The Landing
Nestled on the Minnesota River, The Landing is located 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Explore the grounds by yourself using interpretive media to discover how 19th-century Minnesotans established their lives on the frontier. Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the Minnesota River and enjoy stunning views of the lush river valley.
5 AM–10 PM
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Things To Do
Biking
Dog Trails
1.7 miles
Take your pup out on the one-mile River Trail that meanders along the shore of the Minnesota River or on the paved trail through the historic village.
Hiking
A one-mile turf trail takes hikers along the shore of the Minnesota River with some of the best bird watching in the Twin Cities. Hikers can also imagine the scores of travelers who have used the Minnesota Rivers as a route to explore the frontier and its bounty to provide for their families.
History Exploration
Discover how 19th-century Minnesotans established their lives on the frontier, farmsteads and in villages by exploring the grounds. Historical buildings are laid out as a timeline from the preterritorial era through the late 1800s.
Picnic Areas
The Landing offers a general picnic area for families to stop, relax and snack.
A picnic shelter is available to rent, in addition to other scenic locations throughout the site for weddings, family reunions, corporate events and more.
Snowshoeing
A one-mile trail offers scenic views of the river and some of the best bird watching in the Twin Cities.
Featuring the Minnesota River as a backdrop and the quaint architecture of yesterday, The Landing is the perfect place to make your wedding or group event memorable.
Offering indoor and outdoor sites, you are sure to find the right spot for your celebration. This facility is also a unique spot for corporate events and youth groups.
Visit The Landing
Self-Guided Exploration
The park grounds and trails are open daily for self-guided exploration. Access to the park is free, though it does not include access inside the historic buildings.
When visiting The Landing, please use the Main (west) Entrance. From here, visitors should plan to walk 1–2 miles during their visit.
Volunteer
Three Rivers is always in need of volunteers. Sign up to help out at a park near you!
Follow The Landing
The Wandering Naturalist
Episodes 261–263: Stories in the Snow
Fallen snow covers the landscape and becomes a blank canvas for new stories to unfold upon. Join Angela and Brandon as they learn about the art of reading animal tracks and signs, how animal signs connect to Lakota knowledge and what researchers have learned about the scavengers of deer guts with the help of Minnesota hunters.
Related News
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Twin Cities Live interviews Three Rivers staff at The Landing, learning about upcoming activities and tours taking place at the park.
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KARE 11's Hitting the Trails series highlights Three Rivers Parks.
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