University of Minnesota Shoe Tree
No one's quite sure where this quirky university tradition originated.

📜 A tree on the West Bank of the Twin Cities Campus, known for hundreds of shoes thrown from the Washington Avenue Bridge.
🔍 A local landmark and popular destination, its origin remains a mystery.

Why Go

👟 See hundreds of shoes and even bikes dangling from branches
📸 Unique photo opportunity
🚶 Easy to access from Washington Avenue Bridge
🌲 Part of Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

Tips

💡 Origin of the shoe-throwing tradition remains unknown, with various theories.
⚠️ Shoes covered in ice or snow can potentially damage the tree's branches.
🎮 Popular Pokémon Go location.

📍 Location Located a few feet south of the Washington Avenue Bridge on the west bank of the Mississippi River.

🅿️ Parking Free roadside parking available nearby.

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