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Further Distractions Minnehaha Park Winding along the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park contains the city’s first frame house, located west of the river. There are views over Minnehaha Falls and a statue commemorating the Native Americans, Hiawatha and Minnehaha, who were the subjects of Longfellow’s famous poem, ‘The Song of Hiawatha’. Hiawatha Avenue and Minnehaha Parkway Transport: Bus 7 or 12. Opening hours: Daily dawn-dusk. Admission: Free. Historic Fort Snelling This 1820s US Army outpost has been restored to depict military life in the frontier era. Costumed guides on the site demonstrate musket and cannon drills, blacksmithing and other skills, while the history centre contains exhibits and videos. Junction of highways 5 and 55, Fort Snelling exits Tel: (612) 725 2413 or 726 1171. E-mail: ftsnelling@mnhs.org Website: www.mnhs.org Transport: By car along Hwy-5 or Hwy-55. Opening hours: Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1200-1700 (May and Sep-Oct); Wed-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1200-1700 (late May-early Sep); closed (Nov-Apr). Admission: US$6 (concessions available). |
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