Pipestone National Monument
Overview
Pipestone National Monument is managed by National Park Service and is located near Pipestone, Minnesota. For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day and makes this site sacred to many people.
Things to Do at Pipestone National Monument
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Pipestone National Monument include:
Nearby Activities
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Picnicking
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Plane: Commercial service - located at Sioux Falls, SD -Joe Foss Field airport. 50 miles from Pipestone National Monument. Rental cars are available at the airport. Non-Commercial service - located at Pipestone MN airport. Courtesy car or transit service available to Pipestone National Monument from the airport. Car: Pipestone National Monument is easily accessible from local highways. When you reach the city of Pipestone, road signs will lead you to Pipestone National Monument.
GPS Coordinates: 44.01352000000000, -96.32475500000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (507) 825-5464
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