Minnehaha Falls Park

Minnehaha Falls Park

Minneapolis, MN

Reviewed August 15th, 2004

Mythologized by the Native Americans and eternalized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his poem, The Song of Hiawatha - Minnehaha Falls has long captivated people not for its size or splendor but for its intimate surroundings and serene environment surrounding this modestly sized waterfall. Some 200 ft. away from this icon stands a large open meeting hall with drab yet sufficiently accommodating restrooms.

Essentially a concrete bunker devoid of color or flair, these facilities make no effort to compete with the beauty around them. Rather, they seem content as they are. They have nothing to hide - and why should they after all? They are restrooms. You pee and you leave. You will not be writing any epic poems about them. It's not like you could anyway. You're not exactly Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

It occurred to me during a sudden thunderstorm recently that perhaps the creators intent was to create a fallout shelter of sorts for the assorted hazardous weather we receive here in the upper midwest. Whether you're dodging falling trees or an F5 tornado, THIS is the place to be if you are anywhere near the falls. Make a run for it.

RESTROOM RATING: 5
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