Historic Fort Snelling

200 Tower Ave, Minnesota 55111 USA

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Fri 10a-4p

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“Revisit the Civil War to World War II!”

Built in the early 1820s, Historic Fort Snelling is a great place to learn about military history from before the Civil War through World War II, Minnesota's fur trade, slavery in the North, the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, and much more! Its location – at the junction of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers – has been significant for centuries to many American Indians.

Reviewed by
Yeeleng V.

May 29, 2018

I came here with my uncle who came from out of town just to see the fort and a bit of the cities. I went during Memorial Day so it was a special type of set up. Really neat place! I love the... Read more

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Kyle C.

September 14, 2024

Over half of the hour-long tour takes place outside (in the rain my I mind you). I don't understand why the tour guide can't talk for 40mins while we are inside of the fort. Read more

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Joshua G.

January 03, 2023

The fort is really fun to see. A lot of the buildings are accessible and contain exhibits. The historical society has interpreted the crap out of this, leaving no stone unturned. The musket... Read more

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