At a glance
#53 of 61 Tourist attractions in MinneapolisLocalGuideWorld score: 4.47
Rating breakdown
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Prospect Park Water Tower?
- Prospect Park Water Tower is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 78 reviews.
- How does Prospect Park Water Tower rank in Minneapolis?
- Prospect Park Water Tower is #53 of 61 Tourist attractions in Minneapolis by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Prospect Park Water Tower located?
- 55 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 — 4.4 km from the center of Minneapolis.
- How can I contact Prospect Park Water Tower?
- Phone: (612) 767-6531 · Website: prospectparkmpls.org
Great views of Minneapolis downtown. Not too busy and clean.
It was hard to find parking. But I found a parking spot in front of a house. Didn't have to walk far to get to the entrance walkway. I wish the trees weren't hiding the witches' hat tower to get a good picture of it. The view of Minneapolis on top of the hill by the tower was nice.
This is just an ordinary water tower. The door is locked and you can't get up, so I don't recommend it to everyone. If the water tower door is unlocked and you can go up, it's quite worth it. Because the water tower is built on the top of a hill, if you can climb to the top of the tower, you can see a good view.
Built in 1913, registered as one of the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, the Witch’s Hat was erected on the highest natural land area in Minneapolis, intended to increase water pressure in the neighborhood to fight fires which were more common back then. Rumor has it that Bob Dylan’s All Along the Watchtower was based on this tower. After visiting a nearby brewery and a restaurant, it might be worth strolling around the park and this serene neighborhood.
Not sure what Google Maps thinks this location is. There's a great view from the overlook and the park is nice too.
Also known as the Witch's Hat, the Prospect Park Water Tower is a tall, white, cylindrical base with a green cone "hat" at the top. You can walk up to the base of the tower. There are some small paths and trails in the woods around it that offer some stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline (it's the highest point in the city). It's a neat, iconic place to visit but there's not a whole lot to do there. It is nice, quiet spot for a picnic and a beautiful place to watch the sun set. There is no admission fee or tickets.
It’s a really cool place to watch the sunset as you can get an amazing view of the Minneapolis skyline. Also you can get to see the castle and enjoy the park.
Really amazing sunset spot! There's benches that allow you to see downtown Minneapolis as the sun sets :)
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