• Artist George Catlin recorded the quarrying activity at the pipestone quarries in 1836

    Pipestone

    National Monument Minnesota

Things To Do

Winnewissa Falls, a feature of the Circle Trail

Winnewissa Falls, a feature of the Circle Trail

NPS Photo

Indoor Activities

  • Visitor Center
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Bookstore & Giftshop
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Cultural Demonstrations
  • "Pipestone: An Unbroken Legacy," a 22-minute film

Outdoor Activities

  • Nature Walk- Circle Trail
  • Picnic Area- Three Maidens
 
Cultural demonstrator carving a pipe

A cultural demonstrator carving a pipe bowl

NPS Photo

Places to Go

  • Nearby Campgrounds

Schedule of Events

  • Special Activities and Events

Nearby Attractions

  • Pipestone Chamber of Commerce
  • Museums
  • State Parks & Historic Sites
 

Did You Know?

The Nicollet Rock

Joseph Nicollet and John C. Frémont, famous 19th century explorers, visited Pipestone National Monument in 1838 and carved their initials into the Sioux Quartzite cliff.  The inscription is still visible along the Circle Trail. More...