The Stone Arch Bridge has an excellent view of roaring St. Anthony Falls, the only major waterfall on the river. Yet a decade ago, the Guthrie Theater was moved to a new facility in the Mill District designed by Jean Nouvel to reflect the neighborhood’s history. Built of native granite and limestone in 1883, the bridge allowed for increased movement of goods across the river. In early September the Revolution, the group Prince founded nearly 40 years ago, plans to play there once again. The dining scene in Minneapolis perked up five years ago with the arrival of the Bachelor Farmer, a stylish restaurant serving Swedish fare to reflect the city’s Scandinavian heritage.

Source: New York Times August 11, 2016 09:11 UTC