This bridge, named after longtime Twin Cities art patron Irene Hixon Whitney, was commissioned for the opening of the Sculpture Garden in 1988. With its two sweeping curved arches that meet in the middle, the bridge serves not only as a pedestrian connection between the Sculpture Garden and Loring Park but also as a work of art in its own right.

On the lintel of the bridge, a poem by John Ashbery is inscribed, which you can read as you walk along the length of the bridge.

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1. Loring Park – Minneapolis Sculpture Garden loop from Loring Park

9.93km

02:36

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

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