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Waterfall and park · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnehaha Falls
A waterfall of about 16 meters in an urban park beside the Mississippi, celebrated in the poem The Song of Hiawatha.
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About Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Falls is in Minnehaha Regional Park in south Minneapolis, where Minnehaha Creek drops roughly 16 meters into a limestone amphitheater before flowing to the Mississippi. It became famous in the 19th century through Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem The Song of Hiawatha, which mentions Minnehaha’s laughing waters.
Stairs and trails lead down to the base of the falls and follow the creek through the valley to the river. The park includes a statue of Hiawatha and Minnehaha, a historic house and picnic areas.
In winter the falls often freeze and form a curtain of ice. Water flow varies with rainfall.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
In spring, when the falls tend to have more water; in winter, to see the frozen falls.
How to get there
About 11 km south of downtown, on the Blue Line of the light rail (50th St/Minnehaha Park station).
Tip
Wear sturdy footwear to descend the stairs to the base. There is no park admission fee.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Minnehaha Falls
How do you get to Minnehaha Falls?
On the Blue Line light rail, at the 50th St/Minnehaha Park station.
Does Minnehaha Falls have water year-round?
Flow varies with rainfall; it tends to be higher in spring, and in winter the falls can freeze.
Do you have to pay to see Minnehaha Falls?
There is no charge to enter the park.