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MSP Layover Idea: Fresh Tacos at Minnehaha Falls

a waterfall in a forest

Have time to kill near the Minneapolis Airport this summer? Take a short trek, 8-15 min depending on traffic, to Minnehaha Falls. The free park grounds feature lush green scenery and the popular waterfall.

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a building with people in the background

Even better, there’s a cute little restaurant next to the falls that features fresh seafood options, decent wine pours, and a variety of local beers on tap. The Sea Salt Cafe offers rather sophisticated dishes ($11-$18) as well as bargain priced fried fish tacos ($4.95).

a menu board with a fish and seafood

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a sign on a shelf

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I went with the latter which included onions, cilantro, and salsa, and enjoyed them in the brisk summer air, people watching and listening to the waterfall nearby.

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a tacos with vegetables on a paper

If you’re a train buff, Princess Depot is a short walk away.

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And don’t miss the sweet yellow Longfellow House, a 2/3 size replica of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s original in Cambridge. The friendly staff will give you a quick and interesting overview of the area and the life of Robert “Fish” Jones, who built the house and kept a menagerie.

a house with a white fence

Be sure to go downstairs to the basement to see the pictures of him and his animals (and take advantage of the nice restroom — a better option than the park’s portable toilets).

a hallway with pictures on the wall

If you don’t have car access, Uber is only about $8-$11 each way and the light rail has a stop nearby.

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