Nicollet Island lies in the middle of the Mississippi River in central Minneapolis. It’s named after Joseph Nicollet, a cartographer who mapped the Upper Mississippi in the 1830s.
Spent a couple of hours walking around the island, although an hour is probably plenty for most tourists. Sometimes there are events going on at the Nicollet Island Pavillon. But since I was here during mid-afternoon on a weekday, there wasn’t going on at the time.
The views of downtown Minneapolis are spectacular. For those who enjoy architecture, the heritage homes are also worth checking out as is the private Catholic Preparatory School.