Minnehaha (/ mɪniˈhɑːhɑː / mih-nee-HAH-hah; Dakota: Mníȟaȟa, ['mniχaχa]) is a Native American character in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 's 1855 epic poem The Song of Hiawatha. She is the lover …

Installed in 1995, the perennial garden features native wildflowers and grasses that border the Minnehaha Falls overlook, and is a beautiful place for a wedding ceremony.

From a beautiful waterfall backdrop, disc golf and seafood snacks to bike paths and public gardens, there are so many activities at Minnehaha Park to enjoy.

Minnehaha County strives to ensure that people with disabilities have access to services and information including website content. If you experience any difficulties that affects your ability to access …

Jan 23, 2025 · Read about the history and designation of the Minnehaha Historic District. The Minnehaha Historic District includes one of Minneapolis’ oldest and most popular regional parks. The …

One of Minnesota’s most popular attractions is Minnehaha Falls, a waterfall smack dab in the center of Minneapolis. Popular with visitors, the waterfall and the park surrounding it see nearly a million …

Nov 7, 2013 · The fifty-three-foot-high Minnehaha Falls was purchased by Minneapolis in 1889. It was the centerpiece of a new state park. The falls remain one of the state's most popular attractions for …

Jan 15, 2025 · Minnehaha Falls is a place deeply rooted in Dakota culture and spirituality. The name “Minnehaha” comes from the Dakota words mni (water) and haha (curling or waterfall), reflecting the …

Mar 12, 2025 · Besides the obvious reason to visit — Minnehaha Falls, the 53-foot waterfall — the park is the home of several historical sites, hiking paths that overlook the falls and meander close to them, …

Oct 17, 2020 · Historical Regional Park that provides recreation and multiple amenities. The New England poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, gave this Minneapolis waterfall national fame in the …