Preserve Minneapolis Announces 2016 Summer Walking Tours

See the city's history and architcture, from landmarks to hidden gems, with Preserve Minneapolis! The 2016 season runs from June 5 through September 25 and features twenty-four tours.

New topics this year include:

• Black history and its influence on the East 38th Street Community, led by Ward 8 residents and community leaders;
• The second generation of brewer’s houses of Lowry Hill East, followed by a tour of the LynLake Brewery;
• ​A riverfront tour including St. Anthony Falls, Nicollet Island and Boom Island, focusing on the mills, brushes with destruction, and the area’s importance to the original Native American population;
• The small lake cottages built south of Lake Calhoun in the late 1800s, which are now being replaced by much larger homes and the impact of evolving design styles;
• ​The old Minneapolis of Nicollet Avenue from 5th St. to the river, ending with an optional visit to the Mill City Museum.

They're also bringing back several popular tours from the past, including visits to the Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery; the historic theaters of Minneapolis; and the Fort Snelling Upper Post. 

Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes, and distances vary; please see each listing for specific details. Tickets are $9 each.  More Info