Location: Cottage Grove
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Cottage Grove, United States
Cottage Grove /ˌkɒtɪdʒ ˈɡroʊv/ is a city located 10 miles (16 km) south of Saint Paul in Washington County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the north bank of the Mississippi River, north of the confluence with the Saint Croix River. Cottage Grove and nearby suburbs form the southeast portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the sixteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.52 million residents. The population of Cottage Grove was 34,589 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Cottage Grove
1. Washington County Ravine Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By MNgal16 - Cottage Grove, Minnesota
There is a picnic area, playground and pavilion area. The only negative was the horrendous bathrooms. I was unable to enter the restroom due to the overpowering extreme urine smell. It's a long walk to the picnic area and if you are drinking lots of water you are SOL.
2. Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Cami B - Eagan, Minnesota
This is a cute park, with loads of hiking trails. This is the place to go for locals when wanting to take a hike in the city, or there is a small little lake that gets packed on the hot days that locals rush to as well. Nothing out of the ordinary with this place, just a nice break from the city.
3. Candyland
Overall Ratings
5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By HisQueen R
I reward myself here often with a cashew turtle I love them! The service is great there sometimes it’s busy but the line moves fast so no worries about waiting too long they have great candy I recommend it and will be back soon"Cashew Turtle a Day keeps the Doctor away"?! Okay maybe not, but they're soo delicious & we're so happy you enjoy them! Thank you for the tremendous review & we'll see you when you POP! in soon!
4. Cathedral of Saint Paul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 823 reviews
This Classical Renaissance-style Cathedral dating back to 1915 features a splendid interior of six chapels, imported marble columns, large statues of the four evangelists and beautiful rose windows.
5. Rock Island Swing Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By mpls/stpaul
Delightful free walk out above the Mississippi River on restored historic swing bridge. Pedestrians only. Tiny city park was created at entrance to bridge. Off street developed parking, beautiful and clean new restroom facilities. On bike trail: unique free to use bicycle tools anchored to stand next to restroom.
Walk out on bridge which extends perhaps 1/3 the way across the mighty Mississippi. Views of upriver bustling marina (restaurant and outside deck open to public) and downstream spoil island where houseboats regularly beach.
Across the river you can still see the ruins of where the bridge originally connected to the land. Mega industrial facility across the river. Well downstream from the historic South St. Paul meat packing plants: for years the biggest meat packing plant in the world. Like the whole bridge, the plants are long gone but reclaimed land hosts a very nice paved bike path which connects to this Rock Island Swing Bridge Park. Take the bike trail down the river for just a few miles and end up in Hastings, MN, another historic river town. All in all, the Bridge Park is either a great place to stop on your bike ride or a nice evening destination to drive to for a calm river walk in good weather.
6. Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By LindaF627 - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States
Interested in History??? WWII??? You need to stop into the MN Wing's hangar. There is a fabulous Museum, 5 WWII airplanes and a separate garage with WWII vehicles. Admission is free--but donations are greatly appreciated!!! This is a non-profit organizations run by ALL volunteers. The...MoreThank you so much for the review! We hope you come and visit again soon!
7. Afton State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Located near St. Paul, this 1,700 acre-park offers camping, hiking, biking, swimming and cross-country skiing.
Reviewed By jammerspot - Minnesota
Walked down to the St.Croix River and went to the beach. Then took the trail back along the river, then up through the prairie area. Lots of choices for people,bike paths, walking only, beach area for families, flat, scenery, camping.
Can't go wrong on a nice day. Maps available, but signage could be improved.
Natural prairie grasses.
8. Mississippi Dunes Golf Links
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By UncleRex - Sioux City, Iowa
This course which runs next to the Mississippi River is beautiful. My only wish is that my game was up to the challenges this course offers. The rate was quite decent and we had a great time. It did get busy in the afternoon on a Thursday but no problem of being rushed. I would play again if in the area.
9. Science Museum of Minnesota
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 976 reviews
The Science Museum of Minnesota is well-known for its hands-on approach to science learning and entertainment. It features the popular Experiment Gallery, an Egyptian mummy, an authentic Mississippi River towboat, a convertible-dome Omnitheater and interactive exhibits for all ages!
Reviewed By World_traveler_mamma - Ames, Iowa
My son is an avid learner and for his 12th birthday we took him to the Science Museum of Minnesota. He loved the third floor with the interactive experiments. He loves dinosaurs but he just walked through that room quickly because the physics and chemistry experiments outside were irresistible! We watched the IMAX movie 'Dream Big' and it made me want to become a civil engineer!
10. Inver Wood Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Seniordad - Saint Paul, Minnesota
This is a very nice, hilly golf course that is 15 minutes south of St .Paul and 25 minutes from Minneapolis. There is an executive 9 and an 18 hole course. The 18 course has many ponds and water features. It has several dramatic elevated greens. The course offers 5 different tee options so that a wide range of skill levels will enjoy this.
There are perhaps 1/4 mile to walk between a number of greens and the next tee. That, along with the many hills, means that many of us will want to take a cart.
The course features many lovely holes and yes, woods come into play on many holes. But many of the fairways are quite wide. You need to be thinking as you play the course.
Senior rates are very good. Club house is pleasant, but the food is nothing spectacular.
The course is busy but they have a ranger who moves around and encourages slow groups to pick things up. The 18 hole course is NOT for beginners. They should go with the 9 hole course. Overall, the golf is very good.
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