Place to visit
Main Lock Wall, United States: what it is and when to go
Main Lock Wall is a reef in United States (Minneapolis). Interests: Beaches, Diving and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Reef · Beaches, Diving, History
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 541 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 44.95406, -93.20749
What it is and where
Main Lock Wall is a reef in United States (Minneapolis).
This lock and dam was built in 1906 and abandoned/demolished in 1912.
It is in Minneapolis, where this site lists 74 more places to see, 4.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.95406, -93.20749; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 541 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Beaches, Diving and History places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Main Lock Wall is March to October.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:05
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:18
- DecPossible8:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | June to September | April to May and October |
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Main Lock Wall has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Riverward Lock WallReef31 m
- The Lab - Brewery, Pilot Facility & TaproomBrewery956 m
- Montrose ModerneHistory1.1 km
- Dual Citizen BrewingBrewery1.3 km
- Barrel Theory Beer CompanyBrewery1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
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Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Main Lock Wall?
It is a reef in United States.
When is the best time to visit Main Lock Wall?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.
How do you get to Main Lock Wall?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 541 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Riverward Lock Wall, The Lab - Brewery, Pilot Facility & Taproom, Montrose Moderne. The rest is in the United States guide.
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