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MINNESOTA MRT MARKETING TOOLBOX <br />Sample Ride Itinerary: Discover the MRT in Minneapolis and St. Paul <br />See how the Twin Cities has <br />celebrated the Mississippi River in <br />their midst <br />Both urban and natural areas <br />along the riverfront offer <br />wonderful variety and interest <br />MAP <br />PLACEHOLDER <br />J <br />Related Links <br />htto://www.metrotransit.oro/ <br />https://www.niceridemn.org/ <br />http://www.minneaoolisoarks.org <br />SUMMARY VISION SETTING <br />Length: Approximately 20 miles round trip. The MRT runs along <br />both sides of the river through much of the metro area, so a loop is <br />a perfect full day trip. <br />Estimated trip time: 5-6 hours, including half an hour for lunch <br />and other brief stops. Allows time for sightseeing. <br />Destination: Mill Ruins Park and the Stone Arch Bridge, bicycling <br />on the Mississippi west bank to Fort Snelling State Park and then <br />mostly along the east bank back to St. Anthony Main/Riverplace. <br />Route description: The route is fully paved and partially signed. <br />Many paths in the metro area have a ten mile per hour speed limit, <br />and you should expect to share the path with pedestrians and <br />rollerbladers. This route is mostly flat and appropriate for Type A, <br />B, and C bicyclists. <br />Lunch: There are a number of restaurants near Ford Parkway. Sea <br />Salt Eatery is known for its food and view of Minnehaha Falls. <br />Attractions: Mill Ruins Park, Minnehaha Falls, Fort Snelling, <br />University of Minnesota campus, Stone Arch Bridge <br />Trip synopsis: Start your trip exploring Mill Ruins Park in <br />Minneapolis, MN. Located along the west bank of the Mississippi <br />River in downtown Minneapolis, it is adjacent to St. Anthony Falls <br />and the Stone Arch Bridge and offers plenty to see and learn. Grab <br />breakfast at a number of nearby restaurants. During the weekend, <br />Mill City Farmers Market offers music, food and more. Go south <br />along the MRT trails, which will keep you close to the river and <br />shielded from traffic. Get ready to step back in time at Fort Snelling <br />and prepare yourself for the magic of Minnehaha Falls. <br />Double back on the MRT route and cross the river at Ford Parkway. <br />As you head north in St. Paul enjoy river views and residential <br />neighborhoods with plenty of historic homes and stately homes. <br />This is one trip you don't want to miss! Sample Ride Itinerary <br />photos provided by Explore Minnesota Tourism. <br />MARKETING PRODUCT AUDIENCE STRATEGY PARTNERS ISUPPORI1 <br />Minnesota Mississippi River Trail Bikeway Page8-5 <br />