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Must-see fort · Hennepin, Minnesota

The Depot

The Depot is a fort in Hennepin, Minnesota.

The Depot: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit The Depot

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach The Depot — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.98016, -93.26352. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Depot open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for The Depot yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit The Depot?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near The Depot?

    Nearby: The Commons (park, 1 km), Mill City Museum (museum, 1 km), Minneapolis Skyway System (trek, 1 km), Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park (sanctuary, 1 km), James J. Fiorentino Museum (museum, 1 km), Gold Medal Park (park, 1 km).

    Is The Depot worth visiting?

    The Depot is listed as a must-see fort in Minnesota on Spotwander.