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3 DAY SPRING BREAK TRIP TO
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS

SPRING BREAK

in Inver Grove Heights

Planning a spring break trip to Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, can offer a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. While Inver Grove Heights itself is a suburb of the Twin Cities, you can easily explore the surrounding areas for a well-rounded experience. Here’s a suggested itinerary:

DAY ONE:

Friday

  • DAY 1 -MORNING
    Check-In

    Settle into your accommodations, grab a cup of complimentary coffee get ready for a fun day on the trails! Check out the main lobby brochure rack for the Inver Grove Heights visitor guide or any additional things you might want to try while in the area.

Hotels

  • DAY 1 - AFTERNOON
    Lunch & Biking Adventure

    Before hitting the trails, stop at Mississippi Pub for lunch. It is the perfect spot for great food, a spectacular view of the Mississippi River, and a minute's drive to the Rock Island Swing Bridge. The bridge is a historic landmark that allows you to walk out on the pier and stand above the Mississippi. The Rock Island Swing Bridge is also a trailhead to the Mississippi River Greenway Trail that allows you to bike to St. Paul. Once the trail is complete, riders can cycle from Hastings all the way to St. Paul, spanning 27 miles.
Trail Map

  • DAY 1 - EVENING
    Rest, Dinner & Mini Golf

    After a fun afternoon of biking, head back to the hotel for some rest. Then, choose a place for dinner depending on what you're craving. Check out our 'Eat & Drink' page for all of the great options in Inver Grove Heights. After dinner, stop at Nowhere Entertainment for mini-golf, arcade games, and if you're in the mood, an escape room.
Eat & Drink

DAY TWO:

SATURDAY!

Inver Grove Heights is known for its proximity to the Twin Cities. Spend Day 2 exploring the nearby attractions. Here are just a few ideas!

  • DAY 2 - MORNING
    Commemorative Air Force Museum

    Located in South Saint Paul, the Commemorative Air Force Museum is known for being Minnesota's premier WWII museum. See rare airplanes, artifacts, and learn new things in a fun way. Living History Flight Experiences can be purchased in our gift shop for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually fly in one of our rare airplanes.

  • DAY 2 - AFTERNOON
    Como Zoo & Conservatory

    This family-friendly FREE attraction is always a great stop. Take a stroll throughout the zoo and see tigers, wolves, monkeys, polar bears, and more. In addition to the animals, check out the beautiful Japanese garden, Marjorie Conservatory, and make a stop at Como Town for the carousel.

  • DAY 2 - EVENING
    Twin City Model Railroad Museum

    All Aboard!!! If you love trains, the Twin City Model Railroad Museum should be on your bucket list for your spring break trip. It is a great museum for families with interactive displays and a 30’ x 50’ world-class O-scale model train layout of the Twin City area.
Nerby Attractions

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THREE:

Sunday

  • DAY 3 - MORNING
    Breakfast

    Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Cahill Diner. From the colorful vintage decor to the 1950s tunes, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The menu features diner favorites made from scratch with fresh ingredients, like apple fritter French toast, omelets and biscuits and gravy. If you’re in the mood for lunch fare, try the half-pound Angus burger with fries and a malt.
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  • DAY 3 - AFTERNOON
    Nerdin Out & A Sweet Treat

    Nerdin Out in Inver Grove Heights is a fun shop with action figures, vintage-new comics, collectibles, toys, and video games. It is a great shopping stop to find a unique souvenir from your spring break adventures. A spring break trip isn't complete without grabbing a sweet treat. Stop at E&S Sweet Treats for their delicious boba, and next door is La Dulceria Piñatas y Mas. They are a candy shop that offers traditional candies and Korean treats.
Places to Shop

  • DAY 3 - EVENING
    Lunch & Head Home

    Don Papi Chula started as a food truck, and after opening their restaurant under a year ago, they became a popular taco shop in Inver Grove Heights. Their tacos and mangonada will surely make you want to come back to Inver Grove Heights!
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