Nicollet Island

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Nicollet Island

This island in the middle of the Mississippi River lies just north of Saint Anthony Falls in Minneapolis and has a population of 144 (2000 U.S. Census). The island is a showcase for beautiful architecture and natural landscape as well as The Bell of Two Friends, a gift from Japan, and the Nicollet Island Pavilion event center, located in Nicollet Island Park and built in 1893.

Useful Information

Address: 40 Power Street, Nicollet Island
Email: info@minneapolisparks.org
Phone: +1 612 230 6400
More Info: www.minneapolisparks.org

Do & See

With 18.3 million visitors to the city’s metro area each year, Minneapolis has become one of the most visited US destinations thanks to attractions such as world-class museums and galleries, a vibrant night-life and a shopping mall so large it even has its own postcode.

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St Paul Curling Club

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Walker Art Center

Walker Art Center

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Fort Snelling State Park

Fort Snelling State Park

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Northeast Minneapolis Art District

Northeast Minneapolis Art District

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Nicollet Island

Nicollet Island

This island in the middle of the Mississippi River lies just north of Saint Anthony Falls in Minneapolis and has a population of 144 (2000 U.S. Census). The island is a showcase for beautiful architecture and natural landscape as well as The Bell of Two Friends, a gift from Japan, and the Nicollet …

Target Field

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Guthrie Theater

Guthrie Theater

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Mill City Museum

Mill City Museum

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Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha Falls

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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

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The Stone Arch Bridge

The Stone Arch Bridge

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