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Minnehaha Falls - Minnehaha Park
4825 Minnehaha Av SMinneapolis, MN 55417
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A striking, wilderness waterfall in an urban setting. Overlooking the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is one of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular parks, attracting over 850,000 visitors annually.
Located at the intersection of Hiawatha Avenue and Minnehaha Parkway, the 193-acre park features a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs and river overlooks. The park contains oak, elm, silver maple, basswood, hackberry and cottonwood trees, as well as native and prairie woodland wildflowers.
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Based on 2444 reviews
This a great stop very busy but beautiful hike or just sit and relax. Must pay for parking but worth it.
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bhfoodie2017,
October 5, 2020
This is a very pretty park in the center of the city. I spent some time walking around and getting some exercise and it was lovely even in the winter.
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Thomas V,
October 1, 2020
Cute little park with lots of space. There was a restuarant called sea salt right in the middle of the park. It smelt amazing but we didn't get any food from there.
The fall itself was beautiful...
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Amber A,
September 30, 2020
I went in the winter and it was just incredible! The frozen waterfall was mesmerizing. There wasn't much area to walk (it was mid-snow emergency) but it was well worth the stop. I hope to go back...
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Margopenelope,
September 22, 2020
Minnehaha Park is quite large with playgrounds and walking trails. There is a serene little garden where just a few feet away you can get a nice photo of the falls. If you go down a set of concrete...
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Alexandra T,
September 19, 2020
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