Approximately 55 miles of parkways. The system consists of seven segments: Information kiosks along byway trails. More than 50 interpretive sites. 20 byway access areas from interstates and major thoroughfares. Grand Rounds Missing Link.

The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is a linked series of park areas in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, that takes a roughly circular path through the city. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board developed the system over many years.

For visitors seeking the ultimate Minneapolis bike ride, point your tires to the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. This 51-mile urban bike loop gives riders a best-of tour of the city, including the Chain of Lakes, Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls and downtown riverfront.

Paved walking and biking paths follow tree-lined roadways and parks, circle the Chain of Lakes (Nokomis, Harriet, Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles), pass Minnehaha Creek, and follow the downtown riverfront along the Mississippi.

At the heart of Minneapolis’ world class trail system is the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, a series of interconnected parks and parkways that loop around the city, acting as a key connector to the entire network of city parks and trails and more than 300 miles of regional trails.

Enjoy the Chain of Lakes, Lake Nokomis, Lake Hiawatha, Minnehaha Falls, and much more. The Grand Rounds Scenic drive offers a little bit of everything: great scenery, historic sites, modern and contemporary art, outdoor recreation, and great shopping and …

Nearly all of Minneapolis’ famed Grand Rounds Scenic Byway system encircling the city, uses either the river, the lakes or tributaries that drain into the River. Part of the travel route through Theodore Wirth Park offers outstanding examples of natural prairie environments as …

51 miles of paved trails wrap around lakes and along parkways of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway showcasing parks, gardens, historical sites, beaches, golf courses and diverse neighborhoods. Many trails offer separate paths for walkers/runners and wheeled recreation.

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. Explore Minnesota. The country’s longest continuous system of public urban parkways, this has been the preeminent urban parkway system for more than a century. Lovely parks, trails, lakes and parkways surround the city of Minneapolis. Enjoy the Chain of Lakes, Lake Nokomis, Lake Hiawatha, Minnehaha Falls, and much ...

The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway is a little longer than the Edge of Wilderness Byway as it’s 52 miles long and takes about three to four hours to enjoy. Turn the trip into a few days to spend time at each of the sights along the way in this gorgeous area, ready to delight everyone.