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Outdoors Longfellow, Minnehaha Falls

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park

An outdoor spot in Longfellow, Minnehaha Falls, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Midday.

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Why go

Wooded bluffs along West River Parkway north of Minnehaha, the only true gorge on the Mississippi.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Minnehaha Falls, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 1 place to eat and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Hi-Lo Diner, 1.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Longfellow
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Midday

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Minnehaha Falls. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Hi-Lo Diner

    Diner in a restored 1957 dining car on East Lake Street, known for hi-top doughnuts and big breakfasts.

    Food · 1.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Minnehaha Falls

    53-foot waterfall in Minnehaha Regional Park that freezes into columns of blue ice most winters.

    Outdoors · 1.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Minnehaha Falls

    53-foot waterfall in a city park with creek trails to the Mississippi.

    Outdoors · Minneapolis · 1.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Matt's Bar

    Corner tavern claiming the original 'Jucy Lucy' cheese-stuffed burger.

    Food · Minneapolis · 2.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Surly Brewing Co.

    Big beer hall and patio from the brewery behind Minnesota's craft beer boom.

    Drinks · Minneapolis · 2.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Nokomis

    Lake on the Grand Rounds with a 2.7-mile loop path, popular for winter walks and ice fishing.

    Outdoors · 2.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park is a stop on our Minneapolis New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Minnehaha Falls

Another curated outdoor spot in Minnehaha Falls. See the full Minnehaha Falls guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Minneapolis

Our climate figures for Minnehaha Falls come from nearby Minneapolis. Average daily highs in Minneapolis run from 22°F in January to 84°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Mississippi Gorge Regional Park itself, we suggest: Midday.

Modelled monthly averages for Minneapolis from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Minneapolis weather by month (covers Minnehaha Falls).

Getting there

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Coordinates
44.93611, -93.20056
Destination
Minnehaha Falls, Minnesota

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mississippi Gorge Regional Park?

Plan on about an hour at Mississippi Gorge Regional Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mississippi Gorge Regional Park?

Our pick: Midday. Insider tip: Walk north from the falls along the parkway trail for river views through bare trees.

Is Mississippi Gorge Regional Park free?

Yes, we list Mississippi Gorge Regional Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mississippi Gorge Regional Park?

Mississippi Gorge Regional Park appears on Minneapolis New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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