Comments (0) Best Bike Trail - 2013
West River Parkway
2990 W. River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-230-6400
The most enjoyable bike ride in the Twin Cities begins and ends with spectacular waterfalls. Start your trip from the Stone Arch Bridge in downtown Minneapolis, with its amazing view of St. Anthony Falls. Then head south along the leisurely and wildly scenic trail that runs alongside the Mississippi River, adjacent to West River Parkway, which will bring you to the gorgeous and dramatic Minnehaha Falls. Hardly a moment will go by when you're not riveted by one sight or another: the majestic river, the old mill ruins, a memorial to the victims of the 35W bridge collapse, the Weisman Museum perched like a public sculpture across the river, U of M rowers gliding ethereally along the water. One of the best parts of this journey is how well it is complemented by food. You'll find sensational picnic spots all along the way. Just as enticing, you can travel light and stop for an unbeatable lunch at either end of your trip. At the north end, Spoonriver, Grumpy's, and the Mill City Farmers Market stand hard by the Stone Arch. The North Loop, one of the hottest restaurant neighborhoods in town, is just a short jaunt away, where you'll find Sapor, Smack Shack, Black Sheep Pizza, and Be'wiched, among others. At the south end, the incomparable Sea Salt serves some of the freshest seafood in town and Sebastian Joe's ice cream. From falls to falls and back is only about 12 miles, so you'll still have energy for the rest of your weekend.
