Minnehaha Falls, 53-foot waterfall in Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, United States
The cascade drops from limestone ledges into a deep gorge, flowing through oak and elm forest before joining the Mississippi River.
The waterfall gained national recognition in 1855 through Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, despite the author never visiting the location.
Dakota people named the falls Minnehaha, meaning curling water, reflecting their deep connection to this natural landmark for generations.
Visitors can access multiple viewing platforms connected by stone stairways, with the best photography opportunities occurring during spring snowmelt.
The falls freeze entirely during winter months, creating natural ice formations that transform the vertical drop into white crystalline columns.
Location: Minneapolis
GPS coordinates: 44.91500,-93.21000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48
Minnesota contains numerous locations away from tourist areas. From historical lighthouses to waterfalls, from underground mines to Japanese gardens, the state presents natural landscapes and cultural sites. Visitors discover prehistoric rock carvings, sacred Ojibwe trees and geological features like the Devil's Kettle waterfall.
Minneapolis features major museums like the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcasing millennia-old art collections, and the Walker Art Center, focused on contemporary art. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Minnehaha Park with its 53-foot waterfall, and the Chain of Lakes network provide natural spaces. Downtown features the Art Deco-style Foshay Tower, the Skyway system, as well as the Orpheum and Guthrie theaters. Sporting venues include the Target Field and the U.S. Bank Stadium. The Mill City Museum and Fort Snelling reflect the city's industrial and military history.
Fort Snelling
3.4 km
Minnehaha Park
524 m
Lock and Dam No. 1
635 m
Hiawatha and Minnehaha
145 m
Riverview Theater
2.1 km
Intercity Bridge
746 m
John Harrington Stevens House
126 m
American Museum of Asmat Art
3.4 km
Minnesota Veterans Home
537 m
Hidden Falls
1.5 km
Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail
178 m
Nokomis Library
1.2 km
Derham Hall and Our Lady of Victory Chapel, College of Saint Catherine
2.3 km
Fort Road Bridge
3.2 km
Roosevelt Library
2.4 km
Nokomis Knoll Residential Historic District
3.3 km
Frederick Spangenberg House
2.1 km
William and Catherine Davern Farm House
3.1 km
Historic Fort Snelling
3.4 km
Longfellow House
346 m
Mann Highland I & II
1.8 km
Lake Hiawatha Park
2.1 km
Keewaydin Park
1.6 km
Longfellow Park
2.9 km
Lake Nokomis Park
2.7 km
Bossen Field Park
2.3 km
Mississippi Gorge Park
2.2 km
Sibley Park
3.3 kmReviews
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