Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, Circular cycle path in Minneapolis, United States
The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway forms a 50-mile circuit connecting seven distinct districts through Minneapolis with dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board developed this pathway system during the 1930s as part of Civilian Conservation Corps projects during the Great Depression.
The pathway links numerous Minneapolis landmarks including Saint Anthony Falls, Minnehaha Park, Chain of Lakes district, and Theodore Wirth Park through interconnected green spaces.
The system includes 51 miles of cycling paths and 51 miles of walking trails, enabling users to traverse the city while avoiding main traffic arteries.
This urban trail network represents the longest continuous system of public parkways in the United States, incorporating natural features, constructed amenities, and recreational facilities.
Location: Minneapolis
Operator: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Address: Grand Rounds Scenic Bywy, Minnesota 55418, USA 55418 55418
GPS coordinates: 44.96922,-93.26557
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:43
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.
U.S. Bank Stadium
788 m
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
788 m
Target Center
1.4 km
Huntington Bank Stadium
3.3 km
First Avenue
1.3 km
IDS Center
927 m
Saint Anthony Falls
1.5 km
Guthrie Theater
1.3 km
Minnehaha Park
7.1 km
Foshay Tower
780 m
Walker Art Center
1.8 km
Stone Arch Bridge
1.6 km
Weisman Art Museum
2.2 km
Spoonbridge and Cherry
1.9 km
Minneapolis Institute of Art
1.4 km
Nicollet Mall
997 m
I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge
1.9 km
Wells Fargo Center
955 m
Mill City Museum
1.3 km
Minneapolis City Hall
892 m
Riverside Plaza
1.3 km
Capella Tower
824 m
Target Plaza South
962 m
Memorial Stadium
3 km
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
1.8 km
Bethlehem Baptist Church
832 m
Orpheum Theatre
1.3 kmReviews
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