Little Falls
Around Little Falls
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Countryside and towns · Minnesota · 60k people
Little Falls
Locals say Central Minnesota
Where the Mississippi runs through pine and prairie.
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Welcome to Central Minnesota, where the Mississippi River meets friendly small towns and endless outdoor adventure. Whether you're here for the fishing, the fairs, or just the quiet beauty, you'll find a community that knows how to enjoy life.
Clubs for Little Falls
No clubs for Little Falls yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Little Falls. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Little Falls. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Charles A. Lindbergh State Park and Historic Site Boyhood home of aviator Charles Lindbergh, with hiking trails and river views
- Pine Grove Zoo Small community zoo in Little Falls
- Central Lakes Trail Paved rail trail connecting Staples to Osakis, popular for biking and walking
- Mississippi River Runs through Little Falls, with scenic overlooks and fishing spots
- Little Falls Dam Historic hydroelectric dam on the Mississippi, with a fish ladder
- Morrison County Courthouse 1891 Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse in Little Falls
- Outdoors Fishing on the Mississippi River and area lakes
- Outdoors Hiking at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
- With kids Visit Pine Grove Zoo
- With kids Attend county fairs
- Evenings Supper club lounges
- Evenings Small-town taverns
- Locals love Supper clubs
- Locals love Lakeside resorts and cabins
Through the year
- Morrison County Fair July July in Little Falls
- Todd County Fair August August in Long Prairie
- Little Falls Riverfest Summer Summer festival along the Mississippi in Little Falls
- Staples Corn Carnival August Harvest celebration in Staples
- Pierz Germanfest Summer Celebrates German heritage in Pierz
Cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Best time to be out is summer for water activities and fall for hunting and foliage. Best: June through September
Getaways
- Brainerd Lakes and resorts area
- St. Cloud Larger city with shopping and events
- Park Rapids Gateway to Itasca State Park
- Alexandria Lakes and Viking heritage
Local flavour
Rooting for Minnesota Vikings (NFL), Minnesota Twins (MLB), Minnesota Wild (NHL), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), Minnesota Lynx (WNBA), St. Cloud State Huskies (NCAA hockey), St. Cloud Rox (Northwoods League baseball)
Eat and drink
- Walleye Fresh from area lakes, often fried or grilled
- Hotdish Tater tot hotdish is a Minnesota staple
- Wild rice soup Creamy and hearty, made with local wild rice
- Lefse Norwegian flatbread, often served with butter and sugar
- Lutefisk Holiday tradition at church suppers
- Supper club steak and old-fashioned Classic small-town supper club fare
Where people go
- Supper clubs Classic Midwestern dining with old-fashioneds and prime rib
- Lakeside resorts and cabins Family-owned getaways on the many lakes
- Small-town cafes Breakfast spots where locals gather
- County fairs Summer traditions with 4-H, rides, and food
- Church basement potlucks Community meals and lutefisk dinners
- Grain elevators Iconic rural landmarks along the railroad
- State parks Like Charles A. Lindbergh State Park
- Mississippi River overlooks Scenic views and walking trails
- Cross-country ski and snowmobile trails Winter recreation in the woods
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Morrison and Todd counties, MN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.