Most trips begin and end with a walk, and walking in Minneapolis is wonderful.
It takes only 20 minutes to cover a mile on foot and downtown Minneapolis is compact. The health benefits of walking are truly remarkable, so hit the sidewalk every day to live longer, reduce stress, and take in some much-needed fresh air.



- Let the relaxed pace of walking help you find new downtown shops, restaurants, parks, and other attractions
- Build community, health, and wealth with a walking commute like this downtown leader
- Check out Street Eats vendors and food trucks, giveaways, and music at events on Nicollet Mall in the summer months
- Commute on foot via the beautiful Loring Greenway or traverse the art-adorned 3rd Avenue Sharon Sayles Belton Bridge
- Discover the Mississippi River and magnificent Stone Arch Bridge
- When the weather doesn’t cooperate, leave your raincoat at the office and take a trip in the 9-mile enclosed downtown skyway system
Learn more about the features of downtown that make it a great place to walk in our webinar: