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Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower AvenueSt Paul, MN 55111
About
This National Historic Landmark resides on Dakota homeland, at the sacred confluence of rivers known as Bdote. Explore the voices and stories of the men, women, and children who crossed paths here over the centuries - from the Dakota, Ojibwe, and enslaved people, to immigrants, soldiers, and fur traders.
Hours & Dates
Summer (June 13 - September 6)
- Tuesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fall (September 7 - October 31)
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Rates
- Adult: $12.00
- Seniors ages 65+ College students (w/ID) Active military*: $10.00
- Children ages 5–17: $8.00
- Children age 4 and under: FREE
- MNHS members: FREE
- *Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day - Labor Day): FREE
- Native Americans: FREE
- Veterans and up to 5 family members: FREE
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Attraction Attributes
- African-American heritage
- Asian-American heritage
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
- Native-American heritage
Reviews
Based on 134 reviews
I registered for a dnr "I can paddle: kayaking" course at this location, then picked up my (included) vehicle day pass from the visitor center at the park entrance. I then drove down to the lake...
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redacted2023,
February 6, 2023
Hard to believe this is nestled in the middle of an urban area. My family and I took the hiking paths out toward the confluence of the Mississippi and the Minnesota Rivers. The trail was easy and...
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Erica F,
January 21, 2023
Lots of trails and a nice visitor center. Can climb the hill to the Fort. $7/park for the day. Plenty of park in many areas.
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jwest,
September 25, 2022
I was here yesterday and saw many deer and fawn and racoons. Had several people park up close. Sitting in cars staring at me. Came back today another park patron informed me my tail light was out. I...
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barneyb141,
July 23, 2022
This was our first visit and we enjoyed seeing the displays. The children and all of us enjoyed the interpreters. I appreciated that there was a Native interpreter in one of the buildings to...
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IowaSally2012,
June 25, 2022
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