The Little House Guidebook
park activities
This is a great park for walking, swimming, biking and golfing.
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Lake Phalen
This is a great park for walking, swimming, biking and golfing.
The Falls
The park’s namesake proves that a waterfall doesn’t have to be big to be beautiful. The small, spring-fed falls tucked into the Mississippi River bluffs are absolutely worth exploring.
Boat Launch
Make use of the Hidden Falls boat launch and explore the river on your own skiff. Spend the day on the water fishing or just cruise around, you’ll enjoy the gorgeous scenery either way.
Paddle Share
The National Park Service-led kayak-rental service offers three-hour kayak rentals for one-person ($25) or tandem ($40). The Paddle Share Saint Paul route starts at Hidden Falls and ends at Harriet Island.
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Taman Regional Hidden Falls
1313 Hidden Falls DrThe Falls
The park’s namesake proves that a waterfall doesn’t have to be big to be beautiful. The small, spring-fed falls tucked into the Mississippi River bluffs are absolutely worth exploring.
Boat Launch
Make use of the Hidden Falls boat launch and explore the river on your own skiff. Spend the day on the water fishing or just cruise around, you’ll enjoy the gorgeous scenery either way.
Paddle Share
The National Park Service-led kayak-rental service offers three-hour kayak rentals for one-person ($25) or tandem ($40). The Paddle Share Saint Paul route starts at Hidden Falls and ends at Harriet Island.
Fort Snelling State Park
A state park located at the intersection of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, Fort Snelling links Minnehaha Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge through extensive hiking, biking and skiing trails.
Pike Island
Hike the Pike Island Loop, a 4-mile trail around the island where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers meet. Park near the visitor’s center, head east past the fort until you reach the footbridge to the island.
Minnesota Adventure Company Kayak Tours
Paddle your way through the Mississippi backwaters with Minnesota Adventure Company. Tours begin at Fort Snelling and end at Harriet Island Park.
Historic Fort Snelling
After spending time by the water at the state park, hike up to Historic Fort Snelling. The Minnesota Historical Society operated site dates back to 1820 and features tours and reenactments.
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Fort Snelling State Park
101 Hwy 55Fort Snelling State Park
A state park located at the intersection of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, Fort Snelling links Minnehaha Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge through extensive hiking, biking and skiing trails.
Pike Island
Hike the Pike Island Loop, a 4-mile trail around the island where the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers meet. Park near the visitor’s center, head east past the fort until you reach the footbridge to the island.
Minnesota Adventure Company Kayak Tours
Paddle your way through the Mississippi backwaters with Minnesota Adventure Company. Tours begin at Fort Snelling and end at Harriet Island Park.
Historic Fort Snelling
After spending time by the water at the state park, hike up to Historic Fort Snelling. The Minnesota Historical Society operated site dates back to 1820 and features tours and reenactments.
Enjoy constant river views as you walk, run or bike along the Crosby Farm Trail. The 3.7-mile route will take you through Crosby Farm Park to Hidden Falls.
Bird Watching
At 736 acres, Crosby Farm is the largest natural park in the Saint Paul parks system—meaning there is plenty of wildlife to be encountered. Grab your binoculars and scope out the bird scene during the spring and fall migrations.
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Crosby Farm Regional Park
2595 Crosby Farm RdEnjoy constant river views as you walk, run or bike along the Crosby Farm Trail. The 3.7-mile route will take you through Crosby Farm Park to Hidden Falls.
Bird Watching
At 736 acres, Crosby Farm is the largest natural park in the Saint Paul parks system—meaning there is plenty of wildlife to be encountered. Grab your binoculars and scope out the bird scene during the spring and fall migrations.
Bike trails
Gateway State Trail
Gateway State TrailThe Gateway trail extends to Stillwater for a nice bike ride.
Bruce Vento Trail
Bruce Vento TrailThis trail extends from downtown St. Paul to Maplewood mall.
Take in a baseball game for a reasonable price.
The Boys of Summer (and Spring): May 16
Warm weather means it's time for baseball at the gorgeous CHS Field in Lowertown, home of the St. Paul Saints. The season kicks off with the 2019 home opener on May 16. Snag your single-game tickets to get in on all the fun at the field named "Best New Ballpark" in 2015.
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Lapangan CHS
360 N Broadway StTake in a baseball game for a reasonable price.
The Boys of Summer (and Spring): May 16
Warm weather means it's time for baseball at the gorgeous CHS Field in Lowertown, home of the St. Paul Saints. The season kicks off with the 2019 home opener on May 16. Snag your single-game tickets to get in on all the fun at the field named "Best New Ballpark" in 2015.
Fun Day Activity
The conservatory and zoo make for a fun day.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrThe conservatory and zoo make for a fun day.
Golf
Located about about a mile from the little house, this is a public golf course that hosted the PGA championship in 1932 and 1954.
Keller Golf Course
2168 Maplewood DrLocated about about a mile from the little house, this is a public golf course that hosted the PGA championship in 1932 and 1954.
Grocery Store
This is located in Oakdale about 5 miles away and this is one of our favorite grocery stores.
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Hy-Vee
7180 10th St NThis is located in Oakdale about 5 miles away and this is one of our favorite grocery stores.
This is a great co-op to pick up local and organic food.
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Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
622 Selby AveThis is a great co-op to pick up local and organic food.
This is located half a mile from the little house and is a great place to pick up meat for grilling on the patio.
Borchert's Meat Market
1344 Frost AveThis is located half a mile from the little house and is a great place to pick up meat for grilling on the patio.
Restaurants
This is a cute local diner with amazing cakes for dessert.
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Keys Cafe & Bakery
767 Raymond AveThis is a cute local diner with amazing cakes for dessert.
This is one of the best local pizza places in the twin cities.
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Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveThis is one of the best local pizza places in the twin cities.
We love this restaurant and it's reasonably priced. It's downtown Minneapolis but worth the drive if you enjoy Indian food.
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Gorkha Palace
23 4th St NEWe love this restaurant and it's reasonably priced. It's downtown Minneapolis but worth the drive if you enjoy Indian food.
Great local restaurant just minutes from the little house. It can get busy during colder weather since the patio seating is unavailable so reservations during colder months is recommended.
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CHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant
2050 Snelling Ave NGreat local restaurant just minutes from the little house. It can get busy during colder weather since the patio seating is unavailable so reservations during colder months is recommended.
Vegas Lounge
965 Central Ave NEBakery
This is a wonderful little local bakery.
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Taste of Scandinavia Bakery
845 Village Center DrThis is a wonderful little local bakery.