Overview
Little Falls is a city of 9,000 people (2020) in Northwestern Minnesota. Established in 1848, Little Falls is one of the oldest European-American cities in Minnesota. Its main draw is the Charles A. Lindbergh State Park and Historical Site on the Mississippi River.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Little Falls
Burton-Rosenmeier House and Little Falls Visitors Bureau
A Neoclassical house built in 1903, it is distinguished by an asymmetrically balanced façade with a two-story porch supported by columns with Ionic capitals. Interior features include hand-painted hollyhocks in the dinin…
Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
Wooded campgrounds and hiking trails.
Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site
Contains Lindbergh's childhood home and a visitor center with a full size replica of the Spirit of St. Louis.
Little Falls Dam Festival
Annual festival occurs in late June.
Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair
Weekend after Labor Day.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 4°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Pine City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BRD Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, Brainerd — 32 mi away. Directions
- STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport, Saint Cloud — 33 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 94 mi away (major hub). Directions
U.S. Highway 10 from Saint Cloud and Fargo, MN Highway 371 from Brainerd.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $45–$79 a night (typical $79), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$90, mid-range ~$150, comfortable ~$240.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Burton-Rosenmeier House and Little Falls Visitors Bureau, Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site, Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
- Lunch A.T. the Black & White
- Afternoon Little Falls Dam Festival, Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair
- Dinner Charlie's Pizza
- Evening Cafe Strolaga
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
U.S. Highway 10 from Saint Cloud and Fargo, MN Highway 371 from Brainerd.
See
See Burton-Rosenmeier House and Little Falls Visitors Bureau
A Neoclassical house built in 1903, it is distinguished by an asymmetrically balanced façade with a two-story porch supported by columns with Ionic capitals. Interior features include hand-painted hollyhocks in the dining room, stained glass windows, an ornate fireplace, and decorative woodwork.
- The Minnesota Fishing Museum (MFM) preserves the heritage and history of freshwater fishing in Minnesota. It features over 8,000 artifacts in two large display rooms, the O'FISH-L Gift Shop, and tourism information.
Do
- Pine Grove Primeval Park and Zoo is on the west side of town, among pines in a 70-acre (280,000 m2) park. It features a zoo, walking trails, picnic and playground area, a granite "council circle", and a rustic log shelter. The zoo is home to a variety of exotic, native and domestic animals, including cougars, bobcats, tigers, timber wolves, bears, pronghorn, bison, elk, white tail deer, prairie dogs, yaks and a petting stable.
Eat
Eat Charlie's Pizza
Pizza and Italian.
Drink
Sleep
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