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Historic Fort Snelling

Historical landmark

4.7(768 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m. Thu
Historic Fort Snelling
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About

Military landmark built in the 1820s. Civil War–era military structure & museum with a drum corp, historical re-enactments & a gift shop.

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What to bring

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Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

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To avoid crowds at Historic Fort Snelling:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

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This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    200 Tower Ave, St Paul, MN 55111, United States
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    Phone
    (612) 726-1171
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:Closed
    Thursday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Sunday:Closed

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Assistive hearing loop: Has assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

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