Mill Ruins Park Tours and Activities

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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Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

4 out of 5
Downtown Minneapolis
Price was CA $1,035, price is now CA $817 per person
CA $817
per person
Apr 30 - May 4
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Regina (YQR) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Amazing response time, room was very neat and clean.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Nicollet Island Inn

Nicollet Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
Nicollet Island
Price was CA $1,333, price is now CA $1,040 per person
CA $1,040
per person
Apr 10 - Apr 13
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Minneapolis (MSP)
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Romantic and charming stay with friendly and welcoming staff

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

4 out of 5
Downtown Minneapolis
Price was CA $1,222, price is now CA $980 per person
CA $980
per person
Apr 30 - May 4
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Regina (YQR) to Minneapolis (MSP)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Reception desk, Samson from MPLS Market were very welcoming, warm, friendly. Room was clean and spacious. Valet parking was efficient. The site to request the car is convenient and vehicle arrived quickly.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Tours & day trips

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St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $33 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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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 CA $64 per adult
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Attractions

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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 CA $40 per adult
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Mill City Museum

Mill City Museum

4/5(1 review)

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

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4.5/5(7 reviews)

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Saint Anthony Falls

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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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4.5/5(98 reviews)

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Best Lodging Options Near Mill Ruins Park

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
425 South 7th Street Minneapolis MN
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown
The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
710 Marquette Ave Minneapolis MN
The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

4.5 out of 5
35 S 7th St Minneapolis MN
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Hilton Minneapolis

Hilton Minneapolis

4 out of 5
1001 Marquette Ave Minneapolis MN
Hilton Minneapolis
Tru By Hilton Minneapolis Downtown

Tru By Hilton Minneapolis Downtown

2.5 out of 5
317 2nd Avenue South Minneapolis MN
Tru By Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

3.5 out of 5
609 3rd Street South Minneapolis MN
Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown
Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis / Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis / Downtown

3 out of 5
19 North 8th Street Minneapolis MN
Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis / Downtown
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE

3 out of 5
2407 University Ave Se Minneapolis MN
Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis

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