Things to do in Minnesota, United States: The Best Dams

March 18, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the famous Mall of America and Walker Art Institute. Bluff Country to the south has water sports and cross country skiing. The Prairielands abound with lake recreations.
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1. Lock & Dam 3

4330 Lock and Dam Rd, Welch, MN 55089-9644
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Lock & Dam 3

Reviewed By U9293GJpatriciab - Mankato, United States

We truly enjoyed stopping along the Lock and Dam’s on the Wisconsin side - the Mississippi River towns that were locked around them are fun to tour through - some even have Restaurants located beside them, and Wine stores across the road from them. Great day trip.

2. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444-1004 +1 763-694-7790 http://www.threeriversparks.org/parks/coon-rapids-dam.aspx
Excellent
48%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

3. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

9750 Egret Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433-5353 +1 763-757-3920 http://www.anokacounty.us/723/Coon-Rapids-Dam-Regional-Park
Excellent
65%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 51 reviews

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

Reviewed By EdG574 - Minneapolis, United States

My favorite park in the north metro, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park has trails on the east side of the Mississippi River, north and south of the Coon Rapids Dam. My favorite trail is north of the Visitor Center (and the parking areas). The section along the river is asphalt, and the section through the forest is limestone-covered. My usual trip is up one side and down the other. Both the river trail and the forest trail are kept up year-around. The wildlife and plants are marvelous. A real attempt is made to keep this trail as natural as possible. The short loop is about 2 miles, and the longer one is about 3 miles. I visit in every season of the year!

4. Lock & Dam No. 5

Upper Mississippi River, Minnesota City, MN 55959-9756 +1 507-689-2101 http://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/LocksDams/LockDam5.aspx
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Lock & Dam No. 5

5. Lock and Dam No. 1

5000 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417-1681 +1 612-742-2971 http://www.nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/lockdam1.htm
Excellent
39%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 67 reviews

Lock and Dam No. 1

Reviewed By jcshellyg - Junction City, United States

I had never seen a lock in person and it was very interesting to see it though I did not get to see it in action. The waterfall created in this area is lovely to view as well. A nice place for a walk.

6. Pokegema Dam, U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers

Hiway US 2 west, Grand Rapids, MN http://www.recreation.gov
Excellent
33%
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67%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

7. Lock & Dam 7

Upper Mississippi River First Exit Off I-90w In Mn, La Crescent, MN +1 651-290-5186
Excellent
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100%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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