Hennepin County, Minnesota
Waterfalls Near Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has 4 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Saint Anthony Falls is the closest at 0.4 miles to the east. Minnehaha Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 2,855 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in Wisconsin.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Minneapolis at a Glance
4 Waterfalls Near Minneapolis, Ranked by Distance
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Saint Anthony Falls
Saint Anthony Falls is the closest named waterfall to Minneapolis, 0.4 miles to the east in Hennepin County. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Minneapolis. Historic urban waterfall known for its hydroelectric dam & lock system & heritage trail loop.
- Rating
- 4.7 (84 Google reviews)
- Address
- Minneapolis, MN 55414
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Shadow Falls
Shadow Falls lies 4.2 miles southeast of Minneapolis in Ramsey County, number 2 of 4 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Minneapolis. Its own nearest town is Falcon Heights.
- Rating
- 4.6 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- St Paul, MN 55105
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Minnehaha Falls
Minnehaha Falls lies 5.2 miles southeast of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, number 3 of 4 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Minneapolis. Cycling, walking & seasonal wading pools are big draws to these cascading falls in a namesake park.
- Rating
- 4.7 (2,855 Google reviews)
- Address
- Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Apple River Falls
Apple River Falls lies 30 miles northeast of Minneapolis in St. Croix County, number 4 of 4 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Minneapolis. Its own nearest town is Somerset.
- Rating
- 3.9 (28 Google reviews)
- Address
- Somerset, WI 54025
Where the Waterfalls Are
Minneapolis sits in or near the Twin Cities and the Kettle River area of Minnesota. Minneapolis holds two of the state's most famous falls. Minnehaha Falls, in its namesake regional park, drops over a limestone ledge just above the Mississippi and is the most reviewed waterfall in Minnesota in our directory. Saint Anthony Falls, the only major natural falls on the Mississippi, has been reshaped by dams, a lock system and an engineered apron, and is now the centerpiece of a riverfront heritage trail. North of the metro area, Pine County's Kettle River country near Sandstone offers a wilder setting, with Big Spring Falls and Wolf Creek Falls in rocky gorges surrounded by forest. Read the Minnesota waterfall guide.
By direction from Minneapolis: 2 to the southeast, 1 to the northeast, and 1 to the east. They are spread across Hennepin County (2), Ramsey County (1), and St. Croix County (1). The average distance is 9.9 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Minneapolis
Saint Anthony Falls (0.4 mi), Shadow Falls (4.2 mi), Minnehaha Falls (5.2 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Minneapolis
Apple River Falls (30 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Minneapolis: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Minneapolis, MN?
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Minneapolis: 3 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Minneapolis?
Saint Anthony Falls in Hennepin County is the closest, about 0.4 miles east of Minneapolis.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Minneapolis?
Minnehaha Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 2,855 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Minneapolis in?
Hennepin County (2), Ramsey County (1), and St. Croix County (1).
How does Minneapolis compare with other Minnesota towns?
Minneapolis ranks 7th of the 16 Minnesota towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.