Longfellow Gardens — Attraction in Minneapolis

Hidden Treasure! For some reason, even after being in the area often, I didn't know this garden existed for years. It is, especially for its size, stunning. I always think it's like seeing a firework's displays. There is such a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, etc. that the layout keeps your eye moving and delighted. We always take our binoculars for casual birdwatching and it's not unusual to see Waxwings, song sparrows, goldfinches, bluebirds, and hummingbirds as well as flyovers of egrets and herons. In Sept 2016 there were dozens of hummingbirds buzzing the flowers mixed in with many types of insect pollinators. It's a short walk to Minnehaha Falls/Park which has its own variety of features and attributes. I always wonder how many folks at the Falls realize the beauty that is just...

We were to the Longfellow Gardens for first time after a stop at the DQ. It was twilight, very beautiful even then. We noticed Longfellow himself down the hill towards the pond. We were sad to see he has some how lost his sense of touch. Aside of his hands missing he looked alright for his age. The last time I saw him he was out in the middle of a low slung meadow with a visible pool behind him. Now there's all the overgrowth, the "hill" hiding highway 55, the light rail (dam and creek), there could be a "Where's...

Kind of a hidden gem garden in the Cities as it is not in the main downtown park area. A relative small garden, but every time we have been there, extremely well done and really well designed! Lots of labeling of the different flowers/plants so you can note the names, but Google lens or any common AI can identify them from the net😉. Go over to see it and hop across the street to see Minnehaha Falls (heck, do a hike along the creek too and get a nice outdoor adventure!). You can also grab a lunch or dinner at Sea...