One of the greatest urban waterfalls in the nation, this self-guided audio tour turns Minnehaha Falls into a world of fascination and wonder. Using just your smartphone, you’ll follow along as you learn stories of hermits and Presidents, nature and geology, and much more. Speed through your experience or linger as you like, turning it into a discovery of your own making.
Download via your smartphone to get started—whenever you like
Listen to stories of park history and more, adding to your Minnehaha experience
Stop, start, and pause as you need, exploring at your own pace
No WiFi connection required once downloaded
What To Expect
Longfellow House
This self-guided audio tour takes you from the Longfellow House to the Song of Hiawatha Garden.
• Admission Ticket Free
John H Stevens House Museum
The tour passes by the John H Stevens House. You’ll hear about the house while you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free
Statue of Garasu no Usagi
The tour passes by several statues including the Statue of Garasu no Usagi.
• Admission Ticket Free
Hiawatha Statue
The tour passes by the Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statues. You’ll learn why everyone hated, and made fun of, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s ”The Song of Hiawatha”.
• Admission Ticket Free
Minnehaha Falls
The tour passes by the Minnehaha Falls. You’ll hear about the first person to kayak over the falls.
• Admission Ticket Free
Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail
The follows part of the Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail.
• Admission Ticket Free
Song of Hiawatha Garden
The tour ends in the Song of Hiawatha Garden. On the way, you’ll hear how Minneapolis got its start, and what “Minnehaha” means.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Exclude
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Food and Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation