
The Falls
Hike down the stone stairways to the bottom of the basin created by the Minnehaha river as it takes its 53-foot fall.

History
Minnehaha Falls was made nationally famous by the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1853 when he wrote the Song of Hiawatha.

Minnehaha Falls Family Portraits
Minnehaha falls can be a fun, popular location for portraits. It has a nice mix of the falls, gardens, history, nature, and urban looks. The variety of colors and textures throughout the park make for an exiting range of images.