Visitors

If you’re visiting Minneapolis on a bicycle, there are several resources available for your use.

Minneapolis is well known for its world-class trail system. The most prominent piece of the trail system is the Grand Rounds, which nearly circles the entire city. A 50-mile bicycle path (operated by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board) closely parallels parkway roads around multiple lakes, the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Creek, and residential neighborhoods.

Minneapolis is also home to several rails to trails projects. The most prominent is the Midtown Greenway (operated by Minneapolis Public Works). This 6-mile bicycle path cuts across the heart of South Minneapolis from border to border. The Stone Arch Bridge is also a popular bicycle trail (pictured above), and is located near Downtown Minneapolis.

In addition:

• There are many bicycling maps.
• Many local bicycle shops offer bicycle rentals.
• You can load your bicycle onto any Metro Transit bus or train.
• Check out the local bicycling events.
• Yes it’s true; you can bike in the winter. Minneapolis even plows its trails!
• The Minnesota Legislature and the Minneapolis City Council have established local bicycling laws and ordinances.
• One local hotel has special offers for bicyclers.
• You can contact us with Minneapolis bicycling questions.

Need more general information? Visit the City of Minneapolis Visitor’s Guide and Meet Minneapolis.