Can You Walk From Downtown Minneapolis to the Stone Arch Bridge? A Route From 9th Street
Yes — the Stone Arch Bridge is about a mile from Oakland’s on 9th, past Mill City Museum and the mill ruins. Here is the route, what is open, and what it costs.

Yes — the Stone Arch Bridge is about a mile from Oakland’s on 9th, past Mill City Museum and the mill ruins. Here is the route, what is open, and what it costs.

Minneapolis Oktoberfest 2026 dates: Utepils, Fulton, Surly, Graze and Twin Cities Oktoberfest on October 9 and 10, plus where to stay downtown without a car.

Open Streets Minneapolis 2026 runs Sept. 12 on West Broadway, Sept. 26 on Nicollet and Riverside, and Oct. 11 on Hennepin. All free — and all reachable car-free.

Monthly parking downtown starts around $140–$160, and snow emergencies can mean a tow. Here is what a car really costs — and when to skip it on an extended stay.

Staying downtown for a few weeks or months? Here’s how to get around Minneapolis without a car from Oaklands on 9th — the Skyway, light rail and buses — plus where to park if you bring one.