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Fort Snelling State Park

101 Snelling Lake Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55111
612-725-2389
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Ranked #20 of 58 attractions in Saint Paul
Type: State Parks, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
Activities: Running
Traveller Description: Fort Snelling State Park is one of the best places to ski/hike/bike within the Twin Cities metro area. It works for all skill levels, as it's fairly... more »
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Hollywood, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

good to see and experience the historic area, great to just have a great time and learn something new. Advised bring comfortable walking shoes.

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Hudson, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

The views from the upper rooms, the shops, the old store, the school, the whole thing makes history more memorable. I have never done well in history, but this fort helps make history interesting.

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See 2 more reviews by Deb F for Saint Paul
Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Sort of scary when you are alone but if you and a few friends want to take a nice sunny walk, come here. It is scary if you are afraid of outdoors animals like I am. I was scared I may get bit by snakes or something. It's quite green and woody.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

A great place for young and old alike to see how life was like in the old days! The people who work there bring history alive. The kids will enjoy the firing of the cannon!

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See 7 more reviews by spudsters for Saint Paul
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Haven't been there for a while but have taken the kids there over the years. They loved it and was a great way to spend the day. Kids always wanted to go. Walk all over to explore.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Look out for the first cannon fired at Pearl Harbour near the freeway end. Some interesting sculptures honouring soldiers.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

The state park is great because you can visit Fort Snelling and learn all the history of the fort and go down to the park and enjoy a nice hike or bike down by the river. The rangers who work the park are very knowledgeable and regularly lead interpretive walks around the park. Unless you have a jet come over... More

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See 41 more reviews by mageestillh2o for Saint Paul
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

Just like any other fort in the country. I actually found it was pretty small. They do reinactments and kids like it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

This park has it all and is full of history too. Great for all ages the walk, bike, running paths can be navigated for length or be as short as you want. The information building hits the high points of itss history but the walk around the island is wonderful.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

Its a quick escape from the rat race live in the big cities. Very close and feels so far away! A beautiful place to view the river and the colorful leaves.

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