Pedistrians, roller bladers, walkers and cars on the Grand Rounds scenic byway Lake Harriet
Minnehaha Falls in the winter
Cross country skiing on Lake of the Isles
Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis along Minnehaha Parkway
Contact Information
Minneapolis Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
2117 West River RoadMinneapolis, MN 55411
There are many access streets though out the city of Minneapolis.
About
The Grand Rounds Scenic drive offers a little bit of everything: great scenery, historic sites, modern and contemporary art, outdoor recreation, and great shopping and dining, all within the heart of Minneapolis. Paved walking and biking paths follow tree-lined roadways and parks, circle the Chain of Lakes (Nokomis, Harriet, Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles), pass Minnehaha Creek, and follow the downtown riverfront along the Mississippi.
Highlights include a wildflower garden at Theodore Wirth Park, a large rose garden at Lake Harriet and a beautiful waterfall at Minnehaha Park. The byway brings you close to Orchestra Hall, Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, and Guthrie Theater, one of many excellent theater companies in town. Learn about the city's history at the Mill City Museum, along the historic riverfront downtown, near the 1883 Stone Arch Bridge.
Views of the Minneapolis skyline are visible from just about every portion of Grand Rounds.
Dates
Park Hours: 6 am-midnight in developed areas, 6 am-10 pm in undeveloped areas.Rates
For current parking info & prices visit https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parking-information/
More Information
Length
- 46 miles
Route
- Follows a loop of city and parkway roads in Minneapolis.
Scenery
- Chain of lakes, Mississippi River, city skyline, tree-lined residential neighborhoods.
Attraction Attributes
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
More Information
- Link 1: Grand Rounds Scenic Byway: City Escape: http://www.exploreminnesota.com/travel-ideas/grand-rounds-scenic-byway-showcases-minneapolis
What's Nearby
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The "Amber Box" at Guthrie Theatre / Bonnie Fechter
Wander the trails at Fort Snelling State Park / Minnesota DNR
An aerial shot of a fall drive through Frontenac State Park / BJ Schulz
Hike to the scenic overlook at Honeymoon Bluff, deep in the Superior National Forest / Roy Son
Two cyclists on the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis / Micah Kvidt
Lake City's Jewel Golf Club / Micah Kvidt
Biking along the Laurentian Divide / Mesabi Trail
The Back Bar at Young Joni
A family having a picnic on the beach at Bde Maka Ska / Credit: Paul Vincent
The Fall River Bridge portion of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail / Credit: Minnesota State Parks and Trails