Historic Fort Snelling

Fort Snelling State Park is a historic, beautiful exploratorium located in the heart of the Twin Cities, just off of Highway 5 and Post Road. The colors along the mighty Mississippi River are ever changing from late September into mid-October, and provide for a stunning backdrop for walkers, hikers, bicyclists and paddlers.

With history dating back to the 1600s, there's a never ending supply of information to read and learn about the people who called this land home where the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers meet. By the 1820s, historic Fort Snelling was built on the bluff above the two historic rivers to control the exploration, trade, and settlement on these waterways.

Despite this park being mere miles from the international airport, there's a plethora of wildlife that call Fort Snelling home, including bald eagles, deer, fox, woodchucks, wood ducks, and painted turtles.

Getting outside is a fabulous breath of fresh air, not only for the body but also for the mind and soul. A short drive from downtown St Paul, a visit to Fort Snelling's day-use only facilities can be a welcome respite from a full day of learning inside an energetic convention center.

For more information, visit http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/fort_snelling/index.html