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WaitlistMinnehaha Falls Walking Tour (Ella Baker)Trips, Tours & Special EventsCreation of Minnehaha Falls, the Dakotas, explorers, soldiers, tourists, celebrities, neighbors, poets, millers, politicians, celebrants, artists, musicians, wild animals, carnivals, children, Scandinavians, foodies, churches, activists, governors, runners, a hermit and even more will be revealed on this ¾ mile walk through Minnehaha Falls Park. Maureen Trepp, long time resident and Mpls. historian, will share the history of the land, culture, and people who have lived in and enjoyed this unique and much visited public park. Group will meet at the bridge over the top of Minnehaha Falls at 6:00 for a 1 ½ hour tour. There are 2 Blue light rail line stops near the park and parking in a pay lot on the north end of the park. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.Adult Enrichment Spring 2026 -
History of The Bohemian Flats (Kenwood)Trips, Tours & Special EventsWaitlistThe Mississippi Queen riverboat docks there now but in the day, the Mississippi flats below the old Northern Pacific Rail bridge was the home to new immigrants arriving from Western Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries. Through photos and stories, find out about this community which was without city water or electricity and flooded most springs. There is a roofed shelter on the site, portapotty and paid parking for this one hour talk. Your guide is Minneapolis historian Maureen Trepp. Please meet at 1:00 at Bohemian Flats Park which is at 2150 W. River Parkway. Bring a chair, hat and beverage. Meet at Bohemian Flats Park. Address: 2150 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . Pay parking lot is available. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.Adult Enrichment Summer 2026