Named after a Catholic missionary priest, Thomas Cahill, Cahill School was built in 1864 which featured a single room made of wood. This room served for 94 years as a school, a community center, a theater and a church. The building closed down in 1958, to be reopened with restorations done in 1969. It still has a woodstove that was functional. It is now used as a rental space for birthday parties, field trips, tours or summer camps.
With a record 3,780 hours of dominating the dance floor under his belt, Callum DeVillier took the crowd by storm at a competition in Massachusetts in the year of 1933. Along with his partner Vonnie Kuchinski, DeVillier depicted a remarkable perseverance and determination which lead to victory, thereby immortalizing him in the annals of history. Today, his grave in Lakewood Cemetery can be visited by curious tourists passing through the city.
Bob Dylan left a huge impact on the music industry and decades later, he continues to leave a mark on Minneapolis's artistic scene. The Times They Are A-Changin' is a huge, mural, with a kaleidoscope of colors showing the two versions of the legendary musician, one when he was an amateur and the other when he became a star. Overall, this mural is a delight for music fans who visit the city.
Open now
This statue in downtown Minneapolis pays tribute to the iconic Mary Tyler Moore and her popular sitcom. This bronze statue depicts Moore throwing her hat up in the air as she famously does in the show's opening credits. Previously a resident of Nicolett Street, this liberating statue is positioned at the Minneapolis Visitor Information Center, after its former space surrendered to renovation.
This huge waterfall in Minneapolis is known to be the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi River. Throughout the centuries, the waterfall was a major factor in the growth and development of the city, also responsible for turning into a major "Mill City". Today, Saint Anthony Falls is a popular tourist destination and forms part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. When in town, take a leisurely walk around the falls to admire its stunning views.
