Top Things to do in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Top Hotels in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul
- 1. Celeste St Paul
- 2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown
- 4. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Bloomington at Mall of America, MN
- 5. Radisson Blu Mall of America
- 6. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 7. Graduate Minneapolis
- 8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Minneapolis Bloomington W
- 9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
- 10. Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites
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What to do and see in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul: The Best Bridges
Discover the best top things to do in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, United States including Riiver Front Park, St Croix Crossing Bridge, Stillwater Lift Bridge, Rock Island Swing Bridge, Wabasha Street Bridge, Lake Calhoun Bridge, Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge.
Restaurants in Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul
1. Riiver Front Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. St Croix Crossing Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
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. Stillwater Lift Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
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.
4. Rock Island Swing Bridge
5. Wabasha Street Bridge
6. Lake Calhoun Bridge
7. Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
