for Exploring the Historic Stone Arch Bridge
Family Fun at the Stone Arch Bridge
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