Things to do in Minnesota, United States: The Best Bridges

March 19, 2022 Etsuko Causey

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
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1. Riiver Front Park

River Street and Bridge Street, Delano, MN 55328 +1 763-972-0550 http://www.delano.mn.us/hidden-pages/park-pages/river-front-park-and-lions-park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Riiver Front Park

2. St Croix Crossing Bridge

State Trunk Hwy 64, Oak Park Heights, MN +1 800-657-3774 http://www.dot.state.mn.us/stcroixcrossing/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

St Croix Crossing Bridge

Reviewed By TravelingSoccerLoon - Saint Paul, United States

One of the best ways to experience the bridge is to bike the St Croix Crossing Trail Loop. It is a 5.4 mile loop that is best biked in a counter clockwise fashion. Begin the ride in downtown Stillwater and head south along the river until the trail turns to the east and follow the dedicated bike path onto the bridge. The bike/walking path is safely separated from the busy traffic on the bridge. It is a bit of a climb as you leave Stillwater but biking along the ascent up the bridge is manageable. Several outstanding observation points are found as you travel over the bridge. Navigating through Houlton was a bit tricky but after a couple wrong turns I found the route that takes you on a steep descent(the reason for traveling counter clockwise) to and across the Stillwater Lift Bridge returning you to your starting point. The views of Stillwater across the St Croix are also beautiful. There are a number of nice outdoor patios to grab a refreshing beverage at the end of your ride.

3. Aerial Lift Bridge

Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN +1 218-788-6430 http://www.duluth.lib.mn.us/History/Bridge.html
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4.5 based on 1,668 reviews

Aerial Lift Bridge

Originally constructed in 1905 as an aerial lift, this unusual elevator bridge is 386 feet long and spans the canal entrance to Duluth Harbor.

Reviewed By lindakimberley - Virginia, United States

We stayed by the iconic Duluth Aerial Bridge and enjoyed seeing it in operation, fun to watch as the big freighters head in and out of the Duluth area. If you are in Duluth, definitely make time to check this out especially if you enjoy seeing the big freighters.

4. Stillwater Lift Bridge

106 Chestnut St E, Stillwater, MN 55082-5116 http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/liftbridge
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4.5 based on 199 reviews

Stillwater Lift Bridge

Temporarily Closed

Reviewed By V3516MSjohnw - Stillwater, United States

The Stillwater Historic Lift Bridge is a must-see point of interest in the Minnesota-Wisconsin St. Croix valley. Now closed to vehicular traffic, the lift bridge still operates during boating seasons and one can still marvel at the ingenuity of engineering from bygone days. The blast of the single-pitched marine horn from the bridge operator's cabin announces the spectacle as an entire span of the bridge rises to allow paddlewheel excursion boats and other pleasure craft to navigate up and down the St. Croix river. Visit the various restaurants, coffeehouses, wine bars, brewery, winerery or antique and specialty shops on Stillwater's quaint Main Street, then stroll over to the riverside Lowell Park to witness a moving moment of history.

5. Rock Island Swing Bridge

4465 66th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-4248 http://www.visitigh.com/attraction-detail.cfm
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Rock Island Swing Bridge

6. Wabasha Street Bridge

1 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, MN 55107-1826
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Wabasha Street Bridge

7. Granite Falls Suspension Bridge (R0657)

Granite Falls, MN
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Granite Falls Suspension Bridge (R0657)

8. Zumbrota Covered Bridge

Zumbrota, MN 55992 http://www.ci.zumbrota.mn.us/index.asp?SEC=%7BF8BD36E0-EA64-410F-B42C-3C819352F226%7D&DE=%7B05948FF6-7AB9-4FDC-996C-29FBF2FD779B%7D
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Zumbrota Covered Bridge

9. Lake Calhoun Bridge

West Lake St and East Calhoun Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55408 +1 612-661-4800
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3.5 based on 12 reviews

Lake Calhoun Bridge

10. Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge

Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge, Anoka, MN http://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/AssetDetail
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

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