Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
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A great tour year-round, especially if you're visiting in the winter months! Minneapolis is home to the largest, contiguous skyway system in the world! Originally designed to counter the 1950s post war suburban boom by revitalizing the city's retail core, today the second story walkways connect 80 city blocks and meander more than 9 miles. This is a great way to see the city - inside and out - during cool weather, hot weather, rainy days and the brutally long Minnesota winter, so pretty much year-round! There are so many treasures within downtown's unique architectural landscape, and the skyway system is sometimes the only way to see them. The skyway is such a huge part of our city's identity, the Replacements even wrote a song about it, aptly named Skyway. Choosing Mpls City & Skyway Tours, you are supporting a local, woman-owned small business with a big heart. (Please note, this is a walking tour. We will walk up to two miles, with breaks. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.)
Departure Point
- We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
- We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Foshay Tower821 Marquette Ave, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaWe'll ascend into the second-story walkway from the Foshay Tower to begin the tour. We come full circle, returning to the Foshay Tower at the end of the tour where you can take advantage of the opportunity to check out the city from the 31st floor of the only outdoor observation deck in the city!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Minneapolis Skyway System101 S 7th St, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaWalk into one of the original skyways, where it all began.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Capella Tower225 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402Artwork by light sculptor, Jason Krugman, and glasswork by Chihuly.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Minneapolis Public Service Building505 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415Large public art collectionDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Minneapolis City Hall350 S 5th St, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis extraordinary City Hall took nearly 20 years to build and while not connected to the skyway system, it is connected to an underground tunnel which we will use to visit the Federal Courthouse. Inside the rotunda you'll have the chance to rub the big toe of the Father of Waters statue for good luck.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: The Westin Minneapolis88 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402Historical bank building turned modern hotel. Elements of the original lobby are still in place.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: NicolletNicollet, MinnesotaThis mile-long transit mall (street) running through the center of downtown, and historically the city's shopping district, is now home to an impressive public art collection and lined by bars and restaurants overflowing onto the sidewalks during the summer months.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Mary Tyler Moore Statue700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis, MinnesotaToss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile?Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Dayton's Project700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402Rebranded Dayton'sDuration: 10 minutesStop At: IDS Building80 S 8th St, Downtown, Minneapolis, MinnesotaCrystal Court in the IDS Center is the heart of the Minneapolis skyway system. The IDS still holds the title of tallest, since 1972!Duration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
- 2.5-hour skyway walking tour
A great tour year-round, especially if you're visiting in the winter months! Minneapolis is home to the largest, contiguous skyway system in the world! Originally designed to counter the 1950s post war suburban boom by revitalizing the city's retail core, today the second story walkways connect 80 city blocks and meander more than 9 miles. This is a great way to see the city - inside and out - during cool weather, hot weather, rainy days and the brutally long Minnesota winter, so pretty much year-round! There are so many treasures within downtown's unique architectural landscape, and the skyway system is sometimes the only way to see them. The skyway is such a huge part of our city's identity, the Replacements even wrote a song about it, aptly named Skyway. Choosing Mpls City & Skyway Tours, you are supporting a local, woman-owned small business with a big heart. (Please note, this is a walking tour. We will walk up to two miles, with breaks. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.)
Departure Point
- We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
- We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Foshay Tower821 Marquette Ave, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaWe'll ascend into the second-story walkway from the Foshay Tower to begin the tour. We come full circle, returning to the Foshay Tower at the end of the tour where you can take advantage of the opportunity to check out the city from the 31st floor of the only outdoor observation deck in the city!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Minneapolis Skyway System101 S 7th St, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaWalk into one of the original skyways, where it all began.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Capella Tower225 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402Artwork by light sculptor, Jason Krugman, and glasswork by Chihuly.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Minneapolis Public Service Building505 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415Large public art collectionDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Minneapolis City Hall350 S 5th St, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis extraordinary City Hall took nearly 20 years to build and while not connected to the skyway system, it is connected to an underground tunnel which we will use to visit the Federal Courthouse. Inside the rotunda you'll have the chance to rub the big toe of the Father of Waters statue for good luck.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: The Westin Minneapolis88 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402Historical bank building turned modern hotel. Elements of the original lobby are still in place.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: NicolletNicollet, MinnesotaThis mile-long transit mall (street) running through the center of downtown, and historically the city's shopping district, is now home to an impressive public art collection and lined by bars and restaurants overflowing onto the sidewalks during the summer months.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Mary Tyler Moore Statue700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis, MinnesotaToss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile?Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Dayton's Project700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402Rebranded Dayton'sDuration: 10 minutesStop At: IDS Building80 S 8th St, Downtown, Minneapolis, MinnesotaCrystal Court in the IDS Center is the heart of the Minneapolis skyway system. The IDS still holds the title of tallest, since 1972!Duration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
- 2.5-hour skyway walking tour
Need To Know Info
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