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Further Distractions

Minnehaha Park
Winding along the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park contains the city's first frame house 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'.

Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis
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 around the site demonstrate musket and cannon drills, blacksmithing and other skills. The history centre contains exhibits and videos.

Junction of highways 5 and 55, Fort Snelling exits
Tel: (612) 725 2413 or 726 1171.
Transport: Car essential.
Opening hours: (May-Oct) Tues-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1200-1700; (Nov-Apr) Tues-Fri 0900-1630.
Admission: US$5 (concessions available).



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