Minnehaha Falls Regional Park

Regional park Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

What to expect

Minnehaha Regional Park is a 167.24-acre park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, featuring a 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, and river overlooks. The park is home to several sculptures, including 'Hiawatha and Minnehaha' and 'The Chief Little Crow Mask'. It also has gardens, historical sites, and a restaurant called Sea Salt Eatery. The park is a popular destination, attracting over 850,000 visitors annually, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Minnehaha Historic District. The park's central feature, Minnehaha Falls, is a favorite subject of photographers and was a safe place for gathering for the nearby Dakota people

Plan your family visit to the Minnehaha Falls Regional Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Minnehaha Falls Regional Park, where we saw the waterfall and explored the trails, which were covered in snow and ice during our spring visit

Highlights: The kids loved walking on the snow and playing with icicles, and we enjoyed the unique beauty of the area ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a stroll to see the 53 foot tall waterfall

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the peaceful atmosphere of the park ✨