Stone Arch Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge is a sightseeing stop in Minneapolis, MN, part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul guide. Cost: free.

100 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Minneapolis, MN

Why you should go…

Railroad baron James J. Hill built this graceful limestone-and-granite crossing in 1883 to carry his Great Northern trains over the Mississippi, the only stone arch bridge on the entire river. Converted to a walk-and-bike span in 1994, the 2,100-foot bridge curves past St. Anthony Falls with postcard views of the Mill District skyline. A top-to-bottom restoration finished ahead of schedule in July 2025, so every stone and mortar joint is freshly renewed.

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