Mill Ruins Park
Mill Ruins Park is a historic and protected site Downtown West Minneapolis located in United States.
103 Portland Ave. S Minneapolis , MN 55401 United States
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Beautiful views from the park . Great place to come for a stroll, people watch , and just enjoy being outside.
Good place to hang out, run, get some exercise, walk, run with your dog, snog, take pictures, make out, people watch , be a tourist , watch the, Mississippi , walk your dog, eat.
Great park with interesting history! Definitely a must see in Minneapolis!
Located at the entrance to the Stone Arch Bridge , this is a great area to walk through with a cup of coffee .
Good place to see the Stone Arch Bridge and the Mississippi River .
Note that the parking is for monthly permit holders only. I somehow missed that but was lucky not to get a ticket.
The Milling District is why Minneapolis is here. Come on down and have a look around at some of the best infrastructure history around. Read more
Great views of St paul and the river . Very cool for urban exploring
Got asked for my Minneapolis Parks photo permit . Had it in my Dropbox on my phone. Park police were surprised. Don't get caught without yours.
Best place to watch the sunset in the city .
Great scenery right on the river .
Cool place to see the river and learn some history.
Walk up to the top and sit on the benches at dusk. Watch the lights of the Guthrie, the bridges over the Mississippi and the lofts go from barely there to glowing. Gorgeous!
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A great place to take home a piece of history.
Very cool park with lots to see.
Good for dog walking.
careful if you get the urge to climb....easy to get stuck :P
Great place for some evening/nighttime photos!
Don't ruin it.
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The tacos, zero-proof cocktails, environment, and views were all highlights of our visit! - Tim Hayes
Cool historic building turned into beautiful artist lofts. Definitely try the tour presented by the MN Historical Society. - Kris Codling
Built in 1849, it's the oldest surviving frame home in the Twin Cities. A Maine millwright, Ard Godfrey helped build the first dam & sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St. Anthony Falls. - HISTORY
Excellent skyline view, crowded around sunset but for good reason. Worth the trip. - David Howland
Top notch performances, excellent dining choices, beautiful view of the river, spend the evening before watching a show - Meredith M
This museum is one of my most favorites in Minnesota. It’s a great learning opportunity AND fun for all families. It’s very beautiful outside, as well. - Leilani Andrews
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Historic and Protected Site
Place United States » Minnesota » Hennepin County » Minneapolis » Downtown West