Bohemian Flats, Minneapolis
Facts and practical information
Bohemian Flats is a park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States on the west bank of the Mississippi River below the Washington Avenue Bridge and adjacent to the University of Minnesota campus. The area, once known as Little Bohemia, was the site of a shanty town as Minneapolis was incorporated in 1867. European immigrants seeking employment in the city or at the mills at the nearby St. Anthony Falls settled there. The former housing structures and historic buildings no longer remain. The park is managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board as part of the Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, and it lies within the Mississippi National River Recreation Area. ()
University (Cedar-Riverside)Minneapolis
Bohemian Flats – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Weisman Art Museum, Day Block Brewing Company, Coffman Memorial Union, Northrop Auditorium.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Bohemian Flats?
How to get to Bohemian Flats by public transport?
Bus
- Washington Avenue & West Bank • Lines: 2, 2A, 2C, 2E, 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3E, 3K, 3S, 3U, 789 (6 min walk)
- Washington Avenue & Coffman Union • Lines: 2, 2A, 2C, 2E, 789 (8 min walk)
Light rail
- West Bank • Lines: 902 (9 min walk)
- East Bank • Lines: 902 (14 min walk)