🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Minneapolis, MN
Sandstone Cliffs & River Trails
Discover dramatic sandstone canyons carved by the St. Croix River on scenic trails through Interstate State Park's rugged landscape.
Day 1 — Interstate State Park
Day 1 — Interstate State Park
Day 1 — Interstate State Park
🚗 3 hr 5 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Minneapolis, MN → Interstate State Park
1 hr 14 min
Interstate State Park
★ Reviews →Explore stunning sandstone cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and scenic hiking trails along the St. Croix River just 45 minutes from Minneapolis.
~45 min📍 See location
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Lunch
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The Drive In Restaurant
★ Reviews →Experience nostalgic Americana with classic burgers and root beer floats from your car at this iconic vintage drive-in theater.
~1 hr📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Interstate State Park → Wild River State Park
17 min
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Wild River State Park
★ Reviews →Paddle the scenic Saint Croix River or hike wooded trails past sandstone bluffs and woodland streams. Cast for walleye and northern pike along the riverbanks, then picnic at overlooks spanning the wild, undeveloped shoreline.
~2.5 hrs📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Wild River State Park → Dalles House Restaurant & Lounge
18 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
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Dalles House Restaurant & Lounge
Savor elevated regional cuisine in a charming historic riverfront setting that captures the rustic elegance of Minnesota's heritage.
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Drive
Dalles House Restaurant & Lounge → Minneapolis, MN
1 hr 16 min
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