There are really two sites here - Fort Snelling State Park, and the Fort itself. The former is a beautiful setting at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. There are some trails (including a paved biking trail) along the river valley that is always beautiful, and spectacular in the fall. If you're on bike, trails connect you to... More

Fort Snelling and Fort Snelling park are at different locations. The fort is a reproduction of the military fort built in the early 1820s, the park is a few miles away and is hiking trails and more of a natural park. The fort is definitely worth a visit, interesting with great views of the area. The blacksmith shop and the... More

A lot of trails along both the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. The historic fort had people dressed in period costumes and the showed how life was in the fort in the 1820s, a wonderful learning experience. They were shooting the cannons and their muskets in shows during the day. We will go again.

Lovely spacious park with bike and walking trails, with Snelling Lake and beach and two rivers - Minnesota and Mississipi. There are many picnic spots and the wooded area from the entrance to the car park may reward you with glimpses of deer.

We enjoyed every trip to Fort Snelling and the state park. It is best to go when the weather is "reasonable." The scenic views of the area are more enjoyable when one is not too wet or cold. There are many places to go in to to get out of bad weather. The living guides do a great job of... More

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

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.

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.

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!