The Best Things to Do in Bloomington

Welcome to Minneapolis, the home of Nerf Balls, the singer and songwriter Prince, and, yes, Zubaz pants. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll stroll along the Mississippi River and cross it on the Stone Arch Bridge. You'll end the walk on an island overlooking St. Anthony Falls.Along the way, you’ll hear about:• The history of the milling industry in Minneapolis• The massive Washburn A Mill explosion of 1878• The 35W Bridge collapse of 2007• The secret history of "Funkytown"• An ugly mansion with 86 TVs• Cougar attacks• The untimely death of Tiny Tim• The hiring of a hitman in St. Paul• ”Untalented but adventurous” German artists, to quote the author Jonathan Raban• How long it takes a single drop of water to travel down the Mississippi – and how long it take a person to make the same journeyThis walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.PHOTO CREDITS: Meet Minneapolis

We'll connect at a location convenient for you and launch a 3-hour private riding & walking tour of Minneapolis & St. Paul that focuses on local culture, interesting history and what it's like to live today in the Twin Cities. We'll explore famous landmarks and discover little-known spots. I'll share stories and exclusive anecdotes that will bring your private experience alive.In town for a limited time? Have an open half-day during your visit? This professionally guided private tour is for you.It's a great way to experience the highlights and get an overall feel for the cities in a fun and entertaining way. Many guests use this experience to become oriented so they can return later on their own to deeply explore favorite locales.Transportation for this tour is provided in a professionally chauffeured "black car" sedan or SUV.“Highly recommend!” Melissa A., Wisconsin USA“…abundant knowledge of how the city works and the locals live.” Karale F., California USA