Join us for a “behind-the-scenes” history of the busy streets, unique businesses, and colorful people that have shaped this popular walking neighborhood. Hear amazing stories told from the perspective of individuals who have lived and worked here, through good times and bad. Come away with perspectives on what life and work here might have actually felt like throughout this neighborhood’s most defining eras.

Please note that this tour ends at the Ard Godfrey House, which is a short, 5-minute walk from the starting location. This tour will walk approximately 1.5 miles. The tour is ADA accessible.

Tour guide Scott Parkin is a residential realtor with a storefront office right along the tour route. He is the past president of the NE Mpls Business Association and has been active in the development and business community along East Hennepin Ave since 1993.

Tour guide Michael Rainville, Sr. is a 5th generation resident of NE Minneapolis. He is a graduate of DeLaSalle High School and St. Thomas and Notre Dame Universities. He has retired after 35 years with the Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association, watching the city grow into the jewel it is today.

Pre-registration is required through Preserve Minneapolis.