Find your next adventure – Inver Grove Heights (IGH) is a popular weekend destination for the family for all your outdoor adventures. A southeast Twin City Metro community located along the Mississippi River. Along with the popular map in the MN Bike/Hike/Paddle Guide, bookmark and use this At-A-Glance page to confirm points on the map when planning your visit to IGH. Quickly find fun outdoor activities and other information when planning your visit here. You will also find many indoor activities, good things to eat, shops to visit, and must-see sights while staying in Inver Grove Heights.
Next Adventure – Inver Grove Heights bike/hike/paddle
In IGH, enjoy the bike-friendly trail connections that will get you around the Twin Cities Metro Area safely. Along the Mississippi River Trail (MRT), bikers and hikers will find picturesque settings at Swing Bridge Park, Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, and several other parks. Paddling the river here, with two landing points, offers spectacular views of the shoreline wildlife. If mountain biking is your passion, check out Salem Hills or Vista Pines Skill Park.
Next Adventure – Inver Grove Heights maps
maps area
- Big River Trails Map
- Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Park Map (20 Min. SW off 35E and Cliff Rd.)
- Mississippi River Trail (Greenway) Map: A paved trail that passes through Inver Grove Heights. That connects Downtown St. Paul to the north and Hastings to the south.
- Salem Hills Mountain Biking Map
- Spring Lake Park Reserve Map
- Vista Pines Park and Skills Track Map
Walk/Hiking opportunities
- Harmon Park Reserve Map
- Pine Bluff SNA Map
- Rock Island Swing Bridge over the Mississippi, 4465 66th Street, IGH Link
- Spring Lake Park Reserve Map
Paddling opportunities
Here in IGH, below the I-494 bridge, paddle upstream towards the heart of the Twin Cities or go with the current towards Spring Lake and explore the islands. In the fall and spring, numerous migrating birds use the river here. Amid barge traffic and development, Pig’s Eye Lake supports rookeries of egrets, great blue herons, and black-crowned night herons. These birds can often be spotted in the shallow water or perched in trees.
Mississippi River Water Trail Map #48, page 121
Area Bike Shops
1040 Dakota Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
651-454-2066
6489 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-457-7766
- Bike King, 6489 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN Link
- OneTen Cycles, 1040 Dakota Drive, Mendota Heights Link
- Pedego, 1355 Mendota Heights Rd Ste 180, Mendota Heights Link (Rentals Available)
- REI, 750 W American Blvd. Bloomington, MN (Canoe Rentals) Link
Where to Play When Not Biking or Hiking
1870 50th St E #2, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-444-0225
4465 66th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
1850 70th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
651-457-3667
- AMC Inver Grove 16 Theatre, 5567 Bishop Avenue, IGH Link
- Commemorative Air Force Museum, 310 Airport Road Hanger #3 Fleming Field Link
- Disc Golf at North Valley Park, 2800 70th St E, IGH Link
- Drkula’s 32 Bowl & Pub, 6710 Cahill Avenue East, IGH Link
- Gertens Garden Center & Nursery, 5500 Blaine Avenue, IGH Link
- Inver Wood Golf Course 1850 70th St E, IGH Link
- Perplebunny’s Axe House, 5858 Blaine Ave E, IGH Link
- Rock Island Swing Bridge 4465 66th Street East, IGH Link
- The Oasis Massage Center 1870 50th St E #2, IGH Link
Where to Eat
5639 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55706
651-451-3838
6449 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-445-4561
5660 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-445-1551
For that next adventure in IGH, explore various styles of food and treats that will make your mouth water. See all of the excellent food options while visiting. No matter what you’re craving. Inver Grove Heights has over 30 dining options to satisfy your appetite. Whether you’re in the mood for American, Asian, Italian, Mexican, fast food, or sweet treats — you’ll find what you’re looking for here. Some of the best burgers, pizza, pho, sushi and dim sum in the Twin Cities can be found here. See a complete IGH list here.
Next adventure, where to Sleep
- AmericInn, 5861 Blaine Ave. E. Inver Grove Heights, MN 651-318-0275
- Coratel Inn & Suites, 5492 S Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 651-414-9893
- Holiday Inn Express, 5653 Bishop Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 651-450-1100
- Microtel Inn, 5681 Bishop Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 651-552-055
Public Wi-Fi Spots in the Area
Along with most hotels, many coffee shops and restaurants have Wi-Fi availability. The public library is another good option. The library in Inver Grove Heights is located at 8098 Blaine Ave. To contact them, call 651-554-6840.
Also, there is another library in South St Paul, which is located at 131 Seventh Avenue. North. To contact them, call 651-480-0900.