Upper Saint Anthony Falls, Cascade and weir system on Mississippi River in Minneapolis, United States.
The Upper Saint Anthony Falls features a 49-foot drop, creating the largest water level change on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and Saint Louis.
The falls contributed to Minneapolis becoming a major flour milling center from 1880 to 1930, processing grain from the surrounding agricultural regions.
The Dakota people named this location Owámniyomni before Father Louis Hennepin renamed it Saint Anthony Falls in 1680 after his patron saint.
The visitor center provides guided tours daily at 11:00 and 15:00, offering information about the falls, locks, dams, and Minneapolis industrial development.
The concrete reinforcement installed in the 1950s replaced the original timber apron from 1880, which protected the limestone formation from erosion.
Location: Minneapolis
Address: Saint Anthony Falls, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA 55414 Minneapolis 55414 Minneapolis
GPS coordinates: 44.98271,-93.25927
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:47
Minneapolis features major museums like the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcasing millennia-old art collections, and the Walker Art Center, focused on contemporary art. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minnehaha Park with its 53-foot waterfall, and the Chain of Lakes network provide natural spaces. Downtown features the Art Deco-style Foshay Tower, the Skyway system, as well as the Orpheum and Guthrie theaters. Sporting venues include the Target Field and the U.S. Bank Stadium. The Mill City Museum and Fort Snelling reflect the city's industrial and military history.
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