- Open Book - The tour starts outside the Open Book Literary Center. Here you’ll learn about how VoiceMap works, be introduced to the city and hear about the Open Book Literary Center, and all before the walk begins.
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Join us in exploring Minneapolis, the birthplace of the Nerf Ball, renowned singer-songwriter Prince, and of course, the unique Zubaz pants. This self-navigated audio guide will lead you along the banks of the Mississippi River and across it via the Stone Arch Bridge, finishing at an island with a spectacular view of St. Anthony Falls.
During this journey, you’ll uncover:
• Minneapolis’ influential milling industry
• The catastrophic Washburn A Mill explosion in 1878
• The tragic 35W Bridge collapse in 2007
• Unveiling the hidden story of ‘Funkytown’
• A peculiar mansion adorned with 86 televisions
• Instances of Cougar attacks
• The premature passing of Tiny Tim
• Contracting of a contract killer in St. Paul
• The exploits of “daring yet unskilled” German artists, as described by writer Jonathan Raban
• The time it takes for a single water droplet to navigate the Mississippi - and comparison with a human’s journey
You can experience this walking expedition on-site or appreciate it remotely at your convenience with VoiceMap’s Continuous Play feature which bypasses the need for GPS playback.
PHOTO CREDITS: Meet Minneapolis
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
