Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
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Cycling along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

With over 10,000 daily commuter and recreational cyclists, 40 miles of dedicated commuter cycling lanes, and 82 miles of off-street bicycle trails, Minneapolis and its adjacent neighborhoods are celebrated as the most cycling-friendly districts in the nation.
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The Extraordinary Gardens of Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

Come visit the extraordinary gardens along Grand Rounds Scenic Byway where the metropolitan mingles with natural beauty of these urban gardens.
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Golfing Among Minnesota's Lakes on the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

Come to Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minnesota and enjoy golfing along a chain of natural and man-made lakes in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
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Hiawatha: Fact vs. Literature in Minnehaha Park

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow has been described as the first truly American poet. Hiawatha became America's most widely read poem of the 19th Century, spreading the fame of Minnehaha Falls and the uppermost regions of the Mississippi. Despite many misconceptions, both fact...
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Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Overview

Minneapolis. The city's name blends the Dakota word for water and the Greek for city. In the same way, the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway blends the natural heritage and human history of Minneapolis. The Byway circles downtown Minneapolis, spotlighting native plants and...
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1-Day Trip: Grand Rounds Tour
(Minnesota)

This tour of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway takes you through the natural and historic heritage of Minneapolis. [more]