Longfellow Gardens, Minneapolis

#38 among attractions in Minneapolis

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Nestled within the verdant embrace of Minneapolis, Longfellow Gardens presents a serene escape from the urban bustle, offering a tranquil haven for both residents and visitors alike. While not a zoo in the traditional sense, this garden provides a naturalistic setting that harmonizes with the adjacent Longfellow Zoo, a historic feature that once graced the city.

Longfellow Gardens is an emblem of horticultural beauty in Minneapolis. Established as part of the city's commitment to green spaces, it is a living tableau that showcases a diverse array of plant species, with meticulously curated flower beds and lush landscapes that change with the seasons. Visitors to the gardens can immerse themselves in the splendor of blooming flora, which provides a picturesque backdrop for leisurely strolls or reflective moments.

The gardens have been thoughtfully designed to create an interactive experience with nature. Educational signage and programs are often available to enlighten guests about the local ecosystem and the importance of conservation. This commitment to education once echoed the mission of the historic Longfellow Zoo, which served as an educational and recreational facility for decades before closing its doors.

Today, Longfellow Gardens stands as a testament to the city's dedication to preserving green spaces and fostering a connection with nature. While the echoes of the zoo's past linger in the collective memory of the community, the gardens have blossomed into a beloved destination in their own right.

Coordinates: 44°54'56"N, 93°12'52"W

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Nokomis (Minnehaha)Minneapolis United States

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Longfellow Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minnehaha Park, Longfellow House, Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail, Intercity Bridge.

0.4 miE
Park, Vernacular architecture
Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis
11 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Park is a verdant retreat in the heart of Minneapolis, offering city dwellers and visitors alike a serene escape from urban bustle. Known for its picturesque 53-foot waterfall—Minnehaha Falls—this park...
~190 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, Garden
Longfellow House, Minneapolis
1 min walk • The Longfellow House in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, is a 2/3 scale replica of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Built in 1907, the house was neither seen nor lived in by Longfellow, but was the home of an admiring Minneapolis businessman named Robert "Fish" Jones.
~1750 ftE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail, Minneapolis
9 min walk • Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail is a popular hiking route in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The 2.1-mile trail loop begins and ends at the base of the iconic Minnehaha Falls.
0.7 miE
Bridge, Vernacular architecture
Intercity Bridge, Minneapolis
19 min walk • The Intercity Bridge, more commonly known as the Ford Parkway Bridge, is a reinforced concrete arch bridge that spans the Mississippi River between Minneapolis, Minnesota and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It connects 46th Street in Minneapolis with Ford Parkway in Saint Paul.
1.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Vernacular architecture
Lake Hiawatha, Minneapolis
29 min walk • Lake Hiawatha is located just north of Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was purchased by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board in 1922 for $550,000. At that time the lake was a marsh known as Rice Lake, but over four years, the park system transformed the wetland into a lake surrounded by a park.
0.6 miSW
Library
Nokomis Library, Minneapolis
15 min walk • Nokomis Library, formerly Nokomis Community Library, is a branch library serving the Nokomis East area of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
1.3 miNW
Library
Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis
34 min walk • Roosevelt Library is one of 41 community libraries in the Hennepin County Library System, originally part of the Minneapolis Public Library System as it is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
0.7 miE
Dam
Lock and Dam No. 1, Minneapolis
18 min walk • Ford Dam, officially known as Lock and Dam No. 1, is on the Upper Mississippi River and is located between Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota just north of the confluence of the Mississippi with the Minnesota River at Mississippi River mile 847.9, in Minneapolis.
1.4 miSE
Park
Coldwater Spring, Minneapolis
37 min walk • Coldwater Spring is a spring in the Fort Snelling unorganized territory of the U.S. state of Minnesota, that is considered a sacred site by the Dakota people, and was also the site of the U.S.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Wenonah, Minneapolis
37 min walk • Wenonah is a neighborhood on the southeast side of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its boundaries are 54th Street to the north, 34th Avenue to the east, the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport to the south, and Cedar Avenue to the west.
1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Ericsson, Minneapolis
25 min walk • Ericsson is a neighborhood within the Nokomis community in Minneapolis. Its boundaries are East 42nd and 43rd Streets to the north, Hiawatha Avenue to the east, Minnehaha Parkway to the south, and Cedar Avenue to the west.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Longfellow Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Longfellow House, Minneapolis (1 min walk), Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis (11 min walk), Nokomis Library, Minneapolis (15 min walk), Lock and Dam No. 1, Minneapolis (18 min walk).

How to get to Longfellow Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Longfellow Gardens:

Bus

46th Street & Minnehaha Avenue • Lines: A (8 min walk)
Gate A • Lines: A (13 min walk)

Light rail

50th Street/Minnehaha Park • Lines: 901 (9 min walk)
46th Street • Lines: 901 (12 min walk)